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DBC Retreats

In addition to our do-it-yourself retreat options, DuBois Center also offers a number of focused retreats throughout the year. These weekend and day-long events are built around different areas of interest and are perfect for getting away and enjoying the outdoors. Overviews of these retreats are included below. Check out our News page for regular updates.

Retreats in 2023:

Former Summer Camp Staff Reunion – September 9-10, 2023

If you have ever worked or volunteered for summer camp, you and your families are invited to join us for a weekend of fun reminiscing the summer days of yore. Make new friends or join up with old ones as we participate in camp favorites like horseback riding, archery, and s’mores. Join us for Saturday only or the whole weekend. Click here to register.

  • Lodging: Main Camp cottages, Hickory Lodge, and Rustic Cabins
  • Pricing:
    • Saturday and Sunday – $85 for adults, $50 for children (under 18)
    • Saturday Only – $60 for adults, $35 for children (under 18)

Camp Day / Ride Day – September 16, 2023

The fun of a week at summer camp packed into one day. Come ride horses, shoot archery, make crafts, or play Ga-Ga and nine square. Parents are welcome to spend the day at camp or register to join in summer camp fun. Contact DuBois Center Office for more information. Click here to register.

  • Pricing: $60

Mother-Daughter Retreat – October 6-8, 2023

This retreat brings the generations together to celebrate and build relationships. Reserve your spots now for our weekend of relaxing and connecting with the moms, daughters, aunts, nieces, or grandmas in your life! With crafts, relaxation, and optional horseback riding, this is just the weekend you need to spend some time with the ones you love! Click here to register.

  • Lodging: Main Camp cottages and Hickory Lodge
  • Pricing: $140 for adults, $125 for youth, and $110 for children

Women’s Retreat – October 13-15, 2023

We had so much fun with this in the spring, it’s back in the fall! Unlike Mother Daughter, you can come to this all by yourself or with some other adult friends! Spend the weekend doing anything but ‘adulting!’ This retreat is all about relaxing, getting away from everyday life, and meeting new friends. o cooking, no stress, just fun and relaxation! The programming is designed as an adult getaway, so we do ask that all registrants are 21 and over. Click here to register.

  • Lodging: Hickory Lodge (hotel-like setting)
  • Pricing: $150

Horse Retreat – October 21-22, 2023

Another crowd favorite returns! This weekend is just like our summer horse camp, but with more time with and on the horses!  Also, who said you could only ride horses? We’ll have activities like horse apple bobbing, campfire cookouts with your horse, confecting horse treats, a barn party, and many more horse games. Designed for participants ages 12 – 18 who love horses, this could very well be the highlight of your spring!  Click here to register.

  • Lodging: Main Camp cottages
  • Pricing:$ 185!

Camp Day / Ride Day – November 4, 2023

The fun of a week at summer camp packed into one day. Come ride horses, shoot archery, make crafts, or play Ga-Ga and nine square. Parents are welcome to spend the day at camp or register to join in summer camp fun. Contact DuBois Center Office for more information. Click here to register.

  • Pricing: $60

Father-Son Retreat – Spring 2024

This popular favorite is the best excuse to get the guys in your house, well, out of the house! Use DuBois Center as your playground to enjoy time with your dad, son, nephew, uncle, grandson, grandpa, or even someone who you think of as one! Geared for ages 5 to 100, you can bond through fun activities like horseback riding, archery, campfire cookouts, nature hikes, games, hayrides, or fishing. Click here to register.

  • Lodging: Main Camp cottages and Hickory Lodge
  • Pricing: $140 for adults, $125 for youth, and $110 for children

Horse Retreat – Spring 2024

Another crowd favorite returns! This weekend is just like our summer horse camp, but with more time with and on the horses!  Also, who said you could only ride horses? We’ll have activities like horse apple bobbing, campfire cookouts with your horse, confecting horse treats, a barn party, and many more horse games. Designed for participants ages 12 – 18 who love horses, this could very well be the highlight of your spring!  Click here to register.

  • Lodging: Main Camp cottages
  • Pricing:$ 185!

Women’s Retreat – Spring 2024

We had so much fun with this in the fall, it’s back in the spring! Unlike Mother Daughter, you can come to this all by yourself or with some other adult friends! Spend the weekend doing anything but ‘adulting!’ This retreat is all about relaxing, getting away from everyday life, and meeting new friends. o cooking, no stress, just fun and relaxation! The programming is designed as an adult getaway, so we do ask that all registrants are 21 and over. Click here to register.

  • Lodging: Hickory Lodge (hotel-like setting)
  • Pricing: $150