Pride Community Retreat
Countdown until Pride Community Retreat 2022
Pride Retreat Weekend is here!
Save the Date for September 9-11, 2022
What is Pride Community Retreat?
The Pride Community Retreat is a weekend-long experience held early in the Fall Semester that focuses on building community, confidence, and skills for self and community care, centered in our LGBTQIA+ experiences.
Dates
Friday, September 9 – Sunday, September 11
Audience
Current CSU students of any age & grade. This is a great way for new and transfer students, in particular, to get connected to our CSU community.
Details
Our 2022 retreat will include a one-night stay off-campus at the CSU Mountain Campus. All lodging, transportation, and meals are provided – there is no cost to attend the retreat. Pride works with our partnering location to establish gender-inclusive housing and bathroom options, including more private bathrooms/showers for our students.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in small and large group discussions, workshops, and activities involving creativity, identity development, team building, outdoor recreation, art, and more.
What do we do at the retreat?
Location: On-Campus in the Lory Student Center
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
To kickoff the 2022 Pride Center Retreat, we will meet in LSC Room 302 from 5 PM – 8 PM on Friday, September 9th. Dinner will be provided, and a wide range of dietary accommodations will be made. This time will be used for meeting other retreat participants, eating in community, going over weekend logistics, and confirming room assignments. Opening Night is mandatory to attend the overnight at the Mountain Campus.
Location: Depart CSU for our Retreat at the CSU Mountain Campus
Van Pick Up: 8:00 AM loading, depart by 8:30 AM.
Drive To Retreat: ~2 hours
When we arrive on Saturday, we will have lunch, get settled into our lodging, and spend the afternoon engaging in large and small group activities, including workshops, camp fire, and more.
Location: CSU Mountain Campus
Return to Campus: By 4:30 PM
Our morning will be spend with optional recreational activities, including a ropes course, mindfulness, hiking, art and more. We will have lunch and close with a large group session. We plan to return to campus by 4:30 PM.
OUR GOAL IS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS TO COME AWAY FROM THE RETREAT WITH...
- A deeper understanding of our individual and collective identities and experiences.
- Connections with peers, staff, faculty, and community members that we can continue growing throughout their time at CSU.
- Skills for practicing self and community care.
- A deeper understanding of the various experiences within the queer community, through an intersectional lens.
- Vision and hope for their future at CSU and beyond.
- Memories from a fantastically fun weekend.
Learn more by checking out our Frequently Asked Questions about the retreat!
For questions about the Pride Community Retreat, please email ben.daly@colostate.edu and maggie.burks@colsotate.edu.
