This year we are planning two unique retreats for IA students. In September two required school-wide retreats will take place – one for the girls and one for the guys. From Tuesday, September 8 through Sunday, September 13, the girls will travel to the Wilderness State Park in Michigan for a special time together. As a continuation of last year’s successful Purity Retreat, the girls and IA female staff members will discuss topics important to their Christian development, as well as enjoy the local scenery. A trip to Mackinaw Island will be included in the event. The guys’ retreat, beginning on Sunday, September 6 and concluding on Sunday, September 13, will feature a wilderness canoeing adventure in the beautiful boundary waters of Minnesota. They will be joined by IA male staff members and selected mentors from the Cicero SDA Church.    The purpose for both these retreats is threefold: personal growth, relationship development and communing with Christ in nature.  Village students will contribute $40 toward the meal costs for these trips.

To train and mentor our students to be devoted followers of Christ who help others biblically withstand the final deception of the Great Controversy while obtaining a quality academic education.

 

·         To understand Biblical truths and learn how to effectively share them with others.

·         Through mission and service projects, help our students to see the true condition of the world. To understand how God has blessed them and feel their need to help others.

·         To develop a strong work ethic that will transition into the future work environment.

·         To obtain a strong academic education that is balanced with service, mission, work and recreation.

·         To find balance in an accelerated world through proper choices of technology, entertainment and lifestyle.

 

1.       A Saving Relationship with Jesus Christ

2.       Mission and Service

3.       Academics

4.       Relationships

5.       Work Ethic

6.       Fun