Often times when imagining a retreat at a camp, one of the first things to come to mind is a campfire. There is something nostalgic for many about being at a camp, sitting around a campfire, singing songs and roasting marshmallows. When you take a group to a campground for a retreat, here are some fun ideas on how to gather your group at the campfire:
- Play a game, this will help bring cohesiveness to the group and is also a fun activity that is generally unrelated to the topic of the retreat weekend. 10 Games To Play Around a Campfire
- Sing a song, a complete list from A-Z of campfire songs is offered Here
- Tell a scary ghost story to your group. If you have an older crowd this is a good idea, but if it is a younger group, stick with the above two campfire ideas! Scary Story Ideas
Grab a log, a bag of marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers and enjoy the campfire. This is surely going to be a great evening at your retreat.
This post was featured in the April Retreat Central e-newsletter.
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By Jess Dudley, Marketing and Event Coordinator, Retreat Central
Having recently graduated from Bowling Green State University, Jess puts her degree in Communications to good use as she is always the quickest to answer the phones. In addition to her marketing responsibilities for partner camp & retreat centers, she manages incoming inquiries, and planning various large affairs for clients. She is also known around the office as the “good luck charm” as business has really picked up since she came on board.
