New Student Experience New Student Retreat

The New Student Retreat invites students to connect with one another while enjoying games and activities and provides space to consider how to grow in one's faith in college.

Complete with plenty of recreation time including swimming, zip line, climbing wall, ultimate frisbee, s'mores, and bonfires, friendships and great memories are sure to be made! We encourage all new Westmont students to attend. 

Where: Forest Home Ojai

When: Friday, September 8th - Saturday, September 9th, 2023

Cost: $90 - once paid, the cost is non-refundable

Register: Registration will open early July.

Retreat Theme: Micah 6:8 "Do justice, love mercy, & walk humbly with God."
 

Purpose of the Retreat: The New Student Retreat is intentionally designed early in the fall semester to help new students:

  • Build relationships
  • Deepen connections to the Westmont community
  • Consider how to grow in one's faith in college

For more information, contact Orientation at orientation@westmont.edu or at (805)-565-6125. Need based scholarships are available, email mmiyakawa@westmont.edu for inquiries.

What to Pack:

  • Athletic shoes (for climbing wall, zip lines, basketball, volleyball, disc golf, human foosball, tetherball, etc.)
  • Bible, pen, notebook
  • Flashlight
  • Normal clothing needs
  • Swimsuit (for women: one piece swimsuit or two piece covered by a dark shirt)
  • Pillow
  • Sleeping bag OR sheets and a blanket
  • Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray (if bugs are attracted to you)
  • Toiletries (FYI- there are some showers)
  • Towel
  • Water bottle
  • Sweatshirt or jacket (gets cold at night)
  • Cards or games (optional)

Photos from Years Past

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