Planning out the perfect school club retreat requires a lot of thought to make sure it’s enjoyable, safe, and exciting for everyone involved. Here are five steps you should follow to make sure you plan the best possible retreat for your school club.
1. Defining The Purpose of The Trip
When planning your trip, consider what your group is going there for and what you wish to achieve. Does it involve team-building or doing something in the outdoors? Maybe you are simply looking for a bit of fun and recreation. Determining the specific purpose of the trip will help decide the right location for the retreat. Luckily, Orange Springs Retreat has something for everyone. We regularly accommodate school club retreats at all grade levels.
2. Forming A Budget for Your School Club Retreat
Determine how much you and your group are willing to spend individually for the trip. It’s also extremely important to allocate funds at this stage for transportation costs, lodging, and more. To help raise money, think about ways to promote or raise awareness for this event such as having school fundraisers. We’d be happy to provide you some tips in this area, as we’ve hosted lots of retreats for school clubs. Give us a call at (561) 221-7773 and we’ll share our ideas.
3. Finding Common Interests
The next thing to think about is the activities you want to plan for your group. The best way to plan engaging activities is by tailoring them to your group’s common interests. This could be hard when dealing with a lot of people, but you won’t have to worry about that at Orange Springs Retreat.
Outdoorsy visitors will enjoy our canoes, fishing, and several other sporting related amenities. Just about everyone will enjoy relaxing on our white sandy beach by the lakeside or watching movies in our theater. Be sure to take a look at our gallery to view all our amenities offered.
4. Choosing A Location for Your Retreat
After you’ve formed a budget and found some common interests within your group, you are ready to select a destination. Consider the distance of the location to your school, how much will it cost to get there? Note the location’s capacity, especially if you have a large group. Make sure ti check if the venue is truly exclusive-use(no shared spaces)
Depending on your group size, certain locations could be unavailable to you. Fortunately, Orange Springs Retreat has a minimum occupancy of 50 people at a time, so you shouldn’t have to worry about the size of your group. Best of all, your group gets exclusive access to the 100-acre location and will be the only one using it during your school retreat.
5. Safety and Logistics at a School Club Retreat
The final step is to go over transportation and establish contingency plans for unexpected situations and emergencies. Students should sign permission slips confirming their attendance for the trip and make sure they have the ability to contact group supervisors if emergencies arise. Rest assured, Orange Springs Retreat Center has plenty of experience to ensure your event goes off without a hitch and will provide all the support you need. At Orange Springs Retreat, there are no other groups using the property(so you can safely focus on your students)
Bring Your Club To Orange Springs Retreat
Looking to take your group on an exciting school retreat in Florida? The Orange Springs Retreat Center in Orange Springs, FL if a perfect place for an experience to remember.. We provide week and weekend-long retreats with meals, lodging, and use of the entire facility for a flat per-person rate.
Learn More About Our Story
Orange Springs Retreat has a rich legacy that stretches back decades. Read the full storyof how Camp Shalom summer camp, founded in 1971, evolved into the exclusive-use group retreat venue it is today.
You can also visit our About Us page to meet the team and discover what makes this 100+ acre property special for meaningful group experiences.
Orange Springs Retreat Center | Florida’s Exclusive-Use Retreat Venue for Private Groups, Schools & Churches (60–200 Guests)
What separates us from other retreat venues is true exclusivity: “One Group At a Time Always- No Shared Spaces, No Outside Guests”
See how Orange Springs Retreat was featured in The New York Times in the article “For Sleep-Away Camps, More Endless Summers.”
Ready to plan your retreat? Contact us today to check availability or request a customized proposal. We look forward to welcoming your group to Orange Springs Retreat Center.