High School Winter Retreat

Retreat Dates: January 16-18, 2026
Location: Deer Creek Camp (Medina, TX)
For: 9th-12th Graders 
Cost: $200 (includes lodging, meals, supplies, shirt, and bus transportation)
 Please note - your registration is not finalized until a payment is received. 

RETREAT REGISTRATION

Frequently Asked Questions

• What time will the group depart and return?
  • On Friday, January 16th check in will be from 5:00pm-5:45pm at Holy Trinity with departure shortly thereafter.  The group will return for 5PM Teen Mass on Sunday, January 18th. This will fulfill the Sunday Mass Obligation. All retreatants will sit together in the Life Teen section. Everyone will be dismissed after Mass.
• What is the lodging like?
  • High schoolers will be placed in cabins that have heating/AC. There will be numerous bunk beds in each cabin. A minimum of 2 adults (both VIRTUS Safe Environment trained) will also stay in the cabin. The camp has young men on one side of the camp and young ladies on the other. The bathrooms are an easy walk from the cabins. 
• What occurs on the retreat?
  • The retreat will consist of 5 main sessions, each with a fun activity, a talk provided by a core team member, small group discussion and prayer. There will be opportunities for structured free time, sports, the camp store/coffee shop, Eucharistic Adoration and the sacrament of Reconciliation.
• My child is a picky eater / My child has food allergies. What options will be available for them?
  • We will know the menu closer the retreat dates. We ask all parents who are willing to donate a snack for the youth so they have things to munch on throughout the weekend. Food allergies such as gluten, dairy and nuts can be accommodated, there will be space on the registration form to let us know.
• Something's come up and my child can no longer attend. What's the refund policy?
  • Due to contracts with the retreat site and bus company, there will be no refunds after a certain date. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your understanding.