When: June 23-26

Where:  Oregon Outdoor Education Center Salem, OR

At this year's Oregon Teen Retreat, you'll discover there's nothing like the power of the woods to recenter while connecting with other teens (age 14-18) who get the foster care experience.

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Registration is open

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For ILP staff and adult supporters who have registered for the Oregon Teen Retreat, please plan to attend one of the following orientation sessions:

Wednesday, June 3 - 1:15pm

Thursday, June 11 - 1:15pm 

Zoom link for the 30 minute orientation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8085912465

YOUNG PEOPLE (age 14-18):

What's in it for you?

• Making new memories with friends
• Having fun at activities that you love or that are new to you
• Time, space, and support to focus on health and wellness together!
• Awesome t-shirt and fun swag

SUPPORTIVE ADULTS:

What's in it for you?

• Building trust and making memories with young people you support
• Connecting with colleagues and other adults who support young people in transition
• Time, space, and support to focus on health and wellness together!
• Awesome t-shirt and fun swag

Check out some of the activities:

Nature Connections 

• Take a deep breath among the trees, partake in swimming, archery, facilitated hikes, horseback riding, canoeing, or casual free time exploration. Talk, laugh, sing, dance or just chill around the fire!

Workshops Facilitated by Young People Like You 

• Lived Experience (LEx Leaders) will facilitate workshops focused on improving your relationship to yourself and others or finding meaningful purpose in the world - it's hard figuring out how to be healthy and well out there! It's better when we grow together.