NorCal-Bay Area Churches
of  Christ Retreat 

Any and all men ages 18 and above

No! Prices are part of a negotiated contract with Via Services retreat and are the same per person, per camp rate. The cost covers all provided accommodation from Via Services which includes lodging, meals, T-shirt, etc. An added bonus is that a large portion o this year cost has been paid for from contribution donated by several Local Churches of Christ which aided in the reduction of a cost per participant from 250.00 in 2024 to 150.00 or less for 2025

Bring an overnight pack for 2 nights. All the comforts of home. Basic toiletries like a toothbrush, tooth paste, bar of soap, deodorant, shaving cream, razor. Small flashlight (usually an app on your phone will suffice), PJ's. If you are one that is cold at night, you might want to bring an extra blanket. A pillow to make you comfy.

Yes! Requests can be made in advance to be forwarded to the chef to meet the special needs of those who are on a strict diet. Please note this on the sign-up form when registering?

Do have fun, partake in good will dialog, play some games, take a hike on the trails, gather lots of info from our guest community speakers, listen to the inspiring lessons on Unity from our very capable collection of guest speakers, take what you will learn from each speaker, participate in our breakout sessions, and go home edified, and inspired, with a renewed Christ like mindset! Dont! No smoking, no drinking or any consumption of alcohol of any kind, no sitting on tables whatsoever, no standing in chairs, no excessively load music, or vulgar language of any kind, absolutely NO NUTS of any kind anywhere on the campsite, inside or out, no bad behavior.

1) Breakfast both Friday and Saturday ( Continental style) Boiled eggs, cereals, Oatmeal, Bacon, sausages(turkey), fruit, OJ, Apple juice, Waffles Belgium ( eggo) Coffee, tea, hot chocolate. 2) Lunch Friday Only Deli meat Turkey or Ham. Make your own Sandwich with your own add-one. Include Mayo, mustard, cheese(two kinds), lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, peppers, etc. Chips, fruit, drinks. 3) Dinner- Thursday Meat Lasagna, Veggies Cheese Lasagna, rolls, roasted veggies, fruit, drinks, coffee, and tea. [Smores] around the camp fire around 8 pm or after Q&A for Sam Morris community presentation of the day. 4) Dinner- Friday Panda style buffet. Chow mein, fried rice, broccoli beef, Teriyaki chicken, shrimp ( based on availability), mixed veggies, fruit, drinks, coffee, and tea. 5) Saturday afternoon Big BBQ to top off our event ! Hamburgers made to order, hotdogs , hotlinks sausages (mild &hot), Chicken, BBQ baked beans, Potato Salad, Watermelon, drinks.

Yes! After each scheduled session for guest speakers, there will be breaks to relax or participate in some of our scheduled games and fun filled activities.

Dominos, Hiking, Basketball, Swimming (if warm enough), Bean Bag toss competition,

Click on the registration form and fill out completely. We accept PayPal, Zelle, Debt Card and Credit Card. For those who prefer to write a personal check, money order or personal check, write it out to Civic Center Church of Christ with Church Retreat written in the memo of the check. Also include a note with Congregation attending, Name, phone number, email and shirt size. PS: please place in the memo of your check- NorCal retreat 2025

Yes! There is limited parking, so carpooling is a great idea. Share the fuel ️ expense. Take care of your driver. It's the right thing to do. It is recommended that those who can, should carpool as there is limited parking at the site. Also, until further notice we will be checking to see the feasibility of chartering a bus and to pick- up at 2 to 3 locations from Richmond to Oakland to south Hayward. Still in the planning phase.

There is limited wifi access, and not very good cell phone signal. It is advisable that prior to getting off the hwy 280, you may want to make whatever calls needed before coming to camp at Via Services West. There is a land line access for emergency calls only. Camp phone access by permission only.

Remember most of you will be staying 2 nights. So bring enough changes of clothing. Dress Casual, wear comfortable shoes, sneakers, sandals etc. Jeans, Polo shirts, sweatsuits, hoodie, baseball caps, visor etc. Be sure to bring sunscreen. Bring a lightweight jacket. It could get cold at night .

No! Please bring a overnight bag, or sport carrying bag, or duffle bag for your personal effects. Please do not bring any valuables, there is no place to lock them up. Camp will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.

A bed, with a sheet, top sheet and blanket. A large towel and small towel. There is soap in dispenser, but if you need something other than what's provided then bring your own. If you have a tendency of being cold when sleeping, you may want to bring yourself an extra blanket,