What is the hills?

The Hills Retreat is a 4 day, 3 night retreat that connects incoming Clemson and Tri-County freshmen and transfer students to biblical community. 

We want to give students the opportunity to connect with the local church, campus ministries, and other students to provide a source of lasting community and fellowship based on the truth of the gospel. During the retreat, there will be speaker sessions, worship, small group time, and fun games and activities. The retreat will launch students into their time in college by equipping them with foundational tools to help them grow spiritually for the rest of their lives while introducing them to friends, local churches, and campus ministries before they even step foot on campus.

What to expect

So what happens at the Retreat? We are so glad you asked!

During the retreat, you can expect to make close connections with other freshmen (as well as upperclassmen who have been in your shoes!), meet with the local ministries in Clemson, and create a foundation within Christ as you begin your college journey. A typical day at The Hills would look like hearing teachings from local pastors, participating in corporate worship, discussing and growing in the word with your small group, and playing camp-wide games between our different tribes.

In addition, we will hold a ministry fair for you to interact face to face with staff, pastors, and students from the local churches and campus ministries around Clemson. This allows campers to get a glimpse of how God is moving both on the campus and in the city of Clemson, and hear the passion for Jesus that the Clemson community has. On top of all the spiritual growth that’s going to occur, the Hills Retreat is the best way to end your summer, and get PUMPED for your college experience at Clemson or Tri-County to begin!