Grade Level Retreats

Seniors will have a unique opportunity to participate in a three-day, off-campus retreat to reflect on their years at Oaks Christian and plan for their next life stage. This is a significant time as one of the last times together as a class before graduation.

Juniors are on the cusp of the final leg of their OCS journey. The retreat focuses on fellowship, spiritual renewal, and college counseling as juniors prepare to become seniors. 

Sophomores aren't the "newbies" anymore, and their retreat focuses on fellowship, spiritual renewal, and college counseling as they prepare to become upperclassmen and leaders on campus.

A beloved rite of passage, freshmen paddle down the Colorado River in a multi-day trip that develops self-confidence, class unity, and orientation to the OCS culture.

Partnering with WOLF (Wilderness Learning Foundation), eighth-graders stay at the Kern River Campground and enjoy a water rafting trip along the Kern River, ziplining, rock climbing, and hiking.

Seventh-graders travel to Hume Lake Christian Camp near the beautiful California sequoia wilderness. Outdoor games, competitions, and time in worship and learning provide an amazing experience.

The outdoor Classroom by the Sea on beautiful Catalina Island in the Pacific Ocean is the pristine location for our sixth-grade retreat. The abundant marine life, beautiful ocean vistas, and mountain hikes make this a fantastic retreat.

Academy V students attend an overnight retreat at Camp Daley at the Salvation Army Retreat Center in nearby Calabasas. 

Grade 4 students enjoy an on-campus retreat with outdoor activities ending with time in the OCS pool. Students break into small teams to rotate through culture-building/challenge activities. Through these activities, they reflect on our values of trust, respect, and growth with an overall theme of gratitude.