Young Adult 'Reach Upward' Retreat
Southern Portugal
Food
Games
Friends
Discussions
Spikeball
Paddleboarding
Volleyball
Sauna sessions
Devotionals
Journaling
Formal night
Yoga & exercise
Self-Defense
A FUN-FILLED SEVEN DAYS FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGES 17 - 27.
JUNE 23-29, 2026
Join the Denning family's young adults for seven fun-filled days of games, challenges, team-building, spikeball tournaments, discussions, devotionals, journaling, paddleboarding, surfing, exercising, self-defense training, beach volleyball, and much more in the beautiful Algarve!LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
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ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?
Seven Days of Fun, Friends, Food, Beach, Ocean, and Wisdom
Seven Days of Fun, Friends, Food, Beach, Ocean, and Wisdom
REACH UPWARD: A YOUNG ADULT RETREAT FOR GROWTH, ADVENTURE, AND PURPOSE
JUNE 23-29, 2026
(Optional Pre-and-Post Parties June 12th - 22nd; June 30th - 4th of neverary)
ITINERARY
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Pre-Party: June 12th-22nd
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June 23rd Day 1: Arrive at the Resort between 9am-12pm
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June 24th Day 2: Identity β’ Energy β’ Personal Responsibility
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June 25th Day 3: Purpose β’ Vision β’ Direction
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June 26th Day 4: Preparedness β’ Excellence β’ Capability
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June 27th Day 5: Leadership β’ Relationships β’ Community
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June 28th Day 6: Integration β’ Commitment β’ Celebration
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June 29th Day 7: Departure
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Post-Party: June 30th - ????
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SOUTHERN PORTUGAL
- $1,199.00
- 7 INCREDIBLE DAYS
- INCLUDES MEALS
- INCLUDES ACCOMMODATIONS
What's Included?
- 6 nights accommodation
- All meals during the retreat
- Transportation to organized activities
- Daily breakfast discussions & guided group conversations
- Self-defense & personal preparedness training
- Daily group movement
- Beach days & activities
- Paddleboarding, spikeball, volleyball, surfing, bodyboarding, etc.
- Spikeball beach tournament
- Sauna nights
- Service / contribution project
- Leadership, identity, and personal development sessions
- Evening devotionals & reflection circles
- Formal dinner & dance party
- All on-site programming and group activities
- Community experience & mentorship throughout the week
What's NOT?
- Transportation to and from the retreat location
- Flights (to/from LIS or FAO)
- Airport transfers or local transportation (except to/from organized activities)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Optional off-site excursions
- Personal expenses
- Snacks
- Specialized equipment rentals (if applicable for surfing, etc. if not using provided shared boards)
- Medical expenses or medications
- Anything not explicitly listed in βWhatβs Includedβ
LIMITED SPACE!
(scholarships available
+ discounts for our friends & family)
1 PAYMENT OF
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WHAT TO BRING
PACKING LIST
Make sure to bring a great attitude, a smile, and be ready to have FUN!
- Passport / ID
- Travel documents
- Any required medications
- Reusable water bottle
- Charging cords
- Comfortable workout clothes
- Modest athletic wear suitable for group workouts
- Swimwear (multiple if possible)
- Beach cover-up
- Casual daytime clothes
- Light jacket or hoodie (evenings can be cool)
- Dressy outfit for the formal dinner & dance party
- Sleepwear
- Athletic shoes (workouts / self-defense training)
- Sandals or flip-flops
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Towel (or available with deposit)
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Toiletries
- Journal & pen
- Bible or spiritual reading (optional)
- Small backpack or day bag
- Yoga mat (optional)
- Earplugs / sleep mask (nice to have)
- Camera (optional)
- Book for quiet time (optional)
Frequently Asked Questions
Some young adults are planning to come before and after the retreat to extend their experience in Portugal and with the Denning family. You must pre-apply through our Young Adult Study Abroad Program.
The absolute minimum age is 17, ideally 17.5. The suggested max is 28, but we are open to considering ages and situations. Please email us to ask at [email protected]
You will need to check out twice and use a different email for each purchase.
It is shared occupancy. We have rooms available that sleep anywhere from 1-4 people