Where community Grows
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Our Outdoor Activities

A place where faith meets adventure under the open Kansas sky. From the heights of the ropes course to the quiet waters of the lake, discover the simple joy of community in the great outdoors.

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The Outdoor experience

Activities & Experiences

A full challenge course, outdoor Stations of the Cross, forest rosary walk, archery range, kayaks, swimming beach, and miles of scenic trails make for an experience unlike any other.

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Two people are hanging from a utility pole, one above the other, with a blue sky and trees in the background.
Two children wearing helmets and harnesses are reaching across a gap on an outdoor ropes course, touching hands with each other.
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Two children wearing helmets are on a zipline against a blue sky with some clouds. One child is on the lift platform, while the other is holding onto the zipline cable.
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A young girl sliding down a water slide with arms raised, water splashing around her, wearing colorful swimwear, and a life jacket, outdoors on a sunny day.
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A woman and two children enjoying a slide in an inflatable bounce house.
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Ropes Courses

Power Pole

1, 2, 3, Jump! Standing 30ft in the air, you and a partner will leap from the top of a small platform into the air and toward our trapeze bar. High fun! High adrenaline!

Capacity: 20 participants
Time: 90 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

Climbing Tower

Standing at the center of PSR, this mammoth double-sided wall offers participants the challenge and thrill of scaling a 40+ foot vertical face. The tower offers climbers several routes with varying degrees of difficulty for beginning all the way to experienced climbers.

Capacity: 20 participants
Time: 90 minutes
Difficulty: Easy & Medium, depending on path

High Commitment

Trusting others is hard. Trusting others at 30ft is harder. Lean in on your teammate as you make your way down our High Commitment element. This is a favorite of many groups.

Capacity: 20 participants
Time: 90 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

Low Ropes Team Building

Don’t overlook this challenging, fun, and dynamic piece of our course. Our team loves low ropes! With 8 elements and more coming, team building takes on a whole new level of depth at low ropes.

Capacity: 10-25 participants
Time: One hour, half-Day, & full-day sessions
Difficulty: Easy & Medium

Jacob's Ladder

Looking for a challenge? Put your strength and teamwork to the test in order to summit this 30 ft ladder. You and your partner will need to lift and support each other as the distance between ladder rungs grows with each step.

Capacity: 10 participants
Time: 120 minutes
Difficulty: Hard

Static High Ropes Course

Grab a friend and make your way through a series of obstacles of all shapes and sizes. Cargo nets, uneven logs, narrow foot cables and more; there are options from very beginners to experienced participants!

Capacity: 20 participants
Time: 90 minutes
Difficulty: Easy to Hard, varies by path

Dual Zipline

Climb the cargo net or straight up the pole and end your adventure with a 300′ glide off our dual zipline.

Capacity: 20 participants
Time: 90 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

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Waterfront

Swimming

Enjoy a swim at Covenant Lake or relax on the beach or the deck of the Cabana House. From sand castle building, to cannonball competitions off our floating dock, there are hours of fun in store. Availability is dependent on acceptable water and air temperatures. Water inflatables are available exclusively during Camp Tekakwitha.

Accommodates: 60 participants max
Time: 60 minute sessions
Difficulty: Easy

Kayaking and Canoeing

There’s an adventure in store at Mercy Lake, and you can find it by watercraft. Whether you’re going solo or jumping aboard a tandem kayak or canoe, you and your group can explore coves, race, and play games with our PSR staff. Availability is dependent on acceptable water and air temperatures.

Accommodates: 27 participants
Time: 60 minute sessions
Difficulty: Easy

Wet Willie Water Slide

Feel the rush of a 30ft drop with an exhilarating plunge into Covenant Lake on our 100ft long Wet Willie© water slide! Added in 2013, this attraction immediately became a fan favorite and can be added as an addition to any swim time.

Accommodates: 60 participants
Time: 60 minute sessions
Difficulty: Easy

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Sports & Recreation

Archery

With six lanes and a beautiful setup, this archery experience is often a favorite of retreatants. Regardless of whether your group feels more like Katniss with a bow or Gizmo, our team wants to help everyone discover and enjoy the fun of this ancient sport.

Accommodates: 24 participants
Time: 60 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

Bonfire

Nothing builds community more than gathering around a fire to roast marshmallows and share stories. Choose from one of our many bonfire locations and we will ensure that everything is ready for your experience under the stars.

Accommodates: Unlimited
Time: Until the flames go out
Difficulty: Effortless

Gaga Ball

So what is gaga ball? Fun! Gaga Ball is fun. It came to PSR in 2012 and became an immediate favorite. Historically Gaga Ball comes from Israeli camps and was brought over to the United States in recent decades. In Hebrew, ga ga means touch-touch. Players are in one of our two awesome octagonal pits, where they hit a small ball at opponents’ feet and shins in an attempt to be crowned the champion. Gaga is a game of high energy for all levels of play. The most athletic to the least, the most aggressive to the most passive, can win this fun-for-all game.

Accommodates: 30 participants per pit
Time: 5 minutes – hours of fun
Difficulty: Easy

Tent Camping

I can bring my group camping, you say?

That’s right. With nearly 300 acres and many beautiful camping locations to choose from, PSR can help you make your next camping experience remarkable.

Whether you are looking for something more in-tents or something more relaxed in your camping adventure, PSR wants to help. Click below or call to set up your next camping trip at PSR.

Inflatables: Giant Slide & Obstacle Course

Whether you’re 5 or 50, take a bounce on our obstacle course or giant slide inflatables. A great option for rainy day activities or fun in the sun!

Accommodates: Unlimited (1-2 at a time on each inflatable)
Time: 60 minute sessions
Difficulty: Easy 

Common QUestions

Our Activity Policies

To ensure every guest enjoys a safe and unforgettable experience, please review our most common activity questions below. If you have any additional questions as you prepare for your time on property, don't hesitate to contact our team!

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Participant Minimum

We ask that all activities have a minimum of at least 10 participants.

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Inclement Weather

As the weather is prone to change, our team is used to being flexible. If inclement weather prevents us from facilitating an activity during the scheduled time, we will try to re-work the schedule to get it included at a different time. However, if the weather prohibits us from safely facilitating the activity and we cannot reschedule, you will not be charged for the missed activity.

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Dress Code

All ground activities require close-toed shoes. Waterfront activities require foot coverings (water shoes or old tennis shoes) and modest swimwear. Lifejackets will be provided. Other than these pieces, dress for the weather. So if it’s cold, layer up. If it is hot, wear shorts and a t-shirt. 

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Activity Availability

As a retreat center our first priority is to help individuals draw closer to Jesus Christ. While we do this through outdoor adventure and relational ministry, which often includes activities, the focus is not on the activities. Therefore, groups wanting to incorporate activities into their retreat experiences are asked to request all activities no less than 1 month before the retreat. All of our high-adventure activities are both staff and weather dependent. We will strive to incorporate these tools of evangelization, but sometimes it is not possible.

Waivers

We understand that collecting forms can be difficult, so we have given you access to our release waivers in order to make that process as simple as possible. Before participating in any of our adventure activities, a signed release waiver is required.

Youth Waiver
Adult Waiver
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The Retreat Planning Process

Interested in making PSR your destination? Here is your map through the planning process and what you can expect.

1

Reach Out to Us

Contact our team to check on availability, lay out your vision, and discover the many possibilities for your retreat.

2

Iron Out the Details

Let's settle on some key details such as your retreat dates and type. Then we can send out your contract and deposit request.

3

Secure Your Spot

Once we have received your signed contract and deposit, your spot on the calendar will be solidified.

4

Tie Up Loose Ends

Your missionary host will work with you to finalize all retreat details, such as the schedule and paperwork, as well as answer any questions you may have.

5

Come On Down

Upon arrival your missionary host will greet you and help you get settled in for your retreat.

6

Until Next Time…

Following your retreat you'll receive an invoice by email that reflects all final charges. Want to rebook for next time? Let us know your preferred dates.

Contact Us Today

Contact Us Today

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We would love to hear from you! If you have any questions about Prairie Star, our facilities, or our programs, please don't hesitate to reach out. Fill out the form below with your details, and a member of our ministry team will get back to you as soon as possible.