SUMMER RETREAT | saddlebackcm

Friends, Saddleback Church College Ministry Summer Retreat is the BEST! College-age students from all of our stateside campuses are headed to the Renaissance Esmerelda in Palm Springs, CA from June 15th-18th.

Summer Retreat is one of the best ways to connect with God and build community. Whether you are moving away for school or staying local, Summer Retreat is for YOU. We are so excited to sit by the pool with you!

WHEN: June 15-18

WHO: College-age Students
(Graduated High School between 2022-2025)

WHERE: Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

44400 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells CA 92210

PRICE: $349 + 3% Credit Card Fee

(You can pay in full or register using the payment plan link below)

For more information, check out the FAQ's below!

If you have any questions about registration, you can send an email to NextGenRegistration@saddleback.com

FULL PAYMENT REGISTRATION

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

PAYMENT PLAN REGISTRATION

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How does transportation to/from work?

You can drive up yourself or carpool with friends. If you do not know anyone, don’t worry! We will connect you with your leader and group ahead of time so that groups can coordinate a plan for carpooling!
What does a typical day at retreat look like?

8a Optional Breakfast 10a Morning Session 11a Group Time 12p Lunch 1p Free Time 5p Dinner 7p Night Session 8:30p Small Group Time 9:30p Late Night Event
How many people will be in each room?

There are 4 people to a room with 2 queen beds.
Do I have to cover the cost of my own meals?

For breakfast, we have some simple breakfast snacks available (muffins, fruit, etc.), lunch will be on your own, and we will provide dinner for you.
Can I request to be in a specific group or room with my friends or leaders?

Yes, there is space on the registration form for friend and leader requests. We will do our best to honor these requests.
What is there to do during free time?

At the hotel there is a gym, a pool, and places in the lobby to hangout and play games with friends. If you want to leave the hotel, you can! There are so many fun things to do in Palm Springs and when you get to retreat you will get a booklet full of options!
Who are the leaders?

Our Leaders are all adult volunteers who have gone through the extensive Saddleback Student Ministries volunteer onboarding process, which includes an FBI background check, fingerprinting, staff interview, orientation, and training.
What is the refund policy?

Partial refunds are available until May 25th, 2025. $60 of the registration cost is nonrefundable. All cancellations beginning May 26th, 2025 cannot be refunded in part or in whole.
What if I can’t afford the $349 registration fee?

We have payment plans available! You only have to put a down payment to secure your spot and then the rest of your payments will be split up over the months leading up to retreat. You can find more details about payment plans on the registration form. If this still does not work for you, we have a scholarship application available!
I have dietary restrictions, who do I contact about that?

We can accomodate Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Dairy-Free. If there is a diet outside of those options, you can email Delaney Kansiime at DelaneyK@saddleback.com to see what we can do.