7 out of 10 students fall away from Christ in college...
we want to change that.
That they may be called oaks of righteousness...
Isaiah 61:3
What We Do
The Oaks Collaborative is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with local churches and campus ministries to host Christ-centered 3-day, 2-night retreats for incoming college students across the United States.
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These retreats are led by upperclassmen and focused on living for Christ in college.
How We Do It
We exist to help incoming college students...
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Be rooted in Christ
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Strengthened through Christ-centered community
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Bear fruit for Christ's name on their campus
The Oaks Collaborative serves undergraduate students at universities across the country. Each retreat is specific to a local campus but unified under one nonprofit structure and mission.
Since 2012, we have welcomed 14,981 freshmen and equipped & trained 6,934 student leaders.
We have 25 retreats located across the US
The Oaks Retreat
Auburn University
The Heritage Retreat
Florida State University
The Spur Retreat
The University of South Carolina
The Chimes Retreat
University of Alabama
The Torch Retreat
U of Tennessee - Knoxville
The Rock Retreat
Appalachian State University
Living Stones Retreat
Troy University
The Mountain Retreat
Jacksonville State University
The Scarlet to White Retreat
Rutgers University
The Grove Retreat
Ole Miss
The Pastures Retreat
University of Kentucky
The Stone Retreat
Virginia Tech
The Arch Retreat
University of Georgia
The Tower Retreat
Louisiana State University
The Retreat
Ohio State University
The Forge Retreat
Birmingham Area Colleges
The Sower Retreat
University of Oklahoma
The Bay Retreat
University of South Alabama
The Junction Retreat
Mississippi State
The Hills Retreat
Clemson University
The Hub Retreat
University of Southern Mississippi
The River Retreat
University of North Alabama
The Rooted Retreat
Sam Houston State University
The Beacon Retreat
Spartanburg, SC area colleges
The North Star Retreat
University of Minnesota
It's more than your last church camp...
this is your first college retreat.
If you are an incoming college student wondering how to find a local church in your new college town, The Oaks Collaborative offers freshmen college retreats to help you find your church for college. Recognized as one of the premier college student ministries, our 3-day, 2-night christian summer retreat experiences connect you directly with thriving local churches and campus ministries. Our unique freshman retreats ensure you don't spend your first semester searching blindly for a "church near me" or wondering which local churches offer a true, gospel-centered community. Our ministry partners are excited to meet you and help get you plugged in.
Testimonials
Who We Are
The Oaks Collaborative is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to helping college students transition into college with a strong foundation of faith and Christian community.
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We collaborate with churches, ministries, and student leaders to set the table for incoming freshmen to transition to college life and cultivate meaningful relationships with others and Christ.
Contact us at info@oakscolab.com
âThe Oaks Collaborative and any program of The Oaks Collaborative is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, or in any way officially connected with any institution of higher education, including universities or colleges, or with any other company or non-profit organization. Contributions are solicited with the understanding that The Oaks Collaborative has complete discretion and control over the use of all donated funds.
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The Oaks Collaborative is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization | EIN: 46-5021845 | PO Box 285, Auburn, AL 36831
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