PK
RETREAT
MARCH 17-19. 2026
Who Is PK Retreat For?
PK Retreat is for pastors’ kids ages 13–18, including high school students and those taking a victory lap.
What Is PK Retreat?
PK Retreat is a space created just for pastors’ kids, recognizing the unique blessings and pressures that come with growing up in a ministry family.
PKs often carry extra expectations, spend more time at church than most, and feel pressure to act or believe a certain way. This retreat gives them room to breathe, be themselves, and grow a genuine, personal faith in Jesus.
At PK Retreat, students will find:
A safe community of peers who understand
Freedom to be real—no masks or expectations
Encouragement to discover who God made them to be
Honest stories and practical tools for life in ministry
Meaningful friendships and spiritual growth
PK Retreat is an opportunity for pastors’ kids to be supported, encouraged, and reminded that they’re not alone.
Give your pastors’ kids an experience designed just for them.
send them to PK Retreat!
What to Expect:
PK RETRE offers a safe community of peers who “get it.” Freedom to be themselves, no masks, no unrealistic expectations. Encouragement to discover who God created them to be. Stories and testimonies from other PKs who share relatable experiences.Practical tools for navigating life and faith in a ministry family.
Most of all, PK Retreat is a chance to make lasting friendships, find encouragement, and grow in authentic faith. Together, we can build a community of PKs who support one another and walk confidently in God’s calling.
AGES:
Best for youths aged 13-18 yrs old
DATES:
MARCH 17-19, 2026
TIME:
Arrival: 4:00pm March 17th
Departure: 1:00pm following lunch March 19th
LOCATION:
Ontario Pioneer Camp — 942 Clearwater Lake Rd, Port Sydney, ON P0B 1L0
Schedule
Day 1 – Tuesday
Arrival & Community
04:00PM - Arrival & check-in
04:30PM- Room assignments & settle in
05:30PM - Dinner
07:00PM - SESSION I (Scott Burton)
09:30PM- Evening hang-out / late night snack
12:00AM- Lights out
Day 2 – wednesday
Growth & Challenge
08:00AM- Breakfast
09:30AM- Morning devo/reflection
10:00AM - SESSION II (Scott Burton)
12:00PM - Lunch
1:00PM- 5:00PM - ACTIVITIES/FREE TIME
05:30PM- Dinner
6:30PM- SESSION III (Scott Burton)
09:00PM- Evening hang-out / late night snack
12:00AM- Lights out
Day 3 – thursday
Sending & Wrap-Up
08:00AM- Breakfast
09:30AM- Morning devo/reflection
10:00AM - SESSION IV (Scott Burton)
12:00PM - Lunch
1:00PM - HOME TIME
Where to Find Us:
Ontario Pioneer Camp
942 Clearwater Lake Rd, Port Sydney, ON P0B 1L0
become part of the team
SCOTT BURTON
GUEST SPEAKER
SADIE SHEPHERD
WORSHIP
BLAIR MERCER
RETREAT PASTOR
ANGELA MERCER
CAMP COUNSELLOR
steps to register:
REGISTER:
All Registrations are completed online. It is both secure and immediate. If you need assistance to register, please contact the Student Collective and speak to Nicole (nswitzer@wodistrict.org).
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PK Retreat is completely FREE to attend, and we can’t wait to have you with us! If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian will need to fill out the waiver during registration.
Be sure to sign up before March 1, 2026.
Register today and save your spot!
consider donating:
DONATE TO THE PK RETREAT:
Partner with Us to Send Pastors’ Kids to Retreat
This year, we’re making our Pastors’ Kids Retreat completely free so every student can experience a weekend of rest, fun, and encouragement. Roughly the cost is $275 per student, and we’d love for you to prayerfully consider partnering with us to help cover those expenses.
Your generosity makes it possible for these incredible kids—who give so much as part of their families’ ministry, to enjoy a retreat designed just for them.
Every gift, big or small, goes directly toward creating an unforgettable experience.
Via Realm :
Text to give: Text "WOD PK" to 73256
Direct link: https://onrealm.org/wodistrict/give/pkretreat
Please log in rather than as a guest and use the same account as for event registrationsVia the WOD website - http://wodistrict.org/partner-with-us/church/
Include PK Retreat under the contribution details sectionCheque mailed to the office, with PK Retreat in the memo
Via our website: http://wodistrict.org/partner-with-us/church/
Include PK Retreat under the contribution details section
Online Bill payment and indicating PK Retreat under other payment on the contribution form - https://wodistrict.org/partner-with-us/church-2/
Cheque mailed to the office, with PK Retreat in the memo