August 18-20, 2023
Strong Cabin Madison, OH
Men of all ages (18 yrs and older) are invited to a weekend retreat. Join us for fishing, hiking, campfires, and more!
INFO
Cabin location:
Strong Cabin
Hogback Ridge Park
4888 Emerson Rd
Madison, OH 44057
What to expect
Strong Cabin is located in Hogback Ridge Park. There’s excellent hiking and biking trails nearby and a fishing pond on the property. Feel free to bring your yard games ( corn hole, bocce, etc) and your airsoft guns (no fire arms, please), as well. Throughout each of the days, there will be some structured ministry-based conversations. These conversations will last about an hour, and are a great way to come together and support each other as men.
Weekend Events
Friday:
4:00 pm: Cabin opens
4:00-6:00 pm: Free time
Approximately 6:00pm: Dinner
9:30 pm: Discussion around the camp fire
Saturday:
9:00 am: Breakfast & morning discussion
10:00 am-12:00 pm: Free time
11:00 am: Optional Skeet Shooting Outing (See FAQ’s for more info)
12:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm-5:00 pm: Free time
TBD: Blacksmithing & Welding Demo
7:00 pm: Dinner
9:30 pm: Discussion around the camp fire
Sunday:
9:00 am: Clean, Pack up, and leave until next year
Frequently asked Questions
Is there a cost to attend?
Yes- this year, there is a small fee to cover the cost of food and site rental. It’ll be $10 for Friday and $15 for Saturday. You only have to pay for the time you attend. This fee is in lieu of each person bringing food to share and makes it easier for the event organizer plan meals, snacks, etc. Scroll down to the “How to Pay” section for more details. If finances prevent you from attending, please reach out to Matt Dombrowski. We want everyone to come, regardless of ability to pay.
There is a charge of $55 for the optional skeet shooting event, if you’re interested in that. (See below for more information.)
Do I have to stay the night?
No. You are welcome to come for any part of the weekend. You can also leave and come back later, if your schedule allows.
Where do we sleep?
There is space for 8 people to sleep inside the cabin, on bunk beds. These spots are first-come first-serve, based on sign ups. If all the spots are full, please contact Matt Dombrowski at mdmattsfinishing311@gmail.com for additional arrangements.
What should I bring?
Bring anything you’d need to feel comfortable camping: fishing pole, yard games, pellet gun or Air Soft gun (no standard fire arms, please), camp chair, reusable water bottle, etc.
If you plan to stay the night, bring bedding, change of clothes, and basic toiletries.
How primitive is the cabin?
Inside the cabin, there is a half- bathroom (sink and toilet, but no shower) and a small kitchen with a sink and stove/ oven. The cabin is equipped with air conditioning, if the weather gets too hot and you need to cool down. There is electricity/ outlets available, as well.
Tell me more about the skeet shooting outing.
The shooting event will be around 11 Saturday at C4 in Madison. Check out the site for more information. https://c4shootcenter.com/
Prices can range from $7-$55. Contact Matt Dombrowski at mdmattsfinishing311@gmail.com if you have interest or additional questions.
Important information
- Please no one under 18. This is a time for adult men to come together, build community, and honestly discuss the things that we struggle with as men.
- No alcohol is permitted at this event so that we can support our friends in recovery.
- Lake Metroparks does not allow standard fire arms (pistols, rifles, etc) in their parks. This also includes live ammo. Pellet guns and Air Soft guns are ok.
- Please leave pets at home.
- Invite your friends! This is not a Velocity-only event. Everyone is welcome to join.
How do I register?
Registration is open! Simply fill out the google form on the link below and let us know when you plan to come. There is unlimited capacity during the day, but spots are limited for bunk beds if you plan to stay overnight. If all overnight spots are full, please reach out to Matt Dombrowski at mdmattsfinishing311@gmail.com for additional arrangements.
How do I Pay?
There are several ways to pay:
1. At church- cash or check. Please make checks payable to Velocity Church. Place your payment in an offering envelope with your name on it and note “Men’s Retreat” anywhere on the envelope. Place the envelope in the black offering box, at the back of the worship center.
2. Snail Mail- cash or check. Payments can be mailed to: Velocity Church PO Box 21089 South Euclid, OH 44121. Please make sure to include your name and “Men’s Retreat” if you send cash.
3. Online- Click on the link below, or go to VelocityCleveland.org/give. Click on “Submit a One Time Gift”. Choose the South Euclid- Lyndhurst campus, and use the “Other” designation.
4. Carrier Pigeon- cash or check. Though we do not suggest this method unless you already have a reliable pigeon.