Higher Ground

Higher Ground is for students who are currently sophomores, juniors, or seniors in high school. This program is sponsored by the Diocese of Grand Island's Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.

Higher Ground is limited to 35 youth participants and 10-12 adult staff who gather in an informal atmosphere where they will have a lot of fun and build relationships of trust. This retreat is an incredible opportunity to grow stronger in your relationship with Christ, while getting to know your peers from around the diocese. By the end of the retreat, you will have a greater love for God and a new community of faith. The week begins on Sunday afternoon and ends the following Friday morning. Participants are required to stay the entire week with the exception of an emergency. 

The 2022 registration cost for Higher Ground is $250 with an early bird rate of $225 through February 28, 2022, and a late registration rate of $300 after May 1, 2022. Higher Ground is held at Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford, NE. The cost of Higher Ground remains the same for 2022 due to a grant from Catholic Extension. When a family plans to attend 3 or more diocesan youth events in the same summer, please contact our office to find out about our family discount (yya@gidiocese.org). Transportation is the responsibility of participants, but if you need help getting to camp, our office is available to help coordinate rides.

When a family plans to attend 3 or more diocesan youth events in the same summer, please contact our office to find out about our family discount (yya@gidiocese.org)  

Refund Policy
We hope that your child will have the opportunity to experience Higher Ground Retreats™, however, we understand that extenuating circumstances do arise. If for some reason, your child will not be able to attend, we will partially refund your fee, providing you notify us before the registration deadline of May 15, 2022. If notice is not given before the registration deadline, part of the registration fee will only be refunded in certain circumstances.  If you cancel within 10 days of camp or do not show up for your week, no money will be refunded. This policy is necessary due to costs related to expected participation.  

Photo/Video Disclaimer
Higher Ground Retreats™, the Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, and the Diocese of Grand Island reserve the right to use photos and video of all participants and staff for marketing and publicity purposes.

Communications
Please note that all communications relating to diocesan youth events are through email. You will receive a confirmation email upon registration.  Additional communication relating to this camp will be sent approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of the camp. Please check your email and junk mail regularly for these communications.

Higher Ground Retreats™ is supported by the diocesan annual appeal.