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Freshman retreat

aug 20-21, 2026

MT. HERMON Christian conference center

A transformative overnight experience designed to welcome your new freshman, help them build lasting friendships, and connect deeply with their faith and our school community.

Freshman Retreat Informational Packet

WHAT'S FRESHMAN RETREAT?

IT'S A TIME TO...

 

many of our current students point to freshman retreat as the single most significant event of their high school experience.

 

This retreat is a cornerstone of the freshman year at MVC. Many of our current students and alumni point to Freshman Retreat as the single most significant event of their High School experience. It is where they formed their first real friendships at MVC and encountered Jesus in powerful, personal ways through worship, small groups, faculty interactions, and meaningful conversations with peers.

"HONESTLY, IT BUILDS SO MANY MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS DURING THE EARLY PART OF THE YEAR. ITS A WAY TO EASE IN AND STRENGTHEN FRIENDSHIPS."

"IT'S A GREAT WAY TO MEET NEW FRIENDS."

"IT WAS SUCH A FUN TIME AND FUNDAMENTAL PART OF MY JOURNEY IN HIGH SCHOOL."

"IT'S AN OPPORTUNITY TO ESTABLISH YOUR OWN PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, AND TEACHERS, AND CLASSMATES." 

"MY FAVORITE MEMORY OF MY FRESHMAN RETREAT IS GETTING TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL THE GAMES AND JUST HAVE A TON OF FUN." 

"MY FAVORITE MEMORY FROM FRESHMAN RETREAT IS LEADING WORSHIP AND GETTING TO SEE UNDERCLASSMEN MAKE FRIENDS AND WORSHIP JESUS."