Brothers 9 days
FAMILY SESSION RESERVED FOR AGES 5 AND UP
A retreat to reconnect as a family
A retreat for families during the summer
- This session is reserved for children aged 5 and older, not younger.
- The session begins on August 2 at 3:00 PM with the welcome of families and ends on August 10 after lunch. When registering, please make sure to plan accordingly to respect the arrival and departure dates.
- Children are grouped by age and sleep with children of the same age. They will be looked after by the Brothers, Sisters, and volunteers while parents are in the conference room. Outside of group activity times, children are the responsibility of their parents.

Programme
A typical day's schedule:
- Breakfast from 8:00 AM to 8:55 AM;
- Morning prayer with all families at 9:00 AM;
- 9:30 AM: split into working groups and a conference for parents;
- 10:30 AM: break for children (except the nursery group) and couple time for parents;
- 11:00 AM: choir rehearsal to prepare for the Mass at 11:30 AM;
- 12:30 PM: lunch followed by service. Everyone will have a task to contribute to the well-being of the group.
- The afternoon is reserved for families, and we gather again at 6:30 PM for animated adoration with all families;
- 7:00 PM: dinner;
- 8:30 PM: activities for children over 6;
- 8:45 PM: conference for parents;
- 9:30 PM: evening prayer and blessing;
- 10:30 PM: LIGHTS OUT.
Practical information
Practical details:
- You are welcome to bring your own sheets and towels (parents: 55-inch bed; children: 35-inch bed). You also have the option to rent sheets and towels on site for €10.
- Please bring a Bible, something to take notes with, walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and musical instruments for liturgical celebrations.
- We can rent travel cots upon request.
- A washing machine will be available for €6 per token.
- You may arrange for Masses to be celebrated during or after the session.
Contribution to expenses:
- The balance of your stay is to be paid on site in cash, by check, or by bank transfer.
- To continue its mission with families, the Brothers' community counts on your generosity.
- A tax receipt will be issued for each donation you make to the Brothers.
- We thank you in advance and assure you of our prayers. You are welcome to entrust your prayer intentions to us, and we will bring them before the Lord.
Getting there
Train
By bus, line LCB01 from Calvi then line 3 from Île Rousse
Car
15 min from Île Rousse and 30 min from Calvi!
Bike
Watch out for wild boars in the maquis!