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
Winter Youth Retreat
When: February 13-15th 2026
There is nothing more beautiful than New England in the winter. Come and join us at the Barbara C. Harris Center for a weekend of building community, trying new things, and embracing the cold weather. Whether you’ve been to BCH before or this will be your very first time, this retreat is a great opportunity to connect with new people from around the region and to experience the beautiful nature of this place in a whole different way.
Pre-Confirmation Retreat
When: March 13-15th, 2026
Are you considering going through the confirmation process and would like to know more about it? Are you in the midst of confirmation already, or have you just gotten confirmed and would like to meet other people in a similar position as yourself? Join us at the Barbara C. Harris Center for an engaging and meaningful weekend of connection, learning, and exploration of what a faithful life means.
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.
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
