The 18th Annual Men's Retreat

Apologetics

September 18-20, 2026

Camp Croix
1945 Gold Star Rd
Danbury, WI 54830
campcroix.org

Pricing & Registration

Includes: Meals (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast), lodging and camp access (two nights), and instructional materials.

If you have any questions, contact Camp Croix by calling (715) 575-1266 or emailing info@campcroix.org.

Location: Camp Croix

The Men's Retreat is held at Camp Croix in Danbury WI, just a little over two hours northeast of the Twin Cities. Supported by WELS churches, surrounded by 160 acres of forest, and boasting 2,100 feet of lakeshore along Lake Rooney, Camp Croix hosts five weeks of youth Bible camp, plus family camp, men's, women's, and college retreats, conferences, and other events throughout the year.

For weekend retreaters, sleeping accommodations include the lodge and four-bunk cabins. There are also a number of spots for RVs with power and water connections. Please let us know if you would like to bring a camper or other RV. Boats are also welcome, and can be accommodated with the available docks.

Draft Agenda

Friday, September 18

Plan to arrive any time after 2pm for laid back fellowship time at camp. Check in at the lodge when you arrive.

Before 5:30pm Fellowship and Camp time
5:30pm - 7:30p Dinner is served! (If you can't arrive before 7:30p, we'll save some food for you!)
9pm Welcome and Devotion

Saturday, September 19

8am Breakfast and Fellowship
9am Session One
Mid-morning Break
Session Two
12 noon Lunch
1pm Session Three
Mid-afternoon Break
Session Four
4pm Fellowship/Camp time/Cornhole tournament/Archery
7pm Dinner
Vespers, Bonfire/Optional Hymn Sing, and free time

Sunday, September 20

7:30am Breakfast
8:30am Session Five
10am Wrapup / 2027 Planning
After 10:30am Fellowship and Camp time, stay as long as you like!

Speaker: Prof. Mark Paustian


Packing list

  • Bible
  • Comfortable and weather appropriate clothing for both indoor and outdoor activities
  • Personal toiletries and towels
  • Bedding - Cabins have twin mattresses, and lodge rooms have full mattresses. Be sure to bring appropriately sized sheets and comforter (or sleeping bag) and a pillow. You will be emailed with lodging assignments.
  • Some of the provided activities will be cornhole boards, horseshoes, cards, canoes, sporting equipment, and more. Please feel free to bring any of your favorite games or equipment to enjoy the weekend.
  • All meals will be provided. You may bring any snacks or beverages (alcoholic or otherwise).

While all are welcome, this retreat is designed for the adult men of WELS/ELS churches. Fathers are encouraged to bring their sons 16 years or older.