2026 Upper School Retreat

 

 

We’re excited to continue our upper school back-to-school retreat tradition at Sky Ranch this year! The retreat is a great opportunity for students in Grades 7-12 to build relationships with one another before we begin the school year. With a waterpark, zip lines, ropes course, and more, this camp is going to be an exciting place for us to gather as an Upper School before we begin our academic year!

There will be a $175 charge added to your Christ Academy FACTS account.
You can register your student(s) through the forms sent in ParentSquare.

register through parentsquare
 

retreat information

  • - Dates: Wednesday, August 12th – Thursday, August 13th

    - Location: Sky Ranch Christian Camp | 24657 County Rd 448, Van, TX 75790

    - Activities Include: Bible Study, Worship, Hiking, Waterpark, Archery, Ziplines, Ropes Course, Gym & Outdoor Games

    - Cost: $175 (Includes all meals, lodging, activities, a t-shirt, and transportation on a charter bus to Sky Ranch and back.) The retreat will be billed to your school account and full payment will be due on August 10th. We want all students to participate in the retreat. If the cost of the retreat is an issue, please email Mrs. Adams: eadams@christacademywf.org.

    - Departure: Meet in the Christ Academy Gym at 7:00am on Wednesday, August 12th.

    - Return: To Christ Academy at approximately 3:30pm on Thursday, August 13th. 

    - Transportation & Chaperones: We have booked two charter buses to transport us to and from Glen Rose, Texas. Our Upper School staff members will be chaperoning the retreat. Sky Ranch also provides lifeguards and additional staff members to help facilitate our activity time.

    - There will be no school on Friday, August 14th for 7th-12th grade students. Their classes will begin on Monday, August 17th.

  • - Sleeping bag or twin sheets/blanket & pillow

    - Towel & toiletries

    - Clothing: PJs, T-shirts & modest shorts (spandex shorts or pants are not acceptable) Students will receive a retreat t-shirt to wear on Friday. 

    - Tennis shoes & water shoes/sandals

    - Backpack & Bible

    - Bug spray & sunscreen

    - Snacks

    - Refillable Water Bottle

    - Swimwear: modest one piece for female students or two-piece covered by athletic attire (tank top and shorts) / swim shorts for male students

release forms

Please complete + return the following forms by August 1st. PDF forms may be returned to the CA office or emailed to Emily Adams.

Medical Authorization Form

If your child(ren) require allergy and/or asthma medications, please also fill out these forms by August 1st and return them to the school or email them to Emily Adams.

Asthma Emergency Action Plan
Self-Administration of Asthma Meds
Allergy Emergency Plan