Silent Retreat
April 10-12
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Mother Teresa once said, “The fruit of Silence is Prayer.” For this reason we are offering a silent retreat for High School students who want to spend some real time in prayer, April 10-12, 2026.
The retreat will be held at Pioneer Ranch Camp, a beautiful, winterized Christian summer camp on Crimson Lake. More information on the camp can be found at https://www.pioneercampalberta.ca/.
The program will include some social and fun time at the beginning and the end, but from Saturday morning until Sunday Lunch time there will be 25 hours of silence. No talking, no technology, no homework. Each student will be provided with Christian books as well as a journal for reflections. Students may also choose to bring things like sketching materials or knitting to occupy the time. There will be some programming during the silent time, and the retreat center has beautiful walking trails which students will be free to explore.
The program will be provided by Peter van Kampen and Larissa Mitchel
To register for this event, please fill in the permission form by Mar 29, 2026.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 403-848-0955, or Peter.vankampen@rdcrs.ca.
Peter van Kampen
Not really a monk
Larissa Mitchel
Not really a nun
To Bring
Students will need clothes for 3 days and 2 nights. They should be sure to bring outdoor clothing as well as indoor clothing. Mattresses are provided, but students should bring their own bedding/sleeping bags, pillows, and towels.
Transportation
Transportation is not provided for this retreat. Please plan to arrive between 7pm and 7:30pm Friday, and pickup is at 2pm Sunday.
The camp can be found at
COST
$200, payable at time of registration. This covers lodging, food and the book we will be reading.
Registration
Please register by March 29, 2026
Register online by choosing the appropriate link below.
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