2026 Michigan
Father & Son Retreat

September 17-19

We want to . . .

Challenge

We want to Challenge boys and men to step into everything that God has created and called us to be!

Encourage

We want to Encourage boys and men that they can step into everything that God has created and called us to be!

Equip

We want to Equip boys and men to step into everything that God has created and called us to be!

2023 Recap Video

Schedule

Please note that the schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Thursday

2:00 pm – Check in opens (settle in, unpack)

5:30 pm – Dinner

6:45 pm – Evening program

8:15 pm – Father & Son discussion time

9:00 pm – Games, free time

Friday

8:00 am – Breakfast

9:15 am – Morning session

10:30 am – Father & Son walk & discussion time

11:15 am – Recreation and free time

12:00 pm – Lunch

1:00 pm – Recreation and free time

5:30 pm – Dinner

6:45 pm – Evening program

8:15 pm – Father & Son discussion time

9:00 pm – Games, free time

Saturday

8:00 am – Breakfast

9:15 am – Morning session

10:45 am – Father & Son discussion time

12:00 pm – Lunch

F.A.Q.s

Early Bird Registration Deadline is June 30th, 2026 Early Bird Discount $40 per person ($120 Family Cap) After June 30th prices will increase to $50 per person ($150 Family Cap). Final registration deadline is August 18th, 2026.

Your registration includes your lodging and six meals.

Our sessions feature a range of activities, including Bible and worldview teachings, singing, prayer, sword drills, and trivia, all thoughtfully put together to engage both fathers and sons. We want you to be challenged, encouraged, and equipped to step into everything that God has created and called you to be.

While we highly recommend attending all sessions, but we understand the demands of busy schedules and allow for flexibility in adjusting attendance to the sessions.

The retreat is for dads and sons of all ages — including grandfathers! (There’s no minimum or maximum age.)

Yes! We will have many dads who will bring multiple sons with them.

We have a number of different options for lodging.

There are camp dorms available. These consist of bunkbeds in a large room with bathrooms and showers in an adjacent building.

If you already have a place at Brown City Camp you are welcome to utilize it during the retreat.

If you’re looking for a more rustic adventure you can tent camp, the bathrooms and showers will be available.

You can come Thursday after school, so they would only have to take one day out of school. We recognize the importance of education but also acknowledge that school days are often taken off for things that we deem important: sporting events, vacations, opening days, etc.

We believe the investment is worth the sacrifice.

Glad you asked! Send them the link to this website, Michiganfatherson.com

Email Pastor Jim:

jim@myorchards.church

or call 586-336-4673.

Sponsored by Orchards Community Church