2026 Clubs & Child Care

June 8–August 7, 2026SummerYouth

Welcome to registration information for Montreat’s Summer 2026 Clubs & Child Care program. Much of the information you need is in the registration form.

There are 9 weeks of Clubs & Child Care this summer. Sessions begin on Monday, June 8 and continue until the last day of Clubs & Child Care on August 7, 2026. Pre-registration for ANY one of these weeks is STRONGLY encouraged.

Clubs Program

The Clubs program is a recreation and fellowship experience for the children of conferees, local residents, vacationers, and visitors. Clubs children and youth are grouped according to age and school level. Counselors are trained to help young people feel comfortable as they create interpersonal relationships and develop social and other skills. Clubs makes use of Montreat’s recreational facilities set in beautiful outdoor surroundings. Events are planned with each group’s age and interests in mind.

Activities

A typical week in Clubs (Kindies to Senior Highs) consists of swimming, paddle-boating, music, water games, devotions, arts and crafts, and environmental education. Clubs groups play indoor games like pool and table tennis, in addition to active outdoor activities like scavenger hunts, tennis, hiking, and rock hopping.

PreClubs (Red and Blue) participate in many of the same activities, in addition to playground time, snack time, dress up fames, and a designated nap/rest time.

Make sure to bring a bathing suit, clothes that can get messy, and closed-toe shoes that can go in the creek.

Daytime Child Care (Ages 2-3)

Daytime child care for younger children is also available. The service is primarily for children of registered conferees and operates on the same schedule as the Clubs program. A typical day consists of centers, group time, devotions, snack, and outside play in the morning, plus nap time, snack, and outside play in the afternoon.

Evening Child Care

Evening child care is available to children of conferees who are at least two years old as of June 1, 2026, through completed second grade. Registration for daytime child care does NOT automatically enroll you in evening care. There is an additional cost for this program. Conferees must register their children for the entire conference week of evening child care. Please make sure to select “evening care” when you pre-register your child for daytime Clubs or child care. To participate in Evening Care, parents MUST pre-register prior to coming to Montreat.

Age Groups

Group Age Requirements
Child Care Born between May 31, 2022 & June 1, 2024
PreClubs Red Born between May 31, 2021 & June 1, 2022
PreClubs Blue Born between May 31, 2020 & June 1, 2021
Kindies Completed Kindergarten & entering 1st grade
Peanut Butters Completed 1st grade
Jellies Completed 2nd grade
Primary Jrs 3rd Completed 3rd grade
Primary Jrs 4th Completed 4th grade
Juniors 5th Completed 5th grade
Juniors 6th Completed 6th grade
Junior Highs Completed 7th or 8th grade
Senior Highs Completed 9th–12th grade

WE WILL NOT MOVE A CHILD INTO AN OLDER GROUP. However, a child may be moved into the next younger grade at the parent’s request to accommodate special needs or to be with a relative or friend.

Session Dates

Session #1 June 8–12
Session #2 June 15–19
Session #3 June 22–26
Session #4 June 29–July 3
Session #5 July 6–10
Session #6 July 13–17
Session #7 July 20–24
Session #8 July 27–31
Session #9 August 3-7

3-Day Campout Information Coming Soon!

Fourth of July Parade

We will celebrate the Fourth of July on Saturday, July 4. In order to be a part of the parade with a Clubs group, children must be registered for the full week of Pre-Clubs or Clubs Session #4 (June 29–July 3). There is no Child Care on July 4.

More Clubs and Child Care information will be sent to you at the beginning of the summer and more details on the 3-Day Campouts will be sent 7-10 days before your child's 3-Day Campout.

Rates & Registration

Child Care — PreClubs Blue Coming Soon!
Kindies — Senior Highs Coming Soon!

If you have not used our online system before, you will need to create an account using your email address. If you have registered online in the past, please use the same email address. You must have a valid credit card to complete your registration.

For all ages, we will be asking about medical information and immunizations. There is no separate form, but you will need to input the information before you can register. If you entered information in past summers, most will pre-fill for you. Please double check and change information as needed.

Early pre-registration is strongly advised and affords your best chance for admission to our program. All groups have limited capacities and fill up quickly. You may pre-register for full sessions only. If you wish to register on a daily basis, you must register on-site.

Pre-registration is required for all conferees. SPACE IS LIMITED. Clubs & Child Care spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If the program is full at the time of your registration, your child will be placed on a waiting list, though there is no guarantee of availability. We strongly encourage you to register as soon as possible and no later than 30 days in advance to increase the likelihood of enrollment in your desired program.

Online registration is not available after 12:00 noon on Thursdays for the next week's Clubs session. You must wait and register on-site. There will be no Clubs registration the morning of July 4th.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel a registration please let us know as soon as possible. If you cancel before May 1, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel on or after May 1, we will refund your charges minus a $55 per week administration fee. If you cancel less than 10 days prior to your session, no refund will be given. Please be aware that failing to cancel a session of Child Care, Pre-Clubs or Kindies may prevent another child from being able to register. No refunds will be given for days your child was absent, and we cannot allow children to make up days not used by attending during times when he/she is not registered.

Contact the Clubs Registrar

Before February 1, 2026: Please contact Allison Wehrung at
allisonw@montreat.org or call
828-419-9834.
After February 1: Please contact the Clubs Registrar at
clubsreg@montreat.org or call
828-419-9837. This email and phone is monitored beginning February 1, 2026.

Schedule

 

Monday–Friday Sessions
Morning Session 8:30 am - 12:00 noon
Afternoon Session 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Montreat Conference Center does not provide any Clubs/Child Care between noon and 2:00 PM. 

Clubs schedules will be available each week online on this webpage or at Anderson Auditorium's front desk, Assembly Inn's front desk, the Barn, and the Bill Wilde Youth Center.

Club Schedule Downloads
Session #1
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Registration Hours

Monday 8:00–9:00 AM Anderson Auditorium Lobby Clubs Registrar available in person.
Tuesday–Friday Contact us Remote (Phone/Email) Clubs Registrar is available — just give us a call or send an email.

FAQ

I’ve never registered online. How do I create an account?

Click the “Create a New Account” button on the online login page. You will need to choose a username (we recommend using your email address), a password, and a security question. Make the security question something simple that you will remember easily.

If I registered online last year, will my information still be in the system?

Most of it, yes. Use your username (probably your email address) and your password to login to the system. Please do not make a second account. Some things like medical information and signatures will need to be updated but most things should appear automatically.

What if I’ve forgotten my username or password?

On the online login page, click the “Forgot your username or password” link and you should be able to obtain a temporary password and your username using your email address. When you login with the temporary password, you will answer your security question and choose a new password.

Can Montreat just tell me my password or the answer to my security question?

For security reasons, no, that information is not available to us. We can only reset your account.

What information do I need to register a child?
  • Child’s Information: name, date of birth, grade completed in June 2026, allergies and medical & vaccine information.
  • Parent Information: name, address, phones, emails
  • Other: Emergency contacts and authorized pick-up names.
  • You will also need a credit card to complete the reservation.
  • We require one week’s payment per child as a deposit.
Why is it important that I register early?

Space is at a premium, especially during the weeks before and after July 4th. If you know your child or grandchild will want to walk in the July 4th parade, it is important to reserve a spot now for the June 29–July 3 week.

Can I register for one week now and add more later?

It’s most important to register for the busiest weeks now. Later, when your plans are more concrete, you should be able to add spots in the less busy times. The safest policy is to register soon for all weeks in which you want a space.

I treat my grands to Clubs. Can I forward this link to my adult children to register them?

Yes, please send this link to the parents of the children/youth attending. The family can decide who pays for Clubs. Please note: registration is not complete without payment! Whoever registers a child will need to have all of the information about that child (including medical and vaccine info) to complete the registration.

With the 4th of July on a Saturday, what do I need to know?

The Montreat community will celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 4. Only children registered for the June 29–July 3 session will participate in the parade. To ensure safety, Pre-Clubs children may participate in the parade only when accompanied by a parent or guardian. On the 4th of July, Clubs and PreClubs will only meet for the parade.

Please note: there is no Child Care on the 4th of July and no Clubs programming beyond the parade. We will not offer on-site registration on July 4.

If my children/youth are registered for June 29-July 3, do they HAVE to be in the parade?

No! You know your children, and we know from personal experience that not all children want to do the parade. It is fine for them to attend the whole week of Clubs and skip the parade on Saturday.

I filled out the medical information and vaccine dates, etc. Do I need it to do it again?

For all ages, we ask that medical information and vaccinations are updated every year. If you entered this information last year, please give us your updates and new vaccination information.

We are planning to come for two weeks, but what if we only come for one? Do we get our money back?

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel a registration, please let us know as soon as possible. Beginning May 1, if you cancel, we will refund your charges minus $55 per week - administration fee. If you cancel less than 10 calendar days prior to the start of your session, no refund will be given. Please be aware that failing to cancel a session may prevent another child from being able to register. No refunds will be given for days your child is absent, and we cannot allow children to make up days not used by attending during times when he/she is not registered.

If I have more questions, who do I contact?

If you have any trouble registering, please contact us at clubsreg@montreat.org. Prior to February 1, 2026, please contact Allison Wehrung by email at allisonw@montreat.org or call at 828-419-9834

We look forward to seeing your children and grandchildren, and all others this summer!

Main Phone Number

Physical Address

401 Assembly Drive
Montreat, NC 28757

Mailing Address

Montreat Conference Center
PO Box 969
Montreat, NC 28757

Business Office

Montreat Conference Center
318 Georgia Terrace
Montreat, NC 28757

Business Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm

The Montreat Store

Phone: 828.669.5298

Moore Center, Second Floor
303 Lookout Road
Montreat, NC 28757

Store Hours:
Monday–Saturday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday, CLOSED

The Huckleberry Cafe

Phone: 828.419.9880

Moore Center, Third Floor
303 Lookout Road
Montreat, NC 28757

Year-round Cafe Hours:

Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Saturday, 8:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday–Monday, CLOSED

Summer Cafe Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Saturday, 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Sunday, CLOSED