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.
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
2024 Dates | Camp Bonclarken 1 Camp Bonclarken 2 |
July 21-26, 2024 July 28-August 2, 2024 |
Fees | Overnight Campers Day-Only Campers |
TBD TBD |
Registration | Online Camp Information 2024 Registration begins Monday, December 4, 2023. For more information on Bonclarken camps, please contact us at 828.692.2223. |
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Deadline | Monday, April 15, 2024 |
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.
2024 Camper Dates | Camp Joy I Camp Joy II Camp Joy III Camp Joy IV |
June 10-14, 2024 June 30-July 5, 2024 July 7-12, 2024 July 21-26, 2024 |
Registration | For Camper Information Neal Stroup neal@campjoy.net 704.589.2045 |
For Counselor Information Julee Ringer julee@campjoy.net |
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.
2024 Dates | July 28-August 1, 2024 |
Conference Registration & Housing |
Registration & Payment for Family Bible Conference & Bonclarken Housing |
Deadlines | Friday, March 1, 2024 @ 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.
2024 Dates | June 24-29, 2024 |
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…
2024 Dates | July 14-19, 2024 |
Registration | Participant Registration Opens April 1, 2024 Housing Registration Opens May 1, 2024 Registration & Payment for Music Conference Participants & Housing For help with registration, please contact reservations@bonclarken.org |
History | Bonclarken Music Conference 60th Anniversary History Supplement |
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
2024 Dates | July 7-12, 2024 | |
Fees | Overnight Campers Day-Only Campers |
TBD |
Registration | Online Camp Information 2024 Registration begins Monday, December 4, 2023. For more information on Bonclarken camps, please contact us at 828.692.2223. |
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Deadline | Monday, April 15, 2024 |
PRESBYTERY SENIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREATS
Each year the Catawba, Grace, 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.
Register for Presbytery Weekend Retreats
Fall 2023 Retreats |
Senior High Catawba MS 1st, 2nd, & Grace MS |
Dates September 22-24 November 3-5 November 10-12 |
Registration August 22 October 3 October 10 |
Spring 2024 Retreats | Senior High First, Second & Grace MS Catawba MS |
Dates March 1-3 March 15-17 March 22-24 |
Registration February 1 February 15 February 22 |
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 Bobby Duran bobby@pisgaharpchurch.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.
2024 Dates | June 17-22, 2024 |
SEE THE LEAVES
Our 2023 Fall program features a trip to Grandfather Mountain in Linville, NC. Fill your day with wonder among the mountain’s diverse wildlife, the most breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the exhilarating Mile High Swinging Bridge.
We will depart from Bonclarken for Grandfather Mountain at 9:00am Tuesday, October24, and lunch will be included on the mountain. Find out more about Grandfather Mountain @ www.grandfather.com!
In addition to the mountain excursion, we have many other great opportunities for fellowship and relaxation planned. See you in October!
2023 Dates | October 23-25, 2023 |
Costs, including all meals, fees and tickets, are as follows: | |
Bonclarken Housing, Single Occupancy | $375/person |
Bonclarken Housing, Double Occupancy | $330/person |
Guests in Private Housing | $265/person |
2023 Flyer | Download PDF |
For more info please contact laura@bonclarken.org |
SYNOD
The 220th Meeting of the General Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
2024 Dates | June 11-13, 2024 |
Deadlines | Thursday, February 1, 2024 @ 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 |
VOLUNTEER WORK WEEK
Bonclarken’s annual Volunteer Work Weyouek 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 |
ARP YOUNG ADULT RETREAT
We are looking forward to spending another wonderful time at Bonclarken on the weekend of September. 29-Oct 1st, 2023. The retreat will run just like one of our High School retreats with all the wonderful fun and nostalgia that a weekend away at the Bonclarken Conference Center could offer.
Register for the Young Adult Retreat
Retreat Information | Registration Packet | ||
Contact | Josh Valentine josh@neelyscreek.com |