20s and 30s Retreat
September 11-13, 2026
This weekend retreat is for men and women in their 20s and 30s and offers an amazing setting to connect with God and each other. Whatever stage of life you are in, you are invited to find rest and encouragement through God’s Word surrounded by God’s people.
While we don't offer programming for children, if you have kids 11 and under, you are welcome to bring them. Childcare will be provided during the keynote sessions to free parents up to participate. If you have kids 12 and up, we ask that you make arrangements for them to stay at home.
Meet This Year’s Featured Speaker
In 2004, Aaron Wakeman and his wife Cora graduated from college, got married, and moved to Wuhan, China to be missionaries. They had no idea what they were getting themselves into.
This experience kick-started a career in non-profit ministry and missions. Aaron earned a master’s degree in Non-Profit Management from Hamline University, and has worked with a variety of ministries over the years, including Camp Phillip and Camp Croix.
Aaron Wakeman
In 2018, Aaron moved into his current role as the Executive Director of Friends Network, a mission organization based out of St Paul, MN that has trained, sent, and supported more than 340 lay missionaries in Asia over the past twenty years. Aaron has been privileged to lead evangelism seminars and workshops for churches, colleges, and schools around the country.
Aaron and Cora live in White Bear Lake, MN with their three kids, Will (18), Andy (16), and Anna (14), and their little dog Nugget. They are members at Christ Lutheran Church in Hugo, and they love mango sticky rice with all their heart.
Cost of registration is $90.
Includes all meals, materials, and accommodations.
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Friday (Arrival Day)
6:30-8:30 pm - Arrival, dinner as you arrive.
8:30 pm - Devotion & Weekend Overview
9:30 pm - Bonfire / Meet & GreetSaturday (Full Day)
8:00 am - Breakfast
8:45 am - Keynote Sessions
10:45 am - Break
11:45 am - Lunch
12:30 pm - Keynote Session
1:45 pm - Afternoon Activities and Free Time
5:00 pm - Shower / Clean up
5:30 pm - Dinner
6:15 pm - Keynote Session
7:30 pm - Free Time
9 pm - Bonfire/DevotionSunday (Departure Day)
8:00 am - Breakfast
8:45 am - Sunday Worship
10:00 am - Final Keynote
11:45 am - Lunch (on the go)
12:30 - Clean up/Depart
(free to stay as long as you like!) -
Supported by WELS churches, surrounded by 160 acres of forest, and boasting 2,100 feet of lakeshore along Lake Rooney, Camp Croix hosts four weeks of youth Bible camp, plus family camp, retreats, conferences, and other events throughout the year.
Sleeping accommodations include the lodge and four-bunk cabins. There are also camp sites for tent camping with water and electric service at each site. Plan to bring your own bedding.
When
6:30 pm September 11 -
1:00pm September 13
Where
Camp Croix
1945 Gold Star Rd.
Danbury, WI 54830