Parent-Youth Adventure Weekends are a time for a parent and child to get away from regular life and have fun connecting through games, high adventure, campfires, worship, and devotions. Designed for one parent and one child (ages 8-14, see specific weekend details for further age requirements), these weekends are an opportunity to build memories that will last a lifetime. Activities will vary depending on the adventure, but all of them will include a great time and great fellowship!

Parent-Youth Adventure Weekends start with dinner on arrival day in the Heritage House dining room and finish with lunch two days later in the Heritage House dining room, and you and your child will enjoy meals around the campfire throughout the rest of the weekend. Adventure Weekend participants lodge in cabins at Camp Caleb Basecamp or Outpost, though lodging at Heritage House is available for an additional fee for Horse Adventure Weekends. Be sure to note the dates listed below as some Adventure Weekends span Thursday to Saturday while others span Friday to Sunday.

Glamping Option (Horse Adventure Weekend Only): While the bulk of each weekend’s programming takes place outside and most weekends’ default lodging location is Camp Caleb Basecamp or Outpost, Horse Adventure Weekend participants have the option to request our glamping option to sleep in one of our hotel rooms on a space available basis. Hotel guest rooms have private bathrooms and showers for a $50 fee for the weekend. If you select this glamping option, we will room you in the Heritage House depending on hotel availability.

Advance Horse Riding Lesson: For those who have experience riding, we offer an advanced lesson on your first morning. This lesson is geared for those who are comfortable with horses, able to communicate through the reins and ready to move at a higher speed. This lesson is not designed for novice riders. This option is not available for every Horse Adventure Weekend, please check the dates for availability. Cost: $50

The following may not be exactly how your weekend plays out since we’re constantly evaluating and improving our Parent-Youth Adventure Weekend programming!

Day 1:

  • Arrive at WSS and get settled in your cabin or hotel room
  • Enjoy dinner at the Heritage House dining room
  • Meet your group and get an overview of the weekend

Day 2:

  • Get together for devotions and breakfast
  • Enjoy the weekend’s adventure, whether that’s climbing and rappelling in the climbing loft and outside or developing horsemanship skills
  • Take a break for lunch
  • Continue adventuring throughout the afternoon
  • Gather with your group for dinner
  • Worship around a campfire and go deeper in discussion related to the weekend’s devotionals

Day 3:

  • Get together for devotions and breakfast
  • Have final adventure time with activities such as time at the Challenge Course or a scenic trail ride
  • Wrap up the weekend with lunch at the Heritage House dining room

Updated Parent-Youth Adventure Weekend Dates

Horse Adventure Weekend #3 SOLD OUT 2024

May 10 @ 5:00 pm - May 12 @ 2:00 pm

Parents and teens (ages 10-14): get away for a 3 day/2 night adventure on horseback! With a program packed with extended trail rides, sessions on horsemanship skills, time in the Word, and meals around a campfire, this weekend is sure to be one you won't forget. Weekend Cost: $350/pair

Horse Adventure Weekend #1 Fall 2024

October 18 @ 5:00 pm - October 20 @ 2:00 pm

Parents and teens (ages 10-14): get away for a 3 day/2 night adventure on horseback! With a program packed with extended trail rides, sessions on horsemanship skills, time in the Word, and meals around a campfire, this weekend is sure to be one you won't forget. Weekend Cost: $350/pair

Horse Adventure Weekend #2 Fall 2024

October 31 @ 5:00 pm - November 2 @ 2:00 pm

Parents and teens (ages 10-14): get away for a 3 day/2 night adventure on horseback! With a program packed with extended trail rides, sessions on horsemanship skills, time in the Word, and meals around a campfire, this weekend is sure to be one you won't forget. Weekend Cost: $350/pair

Horse Adventure Weekend #3 Fall 2024

November 7 @ 5:00 pm - November 9 @ 2:00 pm

Parents and teens (ages 10-14): get away for a 3 day/2 night adventure on horseback! With a program packed with extended trail rides, sessions on horsemanship skills, time in the Word, and meals around a campfire, this weekend is sure to be one you won't forget. Weekend Cost: $350/pair