Fall Retreat!
Oct. 4-6, 2024

Join us at our annual Fall Retreat for a fun-filled weekend outside the city at a beautiful retreat center! Fall Retreat is a place where you can connect with God and others, where you can take a next step in your spiritual journey no matter where you're at right now.  It's a great weekend away from the city.  Come enjoy the outdoors of Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire with a bunch of us from MIT, as well as college students from all over Boston.  It will be a time to focus on God and make some great friendships.  Along with a great band leading us in worship, Dr. Mateus de Campos will be our main Bible teacher and speaker for the weekend. More about him below.

You will also have time to relax and enjoy getting to know one another.  Fun stuff like kayaking, sailing, hiking, sports, and the CAMPUS OLYMPICS will be awaiting you.  And there is always an MIT PSET party as well, for anyone who needs to study. 

Online Registration is now closed. If you are still interested in going, please contact Chris Swanson (Chris.Swanson@cru.org) or another Cru Staff member ASAP. There are usually some spots that will open up.

WHEN: Oct. 4-6 (leaving the evening of Friday, Oct. 4 - returning mid afternoon on Sunday, Oct. 6)

WHERE: Camp Brookwoods, Alton, NH (Transportation provided - we will have a bus picking you up at MIT).

COST and REGISTRATION DEADLINES:

Price includes lodging, 5 meals and transportation, and a whole lot of fun!

First-Time Attendees - $85
Promo code: MITFIRST

Returning Attendees - $150
Promo code: MITUPPER

Scholarship Help:

We don't want money to be a barrier for anyone.  Apply for additional scholarship help here. 

How to Register

Use the link below to register. When you get to the payment page it will show that you owe $225.
To get the lower pricing use the following Promo Codes. Register by midnight on Sept. 30th.

$85 First timer cost - use promo code: MITFIRST

$150 Returning attendee cost - use promo code: MITUPPER

If you have questions about the retreat, or trouble registering email cswanson [@] mit.edu.

More details and answers to common questions are below.

    

OUR SPEAKER:

Dr. Mateus de Campos

Dr. Mateus de Campos serves as associate professor of New Testament at Godon Conwell Seminary. His scholarly work focuses on Christology and discipleship in the Gospels, and the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament.

Dr. de Campos is passionate about helping people understand God’s Word and helping people become faithful followers of Jesus.

Originally from Brazil, Dr. de Campos previously served as a pastor for ten years. He has spoken at numerous churches and conferences both in Brazil and internationally.

Dr. de Campos resides in Middleton, MA, with his wife, Renata, and their children, Matt and Zoe Victoria.



TRANSPORTATION DETAILS: 

There will be a bus leaving from Kresge (near McCormick area) at 5:45 pm on Friday.  We will return around 4:30pm on Sunday.  If needed, please arrange for someone else to bring your stuff to the bus if you won’t have time to go back to your room after classes.    

OTHER DETAILS:

  • HOUSING: You will be housed in a cabin with other MIT students. You will have a mattress to sleep on, but you will need to bring bedding (pillow and sheets/blanket or sleeping bag). The cabins have bunkbeds. Be sure to pack a warm blanket because it can get cold at night. You will have hot showers and bathroom facilities.

  • FOOD: 5 meals served on Saturday and Sunday - options will be available for all dietary needs.

  • There are four main sessions - Friday night, Saturday morning, Saturday night, and Sunday morning when we will gather to for worship and hearing our our main speaker for the weekend. There will be time for meeting with God and processing in small groups.

  • Saturday afternoon is free time - you can study, take a sailboat out on the lake, canoe, kayak, waterski, hike, enjoy some outdoor fun, or just take a nap.

LIABILITY FORMS:

Liability forms now come automatically from the event registration. If you completed a registration and didn’t get an email about your liability form, email sarah.mulloy@cru.org.


PACKING LIST:

  • Sleeping bag or sheets and a blanket. (if you don’t have something like this to bring, please reach out)

  • Pillow

  • Toiletries

  • Towel

  • Bible

  • Pen and notebook to take notes

  • Flashlight or phone for walking around the camp at night - it gets really dark at night

  • Clothing (it can get cool at night, so plan accordingly) You will want a fleece or sweatshirt.

  • Light jacket or sweatshirt (check weather in case it might rain) - location - Alton, NH

  • Clothing and shoes for sporting/outdoor activities

  • Swimsuit if you want to go in the lake (water activities include canoeing, kayaks, sailboats, possibly tubing and waterskiing)