Selah: Hebrew /ˈsēlə/ (noun)

There’s so much noise and clutter in our lives.
And all of it wears on our souls.

Selah is an opportunity for us to push back against the noise and clutter, to make space for what’s important. A three day retreat, Selah is designed for students to return refreshed, renewed and ready to love our campus.

Selah: Make Space.

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FAQs

When is Selah?

Selah is held October 6th through October 8th. Plan to arrive between 4-6:30pm Friday, having already eaten dinner or bringing dinner with you. Our program starts at 7pm Friday, and ends Sunday afternoon.

What does the weekend look like?

Click here to see our retreat schedule from last year. Stay tuned for our updated schedule.

What does Selah cost? What does that include?

Early Bird - $185 (register before August 31st at 11:59pm)
Standard - $210 (register before September 22nd at 11:59pm)
Late - $235 (register on/after September 23rd, registration closes October 1st)

This year we are also pleased to offer freshmen a discounted rate of $100, just select the freshman option on your registration.

Pricing includes meals and lodging for 2 nights at a premier resort-quality retreat center in Glen Spey, NY. A $75 non-refundable deposit is due at registration.

Are there scholarships available?

We never want finances to prevent anyone from experiencing Jesus.

Ask your InterVarsity campus minister, executive leadership team, or email us for more information.

If I am not a student can I attend?

If you are not a college student, we can use your help as a volunteer Work Crew Member. Work Crew is a team of 40 people who play an important role in making Selah happen. This team helps with the practical work behind the scenes: food prep, food service, set up and clean up after meals, and various necessary tasks to serve the community. In addition to serving others together, Work Crew teams will spend time in prayer and guided reflection. Work Crew is a great opportunity for you to serve practically, and receive some discipleship around work. Spots are limited, if you are interested in Work Crew please register today.

What should I bring with me?

The weather in Glen Spey, NY can vary widely in late October. Be sure to check the weather to pack clothing accordingly. In addition to clothing and toiletries, here are some other things you may wish to bring: If you have a bible, a favorite notebook, and pens, you can bring those to help you engage with the retreat material. You may want to bring a credit card for the Selah bookstore, IFES offering and snacks, too!

How do I get to camp?

Young Life - Lake Champion is located at 247 Mohican Lake Rd, Glen Spey, NY 12737. Participants are responsible for arranging their transportation to and from camp. We recommend carpooling with other students from your campus.

We are offering a round-trip bus for NYC students, available for purchase here for $125. Spots are limited, so grab your ticket today!

If you have questions about how to get to camp, you can reach out to your InterVarsity campus minister or email us.

What COVID protocols are in place?

We are following local CDC guidelines- masks are welcome, but not required at Selah. We will continue to monitor COVID cases and will communicate any necessary changes to COVID protocol prior to the conference.

For the safety of all participants, please do not come to camp if, within 7 days prior to camp, you test positive for COVID. If you have had a confirmed COVID exposure or are exhibiting cold/flu-like symptoms, we will be asking you to take a provided COVID test onsite with our camp nurse to confirm you are not positive. For COVID-related questions or if you need to cancel your registration due to COVID, please email us

Can I invite my friends?

Yes! We are confident that God will be at work in mighty ways during Selah. Selah is a space to encounter God and be equipped to reach the campus with the gospel. If you know a college student who would love Selah, invite them sign up today!

I registered for Selah but now I can't come, what do I do?

We wish you were able to join us. Talk to your InterVarsity campus minister or email us for next steps.

My question wasn't answered, what do I do?

We would love to connect with you to answer any questions that were not answered here. Email us so we can help!