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Family Retreat Schedule & Activities

The Family Retreat weekend is filled with exciting and engaging activities designed for everyone to enjoy. Most activities are tailored for the entire family, while workshops are specifically designed for either youth or parents. Many of these experiences encourage families to connect, set goals and envision their future together, and build relationships with other families on similar journeys. Detailed descriptions of the activities are included below the tentative schedule.

A specific schedule of events and a copy of the Family Retreat Booklet will be provided to Davidson Young Scholar families in DMC by June 27. 

2025 Family Retreat Tentative Overview Schedule

Thursday, July 10

3 - 6 p.m.: Check-In & Move-In to Residence Hall
3 - 6 p.m.: Welcome Family Social 
5 p.m.- 7 p.m.: Dinner 
5 p.m. - Evening: Tentative Optional Parent Volunteer Activity Off-Campus

Friday, July 11

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Breakfast
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.: Optional Morning Family Movement (yoga or intention setting walk)
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Late Check-In 
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: On-Campus Social Activity; Game Rooms and Arts & Crafts Rooms Open; Family Icebreakers & Regional Based Mixers
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Lunch Break
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Family Values Presentation; On-Campus Social Activity cont.; Family Teambuilding; Family Mock Rock Rehearsals
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Opening Keynote Address
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Dinner 
6 p.m. - Evening: Optional Off-Campus Parent Volunteer Activity (Reno Artown or Bowling with themed cosplay-see details below)

Saturday, July 12

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Breakfast
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.: Optional Morning Family Movement (yoga or intention setting walk)
9:45 a.m.: Siblings, ages 0-4, Childcare Drop-off Begins
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Youth Workshops
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.: Parent Workshops
11:45 a.m.: Siblings, ages 0-4, Childcare Pick-up Deadline
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Lunch Break
1:15 p.m.: Siblings, ages 0-4, Childcare Drop-off Begins
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Youth Workshops
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.: Parent Workshops
3:15 p.m.: Siblings, ages 0-4, Childcare Pick-up Deadline
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Family Mock Rock Rehearsals; Family Free Time (Game Rooms and Arts & Crafts Rooms open)
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Dinner Break
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Family Mock Rock (Parent Volunteer & Staff led)

Sunday, July 13

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Breakfast
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.: Optional Morning Family Movement (yoga or intention setting walk)
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Signature Family Vision Board Reflection Activity
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Lunch Break
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.: Closing Keynote Address
2 p.m. - Evening: Tentative Optional Parent Volunteer Activity Off-Campus
Checkout: Families have the option of checking out Sunday evening, or by 9 a.m. Monday, July 14 at the latest.

Curated Activities

Family Icebreakers & Regional Based Mixers: The Family Retreat is all about meeting people, forming deep community bonds, and making new friends! Join us for various fun opportunities to get to know other Young Scholar families. 

Family Teambuilding: The Family Retreat is a space for families to unplug, be present with one another, form a deeper bond, and make fun lasting memories. What better way than to participate in engaging and challenging teambuilding activities? Come ready to laugh and be silly!

Game Room and Arts & Crafts Room: Challenge friends to your favorite card and board games! Arts & Crafts Room: If you like crafting, this is where you want to be! Paint, stitch, and glue your way to some unique projects.

Friday Day Social Activity: Campus Photo Scavenger Hunt: Can your family solve the riddles and decode the clues to find key campus locations, complete a fun task for snapping a picture, and return your completed hunt to staff first?! Teaming up with another family will earn you more points and can make completing each task easier and more enjoyable. Details for those interested in this fierce and exciting competition will be provided to registered attendees. 

Friday Evening Option #1- Reno Artown: Coming Soon!: Check back later to learn more about these casual and fun off-campus social activities, led by Parent Volunteers. This activity will be a 25 to 30-minute walk from the residence hall. This is a non-sponsored activity.

Interested in Volunteering? Email Retreat@davidsongifted.org to learn more about some easy ways you can contribute to your community at the Family Retreat!

Friday Evening Option #2- Bowling with Themed Cosplay: Coming Soon!: Check back later to learn more about these casual and fun off-campus social activities, led by Parent Volunteers. This activity will be a 20-minute walk from the residence hall. Costs for bowling will be provided by Davidson. Any refreshments are non-sponsored.

Interested in Volunteering? Email Retreat@davidsongifted.org to learn more about some easy ways you can contribute to your community at the Family Retreat!

Saturday Evening: Family Mock Rock: Will your family WOW the judges at this year's Mock Rock challenge?! This mashup of lip-syncing and skit performances will be sure to bring out some of the most creative family talents and have the whole audience laughing. Details for those interested in performing at the 2025 Family Retreat Mock Rock will be provided to registered attendees. 

Sunday Evening: Tentative Parent Volunteer Activity: Check back later to learn more about these casual and fun off-campus social activities, led by Parent Volunteers.

Interested in Volunteering? Email Retreat@davidsongifted.org to learn more about some easy ways you can contribute to your community at the Family Retreat!

Questions? Email Retreat@DavidsonGifted.org or call (775) 852-3483, option 2, then 1