Winter Retreats
Experience the best Trout has to offer in the winter - plenty of snow, a two-run tubing hill with a tow rope return, broom ball, indoor climbing walls, great food, dynamic worship and Bible-based teaching. The following retreats are available: University New Years Weekend, Disciple Team Retreat, Winter Rush and Winter Expedition.
Winter Rush
(6th–12th grade)
Leader Toolkit
Date: January 16–18, 2026
Date: January 23–25, 2026
Cost: $156 per student; $107 per Adult
Register: Registration opens on Nov. 10
Winter Rush is designed to be a getaway for you and your youth group at Trout. We tailor the weekend with the goal of challenging students with the gospel of Jesus by meaningful bible-centered talks. No matter where your students are at spiritually, they will get great teaching and be encouraged to grow deeper in their relationship with Christ. These weekends are highly social and we provide activities and space for your youth to grow together as a group.
What to expect:
Box Sled Competition
Great worship
Wonderful food
Indoor climbing wall
Black-light dodgeball
Broomball tournament
Tubing hill
and more!
University Retreats
Date: December 30, 2025–January 1, 2026
Cost: Free for 2025 Alumni, $40 for Non-Alumni
Age: Completed high school to 25 years.
Spend the weekend with all your friends at Trout Lake Camps.
Enjoy a retreat created specifically for college-aged students. In addition to great music and messages, we will have time of sharing how God has moved in our lives over the past year. This weekend there will be plenty of time to relax and enjoy all that Trout has to offer - broomball, tubing, climbing, bouldering walls and a giant bonfire. This retreat is open to individuals and college/young-adult ministries.
If you worked as a volunteer or summer staff in 2025, your cost is free. Bring your friends for $40 each which includes meals and all you can drink hot chocolate in the Stoneridge Dining Center.
Winter Expedition
(4th–6th grade)
Leader Toolkit
Date: February 7–9, 2026
Cost: $156 per student; $107 per Adult
Register: Registration opens on Nov. 10
Winter Expedition is designed for Children's ministries. In addition to the fun games and activities, the weekend is tailored with the goal of challenging students with the gospel of Jesus by meaningful Christ-centered chapel sessions. No matter where they are at spiritually, your kids will be challenged to dig deeper and grow in their walk with God. We take care of the details so you as leaders can focus on creating meaningful relationships with your kids.
What to expect:
Spud Sled Competition
Great worship
Wonderful food
Indoor climbing wall
Black-light dodgeball
Broomball tourney
Tubing hill
and more!
Disciple Team Retreat
Date: January 2–6, 2026
Cost: Free for 2025 Alumni, $40 for Non-Alumni
Age: 7th–12th Grade
Join us at camp for a weekend tailored for Dteam members. Over the weekend we will have music and messages as well as time to enjoy the winter activities Trout has to offer - broomball, tubing, rock climbing and all the hot chocolate you can drink. Catch up with old friends and make some new ones. This retreat is open to any former Dteam member and anyone interested in joining the Dteam.
Transportation will be available from the Arden Hills or Princeton location.
*Must indicate on registration, limited availability.
