12th Grade Senior Escape Fall Retreat

Dear 12th Grade Student Families,

As you know, our fall retreats are an integral part of students' overall development at The King's Academy. Our retreats are intentionally designed so that students grow personally and spiritually, bond together as a class, and build relationships with staff. We strongly encourage seniors to make the most of their final year. Through worship, play, community, and challenge, the Senior Escape is designed to start the year off in the right direction so that you may finish your high school career with excellence! Located in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a one-hour drive from TKA, Koinonia Christian Conference Center is truly a retreat location. Activities include basketball courts, open fields for team sports, swimming, and more. For more information about Koinonia, check out www.koinoniaconferencegrounds.org.

Seniors will also have the opportunity to lead, encourage, and serve their fellow students through Home Groups and/or serving at one of the Fall Retreats. Seniors interested in serving must attend a special meeting on the first Thursday of school (August 18) when application forms for these different service opportunities will be available.

*** REGISTRATION ***

To register, parents must complete this fillable TKA Off-Campus Waiver/Medical Authorization for each student attending and email to Barbara.schulenburg@tka.org by WEDNESDAY, JULY 27.

KEY DATES/TIMES

Wednesday, July 27 - Completed TKA Off-Campus Waiver/Medical Authorization
Thursday, August 18, lunchtime – Senior Service mandatory meeting
Friday, August 26, 12:25 p.m. – Depart TKA
Sunday, August 28, 11:00 a.m. – Approximate arrival back to TKA

IMPORTANT DETAILS

Transportation: Students will be transported by charter bus.
TKA Dress Expectations: Please review these retreat dress expectations.
Cost: Covered by school budget for full-time students.

PACKING LIST

Sleeping bag and pillow
Bible, notebook, pen
Toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc.)
Towel and sunscreen
Shorts, shirts, and swimsuit (see dress expectations above)
Sweats and jacket
Tennis shoes and long shorts or pants
80's clothes for Saturday morning
A GREAT ATTITUDE

NOTE: All full-time 12th grade students are expected to attend this retreat, ride the bus, and stay the entire time. Requests for exemptions must be in the form of a written letter or email to our TKA High School Principal Dr. Kristine Lui (Kristine.Lui@tka.org).

QUESTIONS

Please contact Rob.Starke@tka.org, Barbara.Schulenburg@tka.org or Matthew.Berry@tka.org.

We are very much looking forward to having a fun and memorable experience together!