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SAYC Fall Retreat

The San Antonio Youth Chorale

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The 2024 SAYC Fall Retreat is being held in the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

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November 8-9, 2024

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Shield Ranch

10417 Crumley Ranch Rd., Austin, TX 78738

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Read more about Shield Ranch - Wild For Good and its self-sustaining campsite. 

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What to Pack? (updated 11/1/24)

  • Comfortable Clothes

  • Sleeping Attire

  • Jacket/Coat (Depending on weather)

  • Comfortable Closed Toed Shoes (hiking boots or tennis shoes)

  • Bed roll/sleeping bag (Beds are twin size)

  • Pillow

  • Flashlight 

  • Battery Pack for charging phones. The campsite does have battery packs for those who need to charge medical devices.

  • Towel/washcloth

  • Toiletries

  • Any medication(labeled)

  • Music Binder

  • Reusable Water Bottle

  • Mosquito Repellant

  • Money for lunch on Saturday. Suggested amount is $15-20. 

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Registration

  • Print and complete the following forms. 

         Registration Form

         Camp Waiver

         Minor Travel Form (under 18 only)

  • ​There is no registration fee!

 

***All forms must be turned in no later than the Registration Deadline of October 20.

Retreat Schedule

Friday, November 8

  • 5:30pm              Arrive at back parking lot of Woodland                                        Church

  • 5:45                     Load bus and wave goodbye

  • 7:30                     Arrive at Shield Ranch

  •                                 Dinner is served

  • 8:15                     Orientation by Campsite Staff

  • 8:45                     Rehearsal

  • 10:00                  Smores, time of sharing around campfire

  • 11:00                  Curfew

  • 11:30                  Lights (flashlights) out

 

Saturday, November 9

  •  8:00am             Breakfast

  •  9:00                    Pack up luggage

  •  9:30                    Hike and Group Activities

  • 11:30                  Load luggage on bus

  • Noon                   Check out of Campsite and Depart                                                  Stop for lunch (on your own)

  • 1:30                     Leave for San Antonio

  •  3:15                    Arrive back at Woodland Church                                                    Parent pick up

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The San Antonio Youth Chorale

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