Life Teen Parent / Teen Retreat

JULY 13 - 18, 2026 // CHOTA FALLS
CLAYTON GA

April 4 - 6, 2025 // CAMP HIDDEN LAKE
DAHLONEGA, GA

Our Parent/Teen retreats and summer camp weeks open a new frontier of faith, adventure, and unforgettable memories. Over six days together, you and your son or daughter will share meaningful experiences, build community, and deepen your Catholic faith — creating a stronger bond rooted in Christ.

From ropes courses and river adventures to hiking trails and faith-filled sessions, each day provides opportunities to grow closer, share your hopes and dreams, and journey side by side in faith. This week is an invitation to explore a new frontier together and begin a lifelong adventure

Registration & Logistics:

Location: Life Teen Frontier Camp at Chota Falls in Clayton GA
Dates: July 13–18, 2026
Who Can Attend:
  • Mother & Daughter (Rising Freshman – Graduated Senior)
  • Father & Son (Rising Freshman – Graduated Senior)
Cost: $2,400 per pair
Registration Opens: December 15, 2025

YOUR CAMP EXPERIENCE

Throughout the week, you and your teen will journey together in a small group of families at a similar life stage. Together, you’ll face high and low ropes courses, enjoy white water rafting, and tackle camp challenges that build teamwork, trust, and community — all while growing in your relationship with Christ and each other

RADICAL HOSPITALITY

At Life Teen, every detail is designed with Life Teen’s trademark hospitality. From delicious meals and comfortable accommodations to the warmth of community life and the richness of the sacraments, everything is prepared to help you encounter Christ’s love in a personal and transformative way.

PARENT & TEEN FOCUS

The retreat is designed to strengthen your relationship with your son or daughter as you both discover more about each other’s journey. Parents will attend talks that inspire and equip, while teens take part in sessions crafted for their stage of life. Together, you’ll gain tools to build lasting, Christ-centered relationships that extend beyond camp.

MAIN SESSIONS

Each day includes powerful community gatherings featuring inspiring talks, prayer, and worship. These sessions open the door to meaningful small-group conversations where faith is broken open and lives begin to transform.

ROOTED IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH

The sacraments form the heart of the entire week.

  • Daily Mass with inspiring homilies.
  • Reconciliation, offering Christ’s mercy in the peaceful setting of camp.
  • Adoration, creating space to sit at the feet of Christ and listen to His voice.

Every moment of camp is anchored in the beauty and richness of the Catholic Church.

TRAVEL TO CAMP

  • Location: Life Teen Frontier Camp at Chota Falls, Clayton GA
  • Address: 1810 Rickman Airfield Rd, Clayton, GA 30525
  • Airport: Hartsfield Jackson Airport (ATL) The camp is located two hours north of Hartsfield Jackson Airport
  • Ground Transportation: Every major car rental company is available from ATL. A train provides transportation from the airport to car rental location
  • Arrival and Departure times:
    • Arrival: Please book your travel to arrive at camp between 2:00 and 4:00 on July 13.
    • The first session will begin at 5:00 pm
    • Departure: Please do not plan to depart from camp before 12:00 on July 18 to participate in the closing mass.
    • Box lunches will be provided

MINISTRY TEAM

JASON BALL
Jason Ball
Chris
Chris Benzinger
man
Steve Allgeyer
Sean Delaney

INFORMATION AND DETAILS

The retreat begins on Friday evening with check-in from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. The retreat will end on Sunday at 12:30pm with lunch available to go.

Investment for the Life Teen Father/Son Retreat is $450 per family.

Includes: Registration, Meals, Lodging, and program materials for 2 people

Camp Hidden Lake
830 Hidden Lake Rd,
Dahlonega, GA 30533

The closest airport is the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport. The drive to Hidden Lake in Dahlonega, GA is approximately 2 hours from the airport, but can often take a bit longer depending on Atlanta traffic. Participants are welcome to drive to Hidden Lake, and parking is available at camp.

For those flying in and wishing to avoid renting a car, an optional shuttle between the Atlanta Airport & Camp Hidden Lake may be purchased at the time of registration. Accommodations will be on a 30 passenger mini bus for a fee of $40 round trip per father/son pair. If you plan to ride the shuttle, your flight must arrive before 1:00pm on Friday, and must depart no earlier than 5:00pm on Sunday. Shuttle purchases are non-refundable.

Accommodations at Hidden Lake are camp-style with a variety of different configurations and people per building.

Please plan to bring your own bedding with you. We will have limited bedding available for those who are flying in and cannot fit bedding in their luggage.

We are here to help you!  You can always contact the Hidden Lake Team with any questions you may have.

hiddenlake@lifeteen.com
706-867-0592

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