With summer in full swing, you’re probably thinking about family vacations. Are you ready for something different? Try booking an outdoor family retreat–a customizable therapeutic outdoor adventure for every member of your family.
Family retreats offer unique therapeutic outdoor adventures that inspire growth, motivate change, and build connections between family members–all while engaging together in the great outdoors.
Keep reading for a short overview of what you can expect from an Octagon Family Retreat. We’ll also cover the tangible benefits your family will enjoy as they enjoy an adventure family retreat.
What Are Octagon Family Retreats
The purpose of Octagon Family Retreats is two-fold:
- Connecting with nature and family members
- Personal development through experiential education
The third, “unofficial” purpose is to have an incredible amount of fun. Led by highly experienced guides, these adventure retreats utilize experiential education to create the perfect blend of adventure and personal development.
It can be hard to find quality time to spend with loved ones, even, ironically, while on a family vacation. Rushing from one event to another, seeing people and places, squeezing it all into every moment of the day, leaves your family bereft of the adventures and experiences that will renew the love that solidifies family bonds.
Not so with a family retreat.
Octagon offers a family retreat in a designated location that allows families to play, experience nature, go on adventures, and grow together. Who doesn’t want to come home feeling closer than when you left?
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Family vacations are fun. But if your family wants to get a little more out of your next planned family experience, consider attending a family retreat.
The Incredible Benefits of Family Retreats
We stand behind our two-fold purpose of strengthening family connections and communication. Another amazing benefit of therapeutic family retreats is the opportunity each family member has to process and discuss their experiences with other family members.
Along with strengthening family connections and communication, family retreats can help family members:
- Create a memorable experience
- Step out of your comfort zone
- Inspire growth and change
- Spend time together during a school break
- Get outside and recharge
- Learn new skills and build confidence
Therapeutic Outdoor Adventure Activities
Octagon Therapeutic Outdoor Adventure Retreats range from 4-10 days and are highly customizable. We build itineraries explicitly catered to your family’s wants and needs–no two retreats are alike. The family retreats help everyone to work together and bond. They are also very versatile and can be used in addition to other programs for teens or as stand-alone mentoring services for young adults and their families.
You may be wondering what the therapeutic aspect of family retreats entails. The simple answer is that we use experiential outdoor activities and reflection to improve family relationships and bridge communication gaps.
Octagon’s Family Retreats provide exceptional outdoor settings that are perfect for developing social skills, which are beneficial for both children and adults. By participating in adventure activities as a family unit, every family member gets the opportunity to work on skills such as communication, problem-solving, and empathy. Shared experiences bond individuals, while the challenges of adventure activities often encourage personal growth as new skills and confidence are developed.
Some of the adventure activities that we offer families during the retreat include rafting, rock climbing, backpacking, and surfing.
Forge An Unbreakable Bond on Your Octagon Family Retreat
When you partner with Octagon, you can expect growth, resilience, and connection. In today’s disconnected virtual world, it takes effort and patience to get back in touch with the people who are most important to you: your family. By sharing adventure therapeutic experiences, families can heal strained relationships and improve connection and communication. It’s an experience your family is not likely to forget.
If your family is looking for an impactful experience, reach out to Octagon Mentoring to schedule your Family Retreat. Your family will never be the same–it’s a promise we love to keep.
