Details: For ages 13 – 18. Personal items, clothes for warm and cool weather, musical instruments, and a friend! At our retreats we offer life skills and spiritual sessions based on the principles of the Swedenborgian Church. We strive for a safe, secure, and inclusive environment to discuss and share relevant and meaningful ideas that help with challenges youth face today. 

2025 Theme:  “The Beautifully Wicked Trap: How Hell Captures Your Soul“

At this year’s 2025 SCYL Fall Teen Retreat, we’ll dive into The Beautifully Wicked Trap: How Hell Captures Your Soul—an eye-opening look at the subtle ways negativity tries to lure us in and how we can rise above it. Together, we’ll unpack Hell’s “playbook”—from twisted truths to empty pleasures—and discover powerful defenses rooted in love, joy, and service. Through discussions, activities, and reflection, we will learn how to spot the red flags, choose joy that builds, serve without the spotlight, and stay spiritually awake. This retreat isn’t about fear—it’s about freedom: the freedom to live with clarity, strength, and purpose, creating lives that truly connect and give back.