Kalahari Retreat is an annual conference that is co-sponsored by student ministries from all over the Midwest. This is the 17th year of the event that joins the fun of Kalahari Resort, the excitement of a large group atmosphere, the challenge of sessions from national speakers, and the joy of worship.
Last year, over 2,000 students and leaders attended Kalahari Retreat. This conference features 3 days in one of the largest indoor waterparks in America, 4 sessions (1 Friday, 2 Saturday, 1 Sunday), dynamic worship, powerful messages from God’s word, and fellowship as a youth group as well as with like-minded churches. We are excited to have our students participate in this awesome gathering!
2023 Theme: Whatever It Takes
Registration: Register by Dec. 4
- Registration closes on December 4 at midnight. (Spots are limited and registration may fill before the deadline)
- In addition to purchasing your ticket, there is a required form that must be filled out. This form will be emailed to you at a later date.
Quick Facts:
- 8th - 12th grade students only (spots are limited)
- Staying at North America's largest indoor waterpark - Kalahari Retreat Center, Sandusky, Ohio (we will meet at church and travel together in buses to and from Kalahari)
- Swimming, surfing, sliding - take a break from your life and connect with God and with friends
- All conference sessions will be held at Kalahari
Departure: Students will meet at Grace Powell Church (in the main lobby) on January 6 at 4:00pm to check-in. We will be riding to Kalahari together in buses. More information will be shared as the trip date approaches.
Return: We plan to return to Grace Powell Church around 3:00pm on January 8.
If you have questions or ticket sales have ended but you would like to attend, please contact: jamier@gracepowellchurch.com or jonm@gracepowellchurch.com