FAMILY ADVENTURES
GET AWAY AND UNPLUG
Focus on who & what matters most.
TRANSFORM YOUR FAITH
Connect with God & experience Him more fully.
LIFE-GIVING MEMORIES
Shared adventure leads to change.
LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL
Put God’s word to practice in your life.
MAKE A LASTING IMPACT
Grow through Gospel centered missions.
FIND YOUR ADVENTURE
ROCK CLIMBING WITH DAD
DAD/DAUGHTER OR DAD/SON OR DAD/DAUGHTER & SON
PURPOSE: PERSERVERANCE & ENCOURAGEMENT
This is an adventure designed for fathers and their children to climb, explore, and grow together—literally and figuratively. We will hike in and have opportunity to climb several outdoor routes. This adventure invites dads to step out of the normal routine, encourage their chid(ren), and persevere through challenges side by side.
The goal is to climb together, encourage each other, and leave with renewed confidence, deeper connection, and memories that last. Get a group together for a fun day adventure!
FATHER & SON FISHING TRIP ON THE PENOBSCOT
FATHER & SON
PURPOSE: PASSING ALONG THE BIBILCAL PRINCIPALS OF MANHOOD
This is a 9 mile canoe on the Penobscot river known for its smallmouth bass fishery. The trip will primary be floating down with the current fishing along the way. There will be a riverside lunch provided. We will focus on Biblical manhood and how to pass those principals along to our sons, as well as what they specifically need from Fathers. There will be questions to ask throughout the day and a final debrief.
FAMILY CAMPING FOR YOUNGER FAMILIES
YOUNG FAMILIES
PURPOSE: FAMILY ADVENTURE & DEEPEN YOUR WALK WITH THE LORD
When was the last time your family slowed down—together? When was the last time you truly unplugged? Do you want more meaningful time with the people you love?
If you have been daydreaming about a family adventure but don’t know where to start, this trip is for you! As an outdoor ministry, we have all the know-how and gear to make your family camping trip a reality, with ideas for activities, games, devotionals, and discussions to deepen your walk with the Lord and give you tools to pass your faith on to your children.
Invite other families to build a community of faith and fellowship together! We can gear the activities towards your group – canoeing, paddle boarding, hiking, or whitewater rafting.
100 mile wilderness with training hikes
DADS & TEENS 16+
PURPOSE: CONNECTION WITH YOUR TEENS, ENDURANCE & SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Step into the wild, unplug from the everyday, and embark on an epic journey together. Hike the 100-mile wilderness designed for dads and their older teens to build endurance, resilience, and connection—both to each other and to God.
This expedition is more than miles on the trail; it’s about navigating challenges together, encouraging one another when the climb feels steep, and celebrating victories along the way. Through shared responsibility, teamwork, and intentional reflection moments, fathers model perseverance, and teens experience firsthand the value of trust, patience, and courage.
Spiritual formation is woven throughout the adventure. Guided Scripture readings, prayer prompts, and reflective pauses in the solitude of the wilderness help fathers and teens recognize God’s presence, see strength in one another, and understand how perseverance shapes character and faith.
By the end of the journey, fathers and teens will have not only completed 100 miles but strengthened their relationship, gained confidence in themselves, and created memories—and life lessons—that will carry far beyond the trail.
We will spend the summer hiking together in preparation for this August or September journey.
WHITE WATER CANOE TRAINING FOR Kenduskeag Stream Race
DADS OR MOMS & TEENS
PURPOSE: LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL
The Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race, held annually on the third weekend of April, is the largest paddling event in New England and one of the largest in the country. Hosted by the Bangor Dept. of Parks & Recreation, the 16.5 mile race begins in the Town of Kenduskeag and ends near the confluence of the Penobscot River in downtown Bangor.
We will focus on teaching you and a family member on how to safely and successfully whitewater canoe. Join us to start a great family experience and annual spring tradition. John 10:10 shows us God wants us to live life to the fullest. Living a life full of beauty, intimacy and adventures can bring Glory to God.
LEGACY RAFT TRIP
FAMILIES
PURPOSE: MAKING FAITH YOUR OWN
Are you looking for ways to grow spiritually as a family?
Does your family need a reset?
Are you craving a deeper, more authentic faith?
Legacy Rafting Trip is an opportunity for kids 12 and up with their parent(s) to come together and gain tools as a family to purposefully focus on passing one’s faith to the next generation and making the Christian faith your own. All the while enjoying rafting the beautiful Kennebec River, class I-IV.
LEGACY RETREAT
FAMILIES OF ALL AGES
(MULTI-GENERATIONAL)
PURPOSE: CONNECTION WITH FAMILY & BUILDING A LEGACY
The Legacy Retreat is an intentional gathering for the whole church family—children, parents, grandparents, singles, and every generation in between—to slow down, connect deeply, and grow closer to Christ together.
In the beauty of shared space and unhurried time, we’ll worship, pray, laugh, eat, and learn side by side. This retreat is designed to strengthen relationships across generations, reminding us that faith is not meant to be lived alone, but passed on, modeled, and nurtured within community.
Through Scripture-centered teaching, meaningful conversations, shared adventures, and simple moments of joy, we’ll explore what it means to leave a legacy of faith—one rooted in Christ, shaped in family, and lived out in everyday life. Children will see faith modeled by those ahead of them, adults will be encouraged by the voices of both younger and older generations, and families will be equipped to keep Christ at the center of their homes.
MOM & SON WATER ADVENTURES
MOM & SON(S)
PURPOSE: GROW IN FAITH, CONNECTION & ENCOURAGEMENT
Step onto the water for a day of adventure, bonding, and faith! This adventure invites moms and their sons to explore lakes, rivers, or streams together through paddleboarding, kayaking, or canoeing—while enjoying the timeless joy of fishing. Location and actual boating depends on time of the year.
As you cast your lines and navigate the currents, you’ll be reminded of Jesus’ words: “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” — Matthew 4:19
Just as we patiently wait for the fish to bite, we also learn to follow Jesus with perseverance, encouragement to one another, and celebrate the gifts God provides. Along the way, guided reflections and activities will help moms and sons notice God’s beauty in creation, His provision, and the joy of spending time together.
Whether paddling across gentle waters, casting a line, or sharing stories on the shore, moms and sons will grow in connection, confidence, and faith—leaving with laughter, lasting memories, and hearts inspired to follow Him more closely.
MOM & DAUGHTER ADVENTURE??
MOM & DAUGHTER(S)
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FAMILY CAMPING PILGRIMAGE
FAMILIES OF ALL AGES
PURPOSE: STEP AWAY FROM DAILY DISTRACTIONS, SEE GOD’S FAITHFULNESS AS A FAMILY & STRENGTHEN YOUR TRUST IN HIM
As families we are on a pilgrimage together and the path can lead to mountain top moments and valleys. Thrive invites you to gather several other families to step out of the noraml routine of life and into creation, where the rocky trails, winding paths, and quiet campsites become reminders that God writes your families story, paves your path, and walks with you always.
This guided camping adventure combines time on the trail, shared meals by the fire, and moments of reflection to help you:
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See God’s faithfulness in both Scripture and the natural world.
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Explore His character through intentional teaching and devotional prompts.
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Encounter the peace that comes from stepping away from daily distractions.
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Strengthen your trust in Him as you navigate challenges and celebrate victories.
Whether hiking trails, setting up camp, or sitting under the stars, this adventure reminds us that God’s grace and provision shape every step of our journey. When the path feels steep or the night grows quiet, you can lay your burdens in His hands, find hope in His presence, and follow the path He sets before you with renewed strength and joy.