YOUTH TRIPS

INFORMATION

As we get more information about each of our trips, we will add them here! Get excited.

January 5-7, 2024
Depart OC at 4:30pm
Return Sunday by noon

Cost$ 340 (includes rentals, lift ticket, and lodging)

Middle School Youth
Open to current 6th-8th graders 

Our Ski Trip encourages the construction of a support network highlighting our similarities and enjoying the recreation time we share.  There is time to play on the different slopes and time to reflect and pray as a group, experiencing God’s multiple gifts – including the beautiful creation around us!  This trip is an excellent opportunity to cultivate faithful friendships and develop spiritual growth. 

Important Info: 

– Youth who have never skiied before will get a ski lesson. at WinterPlace
– If you have your own skis, you are welcome to bring them.
– We stay in large condos at Glade Springs.  At registration, you will be asked to name someone you would like to room with. 

Registration closes on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Email Allison with Questions

January 5-7, 2024
Montreat, NC

Cost: $275

High School Youth
Open to current 9th -12th graders

Escape to Montreat for a weekend of rest and renewal. Hike, play and study scripture together. Start the year with a focus on your core values and a deep understanding of God’s love for you.

Registration open September 10.  Email Michelle with questions. 

June 10-13, 2024
Meets 8:30am-12:30pm daily
@ MPPC

Cost: $75

Middle School Youth
Current 5th-7th Graders

A week of VBS for middle schoolers will offer youth an opportunity to explore Bible stories, service, and leadership as they enter their first few years of youth group.  We’ll meet at church daily for study, fellowship, and fun activities.  

Registration opens September 10, 2023

 

June 13-18, 2023
San Francisco 

Cost: $1200 – includes airfare, lodging, and most meals.

Current 8th Graders 
Class of 2028

Confirmands have spent the year exploring their faith and deepening their relationship with God and with each other.  This pilgrimage guides our recently confirmed youth through the question of “what now?” and how they will live out their faith.  We will spend time in San Francisco taking a deeper dive into Bible stories, creating habits, and stretching ourselves as we explore a new city. 

We will leave Thursday afternoon and return Tuesday.  This trip will also include biking across the Golden Gate Bridge, trips to Chinatown, service projects, and exploring other tourist spots in San Francisco.

Registration opens September 10, 2023.

FAQ

June 19-29, 2024
Sarria to Santiago, Spain

Cost: $4200 including airfare

High School Youth
Current 9th-12th Graders

Pilgrims have walked the Camino since the middle ages. It is an ancient faith practice of slowing down, walking and taking notice of our world. There are endless lessons that we learn on this incredible pilgrimage.  We will walk 75 miles over 7 days. Our bags will be transported, so we will walk with only a small back-pack each day. We will have 3 hikes in preparation for this trip and a required class on preparing spiritually.

Registration opens September 10, 2023.

Camino Parent Information

July 13-20, 2024
Montreat, NC

Cost: $895

High School Youth
Current 8th-12th Graders 

Montreat Youth Conference affirms youth in their calling to be and to shape the church of today and tomorrow.  It is a place where authenticity, community, connection, and God’s truth thrive. 

Through daily worship, keynote, recreation, and small groups with hundreds of other young people of faith, Montreat helps youth form deep, spiritual, and intentional relationships with God, themselves, and others.  It is the perfect time for our current 8th graders to prepare for high school and just as perfect for graduated seniors to take a week to prepare for college.

Registration opens September 10, 2023.

July 29 – August 2, 2024
Holston Center, Banner Elk, NC

Cost: $750

Middle School Youth
Current 7th Graders – Class of 2029

Confirmation Immersion. This is designed for youth that would like to do confirmation in the summer, instead of through the school year. Youth will do 12 Confirmation lessons,  create some rituals and practices they can incorporation into their daily life and reflect on their own faith journey. During the week, we will swim, hike, play four-square and other camp activities. 

During the year, this group will be their own small group and participate only on 2-3 nights of Confirmation. They will join the church with the whole class on February 23, 2025.

Registration opens September 10, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

Refund Policy:
All trip deposits are non-refundable.  You may pay additional payments for each trip at any time.  Final payments for trips are due on April 1st and there will be no refunds after that date since our final payemts to vendors are made at that time.