IMPACT Trip – Men’s Retreat

ACMNP: Men’s Retreat – Black Hills, SD (Custer, Jewel Cave, Mt. Rushmore)

Coming this August, we will be hosting an IMPACT trip geared specifically for men. We are excited to gather men from across the country together for a few intentional days of hiking and exploring the hidden gem of Black Hills, SD. During this trip we will focus on personal growth through leadership training, deepening our connection with God, worshiping in a national park, and volunteering with the National Park Service. These few days will be filled with adventure, challenge, growth, reflection, and community…trust us, you won’t want to miss this!

This year, there will be space for 10 men to join us. Please note that we will be staying in shared accommodations and traveling in shared vehicles together. We ask that you consider these factors as you determine whether or not to join.

Amos Smith, ACMNP Program Manager, is leading this IMPACT trip. He has created a trip that will include a variety of experiences. You can look forward to hiking trails in Custer State Park such as Cathedral Spires, Sylvan Lake, Black Elk Peak to name a few options. There will be a cave tour in Jewel Cave National Monument, and a visit to Mt. Rushmore.

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Since we only have 10 spots available, we wanted to get information out as soon as possible for you to reserve your place. Feel free to inquire by reaching out to trip coordinator, Deborah, at impact@acmnp.com. If you are ready to commit, go ahead and register here and get your non-refundable $100 deposit down to hold your place. (https://acmnp.com/donate/donate-today/ Please write “Black Hills Men’s Retreat deposit” in the comments field).

Details Below:

When? Friday, August 21 from 4:00pm through Monday, August 24 at 10:00am

Where? Black Hills, SD! We will be staying in a retreat center at a church camp near Custer, SD and will be taking trips in and out of the parks from there.

Transportation: There are three options for transportation. You can drive yourself and meet us at the retreat center (Custer, SD), you can ask to carpool with another participant who may be driving, or you can fly into the Rapid City, SD airport and be picked up en route to the retreat center (1 hour drive).

Before booking your airfare, please be sure to register first, and wait for further instructions. We have specific times you will need to arrive and depart by. If you are interested in driving yourself and meeting us there, please let us know so we can plan accordingly. If you are willing to offer your vehicle as a carpool option, please let us know that as well!

Cost: $350 per person. This includes transportation, fuel, meals (breakfasts and lunches)*, lodging, ACMNP t-shirt, Lions Lead Leadership Assessment (worth $65+) and entrance into the park. (*We will go out to eat for dinners in Custer, expect to pay $15+ per dinner (3 total).)

If the costs are a concern to you, note that we can facilitate a payment plan ($100 non-refundable deposit due to reserve your spot, but we can work to make the remaining payments manageable (balance would be $250).

Who? This is open to all men who are interested in growing in their own personal leadership development, deepening their connection with God and networking with other men from around the country. Please note that we will have times that require some physical activity, including hiking, and service project opportunities. Additionally, lodging will be in shared rooms (2-4 people per room each with their own bed). Alumni of the ministry, and non-alum are welcome to join!

We look forward to spending these few days with you!

Amos Smith & the ACMNP team!

Please fill out this form to let us know of your interest! We will be in touch to confirm your spot on this trip and ask for a few additional details.