Exciting Activities

Free Time

After morning sessions, enjoy engaging in a number of optional activities. Whether you would like to tour PCC’s campus and stop at the Common Grounds for an iced latte or take in area attractions like Fort Pickens, Pensacola and its surrounding area has something for everyone. The Enrichment Retreat’s free time allows you to fit in all of your favorite activities and even shop for a few souvenirs.

Optional On-Campus Activities

Commons

Browse the expanded Campus Store or have a snack at The Palms in the Commons. Access complimentary Wi-Fi in the coffee lounge or chat by the stone hearth as you watch the fire flicker. Experience the Common Grounds Café on the second floor of the Commons, where you can purchase specialty coffees and gourmet desserts like fresh pastries and gourmet cupcakes. This would also be a great place to visit with your students or those from your church/youth group/Christian school attending PCC.

Sports Center

You may also want to partake in many of the recreational opportunities in the Sports Center, such as bowling, ice skating, rock climbing, FlowRider surfing wave, water park, and much more.

Planetarium

Explore the universe from your seat. Fly through God’s handiwork filling the 50-foot dome of PCC’s Planetarium located on top of the MacKenzie building. Through each high-definition presentation, you’ll learn more about the stars and be reminded of God’s awesome power.

Optional Off-Campus Activities

Golf Tournament

Take a few swings on the green before Enrichment Retreat begins. You can enjoy an optional golf tournament at Marcus Pointe Golf Club on Tuesday, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Just be sure to select three other delegates that will make up your team. There is a $50 fee to play, limited sets of clubs to rent for $25 (if needed), and a free shuttle from campus at 7:30 a.m.

Location: 2500 Oak Pointe Dr., Pensacola, FL 32505

Dolphin Cruise

The whole family is invited to sail the Gulf and spot dolphins in their natural habitat. This optional excursion is $40 a person. For those who need transportation, we offer a free shuttle. Plan to depart at 1:30 p.m., cruise from 3:30 to 5 p.m., and return to campus around 7 p.m.

Location: 5749 Bay La Launch Ave., Orange Beach, AL 36561

Pensacola Area

Pensacola, Florida, offers rich history and culture, many coffee shops, eateries, outdoor activities—and much more. Spend your free time leisurely exploring the Naval Aviation Museum or historic Downtown for an enriching experience of food, art, and theater. If you’re up for an adventure, choose an excursion like a dolphin cruise on the Gulf or a hike through the National Seashore.

Fort Pickens

Historic Downtown Pensacola

Pensacola Beach

Shopping

Whether you’re looking for souvenirs to bring home or you just want to relax and shop, there are plenty of shopping venues you can explore. For a quick trip, you can visit Pensacola’s Cordova Mall or the shops and restaurants downtown. Up for more adventure? Take a drive to Foley Tanger Outlets, a nearby outlet mall in Alabama.

Camp o’ the Pines

Join some friends at Camp o’ the Pines, PCC’s rustic property, to try some optional outdoor activities.

Open Thursday 2 to 5 p.m.