Step into spring and join us for a weekend chock full of a variety of activities, including dancing, singing, informal dramatics, crafts, and games — plus, this year, an intensive play leadership training track offered by advanced trainer Howard Moody: ten hours of play leadership training for professionals who use recreation in their work, ideal for teachers, youth group counselors, recreation therapists, and facilitators.
Black Rock Retreat is nestled in the heart of 100 acres of woods in Pennsylvania Dutch Amish Country, with numerous hiking trails.
Pricing
| Category | Full Weekend |
|---|---|
| Adults, motel-style room | $355 |
| Ages 3-12, motel-style room | $205 |
| Adults, dormitory cabin | $255 |
| Ages 3-12, dormitory cabin | $175 |
Early rate $340
Early rate $190
Early rate $240
Early rate $160
Newcomers are half off. Members receive a $15 deduction.
Meals
Five buffet meals: Friday dinner; Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Sunday breakfast and optional lunch.
Evening snacks are provided.
Schedule
- Play Leadership Training Track — Howard Moody
Ten hours of play leadership training for professionals who use recreation in their work — ideal for teachers, youth group counselors, recreation therapists, facilitators, and anyone interested in building relational trust with groups.
- Focus on Play
Fun activities designed to engage your senses, develop leadership, and build community.
- Discover the Creativity Within
Activities geared to having fun — come pretend and act a little. No experience necessary; no one will be put on the spot.
- Rounds and Sing-Along Songs
Add your voice to the chorus, singing easy rounds and fun sing-along songs together.
- World Folk Dance
Dances to a variety of music from around the world, with and without partners. Beginners and those with more experience are welcome.
- Paper & Pencil Games
Individual and group games using paper and pencil — some for in-car travel, others for parties and late-night groups.
- Howard's Games Bag of Tricks — Howard Moody
For those attending the Play Leadership Intensive, an expanded games 'bag of tricks.'
- Bubble Cards
Blow bubbles in all colors to adorn cards and paper, with a bit of insight into the physics of bubbles.
- Lively Dance
Dancing to lively music — oldies, country, modern, and soul. Experience not necessary!
- Exploring the Outdoors in Early Spring
Watch the world unfold as it does every year, looking most closely at trees. Rain or shine.
Policies
Cancellation
Refund cutoff: March 8, 2019
A $20 cancellation fee is charged for all cancellations received after March 8, to cover processing and handling.