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When and where will you share your spiritual retreat?
Will your camp have a specific theme to explore (such as peace, neighbours, compassion, courage)? What theme would you like to explore?
What gear do you need?
What will be the camp’s agenda? What activities will you do?
How can everyone respect one another’s beliefs during the retreat?
Do
As a team, plan a spiritual retreat.
If everyone on the team shares a religion, this could be an opportunity to explore your common faith.
If the members of your team do not have a shared religion, take advantage of your time in nature to connect with your own faith and learn about the beliefs and traditions of others
There are many different activities you can do on a spiritual retreat.
Whatever your beliefs, a break from your day-to-day routine and an opportunity to connect with nature and your fellow Scouts can be an enriching way to learn about yourself and your place in the world.
Review
What do you know now that you did not know before about your own beliefs?
How did you feel before, during and after this adventure?
What did you learn about the beliefs of others?
Keep it Simple
Bring some spirituality to your next camp and plan a Scouts’ Own in your team. Share your Scouts’ Own with the rest of your Section or Group.
Take it Further
Learn about other spiritual opportunities – arrange for your team (or yourself) to attend a service of a religious group or spiritual organization outside your own.
