Young Adult Retreat 2024

KOINONIA: Overflow

City Harvest Young Adults Retreat

“Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers ...”
~ 1 Peter 3:8

Join us for a Spirit-filled retreat as we journey towards building a stronger community, focusing on His love, holiness, and power.

Unwind and build meaningful friendships with fellow young adults through fun activities and impactful retreat sessions with Rev Kong Hee and guest speaker, Dr Antipas Harris.

Register today and get our Early Bird special discount valid till 31 Mar 2024, 11.59 p.m.

Register
Pre-Retreat Briefing
(6-7 July, Sat & Sun)

Please gather in front of the stage 10 minutes after the service ends.


Frequently Asked Questions

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

Where: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
When: 9 Aug (Fri) to 11 Aug (Sun), during the National Day long weekend.
Venue: Putrajaya Marriott Hotel.

Accommodation will be at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel and Moxy Putrajaya (both under the Marriot group).

  • Life-transforming encounters with the Holy Spirit.
  • Focused sessions with Rev Kong Hee and Dr Antipas Harris, catered specially for young adults.
  • Bonding and building relationships through fun activities and having meals together; to koinonia with the YA community.
  • Free and easy time for shopping, massage, and exploring makan places.
  • Nearby Attraction: IOI City Mall—the largest mall in Southeast Asia and second largest in the world.

You may register for the YA retreat via chc.org.sg/YA. Early Bird promotion starts on 2 Mar (Sat) at 12 pm and ends on 31 Mar (Sun) at 11:59 pm. Overall retreat registration closes on 9 Jun (Sun) at 11:59 pm or once the maximum number of participants is reached. Do sign up quickly to avoid disappointment.

You may register on behalf of your cell group member(s). Do note that registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

  Early Bird Normal Pricing
Room type Single Twin Triple Single Twin Triple
Cost per pax (S$) 480 360 350 500 380 370
Pricing for *child with bed: S$270 (both Early Bird and Normal Pricing)
Pricing for *child without bed: S$190 (both Early Bird and Normal Pricing)
* Pricing is applicable for children aged 3-11 years. Children under 3 years are not subject to any charges.

Unfortunately, due to planning and logistics, participants will not have the option to choose a preferred hotel. Accommodation will be at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel and Moxy Putrajaya (both under the Marriot group). Participants will be assigned to Putrajaya Marriot Hotel on a first-come-first-serve basis. Once full, participants will then be assigned to Moxy Putrajaya (only single and twin-sharing, no triple sharing).
Retreat sessions and other activities will be held at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel. Free shuttle service will be provided for participants staying at Moxy Putrajaya.

To ensure a streamlined payment process, only Visa and Mastercard payments will be accepted.

You will receive an email confirmation of your booking upon submission of registration and full payment. We regret that we are unable to process partial payments.

For any rooming or payment issues that require assistance, please email YA@chc.org.sg and we will revert within 7 working days.

  • Hotel accommodation for 2-nights’ stay.
  • 5 meals in hotel: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, and 1 supper.
  • Retreat T-shirt.
  • Conference rooms and facilities.

Yes, you may update your passport details after registration. Please renew your passport as soon as possible and furnish us with your updated passport details via YA@chc.org.sg. Do ensure you have at least 6 months validity on your passport at the time of travel.

We regret that we are unable to process any refunds. However, you may find a replacement to take your place. Please email YA@chc.org.sg if you need assistance.

Unfortunately, we are unable to include additional person(s) to an existing application. In order to include additional individual(s), you will need to submit a new booking registration for the additional individual.

You may book a single room, or for other arrangements, please email YA@chc.org.sg

Room sharing is strictly for family members, married couples, and individuals of the same gender. The Young Adults committee reserves the right to modify any room sharing arrangements that do not comply with this requirement.

We regret that we are unable to process pro-rated pricing. Hence, pricing will remain at the cost of 3D2N.

Yes, you may certainly invite your friends or family members to join us for the YA retreat.
ACCOMMODATION

You may arrive at or after the check-in time, which is 3pm. All retreat participants will come together for the first time on 9 Aug (Fri), at 5pm (tentative) for the opening address at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel. Free shuttle service will be provided for participants staying at Moxy Putrajaya.

Our booking system has a pre-stay option that allows participants to book hotel rooms before the retreat. However, you will need to make your own arrangements for room bookings after the retreat.

Pre-stay rates are as follows:

  • Twin room (incl. breakfast) = S$160
  • Triple room (incl. Breakfast) = S$200

If you are attending the retreat, you are required to stay in the designated hotel with the group as our aim is to build community and do life together during the 3D2N retreat. We will be bonding over meals, activities, and sessions together.

Pricing for child with bed: S$270 (both Early Bird and Normal Pricing)
Pricing for child without bed: S$190 (both Early Bird and Normal Pricing)
*Pricing is applicable for children aged 3-11 years. Children under 3 years are not subject to any charges.

Yes, you may request for a baby cot during the online registration. Baby cots are free of charge but subject to availability.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation costs between Singapore and KL are not included in the retreat cost. There is a 2-way return coach option that you can select upon registration if you wish to join our arranged transportation. The price for this transportation is S$50 for a 2-way return (standard coach with no toilet). There is no 1-way trip option. Alternatively, you may arrange your way to KL via your own transportation (car, coach, or flight).

For those taking the coach provided by the church, set-off time will be 6am from the coach pick-up station at Woodlands MRT.
For those travelling on their own to KL, do gather at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel at 5pm* (tentative) for our opening address. More details will be provided closer to the trip.

The retreat ends on 11 Aug (Sun) at 12 pm. The coach to Singapore will leave KL at 1.30pm (tentative).

Yes, complimentary parking is provided for hotel guests.

In general, participants will be grouped according to cell groups and zones.

The confirmed schedule will be provided as soon as possible.

Throughout the 3D2N retreat, the following meals will be covered in the retreat cost:

  • Day 1: Dinner
  • Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Supper (*Dinner will not be provided)
  • Day 3: Breakfast
  • Lunches on Day 1 and 3 are not included and you will need to bring sufficient ringgit for these meals. You may also want to bring more cash for shopping, food, or to spend during the free and easy time on Day 2.

CHILDREN SUPPORT

Nursery support: There will be NO nursery support for toddlers below 3 years old. There will be an allocated space in the hall for parents and toddlers below 3 years old. Please feel free to reach out to our pastoral staff for help if necessary.
Harvest Kidz support: There will be Harvest Kidz support for children from 4 to 12 years old.
MISCELLANEOUS

T-shirt measurements below will be provided on the website. Please key in your preferred shirt size in your booking.

Size Shoulder Chest Sleeve Length Length
XS 15" 36" 7.5" 26"
S 16" 38" 8" 27"
M 17" 40" 8.5" 28"
L 18" 42" 9" 29"
XL 19" 44" 9.5" 30"
2XL 20" 46" 10" 31"
3XL 21" 48" 10.5" 32"

*100% cotton
*sizes may varies+/-5% from actual product.

You are strongly encouraged to obtain a comprehensive travel insurance policy to protect against unforeseen circumstances such as baggage loss, flight delays, medical emergencies, or changes in government policies such as compulsory quarantines. Do note that travel insurance is not included in the retreat cost.

There will be a pre-trip briefing conducted on the weekend of 6 & 7 July. Please gather at the front of the stage 10mins after service dismisses.

You may email YA@chc.org.sg or call +65 6737 6266 during office hours for any enquiries or for more information.