Montreat affirms youth and young adults in their calling to be and to shape the church of today and tomorrow. Throughout the year, we have events for every stage in a young person’s life. From the very earliest years of a child's life, through middle school and high school youth, to young adults, our desire is to help them come to know and believe that they are the beloved of God. Opportunities to grow in leadership and understanding of mission are cornerstones of Montreat’s youth ministry program.

We strive to be a place where authenticity, community, connection, and God's truth thrive. We seek to be an inclusive place where each voice can be heard and where each heart can be molded; where change is invited, challenge is expected, and where all are embraced.

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Youth and Young Adults Events

2024 Montreat Youth Conferences

Planting Peace
June 2–August 3, 2024 SummerYouth

Montreat Youth Conference is a unique gathering of young people from all over the country for a week of study, worship, and recreation.

A Montreat Conference Center program

2024 Clubs & Childcare

June 3–August 2, 2024 SummerYouth

The Clubs program is a recreation and fellowship experience for the children of conferees, local residents, vacationers, and visitors. Events are planned with each group’s age and interests in mind.

Worship & Music 2024 – Week 1

Lead Us Homeward
June 16–21, 2024 AdultContinuing EducationSummerWorshipYoung AdultsYouth

Explore opportunities for vital worship experiences and enriching the liturgical life of the local church.

Event hosted by Presbyterian Association of Musicians in partnership with Montreat Conference Center

Worship & Music 2024 – Week 2

Lead Us Homeward
June 23–28, 2024 AdultContinuing EducationSummerWorshipYoung AdultsYouth

Explore opportunities for vital worship experiences and enriching the liturgical life of the local church.

Event hosted by Presbyterian Association of Musicians in partnership with Montreat Conference Center

PASSPORTkids

June 30–July 3, 2024 SummerYouth

PASSPORTkids is a 4-day, 3-night children’s camp filled with fun faith-building programming and hands-on missions education. It is for students who have completed 3rd – 6th grade.

This event is presented by Passport Inc.

2024 Middle School Conference

In the Middle of It All
July 17–21, 2024 SummerYouth

Each summer, hundreds of middle-school aged youth gather to grow, sing, and worship God.

Sponsored by Montreat Conference Center in partnership with Maryville College