Beach Reach 2026
March 20-27
Beach Reach is a trip designed for leadership development that can be a transformative experience, which fosters community, enhances leadership skills, and serves fellow college students. This event offers participants a unique opportunity to disconnect from their daily routines, collaborate in an open environment, and engage in activities that promote personal and community growth.
During the trip, students will participate in team-building exercises on the sandy shores that encourage communication and collaboration. These interactive activities are crafted to challenge assumptions and inspire participants to think critically about their leadership styles while emphasizing the importance of teamwork. Engaging in such experiences helps students recognize their strengths and areas for growth, laying the groundwork for future leadership endeavors.
In addition to skill development, the beach trip focuses on service. Students will have the opportunity to serve other college students who are also at the beach at the same time. A critical way to serve is by offering van rides to make sure other students have safe rides while they are at Panama City Beach.
Students can share their personal stories, exchange ideas, and build lasting connections with peers, which reinforces a sense of belonging within the college community. These interactions can lead to collaborations and opportunities beyond the trip, creating a network of support that enhances each student's leadership journey.
Laguna Beach Resort
Panama City Beach, Florida
Beach Reach Schedule
Friday
3pm: Leave Fayetteville and spend the night halfway in Birmingham, Alabama.
Saturday - Thursday
7am: Wake up and Spiritual development time
8 am: Breakfast
9-11 am: Team bonding and relationship development with students from other college campuses
Split into groups based on region
Form teams for afternoon competitions and friendly matches
Discuss leadership and training sessions from previous nights
Present best practices for other teams to use
12 pm: Lunch
1-4 pm: Beach time
5 pm: Leadership development training
Hear from experienced leaders on improving communication skills
Learn best practices on serving the needs of other students on Spring break trips
Get specific training in your team roles for the week
Training to develop interpersonal relationship-building skills
6 pm: Dinner
7 pm: Large group gathering
9 pm- 2 am: Ministry time serving PCB Spring breakers with van rides and other various opportunities.
Friday
All day - head back to Fayetteville, Arkansas.