Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) invites you to join us for our annual Beach Retreat in Hampton, VA!

 

We will be staying at a retreat center 6 blocks away from Buckroe Beach! Come ready to get away from your day-to-day, dive deeper into your faith, and make new friends. You don’t want to miss it!

 

Space is limited so reserve your spot now!  A wait list may be started depending on demand.

 

Dates: Friday, Oct. 9 - Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
Time: Meet at 3:30 pm at Goodson Chapel on Friday.  We will be back by 12 pm on Sunday.
Location: Saint Clare of Assisi Retreat Center:
620 Buckroe Ave, Hampton, VA 23664 (3.5 hours from campus)

Cost: $25
(This is non-refundable.  Contact Campus Minister Mike Filamor if you need financial assistance.)

 

DEADLINE to sign-up is Sunday, Oct. 4, at 7 pm (Right after 5 pm Mass)!  

 

To reserve your spot:
1. Fill out this Sign-up Form.
2. Pay the non-refundable $25 fee on the Diocesan payment site.  Contact Campus Minister Mike Filamor if you need financial assistance.

 

We will stop for a quick fast food dinner (paid by CCM) on the way there on Friday. We leave Sunday at 7am from the Retreat Center and stop for a quick fast food breakfast (paid by CCM).  

 

In addition to spiritual discussions and opportunities, we will have...

🏖️ 2 hours of free beach time Saturday afternoon and 

🔥 a bonfire on the beach Saturday night!

 

A pack list and more info will be given to you. Do know you need to bring a towel, pillow, and either a sleeping bag or twin bedsheets/blanket.

 

If you have questions, contact Mike Filamor, Campus Minister, on his cell 703-565-8866.

 

First come, first served! All faiths welcome.

 

** PLEASE NOTE: You are required to fill out an Arlington Diocese Liability form and an SU Liability form when you show up at Goodson Chapel on Friday, Oct. 9, before boarding our transport. Please gather your Primary Health Provider/Doctor Name and Phone, and Insurance Company Name and Policy Number, and names of medications for the Liability Forms you will fill out before departure. **