Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina

Events

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Throughout the year, various events are offered for young people in grades 6-12. Diocesan events are held in various locations and are open to all youth and their friends.  Each of these events, while focused on a specific age group and theme or program, is designed to deepen the spiritual development and the leadership skills of the participants.

The Diocesan Youth Leadership Commission currently designs and implements four youth events, which happen throughout the school year.  Representatives from DYLC and others make up the Happening Committee, which is responsible for the organization and staffing of leadership for two Happening Weekends each year.  Priests and Deacons of the Diocese serve as Spiritual Directors and Chaplains for each weekend.

All events in the Diocese are governed by a set of policies and guidelines and a community covenant. These have been established by the DYLC and are reviewed each year and amended as needed. To register for these events, complete the forms listed to the left. Then, pay online for individuals or congregations.

Junior High Events

The Diocese holds two events for Junior High students (grades 6-8) each year:
04/26-28/2013 New Beginnings
10/25-27/2013 Junior High Fall Retreat

Senior High School Events

The Diocese holds two events for High School students (grades 9-12) each year:
02/01-03/2013  "DYC" Diocesan Youth Conference
09/21-22/2013 "24" for High School Students

Happening

Happening is a weekend event for youth in grades 10-12 which is focused on encountering Christ within community and learning how to strengthen our relationship with Christ and each other. The weekend is structured on a program which is governed by the National Happening Committee. Each diocese with a Happening program develops its own local flavor and traditions. Each weekend is basically the same program, with variations due to the individuals who make up the team. One only “makes” one Happening weekend, but can participate as a team member on subsequent weekends.

The Happening Committee, which is a sub-committee of the DYLC, oversees these weekends. Those serving on this committee, youth and adults, must have attended a Happening weekend. The Rector and Big Brother/Big Sister and the most recent past and future youth and adult leadership are members of this committee. This committee meets before each weekend to select leadership for the next event and to evaluate the previous event. They also make policy decisions and set dates for subsequent meetings, weekends, reunions and staff training days. The current chair of the Happening Committee is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , please contact her if you are interested in serving on the Happening Committee or if you have other concerns to bring to the attention of the committee.

For a list of Happening #69 Candidates and Staff, click here.

 

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What to Bring to Events?

The Bishop Gravatt Center - Camp Gravatt (rustic camp experience).
Housing facilities are open air cabins and platform tents equipped with cots. Bathhouse facilities are located on each side of camp (gender specific) and these have separate facilities for youth and adult sponsors.

Each person will need to bring:

• Bible
• Pillow and sleeping bag or bedding - nights at camp can be quite cool, blankets or sleeping bags are needed!
• Towels, wash cloths and toiletries
• Flashlight  - most cabins and tents do not have lights
• Sun screen & Bug spray
• Clothes should be causal, but weather appropriate as we spend much time outside
• Closed-toed shoes for games and activities in the field are required.
• Swim suit & towel - usually one of the free time activities

The Bishop Gravatt Center - Conference Facility
Linens and towels are provided by the Center and rooms have individual temperature controls.

• Toiletries
• Sun screen & Bug spray - depending on the time of year
• Clothes should be causal, but weather appropriate as we spend much time outside.
• Closed-toed shoes for games and activities are required.
• Bible

Kanuga Conference Center - Camp Bob
Linens are provided - but nights at Kanuga are cold and so sleeping bags or blankets are recommended!

• Towels are also provided - but are small... so bring what you will need
• Toiletries
• Clothes should be causal, but weather appropriate as we spend much time outside. Don't forget a sweatshirt or jacket...it will be cold at this time of year!
• Closed-toed shoes for games and activities are required.
• Flashlight - cabins are lit, but flashlights may be needed to walk from the cabins to program buildings and other activities.
• Bible