Youth Group Retreats
We help Youth Leaders create better retreats!
Conveniently located on 100 acres of woodland in south-central Pennsylvania (~1 hr drive from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Harrisburg), our Christian retreat center has just what you need for your church’s next youth group retreat, no matter the season.
We Offer
Call (717) 529-3232
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Youth RetreatS Designed for you
YOUTH RETREAT OPTIONS
Plan your youth retreat to meet the needs of your group. Here is a little more about what to expect:
Staff-Led Activities
Black Rock offers a variety of staff-led activities for your group to enjoy during your retreat. Sample activities include:
Recreation
There are plenty of indoor and outdoor recreation spaces, such as an outdoor pool, lake, full-size gym, ball field, Ga-Ga courts, basketball court with lights, sand volleyball court, hiking trails, and more – better yet, they’re all included in the price of the retreat!
Lodging
There’s nothing quite like getting a good night sleep on a retreat to help you enjoy your time. That’s why we offer a variety of accommodations, including:
All are heated – perfect for winter retreats! They have air conditioning, except for the bunk cabins. There plenty of options to match your group’s size and needs, including some handicap-accessible rooms. You’ll be thankful to not have to make an outdoor trek to get to the bathroom because all rooms have a private bathroom!
Meals
Our carefully prepared buffet-style food is delicious, and we accommodate allergies as need be. A typical menu contains seasonal fruits and vegetables and looks similar to:
Breakfast: Eggs, bacon or Sausage, French Toast or Buttermilk Pancakes, yogurt bar with fresh fruit, sweet breads, and assorted cereals
Lunch: Tomato Bisque soup or Creamy Potato Soup, Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, Grilled Blackened Chicken Breast, sauteed fresh seasonal vegetables, salad bar, homemade cookies or mousses
Dinner: Our own slow roasted BBQ Pork or Beef Brisket, Stuffed Chicken Breast, Roasted Potato Medley, Fresh Steamed Seasonal Vegetables, salad bar, Sweet Yeast Dinner Rolls, Oreo Cake, Cheesecake, or Freshly Baked Pie
*If your group has specific dietary needs, please let us know (as far in advance as possible) and we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your request!
Facilities & Meeting Spaces
There are plenty of meeting space options for worship, prayer, teaching, and personal Bible study times. Meeting rooms are assigned based on group size and availability. We offer both indoor and outdoor meeting spaces.
At Black Rock, we have been intentional about creating outdoor spaces where small groups of people can sit, relax, and share with one another.
Location
Our retreat center in Pennsylvania is conveniently located near Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, New York City, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware. Only 30 minutes from Interstate 95 and 50 minutes from the PA Turnpike, we’re both secluded and easily accessible.
Ready to start planning a Youth Retreat?
Give us a call at (717) 529-3232
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, or email us anytime.
Black Rock reserves the exclusive and sole right to decline facility/grounds requests, use or to issue associated rental contracts to those groups or individuals that its Board of Directors, Executive Committee or Executive Director determines have positions or practices that are inconsistent with the Faith Statement and Standards of Conduct of Black Rock.