September 18-20, 2026
Riverbend Retreat Center
Glen Rose texas, $75

Enjoy a fun and relaxing weekend away from campus

Spend time with friends and connect with new people

Stay in a beautiful retreat center on the Brazos River

Worship God and hear practical Bible messages

Bonfires with smores, great food, fun group mixers

Free time to play, study, talk, or nap

Depart Friday, September 18th, at 3pm (let us know if you need to come later!)

Return Sunday, September 20th, at 9am

Cost: Only $75 includes program & fun, travel, housing, & five meals.



Step 1

Step 2 option

Step 2 option

Step 2 option: OR Zelle to info@utabsm.com


CARPOOL INFORMATION

  • MAP TO RIVERBEND (1232 Co Rd 411B, Glen Rose, TX 76043)

  • Meet at the BSM at 3:00pm Friday, September 18, unless you indicated otherwise during registration. DON’T WORRY - We will assign passengers to cars after you arrive.

  • DRIVERS: We will contact you IF we need you to drive. If you don’t hear from Ben, we don’t need you to drive.

  • LEAVING LATE? You should be contacted personally on Thursday with details about your ride / passengers.

    • Girl’s Cabins: 5a and 6a

      • Sides indicated on the outside of the cabin. Be sure to go to the correct side!

    • Guy’s Cabins: 5b and 6b

      • Sides indicated on the outside of the cabin. Be sure to go to the correct side!

WHAT TO BRING

  • We will have cabins with bunk beds. Bring bedding (pillow, blanket / and/or sleeping bag).

  • Towel

  • Toiletries

  • Extra clothes (Saturday rec might get sweaty)

  • Dress is casual.

  • Bring a Bible (if you’ve got one).

  • A portable water bottle is helpful.


NOTE: This is last year’s schedule and is subject to change for this coming year’s Fall Retreat.

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY
3:00pm – Meet at BSM (414 S West St, Arlington)
3:30 – Depart BSM
5:00pm – Arrive at Riverbend @ unpack (See the map below)

  • Girl’s Cabins: 5a and 6a

  • Guy’s Cabins: 5b and 6b

6:00pm – Dinner @ Swank Education Center
7:00pm – Friday Night Session 1 @ Swank Education Center
8:30pm – The Big Event! @ Swank Education Center
10:30pm – Bonfire & Snacks @ Rock Amphitheater

SATURDAY
8:00-8:45am-Breakfast - Dining Hall
9:30am-Saturday Morning Pre-Session - Swank Education Center
10:00am  – Time for Daily Devotional
10:30am - Saturday Morning Session 2 - Swank Education Center
12:00pm – Lunch - Dining Hall
1:00pm – Dodgeball, Gaga Ball, Volleyball, (Rec Point) Indoor crafts/games (Swank Education Center)
3:00pm – Free Time
5:00-5:45pm – Dinner - Dining Hall
6:30pm – Saturday Night Session 3 - Swank Education Center
8:30pm – Big Event #2 - Swank Education Center
10:30pm – Bonfire & Snacks - Rock Amphitheater

 

SUNDAY

7:00am - Wake up and pack up

8:00am – Sunrise Service - Rock Amphitheater / Grab & Go” Breakfast (pastries, fruit, juice)

9:00am – Depart for home (Can leave sooner or later, depending on church plans.)