2025 Spiritual Retreat
Belleville, Illinois
October 24-26, 2025
Get ready for the long-awaited return of our Fall Spiritual Retreat! If you have heard the legendary stories of the Dallas, Georgia trip, now is your chance to be part of a new national brotherhood adventure. This year we will gather in Belleville, Illinois, just 16 miles from St. Louis, for a weekend packed with unforgettable moments.
Picture days filled with service, nights of camping by the lake, the thrill of fishing, meals cooked over an open fire, and a spirit of brotherhood under the stars that brings everyone closer.
Registration
Schedule
Please Note: The Schedule is subject to change at any time.
About the Camp Grounds
Rules:
This event is held on a dry campus. The possession or consumption of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited on the property. Participants are also expected to minimize use of electronic devices and refrain from social media activity throughout the weekend.
What to Bring:
Amenities:
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Bathrooms
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Concrete Parking Lot
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Basketball Courts
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Pickleball Court
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Lake
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Kayaking & Canoes (with Life Jackets)
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Fishing
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Open Fields
Essentials
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Tent and stakes
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Sleeping bag and blankets
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Weather-appropriate clothing (layers, waterproof jacket, extra warm clothes)
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Extra set of dry clothes
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Rain gear
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Toiletry items: toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, toilet paper, baby wipes/Dude Wipes/Deodorizing Wipes
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Towel and swim trunks
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Hand Sanitizer
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External Power Banks/batteries
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Personal medications and any needed prescriptions
Food & Cooking
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Standards/easy to cook on open fire: Hot dogs, burgers, chicken, brats
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Hot dog and burger buns
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Sides/snacks
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Drinks: water, sports drinks, Liquid IV
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Ice/dry ice and a cooler
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Fire Wood Bundle & Food Safe Fire Starters & Lighters
Recreation & Extras
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Fishing pole(s) with bait or lures
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Kayak gear (if bringing personal equipment)
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Pickleball paddles and balls
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Basketball, volleyball, football, or soccer ball
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Flashlight or headlamp
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Camp chair (optional)
Fall Spiritual Retreat Service Project
Emerald Mound
Fire Department
Saturday, October 25th, 9:00am - 12:30pm
As part of our Fall Spiritual Retreat, Alpha Delta Gamma is excited to roll up our sleeves and give back through a hands-on community service project with the Lebanon Emerald Mound Fire Department. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., brothers will team up with local firefighters for a morning of meaningful work, aiming to wrap up around 1:00 p.m. Together we will help keep the department in top shape by cleaning the engine house, washing and detailing the fire trucks, and assisting with critical hose testing. This project is a chance to strengthen bonds, support first responders, and live out our values of service and brotherhood while making a visible impact on the community.
