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Father & Son Retreat
A weekend at Camp where we focus on Fathers and their Sons, carving out time for intentional activities together, good food, and worshipping the Lord alongside one another.
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Father & Son Retreat
September 25-27, 2026
Dads, you were hand selected by God to instill in your young man a sense of security, hope, and confidence that comes from experiencing the love of his heavenly Father through you. Enjoy a weekend focused on encouraging your son and strengthening your relationship!
Theme: A Man After God's Own Heart
As King David, a man after God's own heart, was approaching his imminent death, he spoke these words of life to his son Solomon, "Be strong, and show yourself a man…" If strength is the crowning quality of masculinity, we must set out to raise boys to become strong men! You can do it. Let's talk about how.
Retreat Speaker: Zac Derr
Zac Derr serves as the Lead Pastor of The Chapel in Wadsworth. A Pittsburgh native, Hall of Fame place kicker at the Univ of Akron and Trinity Evangelical Divinity school graduate, Zac has served in ministry 22 years for The Chapel. A lover of reading, coaching, landscaping and competition, he and Hilary are raising 2 beautiful girls (18, 16) and 2 strong boys (14, 12) in Wadsworth.
Camp Activities
*Sign Up at Check-In (First Come-First Serve)
Trailrides
BigZip
Climbing Tower
Giant Swing
Axe-Throwing
Wiffle Ball
Fishing
Father/Son Competitions & Tournaments
Example Schedule
Friday
5:30 - Check-in
6:30 - Dinner at the Ranch
7:45 - Session 1
9:00 - Activities & Free Time
Saturday
8:30 - Breakfast
9:45 - Session 2
11:00 - Activities
12:30 - Lunch
1:45 - Activities & Free Time
5:30 - Dinner
6:45 - Session 3
8:00 - Activities & Free TIme
Sunday
8:30 - Breakfast
9:45 - Session 4
10:00 - Departure
*Activity and schedules shown vary by event and are subject to change.
Retreat Housing
Housing assignments will be made on a first come, first serve basis. We are not able to take specific requests for your housing (unless there is a special need). We guarantee that you will be placed with at least two of your confirmed roommate requests.
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Why Camp Carl?
Camp Carl is fully committed to partnering with families in the nurturing, development, and guidance of children and adolescents. We believe this week – and every week – matters in the life of a child. So we plan to make this a time they’ll never forget!
This is achieved through our positive, energetic emphasis on a personal relationship with God through Christ Jesus, and the understanding that everyone is created in the image of God.
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