ARP Events

ARP WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

2023 Dates
March 10-11
July 23-24
July 24
October 6-7
Executive Committee & Executive Board
Executive Committee, Board Orientation & Executive Board
Annual Meeting
Executive Committee & Executive Board

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.
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
$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.
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!

SEE THE LEAVES

2023 Dates October 23-25, 2023

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