In a culture where our eyes tend to be looking at our devices, parent-child weekends at Deer Run Camps & Retreats provide the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and connect one-on-one with your son or daughter on a deeper level.
The 13th annual Father-Son Adventure Weekend for all ages is August 24-26. Everything is planned for you so you can enjoy a weekend of adventure with plenty of opportunities to focus on your son and create special memories that will last a lifetime. Activities include football challenges and a wiffle ball home run derby as well as working together on a special take-home project that will be a reminder of your weekend! Enjoy fishing? Try the amateur fishing tournament. Love to hike? Enjoy a self-guided night hike together. If you are looking for more adventurous activities, sign up for the 3-D archery tournament, 800-ft zip line adventures, paintball, climbing tower, and more. The weekend also includes hearty guy meals, one-on-one devotion time with questions provided to initiate conversation, Saturday night worship with a speaker who connects with all ages. Sunday morning concludes with an awards ceremony and special father-son blessing.
The 6th annual Mother-Daughter Getaway for ages 5 and up takes place September 14-16. This exceptional weekend experience provides an opportunity for moms to slow down the pace and focus on your relationship with your daughter without the usual distractions of everyday life. This year’s Hawaiian theme is complete with luau and hula-dancing, and delicious meals are provided throughout the weekend leaving time for you to enjoy your time together. Bond through recreational activities such as lake time, restorative yoga, climbing tower, archery, crafts, stargazing and more. Also connect through morning personal devotion time with a scripture focus and questions provided to guide your conversations, as well as hearing from Terra Tucker, founder of CNC (Confidence in Christ) Ministries, who speaks to the hearts of moms and daughters alike. The weekend ends with worship and a memorable mother-daughter blessing.
Both weekends provide a unique opportunity for parents and children to connect in a way that is increasingly difficult and rare in our society. Parents can relax, recapture a bit of the magic of childhood and engage the hearts and minds of their children. Children have an opportunity to see their parents in a new light, to capture their attention, and to rest in the knowledge that they are seen and loved. Above all, this time together refocuses everyone’s attention on the most important relationship of all — the one between themselves and their Creator. You can make this a multi-generational experience by including a grandfather or grandmother; or uncles, aunts and mentors are encouraged to bring boys or girls who do not have a father or mother present in their life.
For more information or to register, visit https://deerrun.camp/family or call (615) 794-2918.
