Experiences create memories that last a lifetime. We offer a wide range of group activities that provide opportunities to learn, play, and grow as a group and to reconnect to the natural world around you.
Things to Do at Black Rock Retreat:
Glow Dodgeball
Turn down the lights and put on some neon! Take your group’s dodgeball game to the next level. Play glow-in-the-dark dodgeball at Black Rock Retreat’s gym in Lancaster County,…
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Laser Tag
Ages 8 and up. The newest activity that Black Rock Retreat has to offer! Work with your teammates to capture the flag, control the field, or deactivate all of the other team’s taggers…
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High Ropes
Any group wanting to challenge themselves, learn to work together better as a team, and have a unique bonding experience will enjoy the high ropes course at Black Rock Retreat in Lancaster…
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Team Building
Looking for an activity to increase teamwork in your group without the cables and ropes? (We also offer high ropes and low ropes challenge courses.) Do you need an indoor activity during…
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Low Ropes
Black Rock Retreat has both a High Ropes Challenge Course and a Low Ropes Course in Lancaster County, PA. The Low Ropes Course contains 18 different elements consisting of cables, ropes,…
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Giant Swing
This takes a childhood past-time to a whole new level! After being clipped in, a pull-team will lift you up 35 feet. You'll then swing ~60 feet back-and-forth through the air!
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Pool and Lake
Our pool, open between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, is fully handicap accessible with its' zero degree entry.
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Zipline
Go ziplining on Black Rock Retreat’s 400-ft zipline in Lancaster, PA begins at the top of our 33-ft tall tower. Participants climb to the top and a facilitator will connect them…
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Archery
This classic camp activity is still a favorite for all ages! Led by our trained instructors, your group can learn to safely shoot a bow-and-arrow. All equipment is provided by us!
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Nature Center
The Black Rock Retreat Nature Center is home to over a dozen live animals, as well as a number of preserved specimens. This hands-on program offers a chance to meet them up close! Learn…
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GPS Scavenger Hunt (Geocaching)
Imagine going on a treasure hunt while your group is here on a retreat! Our trained staff will briefly outline the basics of GPS technology for your group, as they explain the ‘treasure…
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Survival Skills
Do you know how to start a fire or build a shelter? Learn the basics in our Survival Skills class! Our trained instructors will teach your group how to build a shelter and fire. These…
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Campfire Cooking
This 90-minute program teaches techniques for cooking over a fire and allow participants to cook bacon and cupcakes! It's the best kind of hands-on learning - the kind you can eat!
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Animal Habitat Hike
Explore, observe, learn, and interact with God's creation that surrounds us. Join our instructors on a journey to explore the beautiful woodlands of southern Lancaster County.
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Creek Exploration
Explore the Octoraro Creek that borders our property. Search for macro-invertebrates and other life that calls this creek home. You'll also have fun splashing through the creek!
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Water Rockets
The most fun you will ever have doing a physics experiment. We’ll go out to our field, fill a 2 liter bottle with water, and place it on the launcher. 3… 2… 1……
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While groups come for many different reasons, we know you have specific goals in mind. At Black Rock Retreat, our goal is to help guide you as you look for ways to achieve those goals on your day-long or overnight retreat. All activities are group-focused and can include your group’s goals and theme. To help with the planning, we also offer programmed retreat activities. Here’s a list of our recreation facilities and other retreat facilities.
Our Location
Our retreat center in Pennsylvania is conveniently located near Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, New York City, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware. Only :30 from Interstate 95 and :50 from the PA Turnpike, we're both secluded and easily accessible.
Approximate Driving Times:
- Philadelphia, PA - 1:10
- Baltimore, MD - 1:10
- Harrisburg, PA - 1:10
- Washington, DC - 1:50
- New York City (NYC) - 2:30
- Pocono Mountains - 2:20
- Wilmington, DE - :50
- Dover, DE - 1:20
- Allentown, PA - 1:40
- Trenton, NJ - 2:00
- Atlantic City, NJ - 2:00
- Hagerstown, MD - 2:10