Youth/Young Adults
The Center for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, as a witness to Jesus Christ, affirms youth, young adults, and their leaders in their calling to be and to shape the Church of today and tomorrow. Through events, resources, and leadership opportunities responsive to the needs of congregations, youth and young adults will come to know and believe that they are the beloved of God.
| Youth Conferences |
The Montreat Youth Conferences are designed for high school students, entering freshmen through graduated seniors. A Youth Conference is a unique gathering of young people from all over the country for a week of study, worship, and recreation. Activities include morning energizers, music, keynote, small group meetings where the conference theme is explored, afternoon recreation activities, and evening worship. Download a sample schedule and read more…
| Mission Dash |
Mission Dash is a NEW event especially for groups who want to make a difference in Western North Carolina and get a taste of Montreat Youth Conference. The Mission Dash will put youth and adults to work together serving those in need; reflecting Biblically on those experiences; and worshiping God with hundreds of other youth as part of the Montreat Youth Conference. Montreat’s partner in the Dash is Asheville Youth Mission (AYM), a local non-profit dedicated to empowering young people to use their gifts in the world.
| Middle School Conference |
The Middle School Conference is designed for youth who have completed fifth, sixth, seventh, or eighth grade by the summer, and for their group leaders. The conference creates a place where middle school youth can foster and develop meaningful relationships with peers and adults, where they can be actively engaged in learning about God’s love for them and be heard and understood. Read more…
| College Conference |
In January, hundreds of college students gather in Montreat for a time of questions, answers and reflection. College is a time of transformation and self understanding for young adults. The College Conference is a time to share and grow in faith and help each other understand what role they play in the world. With the values learned growing up intermingled with new ideas and questions formed by continuing education, this is a time focused on how these relate to our own personal spirituality. Read more…
| Ski Weekend for Youth |
Check out a hassle-free outing for your youth group! The Ski Weekend for Youth at Montreat Conference Center offers grades 6-12 the perfect combination of adventure on the slopes, worship, and great fellowship. Your young people play…and we make all the arrangements. No worries! Who comes to Youth Ski Weekend? Groups with new leaders who haven’t made ski arrangements before; groups with experienced leaders who know how much time and energy Montreat can save them; groups who want to play and worship with other Presbyterian youth; and groups who want to come to Montreat with a mixed group of Junior Highs and Senior Highs. Read more…
| The Blaze Conference |
The Blaze is a time for all who work with youth – as mentors, youth directors, associate pastors for youth, back home leaders and small group leaders – to consider youth ministry afresh and alongside others who share your passion. The Blaze will challenge you to pioneer new trails in youth ministry, help you be nourished and shaped through that ministry, and send you home inspired in your own call to work with youth. Read more…
| Annual Recreation Workshop |
The Annual Recreation Workshop is an amazing five-day experience of the arts, recreation, and creative worship which takes place in Montreat, NC. This training event in recreation ministry is designed for pastors, educators, volunteers, and anyone interested in recreation leadership. ARW is connected to the Presbyterian Church (USA), but welcomes all denominations to participate in the workshop. Read more…
| Clubs and Child Care Program |
Clubs is a recreation and fellowship experience for the children of conferees, Montreat summer residents, and vacationers staying in Montreat. It groups children and youth according to age and school level. Collegiate counselors supervise each group. They are trained to help the young people feel comfortable as they create new interpersonal relationships and develop social and outdoor living skills. The program also makes effective use of Montreat’s recreational facilities set in beautiful outdoor surroundings. Read more…
| Summer Staff Program |
Spend your summer in the mountains of Montreat! Our summer staff provides a ministry through work & play for over 13,000 people! In order to keep the conference center running throughout the summer we require the help of 150 enthusiastic college aged students who like to work and play hard. Be a part of a wonderful team of young adults from across the country! Read more…
| Montreat Mission Experience |
Youth and College students are energized to use their energy for positive action in the world. They are also ready to embrace new experiences, meet people who are different from them, and explore their world. So, why not get involved in Montreat’s mission programs with Asheville Youth Mission. Add a Montreat Summer Mission Experience to your Youth Conference week. OR come to Montreat on your Spring Break to make a difference in the world by helping those in need! Mission trips are customized for your group at a very affordable rate! Read more…
Permission to Photo
Periodically, Montreat Conference Center will have photographers or videographers on campus to capture the Montreat experience. By enrolling your child(ren) in a Montreat Conference Center Youth Conference or the Clubs and Child Care program, you acknowledge your child may be photographed or videotaped for publicity purposes. Learn more…
Youth Conferences • Middle School Conference • College Conference • The Blaze • Youth Ski Weekend • Annual Recreation Workshop • Clubs & Child Care • Summer Staff • Montreat Mission Experience
