La Foret Conference and Retreat Center
Many of First Plymouth’s camps and retreats are held at La Foret Conference and Retreat Center. Located on 400+ wooded acres north of Colorado Springs, La Foret offers “inspiring scenery in a peaceful, private setting. With meeting, dining and sleeping facilities for groups large or small, we have the comfortable, well-equipped accommodations you desire. Meeting rooms of all sizes are available and there is a large central meadow for outdoor events."

First Plymouth Community Camp
First Plymouth Community Camp features activities and events for people of all ages. Whether you are a parent, a single, a senior, a youth, or a child, you are welcome. You will have a great week sharing in the spirit and community of La Foret Conference and Retreat Center near Colorado Springs. Some come to relax, read, talk, learn, explore, or just get away from it all. Plan to make this weeklong camp part of your summer plan. In 2010 Community Camp was July 25-31.

Women's Retreat
The Women's Retreat, sponsored by Serendipity, is held at La Foret each September. It is an opportunity for women to get away from their responsibilities, to relax and have fun, and to perhaps gain some perspective.  Individuals may choose to participate in some or all of the planned activities.  The program, which begins Friday evening and ends early Sunday morning, varies each year depending on the theme chosen by the planners.   There may be spiritual or personal growth programs, light physical fitness or yoga classes, arts or crafts sessions, walking the labyrinth, and time for unstructured personal reflection.  There is always good conversation and laughter. In addition to First Plymouth members, women who do not attend First Plymouth are welcome--and indeed come each year--to share in this special weekend.

This year's retreat is September 17-19. The theme is "The Song of the Beloved - Calling Ourselves into Spiritual Focus through Music Meditation, Movement and Art" For more information email Nancy Erickson or call the church office at 303-762-0616.

 

 

 

Men’s Fellowship Retreat

Cost for Food, Lodging, and Sessions:           $120
Saturday Only -  Lunch, Dinner and Sessions:    $60

The Men’s Retreat is a great opportunity to enjoy fellowship and lively discussions with other First Plymouth Men while learning something new. The full retreat starts with dinner on Friday and ends after breakfast on Sunday. Since some First Plymouth Men cannot spend the entire weekend on the retreat, we have redesigned it to enable attendance at just the Saturday portion at a reduced rate. The Retreat Center is very accessible and is only 30 minutes from the church.
 

Youth Retreats
Our Whole Lives (OWL) - Our Whole Lives is a curriculum developed by the UCC to help people of all ages understand and take control of their own bodies and sexuality. We will offer this age-appropriate curriculum to 8th graders during a weekend retreat usually in February.

Middle School Retreat - September 24-26, 2010.

High School Retreat - October 15-17, 2010. 

Confirmation Retreat - 2011 Dates TBA.

MADD Camp - 2011 Dates TBA.

Rocky Mountain Conference Camps for Children and Youth
The Rocky Mountain Conference of the UCC offers many camp opportunities for youth throughout the year. Click here for an overview.