What is Retreat?

The Henry Strobel Retreat is a chance for you to meet your future classmates in a stress-free, laid-back environment. The second year class is responsible for making sure the Retreat is an awesome experience for the incoming class, and we take our job seriously. Many current students, faculty, and alumni attend, so you’ll have a chance to meet a lot of your McGovern family.

The 2024 Annual McGovern Retreat will be held at Camp Cho-Yeh this year! The camp is located just over an hour north of Houston and has a wide variety of recreation offerings, including paintball, axe throwing, basketball, rope swings, archery, and a variety of lawn games. The property also has a swimming hole where there will be opportunities to swim, kayak, play sand volleyball, or just sit and enjoy the great outdoors. In between activities, a variety of lunch options will be provided. Transportation from the UTHealth Rec Center to Camp Cho-Yeh and back will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

Disclaimer: please refrain from bringing children to the campsite as there are no childcare services available. Additionally, this retreat will be limited to students, alumni, and faculty due to this being a single day event and not an overnight stay.

Learn more about the history of the Henry Strobel Retreat under “Retreat Beginnings.”

This Year’s Theme: Houston Sports

Attention Elite Athletes!

The moment you’ve been training for your entire life is here–get ready to seize the ultimate glory! This is your invitation to play in the biggest sporting event in the nation–the McGovern Retreat Games! Hailing from the Houston sports teams, you as the elite athletes will be riding in style as shuttles transport your class to the Camp Cho-Yeh stadium. Join us for an unforgettable day full of friendly competitions and fun to kickstart the next four years! You are to come decked out in clothing and accessories representing your team color!

Are you ready to take the field and show the world what you’re made of? Are you ready to be a part of something extraordinary? The stage is set. The world is watching. It’s your time to shine. Welcome to the 48th Annual McGovern Retreat Games!