Summer 2026

Youth Mini Chill Week

Youth Mini Chill Week

Ages: 13-17

Housing: Wilderness Ridge Outpost 

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Cost: $305/$355/$405 with Tiered Pricing

Fresh out of a stressful school year, nothing beats recharging for a fun summer like spending a few days outdoors. For campers with busy work or sports schedules who can’t commit to a full week, this ‘mini’ program (SUN–WED) is the perfect option. Youth campers will learn healthy ways to rest and relax with self-care practices that work for them. They’ll forget doomscrolling and instead spend time relaxing in hammocks, doing yoga with a certified instructor, going on sunrise walks, and reading their favorite books. For movie-lovers, this program includes an evening under the stars with an outdoor movie and fancy s’mores. Each morning, campers will recharge with hearty breakfasts cooked over the fire. All of this comes on top of classic camp fun like swimming, boating, crafts, and high ropes.

There’s no need for prior camping experience, and we will work together to build community all week long so bring your friends or come on your own to chill with us at “Youth Mini Chill Week”. We will also work together, set a goal, and create a space or activity that will serve the rest of Gretna Glen’s summer campers for summer 2026.

All Gretna Glen children and youth campers will have the opportunity to share in the camp experience filled with singing, Bible Discovery, worship, crafts, nature, swimming, boating, fishing, campfires, hiking, archery, sports, games, and much more. Each program is designed specifically to be age-appropriate, and specialized staff are trained to ensure a high-quality and well-structured program.

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Our goal for all overnight campers is to create an environment where they can THRIVE:

• Try New Experiences: Camp is great exposure to new people, news skills, and new challenges.
• Hear Good News: We are here to share in the joy of knowing and following Jesus Christ!
• Reset and Renew: We work hard to create a place where campers can be themselves, and rest.
• Inspire One Another: Community experiences and culture creation are key.
• Value Themselves: Campers learn they can do more than they thought possible.
• Explore Possibilities: Asking questions about their faith, their future, and their world.

This is considered an “OUTPOST” or “RIDGE” program. Outpost camping at the Ridge is rustic camping (no electric), but with water and bathroom access close by. Campers will either be sleeping on cots in canvas platform tents (canopy style) or in rustic cabins with bunk bed style accommodations.

Gretna Glen is accredited by the American Camp Association. To earn accreditation, Gretna Glen complies with more than 300 health, safety and program quality standards. This accreditation is vital to the safety of our campers and guests while holding us to a high standard of excellence.

Event ID: GA13

DROP OFF: Sunday, June 14, 3-4pm

PICK UP: Wednesday, June 17, 5-6pm

Already registered or just want to learn more? There are lots of helpful FAQs here.

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