Heritage Retreat
September 28-29, 2026
Don’t miss Camp Elim’s annual Heritage Retreat! Come to all or part of this two-day event for campers ages 50 and older, which will be held one day each in Colorado Springs and at Camp Elim! You’ll enjoy great fellowship with many friends, new and old, from around the state, delicious food, beautiful music, and excellent teaching.
Overnight lodging is available upon request. Dinner is on your own on Monday evening, but we can have a room ready for you!
Our Speaker
The speaker for our 2026 Heritage Retreat is Drew Gardner.
Drew has been the Executive Director of Bair Lake Bible Camp since June, 2018. He is an attorney by training who graduated from The Ohio State University College of Law and then practiced law as a JAG Attorney in the United States Air Force and as the Chief of Litigation for the Christian Law Association, where he defended religious liberty in cases across America. After God called Drew into pastoral ministry during his time at the Christian Law Association, he served as the pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Northwest Ohio for ten years.
Drew and his wife Kelly have been married since 1990 and have ten children and two grandsons.
2026 Schedule
September 28-29, 2026
Monday, September 28
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
includes lunch
Northeast Bible Chapel
1722 McArthur Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Tuesday, September 29
9:30 am - 6:30 pm
includes lunch and dinner
Camp Elim
5567 Painted Rocks Rd.
Woodland Park, CO 80863
Transportation is available from the Denver area both days and also from Colorado Springs on Tuesday.
Questions or concerns? Contact our office!
Pricing
Free!
This event is free of charge for campers ages 50 and up, but we do ask that you register so we know to expect you!