Originally Posted on October 24, 2011
At Youth Workin’ It, we know it can be hard to come up with youth retreat theme ideas. To make your life easier, here is a list of 40 possible youth retreat theme ideas that you can use and then craft into youth retreat aims by making them SMART.
We get a mix of youth workers coming to this website – some that work for churches and others that work for youth agencies, community organizations and charities. We’ve therefore crafted a list of easily adaptable youth retreat themes, whether your youth residential or youth retreat is faith-based or not.
If you find these youth retreat theme ideas helpful, you’ll love our book – How To Plan A Youth Retreat. It helps guide you through each step when planning a youth retreat and also gives a list of 85 youth retreat theme ideas.
- Poverty
- Self-image
- Dating
- Forgiveness
- Bullying
- Relationships
- Love
- Peer pressure
- Peace
- Kindness
- Integrity
- Families
- Joy
- Substance abuse
- Physical health
- Patience
- Worry
- Helping others
- Christmas
- Sex
- Global issues
- Internet
- Accountability
- Self-control
- Hope
- Confidence
- Money
- Gossip
- School
- Making decisions
- Justice
- Temptation
- Anger management
- Reconciliation
- Honesty
- Team building
- Making a difference
- Loyalty
- Friends
- College/University
**Don’t forget that we’ve published a book to help anyone planning a youth retreat. Find out more about How To Plan A Youth Retreat here**
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