1. The retreat will be at ________________________________. If it is necessary for your parents to contact you for some emergency, the phone number is: (513) 248-3500 (Milford Spiritual Center) or (859)371-4224 (Marydale Retreat Center). The message will be given to an adult team member who will relay it to you.

2. Meet in the gym lobby on Tuesday, _______________, at 4:00. We will depart by bus from the gym lobby. BE PROMPT. No one may bring a car to the retreat.

3. Bring appropriate, modest, comfortable clothes for the retreat and outdoor recreation.

4. You may bring snacks to the retreat center. We share these at a common table. Bring baked goods, junk food, candy, fruit, etc. Remember, we share. Meals at the center are good and plentiful.

5. Do not bring radios, cell phones, watches, alarm clocks. You may bring footballs, Frisbees, basketballs, aother sporting equipment, or musical instruments. Make sure to label items with your name. There will be a break each day. Do not take books or notes. Kairos is a retreat, a time away from the usual.

6. Toilet articles: Pack toothbrush and toothpaste and other needs. Bring your own aspirin or medication.

7. Bedding, towels, wash clothes are provided. One towel and wash cloth are used Wednesday thru Friday - so if you want another towel, bring it with you.

8. Since this is a school sponsored event and an important part of your education at McNicholas, remember that school policy on drugs and alcohol will be STRICTLY ENFORCED.

9. IMPORTANT: Kairos is much more structured than your Sophomore or Junior renewal experience. The time is structured around talks and discussion. There will be times when you are asked to maintain strict silence.

10. We are guests of the staff at Milford and we shall follow the rules and recommendations of the center. Therefore, no talking will be allowed in the hallways of sleeping areas.

11. We will return to school Friday late afternoon or early evening depending on traffic and the time we leave Milford. Please do not make any plans for early Friday evening. Be Flexible!!

12. You might want to bring your camera. A group picture is taken the last day of Kairos.

13.  If you have any special dietary needs: vegetarian, allergies, diabetic, etc. Please let Ms. Dodds know ASAP.

14. BE SURE THAT YOU GET PERMISSION FORM SIGNED, FILLED IN AND RETURNED TO MS. DODDS' OFFICE (CAMPUS MINISTRY OFFICE) BY                                                    

THANK YOU! See me with any questions or concerns!

Ms. Sarah Dodds
Director of Campus Ministry
sdodds@mcnhs.org