South Carolina Synod High School Retreat
LET'S GLOW!
May 9-11 at Coastal Retreat Center, Isle of Palms

WHO ATTENDS:

The High School Retreat is open to youth in Grades 9-12 and their adult leaders.


REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT:

                                                    We are unable to accept credit card payments onsite. 

·         For online registration (scsynod.com, click on “Youth Ministry,” then "High School Retreat) payment must be made at the time of registration. 

·         For paper registration, full payment should be included. MAIL CHECKS AND REGISTRATION FORMS TO: High School Retreat, SC Synod, ELCA, 1003 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201. If you would prefer to pay online rather than by check, payment may be made at the “Give” tab on the website. Checks should be made out to “SC Synod ELCA” with “High School Retreat” in the memo line. Checks for multiple participants must include a list of names and what portion of the check applies to each person.

·         Youth Participant Registration Fee: $105 per person. Congregations are encouraged to provide scholarship assistance!

·         Adult Participant Registration Fee: Adult LEADERS (Session leaders, music leaders, etc.) should only pay $50. Adults who are NOT serving in leadership roles should pay the full registration fee. 

                                                    

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS AT RETREATS:

I am aware that the High School Retreat is envisioned as an intentional Christian Community. I want to come to this event and will help build community by:

·       Striving to live out the covenant God made with me in baptism.

·       Being open to the Holy Spirit’s work in deepening my faith, being open to new friendships with other Christians from around South Carolina and understanding the importance of community by my presence and full participation in the event, including meals. My behavior will reflect the faith we share in Jesus Christ.

·         Attending the FULL EVENT and remaining on the grounds of Coastal Retreat Center throughout the event.

·         Not bringing drugs (except prescribed or other required medications), alcohol, tobacco and vaping products, or weapons to the event.

·         NOT BRINGING electronic media devices to the event. (CELL PHONES must be left in your room and may only be used during free time. Adults should carry cell phones in case of emergency.)

·        Conscientiously observing Room Time / Lights Out. 

·         Believing that all persons are made in the image of God, treating everyone with respect and dignity and showing care for the facility and staff.

·         Being aware of and refraining from actions which constitute inappropriate or unwelcome touching of others, sexual harassment, other sexual misconduct, or suggestive or inappropriate language, and maintaining relationship boundaries that are appropriate to a community-building event.

·         Being aware of and refraining from insulting, discriminatory, or demeaning language and actions.

·         Understanding that I may be asked to leave the event if I am not able to meet these expectations.

   REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 23,2025


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Pastor, Deacon, or Adult Leader's Name *
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I am looking forward to the High School Retreat and I sign this covenant with great hopes for the Christian Community that will be formed there. By my signature, I promise to abide by the expectations of the community, as stated above.
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Adult Participants - The South Carolina Synod, ELCA requires all adults working with minors at our synod-sponsored youth events to undergo a national criminal and sex offender background check through Safe Gatherings, at their expense.  A background check does not imply any suspicion but is a requirement for our insurance company and is only one part of a larger risk management strategy for protecting both youth and adults at our events.  If, because of other employment or volunteer work, you are already in possession of a printed copy of your own criminal and sexual offender background check report, conducted no longer than one year ago, you may provide a copy to the synod office to satisfy this requirement.
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Parent/Guardian of participant under 18 must complete this section.  
(Name of Youth) has my permission to participate in South Carolina Synod High School Retreat at coastal Retreat Center in Isle of Palms, SC, May 9-11. 2025 *
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I have read and understand the stated expectations and will support event leaders in the administration of these expectations.  *
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If you have any questions about the event or the registration process, please contact Deacon Deborah Poole at the Synod Office. 
803-765-0590 or deborah@scsynod.com. 
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