<p>Hey tnalflncva, the retreat is not at all a summer camp. Summer plans don’t have to revolve around your beginning RLC experience. I actually had no idea about the retreat, when I was a freshman RLC student two years ago, until I got to school. Jamielynnew’s information is great, but from a first hand experience, that is true that they are pretty strict with people attending it. It’s a great way to get to know all of your peers in the building/community. But it’s just a ropes course, team building activities and that kind of thing that are all held on campus. It’s really no big deal at all and while understandably awkward, pretty fun! Let me know if you have any more questions.</p>