Come to the Father Son Retreat this August 26-29, 2021, for four days of fellowship, encouragement and adventure with hundreds of other dads and sons in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. You’ll enjoy …
Kevin Swanson has taught in Christian schools, Christian colleges, and Christian homeschool conferences over the last 30 years. With his wife Brenda, they homeschooled their five children out on the eastern plains of Colorado. Their greatest joy is to see their children “walking in the truth.” Kevin serves as an elder in his church and has developed Christian curriculum for 6th-12th grades, which is available at Generations.org. He has also written a number of books on Christian worldview, the Christian family, providential Christian history, popular culture, and Christian education.
Please note that the schedule is tentative and subject to change.
THURSDAY
2 pm – Check in opens (settle in, unpack)
5:30 pm – Dinner
6:45 pm – Evening program
9 pm – Fellowship, games, free time
FRIDAY
8 am – Breakfast
9:15 am – Morning session
10:30 am – Recreation and free time
12 pm – Lunch
1 pm – Recreation and free time
5:30 pm – Dinner
6:45 pm – Evening program
9 pm – Fellowship, games, free time
SATURDAY
8 am – Breakfast
9:15 am – Morning session
10:45 am – Father & Son walk & discussion time
12 pm – Lunch
1 pm – Recreation and free time
5:30 pm – Dinner
6:45 pm – Evening program
9 pm – Fellowship, games, free time
SUNDAY
8 am – Breakfast
9:30 am – Worship service
11 am – Fellowship and Pack up
12 pm – Lunch
2 pm – Camp closes
Sky Ranch Horn Creek
6758 Co Rd 130
Westcliffe, CO 81252
Phone: (800) 962-2267
The Horn Creek Camp is approximately a 1 hour, 45 minute drive from COS.
No, all roads are paved or gravel and 4-wheel drive is not required.
All activities once onsite are within walking distance. The camp is spread out and some of the distances between buildings can be over 1/4 mile depending on which building you are lodging in, so bikes can be a convenient way to get around the camp. Any mobility-challenged guests have the option to drive between lodging, dining, and meeting rooms.
The Father Son Retreat, hosted at Horn Creek Camp in Westcliffe, Colorado, gives dads & sons quality time together in the beautiful Rocky Mountains with outdoor & indoor activities, family-style meals, encouraging Christ-centered messages, and lots of fellowship.
Price is based on age of attendee during the dates of the event, August 26-29, 2021.
You may choose to pay in full now or pay a deposit. If you select the deposit option, simply pay 30% now, and the remaining balance will be automatically collected on 8/1/21 (charged to the credit card on file).
All meals, lodging (including towels and bedding), sessions, and most onsite activities (pool, gym, fishing, hiking, water slides, racquetball, and sports courts, etc.) are included. Additional activities and purchases (snack/coffee bar, ropes course, bowling, shooting range, zip line, climbing wall) are extra; prices available onsite.
A variety of elements such as bible/worldview teaching, group singing, prayer, Sword drills, and trivia are normally included throughout the event. Some of the Bible/Worldview teaching times are geared towards fathers and older teens and some are geared more towards younger teens and boys. Our goal is for you to have an intentional weekend with your son and the teaching is designed to help that to happen! While most fathers and sons attend all of the teaching times, you are welcome to adjust your attendance of morning sessions and evening programs to your needs.
Fishing is free! (Catch and release only.) Bring your own fishing gear. No fishing license is required for fishing at Horn Creek’s stocked pond. Fishing in surrounding lakes/streams will require a Colorado fishing license.
The rifle range is only available with the provided firearms (.22 rifle, BB guns), slingshots, etc. You may not bring any outside firearms to Horn Creek Ranch. Rifle range is available for an additional fee.
The retreat is for dads and sons of all ages — including grandfathers! We have seen boys as young as age 4, but typically age 7 through early 20s is most common. (There’s no minimum or maximum age.)
Yes! We have many dads who bring multiple sons with them.
Sure! All the activities are great for dads and sons to participate in together, and the schedule is flexible so you can take a break if needed.
There will be a medical professional available for injury/first aid.
There is no camping or RV’ing allowed. Your registration fee includes all meals and lodging, so enjoy!
Check out the Travel Info section above.
The rooms vary in size and configuration. In most cases you can expect to be in a room with bunk beds, queen beds, double beds, or a combination of both. Most rooms will have a private bathroom. While there are some bunk rooms, most attendees can expect that you won’t be sharing a room with more than one other father/son unit. Sheets, bedding, and towels are provided (although you'll need to bring your own washcloth if desired). If you'd like to share a room with friends, leave a comment on your registration form and we will do our best to accommodate it.
The camp has 3 dining halls and you will be assigned to the dining hall closest to your lodging. If you have friends that you'd like to enjoy meals with, leave a comment on your registration form and we will do our best to accommodate it.
Definitely! All meals are served family-style in the camp dining room. Bring your appetite!
Yes; just let us know in the comments when you register, and we’ll alert the kitchen to your needs. (Gluten-free, dairy-free)
The camp lodges are reserved for fathers and sons, and there is no lodging available for rent for other groups.
Glad you asked! Send them to this website, or visit the event on Facebook and invite them there.
Email us at fatherson@chec.org or call 877-842-2432.
The Father Son Retreat is an event sponsored by Christian Home Educators of Colorado and Generations.
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