Spring Youth Retreats
Main SEssion Speakers
Brody Holloway
Rob Conti
Spencer Davis
Zach Mabry
Jon Rouleau
2025 Retreat Schedule
Schedule is tentative. Check the Snowbird app for most current updates.
Friday
- 5:00 pm – Arrival & Check-in
- 6:00 pm – Dinner
- 6:45 pm – On-Campus Recreation
- 9:15 pm – Worship Service at North Campus
- 10:30 pm – Share Groups
- 11:00 pm – Snack Shack, SWO Underground, Fire
Saturday
- 8:30 am – Breakfast
- 9:45 am – Worship Service at North Campus
- 12:00 pm – Lunch
- 1:00 pm – On-Campus Recreation
- 6:00 pm – Dinner
- 8:00 pm – Worship Service at North Campus
- 9:30 pm – Share Groups
- 10:00 pm – Snack Shack, SWO Underground, Fire
Sunday
- 7:45 am – Breakfast
- 9:00 am – Worship Service at North Campus
- 10:00 am – Share Groups
- Departure
Testimonials from Student Pastors
Life-changing for Students
It is a wonderful, amazing,… spirit-filled, mind-changing, life-altering week of camp that continues to change my students’ lives.
Jack Caldwell, Richmond Hill UMC
Support for Youth Pastors
Not only do they invest in my students, but there is a great concern and care devoted to me as a pastor. I am so grateful for you guys.
Lee Wilder, South Fork Baptist
Partnership with Churches
The staff working with us adapted to my students really well, changing how they ran share groups throughout the week to be able to make their interactions with my students more engaging.
Matthew Acree
Recreation
Get the FAQs
Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the exposition of Scripture and personal relationships in order to equip the Church to impact this generation. This Gospel-driven mission is what every one of our retreats is focused on.
Learn about our history and mission, or jump into our published resources and session recordings to get a sample of the teaching at SWO.
How do I register and prepare for arrival?
Click the button below to set up your Snowbird account and pay a small deposit (per person) to register your group for a spring youth retreat.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out. Call us at 828.321.2210 or email us anytime. We’re here to help!
What do Snowbird Spring Youth Retreats look like?
These spring retreat weekends are built specifically for church youth groups, and include solid biblical teaching, Gospel-focused worship, high-adventure recreation, and small groups.
What recreation is available?
The scheduled recreation includes any of our on-campus recreation options: like our climbing tower, aerial park, zip line, 3-man swing, archery tag, basketball court, and paintball course.
What types of housing do you provide?
We have over 14 cabins on our campus, divided by bedrooms for each group. They each provide twin-sized bunk beds, air conditioning, and heat. Our cleaning team takes great pride in keeping things clean but the buildings are primarily functional.
You’ll need to provide your own bedding, pillow and towels. One of our 4 bathhouses is always a short walk from each cabin.
How do I add or drop additional spots to my group?
You can add additional spots to your group as long as the retreat is not full. The best way to find out is to open your Snowbird Account and see if any remaining spots are open for the retreat. However, you only want to register spots that you’re sure you’ll need. The deposit is non-refundable.
Check our Registration Guide for details on how to invite specific students to your group via email.
How many chaperones does my group need to bring?
SWO requires a minimum of a 1:10 chaperone to student ratio. If you are bringing both guys and girls to camp, you will need chaperones of each gender to attend as well.
Can I bring my dog to Snowbird?
Due to the complexity of events at SWO, our campuses operate under a “no animals” policy. As a religious organization, SWO is not bound by public accommodation rules. If you have questions about this policy, please call us for clarification.