SONS OF THUNDER RETREAT
FORGING NEW LEADERS!
April 10-12, 2026
It is time to mark your calendars. Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12, Fort Bluff will host its annual men’s event, renamed The Sons of Thunder: RECHARGE. In Mark 3:17, Jesus referred to James and John, the sons of Zebedee as the Boanerges, that is, the “Sons of Thunder.”
Throughout the weekend there will be opportunities for free time to enjoy the activities on Fort Bluff's campus, such as shooting, putt-putt golf, fishing, axe throwing, and more.
Location: Fort Bluff Camp, 370 Fort Bluff Camp Rd Dayton TN 37321
Dates: April 10-12, 2026 (Friday-Sunday)
Pricing: $135 (2 nights/3 days/ 5 meals)
Contact our Fort Bluff office @ 423.775.0488 or [email protected] if special lodging accommodations are needed.
Throughout the weekend there will be opportunities for free time to enjoy the activities on Fort Bluff's campus, such as shooting, putt-putt golf, fishing, axe throwing, and more.
Location: Fort Bluff Camp, 370 Fort Bluff Camp Rd Dayton TN 37321
Dates: April 10-12, 2026 (Friday-Sunday)
Pricing: $135 (2 nights/3 days/ 5 meals)
Contact our Fort Bluff office @ 423.775.0488 or [email protected] if special lodging accommodations are needed.
Tentative Schedule:
Friday
3:00p – 7:00p Check in (Campus Office or Dining Hall)
6:45 -7:30p Dinner
7:30 - 8:45p Welcome/Opening Session
9:00p Reflection and Fellowship
11:00p Lights Out
Saturday
6:30a First Coffee Available
7:30a -8:30a Breakfast
8:45 - 10:00a Session 2
10:00 - 10:15a Break
10:15 - 11:45a Session 3
12:00 -1:00p Lunch
1:15 -3:00p Session 4 - Forge Demonstration
3:00 - 5:00 p Free Time
(Fishing, Cornhole, Putt-Putt, Horseshoes, Field Games, Ping-Pong, Carpet Ball,
Human Foosball, Sand Volleyball)
5:00 - 6:15p Dinner
6:30 - 8:30p Session 5
8:45-10:30 Small Group Work, Personal Reflection Time,
Play the movie THE FORGE
10:30 -11:00p Additional Free Time
11:00p Lights Out
Sunday
6:30a First Coffee Available
7:30 - 8:30a Breakfast
8:45a - 10:00a Session 6
10:00- 10:15a Break
10:15 - 11:00 Final Session
11:00 - 11:30 Pack-up/depart
3:00p – 7:00p Check in (Campus Office or Dining Hall)
6:45 -7:30p Dinner
7:30 - 8:45p Welcome/Opening Session
9:00p Reflection and Fellowship
11:00p Lights Out
Saturday
6:30a First Coffee Available
7:30a -8:30a Breakfast
8:45 - 10:00a Session 2
10:00 - 10:15a Break
10:15 - 11:45a Session 3
12:00 -1:00p Lunch
1:15 -3:00p Session 4 - Forge Demonstration
3:00 - 5:00 p Free Time
(Fishing, Cornhole, Putt-Putt, Horseshoes, Field Games, Ping-Pong, Carpet Ball,
Human Foosball, Sand Volleyball)
5:00 - 6:15p Dinner
6:30 - 8:30p Session 5
8:45-10:30 Small Group Work, Personal Reflection Time,
Play the movie THE FORGE
10:30 -11:00p Additional Free Time
11:00p Lights Out
Sunday
6:30a First Coffee Available
7:30 - 8:30a Breakfast
8:45a - 10:00a Session 6
10:00- 10:15a Break
10:15 - 11:00 Final Session
11:00 - 11:30 Pack-up/depart
Cancellation Policy
Fort Bluff Camp cancellation policy is as follows for all attendees.
3 weeks prior to event: 75% refund
2 weeks prior to event: 50% refund
1 week prior to event: 25% refund
- Cancellation policy:
3 weeks prior to event: 75% refund
2 weeks prior to event: 50% refund
1 week prior to event: 25% refund