BCH Center Programs & Retreats
Program Dates 2026
All of these programs are for middle and high schoolers, with the exception of Becoming an Episcopal Outdoorswoman which is only female-identifying adults. Spring and Fall Work Weekend is open to adults as well for the work weekend portion of the weekend - there will be some overlap but not a ton. The kids and adults will be separated for much of the weekend with the exception of meals and a closing worship.
Winter Youth Retreat, February 13-15
Pre-Confirmation Youth Retreat, March 13-15
Spring Youth Retreat & Work Weekend, May 15-17
Becoming an Episcopal Outdoorswoman, October 9-11
Fall Youth Retreat & Work Weekend, October 23-25
Seasonal Work Weekend/Youth Retreats
When: May 15-17th and October 23-25th 2026
- Sometimes it takes a village to create a village! This weekend program will be a perfect, wild mixture of work and play as we partner to complete various projects around camp. There are two parts to this.
- The work weekend will be for all adults and family members. They are invited to spend the day, a morning, or the whole weekend with us. We will have a scheduled program for service projects, shared meals, and a closing ceremony on Sunday to celebrate the completion of our work!
- Middle and high schoolers attending the youth retreat will join work weekend folks for service projects in the morning, meals, and the closing ceremony but will otherwise have their own space together to build connection with one another, play games, and explore the rest of what camp has to offer.
- We will also sign off service hours for anyone who would like for that to be an option.
Birdwatching Retreat at BCH
When: Saturday, May 30, 2026
9:00-4:00pm
Ages 15+
Enjoy a day of birdwatching, fellowship and reflection at the Barbara C Harris Camp and Conference Center (BCH), on the shores of Otter Lake in Greenfield, NH. Birding is one of the best ways to explore the prayerful sides of attention, intention, joy and wonder. Educator and naturalist Linden Rayton of Living Water Nature Programs will guide the group through birding around the BCH property while discussing practical birding tips, such as using apps and field guides, as well as exploring the spiritual gifts we receive when we cultivate our powers of attention.
This retreat is designed especially for birders of beginner or intermediate skill level. BCH hosts a variety of great bird habitats, including shrubby wetlands, open lakefront, field edges and more. Common birds to see in late May include Common Loons, Bald Eagles, Prairie Warblers, Chestnut-sided Warblers and many more charismatic avian characters.
We will cover both trail and dirt road terrain during periods of sustained walking. Our day will include lunch, morning and afternoon snacks, group prayer and reflection, and of course, many hours of birdwatching. Tea and coffee available on site. This program is generally rain or shine; however, it will be canceled for freezing/heavy rain or hazardous weather. All participants will receive an email with detailed retreat information about a week before the program.
$50 Registration, includes lunch
Becoming an Episcopal Outdoorswoman
When: October 9-11th 2026
If you’ve ever been curious about expanding your outdoor skillset, or are looking to deepen the wilderness practices you already love, this is a program for you. Facilitated by Episcopal women, come and spend the weekend (or day!) connecting with creation and learning, together, valuable skills in an environment of cooperation and Christian community. You do not have to be Episcopalian to attend, and all female-identifying individuals are welcome!
For Conference Center questions or to make reservations, please call (603) 547-3400 or email info@bchcenter.org
