Camps & Conference Centers

Austin Seminary

Stands poised on the cutting edge of church and culture. Today, our frontiers are technological, demographic, and philosophical. The Seminary seeks to blaze innovative and imaginative paths through each of these frontiers, without forsaking its responsibility to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Reformed theological tradition. A superb faculty of scholars and teachers serve as pioneers and mentors in the faith to each new class of prospective pastors, lighting the way for the church of the twenty-first century.

Camp Hanover

Supported by: Presbytery of the James
Located 20 miles from downtown Richmond, Va.

595-acres of beautiful woodlands to explore and enjoy. A year round retreat center and place of hospitality for all God's people. A full summer residential camping program for children and youth, ages 7-17, including mission camps, high adventure and traditional camps.

Contact: Bob Pryor

info@camphanover.org
Phone: 804-779-2811 or 800-OUR-CAMP
www.camphanover.org
Contact: Bob Pryor (804-779-2811)

Welcome to the Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church.

Whether you are a long time Washingtonian, a recent arrival, or one of DC’s many visitors, we want to invite you to our worship, fellowship, religious education opportunities and mission to Capitol Hill and the wider communities we serve.

We are located in a historic (circa 1869) building four blocks from the United States Capitol;

conveniently located between Eastern Market and Capitol South Metro stations.

(Click here for driving directions and a map)

Columbia Theological Seminary is an educational institution of the Presbyterian Church (USA), and a community of theological inquiry and formation for ministry in the service of the Church of Jesus Christ. Located in Decatur, Georgia, just east of the city of Atlanta, Columbia offers seven graduate degree programs and dozens of lifelong learning courses and events as a resource for church professionals and lay people.

Come and see what God is doing to prepare and nurture pastors and educators and youth ministers; chaplains in hospitals, in the military, in schools/colleges/universities; teachers, counselors, caregivers, missionaries, evangelists, community leaders, and leaders in congregations and the church at large for the proclamation of the reign of Christ on earth as it is in heaven.

457 Camp Fellowship Road

Waterloo, SC 29384

(864)998-3400 (Camp)

Director: The Rev. Kevin M. Cartee, kevin@campfellowship.org

Reservations: Lisa Mallory, lisa@campfellowship.org

(803)794-1225

Fellowship Camp and Conference Center, Trinity Presbytery's Outdoor Ministry Site located on the shores of Lake Greenwood in Waterloo, S.C. since 1948, is a year-round camp and conference center offering summer camping programs, year-round retreats, and hospitality for church retreats, family reunions, corporate functions, and more.

www.campfellowship.org

Ghost Ranch

Support: PCUSA National Camp/Conference Center
Located near Santa Fe and Abiquiu, N.M.
Ghost Ranch comprises 21,000 acres of picturesque landscape that has inspired many people including artist Georgia O¹Keefe. Ghost Ranch is one education center in two locations called to serve God by empowering all who come to grow spiritually, learn intergenerationally and experience new transforming ways to serve God in the Church and world.

Highlands Camp & Retreat Center

Supported by: Presbyteries of Denver and Plains & Peaks

Located near Allenspark, CO in the Colorado Rockies, our 285 acre facility offers year-round programs including summer camps, Adventures in Faith, Road Scholars (Elderhostel), and a great location for your next meeting or family reunion.

Contact: Executive Director Maria Shupe
info@highlandscamp.org
Phone: 303-747-2888
www.highlandscamp.org
Contact: Maria Shupe, Executive Director (303-747-2888)

Supported by: Presbyteries of Hudson River, Long Island, and New York City

Located 1 hour north of New York City. Summer camp programs for all ages with
accommodations ranging from tents to  motel rooms. Self contained facilities for
conferences, retreats and work groups.  540 acres of woodlands, lakes and fields.

Contact Rev. Peter Surgenor, psurgenor@holmescamp.org or
Robin Garzoni, robing@holmescamp.org

 Phone 845-878-6383

 www.homescamp.org

Kirkwood Camp & Conference Center

City: Stroudsburg

State: Pennsylvania

Description:

Kirkwood Camp and Conference Center is supported by

The Presbytery of Philadelphia. The  camp is on 229 acres in the Pocono Mountains.

The Camp and Conference offers year round, weekday and weekend programs.

Programs include environmental education, youth retreats, summer programs

for all ages, hip ropes, low ropes, zip line, canoeing (on the Delaware River), creek walking and more.

Contact : Judy Trigg

Kirkwood@presbyphl.org

Phone:570-421-8625

www.kirkwoodcamp.org

Knox Church is a community oriented family of believers in Jesus Christ.

We have two different worship services and have a rich history!  
For a quick look at Knox Church click here.

Montreat Conference Center

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains,
Just 15 miles east of Asheville, N.C.
Visited annually by approximately 35,000 people for conferences, church retreats, and meetings, and to enjoy 2,500 acres of protected mountain wilderness.

Contact  Kim Hayes
kimh@montreat.org
Phone: 828/669-2911, ext. 305
www.montreat.org

Mound Ridge Camp and Retreat Center

Mound Ridge Camp and Retreat Center is a mission and ministry of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy. Located near St. Louis on 370.5 acres of Missouri Ozark Forestry on the upper Meramec River is a great place for canoeing and trophy trout fishing. The Retreat Lodge and many cabins offer a place for year round programs for all ages. Summer program runs June through July for children and youth. Mound Ridge is a center for mission, education, and hospitality, offering space for small group activities, relationship building and spiritual growth.

Contact: Christy Foster, Director
cfoster@glpby.org
Phone 573/265-3098
www.moundridge.org
Contact: Christy Foster (573/265-3098)

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

 Since 1794, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary has nurtured men and women in their faith in God, while preparing them to proclaim with great joy God's message of good news in both word and deed! Located in the heartland of Presbyterianism, we are affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Our community is ecumenically minded, however, with more than 20 denominations represented in our student body.

Presbyterian Center at Holmes

Supported by: Hudson River, Long Island and New York City Presbyteries
Located 1 hour north of New York City
Summer camp programs for all ages with accommodations ranging from tents to motel rooms. Self contained facilities for conferences, retreats and work groups. 540 acres of woodlands, lakes and fields.

Contact: Robin Garzoni robing@holmescamp.org
phone:845-878-6383
www.holmescamp.org
Contact: Robin Garzoni (845-878-6383)

Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly

Celebrating 60 years of Ministry; A ministry of the Synod of the Sun
Located west of Kerrville, Tex.

Built in harmony with the landscapes of limestone and cypress, Mo-Ranch offers year-round retreat facilities, summer camps, conferences, and workshops for youth and adults. Our unique lodges provide comfortable accommodations for up to 600 people. Mo-Ranch welcomes churches, non-profits organizations, business and social groups, families, and individuals for fellowship, refreshment, recreation, and personal growth.

Contact: Judy Gausnell
judyg@moranch.com
Phone: 830/238-4455
www.moranch.com

Sandia Conference Grounds (SCG)

Sandia Conference Grounds (SCG), is a historic camp and conference center managed by Sandia Mountain Retreats, a non-profit corporation associated with the Presbytery of Santa Fe, PCUSA.

SCG is located just one hour from Albuquerque in the Sandia Mountains. Late spring through early fall camping opportunities for small groups desiring a private camping experience. Facilities range from canvas tent-camping to bunkhouses, a fully functioning kitchen, bathhouse, and chapel. Accommodations provided for up to 32 campers with space for additional tents available. Seventy-five plus acres of private wilderness adjoining the Sandia Wilderness Area provide opportunities for hiking, caving, fossil hunting, searching for rare herbs and fauna native to the area, and enjoying the beauty of the natural travertine falls.

Contact: Sandia Mountain Retreats (SMR)

P.O. Box 8522, Albuquerque, NM 87198-8522

mail@sandiacamp.org

www.sandiacamp.org

Marcie Brubaker, Secretary, 505/265-5953

Neal Day, President, 505/232-5998

The Mandala Center

A year-round retreat center located amid the high plains and volcanic peaks of northeastern New Mexico. Programs offered in the areas of spiritual development, health and wholeness, arts and spirituality. Individual retreats and small groups are welcome. Overnight accommodations are available for 24 people.

Contact: The Rev. W. Gaye Brown, Executive Director
E-mail: info@mandalacenter.org
Phone: 575/278 3002
www.mandalacenter.org

Union Presbyterian Seminary

If you want to learn more about preparing for ministry, you've come to the right place. Union Presbyterian Seminary offers graduate-level theological education as an institution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Founded in 1812, Union has campuses in Richmond, VA, and Charlotte, NC. Students may also pursue the M.A.C.E. degree through the unique Extended Campus Program where most of the learning takes place at home. The seminary offers degrees for those preparing for a wide variety of callings in ministry.

University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Throughout its more than 150 years of history, the faculty and staff of the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary (UDTS) have been committed to preparing faithful, effective, and compassionate lay and ordained leadership for the church.

Whitworth University has been challenging minds with a liberal arts education that teaches critical thinking. Maybe that’s why, every year since 2001, we’ve been ranked in the top 10 of U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of best universities and best values among regional universities in the Western U.S.