Youth CONferences at The Mountain In addition to our summer MountainCamp programs, The Mountain offers programs during the year for elementary (3rd - 5th graders), junior high (6th - 8th graders) and senior high (9th - 12th graders) school-aged youth. A Youth CONference is a gathering of youth from congregations all over the southeast (and sometimes beyond!) for a weekend program filled with a variety of workshops, activities, good food, a safe environment and warm cozy cabins. Youth participate in all the activities, share with new friends in small get-to-know-you groups, bond during free time, and contribute to times of fun and reflection. Volunteering adult advisors, volunteering Peer Advocate Leaders (PALs), volunteering PAL Mentors, and Mountain Staff work together to supervise the youth — they're the ones who help make your participation in the CONs possible . . . so be sure to thank them!

Plan now to bring your church's youth group to a Mountain CON. Youth CONs at The Mountain are extremely popular, so plan to register early. CON registrations are only accepted when sent by the designated congregational Religious Education leader. Registrations are accepted for youth groups only — and must come through a RE Leader. Individuals who do not have a youth group and would like to attend the CON, or if you have any questions about CON registration, please contact Sabine Gifford at 828-526-5838, ext 252. The Spring 2010 CON information is ready now! For more information click any of the following links: • CON Registration packet • CON flyer • Adult advisor expectations and forms • Peer Advocate Leader (PAL) and PAL Mentor application

Drugs or alcohol, tobacco products, or weapons . . . you won't need them! We believe a safe environment is one with legal activities and intentional community. Having a "no sex" rule prevents exclusive relationships, and gives us opportunities to be intimate in other ways.

Cell phones and any electronic devices that you don't want to take the chance to lose. Cell phones are a distraction to the community and The Mountain can't take responsibility for lost personal items.

Food, gum, soda beverages. While we know that these items are appreciated on the trip up to and back from the CON, the only way we can avoid critters from getting into our cabins is by not providing them the things that entice them to come in the first place!