Experiences create memories that last a lifetime!

We offer a wide range of group activities that provide opportunities to learnplay, and grow as a group and to reconnect to the natural world around you.

Things to Do in Lancaster County, PA at Black Rock Retreat:

Glow Dodgeball

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pool and Lake

Our outdoor pool and lake are open between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. Both can be rented.

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Zipline

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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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Make your plans today

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.

We also have partial-day and overnight field trip options.

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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
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FAQs About Outdoor Activities for Groups

Do you have outdoor and indoor activities?

Yes! We have both outdoor and indoor group activities.

Can our group activities be customized?

Yep! We work with you to plan the group activities that will help you accomplish your goals, amount of time, and budget. 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.

Is an overnight retreat required for group activities?

Nope. You can come for group activities during part of the day, the whole day, or for multiple days. An overnight retreat is not required.

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