Fall 2024 Trips

High School Beach Retreat

September 21-22, 2024
Current 9th – 12th grades

What is the beach retreat?
Each September our High Schoolers head down to Pine Knolls Shores and Atlantic Beach for a one-night, two-day retreat focused on sabbath, recharging, and getting away from the hustle of high school life. This year we are going Saturday, September 21- Sunday, September 22. This retreat has limited space. Registration opens Monday, July 15th. This retreat is for all WMPC members and regular-attenders grades 9-12.

Please contact Camille Schaaf, or Bailey Morton with questions.

Confirmation Day Retreat
Confirmation Day Retreat

Confirmation Day Retreat
Sunday, September 22nd
8th Grade Confirmands and Leaders
Camp Kanata

Drop off and Pick up at WMPC.

Middle School Fall Retreat

October 18-20
Charlotte Area
6th-8th Graders
Deposit $100; Cost: $155

All middle school students are invited to join us for our WMPC middle school fall mission trip and retreat!

A deposit of $100 is required to register. Please email Genevieve with any questions or concerns.

High School Mountain Retreat

November 1-3
Black Mountain
9th-12th Graders
Deposit $100; Cost: $160

The mountains are calling and so we must answer. All high school students are invited to join us for two nights and three days of growing in our faith through spiritual practices and intentional community. This year we will be staying in Black Mountain at the Blue Ridge Assembly. From worship to afternoon hikes, workshops to an epic game night, this retreat is the idyllic fall getaway. We hope you’ll join us for this second annual spiritual retreat.

A deposit of $100 is required to register. Please email Bailey with any questions or concerns.

Summer 2025 Trips

Summer Registrations are Open

Appalachia Service Project (ASP)

June 15-21, 2025
Completed 9th-8th grade
Cost: $500; $150 Deposit
Appalachian Mountains

ASP, also known as Appalachian Service Project, has a rich history here at White Memorial! We’ve been sending mission teams with ASP for over 30 years! This amazing mission trip provides one of the most rewarding structured service opportunities in the nation, bringing thousands of volunteers from around the country to rural Central Appalachia to repair homes for low-income families.

Please contact Bailey Morton or Genevieve Brooks.

Montreat Youth Conference

July 13 – 19, 2025
Current 9th – 12th grades
Cost: $650; Deposit $150;
Montreat Conference Center

This conference is a unique gathering of high school students and their adult leaders from all over the country for a week of study, worship, and recreation. Activities include morning energizers, music, keynote speakers, small group meetings, afternoon recreation activities and evening worship. Montreat Youth Conference clears space for encountering God, discovering and deepening a vibrant and durable faith in Jesus Christ, and hearing an invitation to make a personal commitment to embody the love, justice and righteousness of Christ in our world.​

Please contact Bailey Morton with questions.

Middle School Massanetta Youth Conference

July 15 – 18, 2023
Completed 6th – 8th grade
Deposit $150; Cost: $450
Massanetta Springs Va

This middle school conference provides faith-filled, hands-on experiences designed specifically for Middle School youth. This conference is a chance to meet other young Presbyterians from across the country, which fosters a deeper understanding of the broader church. Massanetta’s unique conference structure of keynotes, music, recreation, workshops, and small groups—led by high school, ministry-minded “Advocates”.

Please contact Genevieve Brooks with questions.