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YOU HAVE A PLACE AT THE

College of Charleston

WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU FIND IT

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WHAT TO EXPECT

The Bridge Retreat is an exciting 3-day, 2-night retreat designed to help students lay a strong foundation for their college experience at the College of Charleston. Throughout the weekend, students will participate in inspiring worship sessions, engaging teaching, and focused breakout discussions on key topics. They will also spend time with their "family groups" for deeper community building and spiritual growth. The retreat offers an opportunity to meet local churches and ministries at the Ministry Fair, allowing students to learn about ways to get involved. Between sessions, there’s downtime to connect with your new friends, enjoy recreational activities, and unwind. The second night also features a fun themed party, adding an extra element of excitement to the retreat. It’s the perfect way to start your college journey—rooted in faith and community!

What to Expect
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I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:6

OVERVIEW

Starting college can be intimidating. There's a lot of new and a lot of unknown...

The Bridge Retreat exists to help you start strong and on a solid foundation. We know you have a place in Charleston and we want to help you find it. We're here to connect you to other freshmen, and to upperclassmen who have been in your shoes and who want to walk alongside you. We want to equip you with knowledge to help you navigate college well, but more than that, a deeper understanding and love of the Lord that will be your true foundation. We want you to leave the retreat with confidence in where the Lord has placed you, connected to Christ-centered community, and equipped to make an impact during your college career and for the rest of your life.

CONNECTING YOU

TO OTHERS

EQUIPING YOU TO START

COLLEGE STRONG

SENDING YOU OUT TO MAKE AN IMPACT

MINISTRY PARTNERS
MINISTRY
PARTNERS

Our partnerships with local churches and ministries are so vital, not only for our mission statement but also for the success of this retreat. A goal of this retreat is to expose new students to churches and campus ministries before school even starts. These churches and ministries are doing wonderful things and we want to show how important it is for them to all be united in the body of Christ. 

Coming Soon

Interested in being a Ministry Partner? Email anne@oakscolab.com

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Donations to The Bridge Retreat help make the retreat accessible to all freshmen!

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If you have questions you
can reach out to
anne@oakscolab.com

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Other Retreats

We are a part of a network of retreats across the US. Check out the other campuses that are available! 

The Bridge Retreat is a ministry of The Oaks Collaborative. Contributions are solicited with the understanding that The Oaks Collaborative has complete discretion and control over the use of all donated funds. The Oaks Collaborative and any program of The Oaks Collaborative is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, or in any way officially connected with any institution of higher education, including universities or colleges, or with any other company or non-profit organization.
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