Faculty and Staff / EXPLORE! First Year Student Retreat

EXPLORE! The time has come!

Check in time:
Please register at Olson at 2:45pm on Friday, January 11 so that we can get you your registration packet, name tag, shirt, etc. There will be several people in Olson to assist you with registration and to meet up with the students in your group. We encourage you to park your vehicle in the PLU Library Lot if you are concerned about vandalism. Vans will leave for Camp Berachah at 3:00pm!

What to Bring:

Your binder with the FACILITATOR GUIDE and handouts from training
Toiletries
Towel
Flashlight
Writing utensils and paper
Warm, comfortable Clothing
Rain Jacket and or an umbrella
Camera (optional)
Swimming suit (optional)

Other Important Information

Accommodations:

Lodging: Hillside Lodge (See link below) http://www.campberachah.org/content/rental/housing.html#hillside
2 people/room
Meals are family style
Will accommodate dietary needs

Safety:

Emergency Contact # for Camp Berachah- 253.939.0488
We recommend that all staff and faculty park their cars in Library Lot in order to prevent vandalism.

Other:

EXPLORE! is a PLU event and the Code of Conduct applies. Alcohol, drugs and firearms are prohibited at Camp Berachah.
Camp Berachah does have a convenience store on grounds. This store contains beverages and snacks and is open from 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm and 8pm-11pm.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS!

What is EXPLORE! like?

Watch the video! Click here to view

A past EXPLORE! facilitator said:

"I gained a sense of self. I enjoyed interacting with first -year students, colleagues and student leaders."

EXPLORE! First Year Student Retreat