Our TORCH Teen Retreat will be held from Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3 at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), a short 2 hour drive from NYC in the Delaware Water Gap region.

TORCH (Teen Opportunities and Resources for Community Health) is NYCHC’s teen program for teens ages 13-18 within the Greater NYC bleeding disorders community. The goal of this retreat is to foster independence, self-advocacy, support, and accountability among teens, while also building future leaders in the bleeding disorders community.

Retreat Details

• Activities: Hiking, ropes course, orienteering, team building and leadership training, games, canoeing, campfires & s’mores and more!
• Meals: All meals, snacks and beverages will be provided from dinner on Friday evening to lunch on Sunday.
• Sleeping Arrangements: Teens will share cabins based on their gender.
• Packing List: A full packing list will be shared with registered attendees before the event begins.
• Supervision: Adults present include NYCHC staff, a nurse, young adult mentors, and chaperones in addition to PEEC’s onsite staff.

Transportation

We’ll be providing free round-trip transportation to and from PEEC.

• Bus will depart NYC on Friday, August 15 at 3 PM.
• Arrive at 2:30 PM.
• Location: Secaucus Junction, North Rd, Secaucus, NJ 07094.
• On Sunday, the bus will drop teens off at the same location, between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM (depending on traffic).

Registration

• This program is free, however, spaces are limited.
• This event is open only to teenagers with bleeding disorders (ages 13 -18) and their siblings living in their immediate household from the New York City tri state area.
• Cancellation Policy: By registering for this event, you agree to the following cancellation policy. If you cancel your registration within one week of the event or do not show up for the event, you will be charged a $25 per person fee. If you are experiencing a personal or medical emergency, please contact us to discuss.
• Registration will end on Friday, July 25.

Register Here