We want to Challenge boys and men to step into everything that God has created and called us to be!
We want to Encourage boys and men that they can step into everything that God has created and called us to be!
We want to Equip boys and men to step into everything that God has created and called us to be!
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
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
8:00 am – Breakfast
9:15 am – Morning session
10:45 am – Father & Son discussion time
12:00 pm – Lunch
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