Retreats of all kinds offer spiritual, physical, and mental renewal as you spend time in a place free of your daily responsibilities. Jesus shows us on several occasions the importance of setting aside time for yourself and your relationship with God and others. The individual benefits of a retreat can include quiet time of peace and personal study, the chance to spend extra time enjoying a hobby, or even the opportunity to make new friends.
Unless otherwise noted, retreats start after dinner on Friday and end before lunch on the last day.
Unless otherwise noted, retreats start after dinner on Friday and end before lunch on the last day.
Craft Retreats |
January 13-15 or 16, 2023
February 24-26 or 27, 2023
Bring your creativity and snow boots to an incredible winter haven! Dedicate time to your craft project, snowshoe, cross country ski, or get out on the tubing hill. Or just relax and read a book! However you choose to experience your getaway, it’s a weekend of fellowship with other women from all over Idaho celebrating God’s grace and His creation. Don’t forget to schedule a massage for that perfect treat! Lunch included on final day.
February 24-26 or 27, 2023
Bring your creativity and snow boots to an incredible winter haven! Dedicate time to your craft project, snowshoe, cross country ski, or get out on the tubing hill. Or just relax and read a book! However you choose to experience your getaway, it’s a weekend of fellowship with other women from all over Idaho celebrating God’s grace and His creation. Don’t forget to schedule a massage for that perfect treat! Lunch included on final day.
- Get started early on Friday and come for the 3 pm shuttle and dinner!
- Extend your stay through Monday for more time at camp
Retreat details
2 Nights
$155/person early registration*
Additional Night: $45 (includes Sunday dinner and Monday brunch)
$165 if registering within 14 days of event
Massage prices - if available (Bring CASH or CHECK to retreat):
1 hr: ~$70
1.5 hrs: ~$95
*$30 non-refundable deposit required with registration.
$155/person early registration*
Additional Night: $45 (includes Sunday dinner and Monday brunch)
$165 if registering within 14 days of event
Massage prices - if available (Bring CASH or CHECK to retreat):
1 hr: ~$70
1.5 hrs: ~$95
*$30 non-refundable deposit required with registration.
Winter Family Flurry |
February 17-19 or 20, 2023 - Retreat Center FULL (Cabins are OPEN or contact the camp office for waitlist - 02/03/2023)
Join us for tubing and snowshoeing, snowman-building contests, and games by the fire. You can bring your own snowmobiles or rent snowmobiles from Smiley Creek Lodge for some added fun. There is limited space in the Retreat Center, so register early! Lodging in Retreat Center and Cabins.
“Thank you for an unbelievably great winter weekend retreat. I thought I loved Camp Perkins in the summer, but having experienced it in the winter I love it even more!” - Beth Cofer
Join us for tubing and snowshoeing, snowman-building contests, and games by the fire. You can bring your own snowmobiles or rent snowmobiles from Smiley Creek Lodge for some added fun. There is limited space in the Retreat Center, so register early! Lodging in Retreat Center and Cabins.
“Thank you for an unbelievably great winter weekend retreat. I thought I loved Camp Perkins in the summer, but having experienced it in the winter I love it even more!” - Beth Cofer
WEEKEND details
Holiday weekend option to extend stay until Monday!
Cost for 2 Nights*
Retreat Center: Adults $130 | Children 4-17: $100 | Children 0-3: FREE!
Cabins: Adults: $120 | Children 4-17: $85 | Children 0-3: FREE!
Early registration discount: $10/person for registrations up to 14 days before event
Extended Stay: $45/person. Includes extra night and 3 extra meals (lunch & dinner Sunday, brunch Monday).
*Nonrefundable deposit of $30/person required for registration
Cost for 2 Nights*
Retreat Center: Adults $130 | Children 4-17: $100 | Children 0-3: FREE!
Cabins: Adults: $120 | Children 4-17: $85 | Children 0-3: FREE!
Early registration discount: $10/person for registrations up to 14 days before event
Extended Stay: $45/person. Includes extra night and 3 extra meals (lunch & dinner Sunday, brunch Monday).
*Nonrefundable deposit of $30/person required for registration
Men's Winter Weekend |
March 17-19, 2023
Ignore your cell phone (which doesn't work at camp anyway!) Play cards next to the fire. And start training now for the Pong-a-thon Tournament. Eat meat and relax for a movie night. Snowshoe and cross country ski or explore some of the best backcountry skiing terrain. Barrel down the tubing run! Snowmobile in the powder or on the trails of the Sawtooth Mountains - bring your own or rent one from Smiley Creek Lodge. Lunch included on final day. Lodging in Retreat Center.
Ignore your cell phone (which doesn't work at camp anyway!) Play cards next to the fire. And start training now for the Pong-a-thon Tournament. Eat meat and relax for a movie night. Snowshoe and cross country ski or explore some of the best backcountry skiing terrain. Barrel down the tubing run! Snowmobile in the powder or on the trails of the Sawtooth Mountains - bring your own or rent one from Smiley Creek Lodge. Lunch included on final day. Lodging in Retreat Center.
Spring Work Weekend |
May 26-29, 2023
2023 Special Projects TBD: We would love to have Thrivent Action Teams for the special projects. Please email info@campperkins.org if you would like to sponsor a Thrivent Action Team.
Join in Christian fellowship while preparing camp for summer programs and the arrival of 1000+ children and families. Friday evening - Monday lunch, or any portion thereof. FREE lodging and meals, evening sing-a-longs, and campfire devotions. We are grateful for your help – we couldn’t do it without you! Lodging in Retreat Center and cabins.
Typical Projects:
2023 Special Projects TBD: We would love to have Thrivent Action Teams for the special projects. Please email info@campperkins.org if you would like to sponsor a Thrivent Action Team.
Join in Christian fellowship while preparing camp for summer programs and the arrival of 1000+ children and families. Friday evening - Monday lunch, or any portion thereof. FREE lodging and meals, evening sing-a-longs, and campfire devotions. We are grateful for your help – we couldn’t do it without you! Lodging in Retreat Center and cabins.
Typical Projects:
- Move boats and tables out of the Lodge
- Prepare cabins for summer campers
- Move kitchen from Retreat Center to the Lodge
- Set up and anchor sailboats
- Check and inventory Ridges gear
- Cut and chop wood for camp fire pit
Weekend details
Up to 3 nights
Cost: FREE!
Cost: FREE!
Friends & Family Camp Week |
July 2-7, 2023 - Retreat Center FULL (Cabins are OPEN or contact the camp office for waitlist - 02/03/2023)
A week together at camp is a special time for families! Participate in activities we plan for you, or just enjoy afternoons together in whatever way you wish! Planned activities include canoeing, kayaking, sailing, climbing tower, archery, mountain biking, cookouts, and arts and crafts. Other options available on site include volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, swimming, and fly fishing. Visit Redfish Lake and Stanley. Discover the many hiking trails nearby. Bring your boat with you, spend time on Lake Alturas, and enjoy a picnic lunch on the lake shore. For an additional fee, you can sign-up for Whitewater Rafting or Horseback Riding.
We will also spend time in daily Bible study and evening campfire devotions. Grow in Christ together, get to know other families, and build memories.
Registration is at 4pm on Sunday.
A week together at camp is a special time for families! Participate in activities we plan for you, or just enjoy afternoons together in whatever way you wish! Planned activities include canoeing, kayaking, sailing, climbing tower, archery, mountain biking, cookouts, and arts and crafts. Other options available on site include volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, swimming, and fly fishing. Visit Redfish Lake and Stanley. Discover the many hiking trails nearby. Bring your boat with you, spend time on Lake Alturas, and enjoy a picnic lunch on the lake shore. For an additional fee, you can sign-up for Whitewater Rafting or Horseback Riding.
We will also spend time in daily Bible study and evening campfire devotions. Grow in Christ together, get to know other families, and build memories.
Registration is at 4pm on Sunday.
CAMP details
Cost for 5 Nights*:
Retreat Center: Adults - $260 | Children 4-17: $125 | Children 0-3: FREE!
Cabins: Adults: $225 | Children 4-17: $105 | Children 0-3: FREE!
RV/Camper or Tent: Adults: $185 | Children 4-17: $90| Children 0-3: FREE!
*Non-refundable deposit of $50/person required for registration.
Retreat Center: Adults - $260 | Children 4-17: $125 | Children 0-3: FREE!
Cabins: Adults: $225 | Children 4-17: $105 | Children 0-3: FREE!
RV/Camper or Tent: Adults: $185 | Children 4-17: $90| Children 0-3: FREE!
*Non-refundable deposit of $50/person required for registration.
Friends & Family Camp:
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July 23-28, 2023
In the midst of busy and scheduled lives, let this week be a time to bring you back together! Though some basic activities will be available, the schedule for this week will be simple and open. We'll provide the meals, and you can build your own adventures throughout the Sawtooths. Need ideas? We've got plenty of them! Or simply enjoy paddling on the lake, lounging on the deck, and relaxing together as a family.
Registration is at 4pm on Sunday.
In the midst of busy and scheduled lives, let this week be a time to bring you back together! Though some basic activities will be available, the schedule for this week will be simple and open. We'll provide the meals, and you can build your own adventures throughout the Sawtooths. Need ideas? We've got plenty of them! Or simply enjoy paddling on the lake, lounging on the deck, and relaxing together as a family.
Registration is at 4pm on Sunday.
CAMP DETAILS
Cost for 5 Nights*:
Retreat Center: Adults - $260 | Children 4-17: $125 | Children 0-3: FREE!
Cabins (very limited space): Adults: $225 | Children 4-17: $105 | Children 0-3: FREE!
RV/Camper or Tent: Adults: $185 | Children 4-17: $90| Children 0-3: FREE!
*Non-refundable deposit of $50/person required for registration.
Retreat Center: Adults - $260 | Children 4-17: $125 | Children 0-3: FREE!
Cabins (very limited space): Adults: $225 | Children 4-17: $105 | Children 0-3: FREE!
RV/Camper or Tent: Adults: $185 | Children 4-17: $90| Children 0-3: FREE!
*Non-refundable deposit of $50/person required for registration.
Friends & Family Summer Weekend |
July 28-30, 2023
Time set apart for your family, or friends who are like family, to grow in Christ together, get to know other families, and build memories.
Friends and Family Summer Weekend offers a weekend for friends and family to come together for time to focus on each other. Canoe, kayak, swim, catch a fish, climb the tower, or climb a mountain! For an additional fee, sign up for Whitewater Rafting or Horseback Riding.
"Camp for us has become a refocus – a place for us to push past the busyness that life brings and redirect ourselves to our God. It is a place where we can connect and reconnect with friends who also love the Lord – a place where friends have become family.” – Les & Daysha Anderson
Time set apart for your family, or friends who are like family, to grow in Christ together, get to know other families, and build memories.
Friends and Family Summer Weekend offers a weekend for friends and family to come together for time to focus on each other. Canoe, kayak, swim, catch a fish, climb the tower, or climb a mountain! For an additional fee, sign up for Whitewater Rafting or Horseback Riding.
"Camp for us has become a refocus – a place for us to push past the busyness that life brings and redirect ourselves to our God. It is a place where we can connect and reconnect with friends who also love the Lord – a place where friends have become family.” – Les & Daysha Anderson
WEEKEND details
Cost for 2 Nights*
Retreat Center: Adults $120 | Children 4-17: $90
Cabins: Adults: $110 | Children 4-17: $75
RV/Camper or Tent: Adults: $95 | Children 4-17: $65
All Lodging options: Children 0-3: FREE!
*Non-refundable deposit of $30/person required for registration.
*All prices include lodging and meals.
Retreat Center: Adults $120 | Children 4-17: $90
Cabins: Adults: $110 | Children 4-17: $75
RV/Camper or Tent: Adults: $95 | Children 4-17: $65
All Lodging options: Children 0-3: FREE!
*Non-refundable deposit of $30/person required for registration.
*All prices include lodging and meals.
Single Parent & Child Retreat |
July 14-16, 2023
Raising a child as a single parent is difficult as you balance work, time with your child, and nurturing the faith of your family. This retreat is designed to provide you with valuable support and life-changing opportunities. Enjoy meals cooked for you, games and activities, faith development, and most of all, time with your child in God’s beautiful creation. Lodging in cabins.
Raising a child as a single parent is difficult as you balance work, time with your child, and nurturing the faith of your family. This retreat is designed to provide you with valuable support and life-changing opportunities. Enjoy meals cooked for you, games and activities, faith development, and most of all, time with your child in God’s beautiful creation. Lodging in cabins.
RETreat details
2 Nights
Cost: FREE!*
*$10/person refundable deposit required at time of registration. Deposit refunded after event upon request.
Cost: FREE!*
*$10/person refundable deposit required at time of registration. Deposit refunded after event upon request.
Fall Work Weekend |
2023 Date TBD
Join in Christian fellowship as we prepare the camp for winter from Friday evening through Sunday lunch, or any portion thereof. FREE lodging and meals, evening sing-a-longs, and campfire devotions. We are grateful for your help! Lodging in cabins.
**Put together a Thrivent Action Team for a special project! Email our office for more information.
Typical Projects:
Join in Christian fellowship as we prepare the camp for winter from Friday evening through Sunday lunch, or any portion thereof. FREE lodging and meals, evening sing-a-longs, and campfire devotions. We are grateful for your help! Lodging in cabins.
**Put together a Thrivent Action Team for a special project! Email our office for more information.
Typical Projects:
- Cleaning out and winterizing cabins
- Moving boats and tables into the Lodge for winter storage
- Moving the Lodge kitchen to the Retreat Center
- Making repairs and chopping wood
Weekend details
2 Nights (includes Saturday Breakfast through Sunday Lunch)
Cost: FREE!
**Note: We are unable to offer the Kidz Klub child care for the Fall Work Weekend. Please do plan to supervise any children under the age of 13 so they are not left on their own.
Cost: FREE!
**Note: We are unable to offer the Kidz Klub child care for the Fall Work Weekend. Please do plan to supervise any children under the age of 13 so they are not left on their own.
Women's Fall Retreat |
2023 Date TBD
Enjoy the beautiful fall weather in the Sawtooth Mountains and join us for a weekend of fellowship! There will be time for enjoying the outdoors, exploring God's Word, fellowship with other women, and praise and worship. Outdoor activities include hiking, kayaking, and more. This retreat is designed to be an encouragement and to bring spiritual renewal to women of the West. Massage appointments are available! Lodging in Retreat Center.
Enjoy the beautiful fall weather in the Sawtooth Mountains and join us for a weekend of fellowship! There will be time for enjoying the outdoors, exploring God's Word, fellowship with other women, and praise and worship. Outdoor activities include hiking, kayaking, and more. This retreat is designed to be an encouragement and to bring spiritual renewal to women of the West. Massage appointments are available! Lodging in Retreat Center.
Retreat details
Cost: $160/person early registration*
Cost includes craft activity supplies. $170/person if registering within 14 days of event Massage prices: (You will pay massage therapist directly with cash, check, or Venmo, so please bring payment method to retreat): 1 hr: $70 1.5 hrs: $95 *$30 non-refundable deposit required with registration. |
Staff Alumni Retreat |
Summer 2025 Tentative
Staff alumni - come join other former staff members to play and connect at camp! Bring yourself and your family! Lodging in Retreat Center and Cabins.
Staff alumni - come join other former staff members to play and connect at camp! Bring yourself and your family! Lodging in Retreat Center and Cabins.
Plan Your Own |
Youth Groups, Church Groups, Schools, Businesses, and other organizations experience memorable retreats at Camp Perkins. We offer guests a blend of one-of-a-kind atmosphere, comfortable accommodations, and friendly staff.