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
| 2023 Dates | Camp Bonclarken 1 Camp Bonclarken 2 |
July 16-21, 2023 July 23-28, 2023 |
| Fees | Overnight Campers Day-Only Campers |
TBD TBD |
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@campjoycem.com 704.589.2045 |
For Counselor Information Neal Stroup neal@campjoycem.com 704.589.2045 |
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 FBC Housing |
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
| Registration | **Participant registration dates TBD** **Housing registration dates TBD** 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 |
TBD |
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.
| Fall 2022 Retreats |
Senior High Middle School (1st, 2nd, Catawba & Grace) |
September 23-25, 2022 November 4-6, 2022 |
| Spring 2023 Retreats | Senior High First, Second & Grace MS Catawba MS |
March 3-5, 2023 March 17-19, 2023 March 24-26, 2023 |
| Registration | First, Second, Catawba & Grace Presbyteries Fall Middle School Retreat Jacob Jastrzembski jacobjastrzembski@gmail.com 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 |
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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 |
SEE THE LEAVES
Our 2022 fall program will involve a trip to the Nantahala Gorge on The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
Enjoy breath-taking scenery while chugging through Western North Carolina’s diverse setting on this round trip excursion to the Nantahala Gorge and travel over the historic Fontana Trestle across Fontana Lake.
| 2022 Dates | October 24-26, 2022 |
| Costs, including all meals, fees and tickets, are as follows: | |
| Bonclarken Housing, Single Occupancy | $355/person |
| Bonclarken Housing, Double Occupancy | $310/person |
| Guests in Private Housing | $265/person |
| 2022 Flyer | Download PDF |
| For more info please contact laura@bonclarken.org | |
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 (f) 828.697.1735 amanda@bonclarken.org |
| Housing | Registration & Payment for Synod Housing |
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.
| 2023 Dates | Week of April 17 |
| Information | For more information, contact Michael Dill, Bonclarken, 828.692.2223 mdill@bonclarken.org |
| Registration | Registration Form |
ARP WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
2023 Dates
| July 23-24 | Executive Committee, Board Orientation, and Executive Board |
| July 24 | Annual Meeting |