Fall Family Fun Retreat
(created for families with young children)
Sept. 26-28, 2025
Arrival: 6:00pm Friday
Departure: 11:00am Sunday
Fall Family Fun Retreat
(created for families with young children)
Sept. 26-28, 2025
Arrival: 6:00pm Friday
Departure: 11:00am Sunday
Activities for children are orientated for 2-8 year olds. This is the age group that are too young to attend summer camps at RMMC, but ready to be introduced to the RMMC experience.
Staying under one roof, in Emmental Chalet, parents will be able to put the kids to bed and make connections with other families with future campers outside of the church building setting. With hikes for moms in the morning and dads in the afternoon, there is an opportunity for both adult time and family time. Arts and crafts, kayaking, a mine tour with gold panning, duck races, and free time are just a sample of activities during the weekend. Evenings include kids-play time, adult socialization, and late night snacks and games (just don’t wake the kids).
Program leaders
Jacob and Chelsey Miller with girls Evelyn (7) and Addie (4) from Lakewood, Colorado. Jacob and Chelsey worked at RMMC as program directors for 7 and 4 years respectively. They stay involved with RMMC with being the program directors of Family Camp 1 and 2 every summer. They understand that kids are exhausting, money is tight, community is needed and RMMC is a great place to share with your kids!
Activities
A few examples of the activities campers can experience during their week at camp.
Hikes in Pike National Forest
Arts & Crafts
Recreation
Kayaking, paddle boarding or boating
Gold mine tour & gold panning
Family hike to Monkey Rock
See more photos and videos on our Facebook page.
registration fees
Fall Family Fun registration includes accommodations in Emmental along with meals and program activities for the weekend. The fees are created with affordability in mind for families with young children and modest family retreat money spending.
Emmental has 11 rooms with two twin beds and a loft for a maximum capacity of 30 adults and children. Adults (age 12 and older) from each family will be assigned a twin bed and children (age 11 and younger) will be assigned foam mats on the floor allowing families to stay together but with no more than 3 in a room.
Example 1: A family with 2 adults and 3 children age 8, 5 and 3 will be assigned 2 rooms to utilize the space as most useful.
Registration opens one year prior to the camp.
Fall Family Fun registration includes accommodations in Emmental along with meals and program activities for the weekend. The fees are created with affordability in mind for families with young children and modest family retreat money spending.
Emmental has 11 rooms with two twin beds and a loft for a maximum capacity of 30 adults and children. Adults (age 12 and older) from each family will be assigned a twin bed and children (age 11 and younger) will be assigned foam mats on the floor allowing families to stay together but with no more than 3 in a room.
Example 1: A family with 2 adults and 3 children age 8, 5 and 3 will be assigned 2 rooms to utilize the space as most useful.
Registration opens one year prior to the camp.
Registration FAQ
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions as it relates to registration.
Deposit
A $25 non-refundable deposit is required at registration. This represents our promise to save you a space to attend (and turn away others as necessary) in exchange for your promise to come!
Payments
Payment options available include payment in full, deposit with remaining balance due at the retreat, or deposit and remaining balance paid in monthly installments prior to the retreat. We accept cash, checks or credit cards.
Scholarships
Scholarship funds are available to help ensure that finances are not a barrier to attending camp. For scholarship assistance please contact the Executive Director, Corbin Graber (719-687-9506 or [email protected]).
schedule & packing list
RETREAT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
6:00pm Arrive and move in, explore RMMC
6:30pm Meet and greet. Kids play and parents socialize, snack time
7-8pm Get those kids into bed!?
Evening Parents hang out, eat snacks and discuss life with kid(s)
SATURDAY
6:30-8am Breakfast in Emmental
9:00am Moms go on a hike together
9:00am Dads and kid(s) go gold panning and tour the gold mine, go boating on the lake and play in the sandbox.
12:00-12:30 Lunch at Goldmine
12:30 pm Dads go on a hike together
12:30-2:30 Nap time, family free time, arts and crafts in Emmental
3:30 pm Duck Race
5:30-6:00 Dinner at DH/Lodge
6:30 pm Recreation games on the ball field
7:00 pm Snack time in Emmental
7-8pm Get those kids into bed?!
Evening Parents hang out, eat snacks and discuss life with kid(s), play games
SUNDAY
6:30-8am Breakfast in Emmental
9:00am Family hike to Monkey Rock
10:30am Brunch at Dining Hall/Lodge
11:00am Trading Post OPEN- Kids get a FREE shirt from the trading post
11:30am Clean up and move out of Emmental
On the way home- check out the Donut Mill and/or Memorial Park in Woodland Park. Or enjoy the peace and quiet, while your kid is exhausted and sleeps all the way home 🙂
PACKING LIST
Clothing Items
- Warm casual clothing (sweatshirts, jeans, etc.)
- Light coat/jacket
- Rain gear (a must!)
- Cap or hat for sun protection
- Comfortable hiking shoes or boots (2 pairs of shoes if possible)
- Warm sleepwear Bedding / Personal Items
- Good sleeping bag and pillow
- Bathroom items (soap, shampoo, towel, etc.)
Other Items
- Day pack or backpack
- Flashlight
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Money for Trading Post (www.rmmc.org/trading-post for items & prices)
- Cameras (contribute to digital slide show at end of the week)
- Instruments for enjoyment
What NOT to bring
- Pets (large or small)
- Firearms
- Illicit drugs
- Dirt bikes
- Fireworks
- Alcohol
- Tobacco
- Marijuana
- Four Wheelers
- Drones
Frequently Asked Questions
What guidelines are in place to help keep children safe?
We want families with young children to enjoy their time at camp and stay safe. Children age 8 and younger should be kept within visual sight at all times or their parents or adult supervisor. When by the water (i.e. pond or stream) adults are asked to supervise children and be able to respond as needed. Life jackets at the pond should be used by everyone. During activities, children should be observed to avoid them wandering off and getting lost, although we trust everyone is kind and will step in to assist, adults are asked to remain aware of their needs. Children age 8 and older should be aware of where their parents/adult supervisor are with appropriate boundaries for for your individual children. We aim to keep camp safe and welcome suggestions for care for all.
Where can I learn more about my stay at RMMC (i.e. accommodations, altitude, creation care).
Please visit the “Reservation Guide” page of the website for “YOUR STAY WITH US”, “MOUNTAIN LIVING” & “CREATION CARE” information.
How can I see photos from a specific camp week?
To see photos from camp be sure to check out our photo albums on our Facebook Page.
How does the waitlist work?
In efforts to create a fair system to take requests and cabin switches for Fall Family Fun Retreat, we have a few guidelines we are implementing for the registration process. The steps below are the order we will work through the requests and waitlist.
Step 1: Those who attended the most recent Fall Family Fun Retreat:
- May re-reserve their current accommodation/room by the last day of retreat.
- Un-reserved spaces will be offered to others beginning the Monday after camp.
- A $25 non-refundable deposit is required for each participant.
Step 2: Those who attended the most recent Fall Family Fun Retreat:
- May request a different accommodation/room for the next year.
- Family unit names will be randomly pulled from a hat and offered available accommodations in that order.
- A $25 non-refundable deposit is required for each participant.
Step 3: Those who did not attend the most recent Fall Family Fun Retreat (additional family/friends of registered participants who wish to come and need separate housing, those still on the waitlist from the previous Fall Family Fun Retreat, and any new interest.)
- May register by the last day of camp and placed on the waitlist.
- Family unit names will be randomly pulled from a hat and offered available accommodations in that order.
- Multiple family units can be grouped (family friends, etc) as part of the name draw.
- A $25 non-refundable deposit is required for each participant once offered a space.
Step 4: Those who did not attend the most recent Fall Family Fun Retreat
- Names received on the Monday after the last day of camp will be put on the waitlist on a first come, first serve basis.
- As accommodations become available, families will be contacted in order of the waitlist.
- A $25 non-refundable deposit is required for each participant once offered a space.
Exceptions:
- Families with other health concerns resulting in cancellation (ie: untimely illness) will be considered on a case by case basis and may have the option to reserve the same accommodation for the following year. The cancelled accommodation/room will be offered to those on the waitlist without the guarantee to re-reserve that space for the next year.
Do you have to be Mennonite to attend camp?
While teachings are Bible-based and from a Mennonite perspective, campers of all faiths are respected and welcome to attend.