An unforgettable weekend for young adults (ages 18–32) packed with powerful worship, truth from God’s Word, and non-stop fun. Come connect, recharge, and make memories with new friends from across the state.
Schedule
Friday, Sept. 18
6:00 PM • Arrive
6:30 PM • Welcome
6:45 PM • Dinner
7:30 PM • Worship & Session 1
9:00 PM • Small Groups
9:30 PM • Group Night Activity
11:00 PM • Down Time in Cabins
Saturday, Sept. 19
9:00 AM • Breakfast
10:00 AM • Worship & Session 2
11:30 AM • Small Groups
12:00 PM • Lunch
1:00 PM • Group Activity
2:30 PM • Rec Time
6:30 PM • Dinner
7:30 PM • Worship & Session 3
9:00 PM • Small Groups
9:30 PM • Group Night Activity
11:00 PM • Down Time in Cabins
Sunday, Sept. 20
8:00 AM • Breakfast
9:00 AM • Worship & Session 4
10:00 AM • Small Groups
10:30 AM • Clean Up/Pack Up
11:00 AM • Depart
Reserve your spot today!
Registration closes September 4.
Speaker
Carl Peyton
Transformation Church, Chesterfield
Carl Peyton serves as the Lead Pastor of Transformation Church RVA, a diverse, multi-generational church in Chesterfield County, Virginia, with a heart for the gospel and the local community. After serving in Next Gen. and Music ministry for 13 years, Carl stepped into the role of Lead Pastor in 2018 and has helped lead the church through a season of revitalization, renewed discipleship, and gospel-centered mission. Carl is passionate about faithful biblical preaching, leadership development, and helping the people follow Jesus with conviction, humility, and joy. He looks forward to serving at the SBCV Young Adult Retreat and encouraging attendees toward deeper spiritual maturity and greater confidence in Christ and His Church.
Worship Leader
LightHaven
LightHaven is a Virginia-based Christian band committed to shining the light of Christ through worship and original music. Formed in 2020, the four-member group consists of experienced worship leaders who actively serve in their local churches and share a passion for ministry. Their mission is to create music that invites encounters with Christ, encourages surrender, and empowers a deeper relationship with Jesus. LightHaven has partnered with churches throughout Virginia, leading worship for services, conferences, special events, and community gatherings. Through heartfelt worship and original songwriting, they seek to glorify God and share the hope of the Gospel.
Cost
$125 per person
— Covers lodging, food, and lots of great activities
— Registration will close on September 3.
Individuals and Church Groups may choose to:
— Pay in full at registration, or
— Reserve a spot with a $50 deposit. The remaining balance will be automatically charged on September 11.
Church Group Registration Details
— After completing registration, the group leader will receive a confirmation email with a unique coupon code to share with participants. This code will only be valid for the number of spots reserved.
— Participants who use the code will pay $0 at registration; the church is responsible for the total group payment.
— If a deposit is initially paid, final payment will be automatically charged to the credit card provided on September 11.
— The group size may be increased or deceased prior to September 11.
For groups larger than 40 participants, please contact Rachel Clark for additional instructions.
FAQs
What will accommodations be like?
Everyone attending will be staying in cabins, with separate cabins for guys and girls. Each cabin can accommodate up to 12 people. You’ll be grouped with others from your church, or possibly paired with another church group. Bathrooms and showerhouses are located nearby for easy access.
What type of activities are available to do at the retreat?
There will be a variety of fun activities throughout the weekend, giving everyone a chance to join in and connect. Here’s what to expect:
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Night Activities – After the evening sessions on Friday and Saturday, join us for outdoor field games, campfires, and other laid-back nighttime fun.
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Group Activities – On Saturday morning after the session, we’ll dive into some team-building activities designed to bring groups closer together.
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Rec Activities – During free time on Saturday, you’ll have access to a range of recreational options like the high ropes course, zipline, paintball, archery tag, escape room, and more.
What do I do if myself or someone in my group has food allergies or a medical condition restricting their physical activity?
Watermarks is happy to accommodate common food allergies—including gluten, dairy, egg, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish—and also offers vegetarian and vegan meal options. If you have any allergy, please be sure to include them in your registration so the camp can plan ahead.
If you have a medical condition or physical limitations, let us know in your registration as well so we can make sure you’re comfortably and safely accommodated throughout the weekend.
What do I need to bring?
Check out the packing list provided by Watermarks Camp in preparation for your stay.
Make sure to complete the liability form.
Bring it with you to the retreat!
Reserve your spot today!
Registration closes September 4.
Event Contacts
Ethan Callison
Collegiate Ministry Coordinator
Rachel Clark
Ministry Resources Event Coordinator
