2025 Big Bear Men’s Retreat

“NOTHING CHANGES IF NOTHING CHANGES”
Find God XXXI Men’s Retreat for SA Men
May 16-18 2025
Cedar Lake Conference Center, Big Bear, California
The purpose of this weekend retreat is to improve our conscious contact with God. No matter what Step you are working, you will find help and encouragement. We will be taking action to work the steps. We will also make sure that we have fun. If you need assistance for funding, see your Home Group for Sponsorship and check the Space Reservation box in the registration form below.

The retreat includes:
• Friday BBQ dinner and Fellowship from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
• Mandatory camp orientation by Cedar Lake Staff 5:00 PM
• Introduction to Steps Friday 5:30 PM -7:00 PM
• First Meeting Friday at 8:00 PM
• Lodging on Friday and Saturday nights in rooms for 1– 6 persons with private facilities
• Breakfast, lunch & dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday
• Facilities for basketball, volleyball, softball, Frisbee golf and hiking
• Cedar Lake for fishing and beautiful sunsets
• Singing, storytelling and just plain fun at night
• The retreat ends Sunday at 1 PM

What to bring:
• Sleeping bag or linens, pillow, towel, soap, personal items, shoes and clothes for hiking and sports, jacket
• Paper, pen, program books—White Book, Step into Action, AA Big Book, AA Twelve & Twelve, Real Connection
• Fishing gear, sports equipment
• Acoustic musical instruments for group sing-along
• Honesty, open-mindedness and willingness
This weekend is not intended to replace your sponsor in working the Steps.
Workshop formats are not intended to be the “right” or “only” way to work the Steps.
Contact Bryce K for questions and to volunteer at: 619-786-1765 or bigbearretreat2025@gmail.com