Rhetoric Retreat

Rhetoric students at The Geneva School begin the school year by packing their swimsuits, gym clothes, and sleeping bags for one last bit of summer fun at Southwind YoungLife Camp in Ocklawaha, Florida. The retreat is a lot of fun for the students and TGS faculty and staff who accompany them, while also accomplishing some very important goals. The retreat is designed to encourage old and new friendships, foster Christ-centered community, and prepare the students for a great school year. These are accomplished through free time, family-style meals, multi-grade house competitions, and challenging and thought-provoking messages.

Activities at the rhetoric retreat include Wiffle ball, Frisbee golf, swimming and going down a giant water slide, volleyball, basketball, ping-pong, air hockey, foosball, canoeing, and more. Students do NOT need to bring sports equipment. Because of the goals of the retreat, there is some structure, but it is not an “academic” camp experience. Rather, the focus is relational. Students enjoy a few plenary sessions and also a significant amount of recreational time with the chaperoning teachers and staff.

Trip Information

  • Dates: August 20–22, 2024; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Trip Leaders: Upper School Administration
  • Cost: $200. The full amount will be added to FACTS and billed in August.
  • Chaperones: Rhetoric faculty and staff
  • Students should report to school on Tuesday, August 20, at the regular time packed and ready to go (see packing list below)
  • Students and chaperones will travel by bus to the retreat and back. Students will return to school on Thursday afternoon before carpool time.

Forms

Please click HERE to submit the Rhetoric Retreat intent form.
This form must be submitted by Monday, June 10.

Please click HERE to view and download the packing list.

Please click HERE to submit the Rhetoric Retreat medical form.
This form will open on Thursday, July 11 and must be submitted by Friday, August 2.

 

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    Date: April 23, 2025 - April 25, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
    See more details

  • Chamber Orchestra

    Date: April 23, 2025 - April 23, 2025
    Time: 7:15 am- 8:15 am
    See more details

  • Lower School Chapel

    Date: April 23, 2025 - April 23, 2025
    Time: 8:30 am- 8:55 am
    See more details

  • K Garden Club

    Date: April 23, 2025 - April 23, 2025
    Time: 2:10 pm- 3:10 pm
    See more details

  • Youth Sports - K4-Kindergarten Track Club

    Date: April 23, 2025 - April 23, 2025
    Time: 2:30 pm- 3:15 pm
    See more details

  • Youth Sports - Flag Football 2-6 Grade ***Practice Field

    Date: April 23, 2025 - April 23, 2025
    Time: 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm
    See more details

  • Brioso Choir

    Date: April 23, 2025 - April 23, 2025
    Time: 3:15 pm- 4:15 pm
    See more details

  • Stitch Lab (3rd-6th)

    Date: April 23, 2025 - April 23, 2025
    Time: 3:20 pm- 4:20 pm
    See more details

  • Softball Away Game vs. NSBHS

    Date: April 23, 2025 - April 23, 2025
    Time: 4:30 pm- 6:30 pm
    See more details

April 24, 2025
  • TGS Book Fair

    Date: April 22, 2025 - April 29, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
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  • 5th Gr - Cedarkirk Trip

    Date: April 23, 2025 - April 25, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
    See more details

  • 3rd Gr - Breakfast with Mr. & Mrs. Beaver

    Date: April 24, 2025 - April 24, 2025
    Time: 8:00 am- 9:30 am
    See more details

  • NHS Induction Ceremony

    Date: April 24, 2025 - April 24, 2025
    Time: 8:25 am- 9:20 am
    See more details

  • Youth Track Club 1-5th Grade

    Date: April 24, 2025 - April 24, 2025
    Time: 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
    See more details

  • Fun with Food (1st-3rd)

    Date: April 24, 2025 - April 24, 2025
    Time: 3:20 pm- 4:20 pm
    See more details

  • Philharmonia Orchestra

    Date: April 24, 2025 - April 24, 2025
    Time: 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm
    See more details

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    Date: April 22, 2025 - April 29, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
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  • 5th Gr - Cedarkirk Trip

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    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
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  • 4th Gr - Knighting Ceremony

    Date: April 25, 2025 - April 25, 2025
    Time: 8:00 am- 2:50 pm
    See more details

  • K - Brevard Zoo

    Date: April 25, 2025 - April 25, 2025
    Time: 8:10 am- 1:50 pm
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  • Youth Tennis - Kindergarten-5th Grade

    Date: April 25, 2025 - April 25, 2025
    Time: 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm
    See more details

  • Spring Senior Dinner

    Date: April 25, 2025 - April 25, 2025
    Time: 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
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    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
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    Time: 9:00 am- 9:00 pm
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