Programas

"It was really enlightening, you know? Cause up til then I never really knew how many kids got picked on."
8th grader, Courage Retreat

Wisdom Retreat

A MEANINGFUL AND FUN PROGRAM FOR GRADUATING SENIORS

"I have been a school counselor here for 13 years and I have never seen anything come close to the excitement and heartfelt warmth generated by this retreat."
Craig Bell, Principal - Wabasha-Kellogg Senior High

Helping seniors make a graceful transition

For many high school seniors, their last year of high school is momentous. Caught up in the headlong rush to graduate, some seniors lose their sense of connection to school and become vulnerable to making decisions that are destructive to themselves and others.

The Youth Frontiers Wisdom Retreat gives seniors a chance to have fun while reflecting on and sharing memories as an class. Scheduled during the spring, this time together helps seniors experience positive closure and guides them toward a more meaningful transition into life beyond high school.

What the Wisdom Retreat will do

  • Create a more positive school climate during the final weeks of the year.
  • Provide seniors with a fun enriching and meaningful experience to wrap up their high school days.

Retreat Schedule

Every Youth Frontiers retreat includes a lively mix of activities, designed to have the greatest possible impact on participants. Our schedules have been refined through years of contact with thousands of students and teachers. Listed below is a typical retreat schedule.

This list may vary according to the specific retreat you've selected. For further details on the retreat you're interested in, we invite you to visit our Web site or call us at 1.888.992.0222.

  • Welcome and group-building activities
  • Introduction to the theme of the day
  • Small group activity: time to process the message from the presentation
  • Large group activity
  • Presentation: topic-based talk
  • Small group discussion: processing time
  • Lunch
  • Large group activity
  • Presentation: topic-based talk
  • Small group discussion: processing time
  • Closing: participants commit to take action based on the day's retreat topic

To find out more:

Call Youth Frontiers at 1.888.992.0222 to learn more about how our Wisdom Retreats help high school seniors bring a healthy closure to their secondary school experience.