Bonclarken is pleased to host the following ARP events in 2023. These events are not limited to ARP Church members only. Feel free to contact the person listed should you be interested in attending.
- ARP Women’s Ministries
- Camp Bonclarken
- Camp Joy
- Catawba Presbytery Women’s Ministries 2023 Retreat
- Family Bible Conference
- Horizon High School Summer Conference
- Music Conference
- Music/Drama Camp
- Presbytery High/Middle School Weekends
- Quest Middle School Summer Conference
- See the Leaves
- Synod
- Volunteer Work Week
- World Focus 2023
CAMP BONCLARKEN
Camp Bonclarken offers a unique experience for boys and girls who have completed grades 2-8. Under the leadership of Camp Directors Trip McGill and Lynn Grimsley, the campers learn to grow “in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” Luke 2:52.
Bonclarken Camps Registration & Payment
2023 Dates | Camp Bonclarken 1 Camp Bonclarken 2 |
July 16-21, 2023 July 23-28, 2023 |
Fees | Overnight Campers Day-Only Campers |
$650 $600 |
Registration | Online Camp Information 2023 Registration begins Monday, December 5, 2022. For more information on Bonclarken camps, please contact us at 828.692.2223. |
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Deadline | Monday, April 17, 2023 |
CAMP JOY
Camp Joy is a weeklong camp planned especially for adults with mental handicaps. Campers, each accompanied by a special friend, have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities including worship, Bible study, and recreation.
2023 Camper Dates | Camp Joy I Camp Joy II Camp Joy III Camp Joy IV |
June 4-9, 2023 June 25-30, 2023 July 2-7, 2023 July 16-21, 2023 |
Registration | For Camper Information Neal Stroup neal@campjoy.net 704.589.2045 |
For Counselor Information Julee Ringer julee@campjoy.net |
CATAWBA PRESBYTERY WOMEN’S MINISTRIES RETREAT
The women of Catawba Presbytery gather at Bonclarken every other year for a retreat filled with teaching, worship, fellowship, and relaxation. 2023 speakers will be the Rev. Jeremiah Thomas and Jamie Pettett.
2023 Dates | February 24-25, 2023 |
Housing | Registration & Payment for Catawba Presbytery ARP Women’s Ministries 2023 Retreat |
Contact | Amanda Carnley Bonclarken Customer Service (t) 828.692.2223 amanda@bonclarken.org |
FAMILY BIBLE CONFERENCE
Family Bible Conference is a conference for the entire family! Powerful Bible teaching, helpful seminars, and family activities highlight this great week. Schedule includes time for worship, relaxation, music, and fun.
2023 Dates | July 24-27, 2023 |
Housing | Registration & Payment for Family Bible Conference & Bonclarken Housing |
Deadlines | Wednesday, March 1, 2023 @ 8am– the earliest date online housing reservation requests will be accepted. |
Contact | Amanda Carnley Bonclarken Customer Service (t) 828.692.2223 amanda@bonclarken.org |
HORIZON
Horizon, is the senior high conference of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Horizon is a week-long opportunity for spiritual growth and development, fellowship, and teaching on pertinent information from God’s Word. The goal of this conference is to send young people out into their world, spiritually nurtured, fed and equipped to live out their faith and share it with those around them.
2023 Dates | June 19-24, 2023 |
Registration Open | Register Now! |
MUSIC CONFERENCE
Music Conference is a wonderful opportunity for all ages to enjoy a great time of fellowship, music, and fun! Participants enjoy singing in choirs grouped by age and led by renowned clinicians. Other activities include Meet the Composer, reading sessions, voice lessons, and more…
2023 Dates | July 9-14, 2023 |
History | Bonclarken Music Conference 60th Anniversary History Supplement |
2023 Information | 2023 Music Conference Registration Booklet |
Registration | Participant Registration Open April 1, 2023 Housing Registration Open May 1, 2023 Registration & Payment for Music Conference Participants & Housing For help with registration, please contact reservations@bonclarken.org |
MUSIC/DRAMA CAMP
Music/Drama Camp is a great opportunity for boys and girls who have completed grades 2-8 to have lots of fun learning about production, set design, costuming, and program design in preparation for a musical production.
Bonclarken Camps Registration & Payment
2023 Dates | July 2-7, 2023 | |
Fees | Overnight Campers Day-Only Campers |
$650 |
Registration | Online Camp Information 2023 Registration begins Monday, December 5, 2022. For more information on Bonclarken camps, please contact us at 828.692.2223. |
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Deadline | Monday, April 17, 2023 |
PRESBYTERY SENIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREATS
Each year the Catawba, First, and Second Presbyteries hold high school and middle school retreats during the spring and fall. The events are excellent opportunities for youth to grow in their faith and enjoy Bonclarken.
Spring 2023 Retreats | Senior High First, Second & Grace MS Catawba MS |
Dates March 3-5 March 17-19 March 24-26 |
Registration February 3 February 17 February 24 |
Fall 2023 Retreats |
Senior High 1st, 2nd, Catawba & Grace MS |
Dates September 22-24 November 3-5 |
Registration August 22 October 3 |
Registration | First, Second & Grace Presbyteries Middle School Retreat Andrew Di Iulio andrew@devengerroad.org First & Second Presbyteries Middle School Retreat Information Catawba Presbytery Middle School Retreat Jonathan Williams jonathanwilliams751@gmail.com Senior High Retreat – First, Second, Grace & Catawba Presbyteries Josh Hjemvick jhjemvick@firstarpchurch.org Senior High Presbyteries Retreat Information |
QUEST
Quest is the middle school conference of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and is held at Bonclarken during the month of June. It is always a time of high energy and fun combined with an exciting presentation of God’s Holy Word and how it applies to daily life.
2023 Dates | June 12-17, 2023 |
Registration Open | Register Now! |
SYNOD
The 219th Meeting of the General Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
2023 Dates | June 6-8, 2023 |
Deadlines | Wednesday, February 1, 2023 @ 8am- the earliest date online housing reservation requests will be accepted. |
Contact | Amanda Carnley Bonclarken Customer Service (t) 828.692.2223 amanda@bonclarken.org |
Housing | Registration & Payment for Synod Housing |
Meals | We are excited to offer advance online purchases for Synod meals in 2023! Meal purchases begin Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Registration & Payment for Synod Meals |
Delegate/World Focus Registration | In order to register as a Synod delegate and/or register for World Focus 2023, you must also complete the registration process on the ARP Center Website. Synod Delegate & World Focus Registration |
VOLUNTEER WORK WEEK
Bonclarken’s annual Volunteer Work Week is a great time of fellowship, fun, and work as volunteers are housed and fed free of charge in exchange for their labor as the grounds are prepared for the upcoming summer season.

2024 Dates | Week of April 15 |
Information | For more information, contact Michael Dill, Bonclarken, 828.692.2223 mdill@bonclarken.org |
WORLD FOCUS 2023
Grow and Go! Spend time learning what God is doing worldwide through the ARP church. Get to know missionaries, church planters, and other ministries. Find out how you can support these efforts and get involved yourself!
2023 Dates | June 8-9 |
Information | For more information, visit the World Focus 2023 website. |
Registration | Registration Information |
Meals | We are excited to offer Thursday meals and Friday breakfast for guests attending World Focus! Meal purchases begin Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Registration & Payment for Synod & World Focus Meals |