Respite Weekend Retreats and Summer Camp

2012 Respite Retreat Dates Nelson Woods Retreat Center *** January 13-15 *** February 10-12 *** March 9-11 *** April 13-15 *** May 11-13 *** June 15-17 *** September 14-16 *** October 12-14 *** November 16-18 *** December 14-16 *** Summer Camp Dates *** July 11-15 Nelson Woods Retreat Center *** July 25 – July29 Pinecrest Retreat and Conference Center ***

The Arc Mid-South has provded Respite Weekend Retreats for individuals with disabilities for more than 30 years. These retreats offer social, recreational, and educational activities to participants while helping them achieve greater independence. Any individual capable of participating in a group setting and at least eight years old may be eligible to attend. We offer 10 retreats each year as well as two summer camp sessions

This year's Respite Retreats are being held at Nelson Woods Retreat Center. The retreats start on Friday evening (check-in at 7PM) and end on Sunday afternoon (check-out at Noon). Your child/family member will enjoy a variety of activities throughout the weekend.

The first Summer Camp (July 11 - 15) of the year is also being held at the Nelson Woods Retreat Center. The second Summer Camp session (July 25 - July 29) will be held at Pinecrest Retreat and Conference Center.

If you are interested in registering your child/family member, please call Annette Knox at (901) 327-2473.