OMC Great Gathering
The Outdoor Ministries Connection's Great Gathering will return in 2025. This ecumenical conference will bring together outdoor ministry associations (including the Campfire Collective) from across the United States and Canada. The event will again be held at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center in Lake Junaluska, NC. The theme of the conference will be "Re-Imagine a Way in the Wilderness." Registration is now open. You will find program details at https://omcgreatgathering.com.
January 11-16, 2026
Program Connection
This event will be held at Massanetta Springs Camp and Conference Center in Harrisonburg, VA on January 11-16, 2026. Program Connection is a meeting of faith-based programmatic minds; a space where those who love camp and conference programs can discuss theory and practice. It is based on the idea that we build each other up and improve our ministries through the sharing of ideas, insight, experience, and resources. Additional details related to this event are not yet available.
February 9-13, 2026
Maintenance Connection
This event will be held at Holmes Camp and Retreat Center in Holmes, NY on February 9-13, 2026. Maintenance Connection is the annual gathering of Site Managers, Maintenance Staff, and Volunteer Craftsman involved in camp, retreat, and conference ministries across the United States and Canada. The event is a unique blend of fellowship, networking, continued education, hands-on learning, sabbath, and sharing of ideas. All are welcome. Additional details related to this event are not yet available.