Define Your Journey
July 24th-26th, 2026
Camp Appalachia, Scott Depot WV
Check in on the 24th: 2pm
Check out on the 26th: 12pm
Sessions Include: Healthy Relationships, Coping Skills, Self Awareness/ Finding Your Purpose, Narcan Administration
Activities Include: Swimming, Repelling wall, paddle boarding and more!!
This is a FREE event for grades 6-12 in Boone, Cabell, Clay, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo, Putnam, or Wayne Counties
If you have any questions, please contact Kim Shoemake at 304-412-7036
Funds provided by WVBBH
Region 5 Youth Retreat Q&A:
Is this an overnight camp?
Yes, this camp is a weekend long camp. Youth will check in on Friday between 2 pm and 4 pm. You will pick your youth up on Sunday at 12. Your youth will be staying in Cabins.
What do I need to bring to camp?
Once you sign up you will receive a welcome email. This will have a list of things that your youth need to bring. You will also receive updates via email and Region Five Facebook Page.
What can we wear at camp?
We ask that youth dress in comfortable clothes. Shorts and shirts are fine. No short shorts. Shirts can not have inappropriate sayings or cuss words on them. No halter tops or belly shirts. Swimming attire should be appropriate. No string bikinis or speedos. Ask that youth wear closed toe shoes since we will be camping and outside. Flip flops/sandals are fine when participating in a water activity.
Where is camp?
Camp is at Camp Appalachia in Scott Depot. Here is a link to camp Appalachia. Camp | Camp Appalachia | West Virginia