Bonclarken is pleased to host the following ARP events in 2022. 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.
2022 Dates | Camp Bonclarken 1 Camp Bonclarken 2 |
July 17-22, 2022 July 24-29, 2022 |
Fees | Overnight Campers Day-Only Campers |
$600 $575 |
CAMP JOY
Camp Joy is a Christian Education Ministries event 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.
2022 Camper Dates | Camp Joy I Camp Joy II Camp Joy III Camp Joy IV |
June 5-10, 2022 June 26-July 1, 2022 July 3-8, 2022 July 17-22, 2022 |
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 an event sponsored by Christian Education Ministries 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.
2022 Dates | July 25-28, 2022 |
Housing | Register for FBC Housing Online |
Deadlines | Tuesday, February 1, 2022 @ 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.
2022 Dates | June 20-25, 2022 |
Got Questions? | Contact: Brent Turner bturner@arpsynod.org 864.233.2491 |
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…
2022 Dates | July 10-15, 2022 |
History | Bonclarken Music Conference 60th Anniversary History Supplement |
2022 Information | 2022 Music Conference Registration Booklet |
Registration | **Participant registration opens April 1, 2022** **Housing registration opens May 1, 2022** Register for Music Conference Online 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.
2022 Dates | July 3-8, 2022 | |
Fees | Overnight Campers Day-Only Campers |
$600 |
Online Camp Information & Registration |
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 2022 Retreats | Senior High First, Second & Grace MS Catawba MS |
March 4-6, 2022 March 18-20, 2022 March 25-27, 2022 |
Fall 2022 Retreats |
Senior High Catawba MS First, Second & Grace MS |
September 23-25, 2022 November 4-6, 2022 November 11-13, 2022 |
Registration | First, Second & Grace Presbyteries 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 Valentine josh@neelyscreek.com 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.
2022 Dates | June 13-18, 2022 |
Got Questions? | Contact: Brent Turner bturner@arpsynod.org 864.233.2491 |
2022 Dates | October 24-26, 2022 |
For more info please contact laura@bonclarken.org |
SYNOD
The 218th Meeting of the General Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
2022 Dates | June 7-9, 2022 |
Deadlines | Monday, February 1, 2022 @ 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 | Register for Synod Housing Online |
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.

2022 Dates | Week of April 18 |
Information | For more information, contact Michael Dill, Bonclarken, 828.692.2223 mdill@bonclarken.org |
Registration | Registration Form |
ARP WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
2022 Dates
March 11-12 | Executive Committee and Executive Board |
July 24-25 | Executive Committee, Board Orientation, and Executive Board |
July 25 | Annual Meeting |
October 7-8 | Executive Committee and Executive Board |