The Special Gathering, Inc.
A community based ministry within the mentally challenged community.




2023 Retreat Joy
March 31-April 2
Special Touch Camp
May 29-June 2, 2023

Retreat Joy Weekend #2   dates are Fri-Sat-Sun, March 31st - April 2nd
Transportation from & to Vero & Melbourne will be provided

Both weekends are open to males and females. Since there are stairs involved, please see below for best option.

Choose Weekend # 1 (March 3rd — March 5th) if:

  • You are a male and require a straight-in access ramp with no stairs to your room.
  • You can administer your own medications.
Choose Weekend # 2 (March 31st — April 2nd) if:
  • You are a female and require a straight-in access ramp with no stairs to your room.
  • You need someone to administer your medications.
COST: $275 – $300 depending on the level of supervision.

See below for application forms




For those needing more structure, we have partnered with Special Touch Camp in Lake Wales, FL

SPECIAL TOUCH CAMP COST is $580
We plan to run a van. (round trip) to Lake Wales and back.

DATES: Mon-Fri, May 29th - June 2nd 2023

Plan on joining Special Gatherings for a time of Christian fellowshp, growth and fun!

See below for application forms

2016 Camp Agape group photo

You may download and print out your form and complete it as usual, OR
You may complete (fill in) your form on your computer and print it.

Mail it, or bring it to chapel, with your cash or check (made out to Special Gathering).

Special Gathering Retreat Joy:
March 31-April 2, 2023
Special Touch Camp: May 29-June 2, 2023

Retreat Joy: A retreat for mentally challenged adults which has three different levels of supervision.
Special Touch Camp: Camp for people needing more supervision.

1) Independent: $275 per person. Attendees stay in hotel-type rooms with one other member attending the retreat. You must be legally competent. You are not supervised. You come and go at will. You are treated as any non-mentally challenged adult. You must function independently, including the ability to self-medicate. At Fun Spot, you will move around freely. Volunteers will be stationed at each entrance and exit.
CLICK TO OPEN THIS APPLICATION REQUEST FORM

2) Low Supervision: $285 per person. Attendees stay in hotel-type rooms with one other member attending the retreat. You must be legally competent. You may choose your activities, the food you eat and what you do with your time. You must be able to self-medicate. For safety, we will make a roll call check on attendees at each meal and once at bedtime. At Fun Spot, you will move around freely. There will be a volunteer stationed at each entrance and exit.
CLICK TO OPEN THIS APPLICATION REQUEST FORM

3) Moderate Supervision: $300 per person. Attendees stay in hotel-type rooms with one other member attending the retreat. You are able to choose your activities, the food you eat and what you do with your time. We will make a visual check on you every hour during the day and administer medications. At Fun Spot, you will stay in a small group with a volunteer, or with your permission, move independently with an Air Tag electronic tracking device.
CLICK TO OPEN THIS APPLICATION REQUEST FORM

4) Special Touch Camp: $580 per person. Special Touch Ministry 5-Day Getaway is a residential, camp-style retreat, for people with intellectual or physical disabilities to have fun and find fellowship with others in a Christian atmosphere. Each location is staffed with medical professionals and volunteer staff. Special care has been given to have a facility that best fits the needs of our guests. Some examples of activities include swimming, fishing, crafts, boat rides, sports, games, hayrides, bonfires and more!
CLICK TO OPEN THIS APPLICATION REQUEST FORM

Please send $10.00 processing fee with your application request form
Make your $10.00 checks out to Special Gathering.
Mail to: Special Gathering, 20 Sutton St., Rockledge, FL 32955
Or bring it to chapel
Questions: (321) 252-9391

Warning! A $10.00 processing fee will be chargd for any returned forms.
No applications will be accepted after February 3rd, 2023.
No refunds will be given after February 17th, 2023.

To Receive a Scholarship for Retreat Joy 2023 and Special Touch Camp 2023 You Should Act Now

As you know in the past, Boeing has provided a $30 scholarship for each person who attends our retreat.

The cost of camp to all who attended was kept low because Boeing employees have been kind to us Here is our scholarship policy. We can give the 50 dollar scholarships to the first 50 people who send in their requests for an application. Please check the box if you do not need the 50 dollar scholarship.

Please call (321) 632-0130 ASAP if you need a half scholarship.

Both of these scholarships will be on a first come, first served basis. Unfortunately, there can be no exceptions to this first come, first served rule.

Remember to act fast for a scholarship. Mail in your Request for Retreat or Camp Application today. Make your check out to Special Gathering.

NO INCONTINENT CAMPERS

2023 Retreat Joy T-Shirt Order Form

2023 Fun Spot information

Camp Agape hall - very busy