Fall Conference is a unique opportunity to step away from campus, draw closer to God, and connect with InterVarsity students from across Pennsylvania.

Register here!

Registration is still open through 11/2 while spots last!

$145 First-time at an InterVarsity Conference
$225 Regular

When: Friday Nov 1 (6pm arrive) - Sunday Nov 3 (12pm depart)
Where: Refreshing Mountain Retreat & Adventure Center: 455 Camp Road, Stevens, PA 17578

What's fall conference like?

• Fall Conference is a refreshing weekend away from campus to get to know your fellowship and meet new friends from schools around the area.
• Sessions: We have four gatherings to hear from our speaker and have space to process in small groups from our campuses. We'll be led in musical worship by a team of InterVarsity staff and students, and there will be optional times for prayer offered throughout the weekend.
• Recreation time: You'll have free time Saturday afternoon to have fun and relax. Late evenings we'll also have plenty of activity options! There's a soccer field, outdoor basketball court, trails, Gaga (dodgeball), volleyball, firepits, karaoke, games, and of course NAPS...feel free to bring a rec option to share!
• Housing is in large bunk-style cabins, with heating and AC, and shared bathrooms. You'll need to bring bedding and towels, and be prepared to carry toiletries to and from shower rooms.
• Fall Conference is an opportunity to disconnect from technology and to connect with God and others. Don’t expect strong cell service or wifi - but let staff or camp admin know if you have a pressing need.

How do I get there?

Carpools: talk with your fellowship leaders - they are probably organizing rides!

What does Registration cover? can i come if i can't afford the cost?

• Registration covers programming, recreation activities, lodging, and meals. There are no additional fees.
• If you need help affording the cost of Fall Conference, ask your fellowship leaders or Campus Staff about scholarships. (Sign up by 10/06 before the price goes up - and if this is your first InterVarsity conference, you get a $50 discount!)
  

Do I need money?

• An offering will be taken for student ministry in Liberia.
  
• Optionally, there is also small table with books and swag!
• 319Cafe will also be open Saturday afternoon, where you can buy snacks and drinks.
  
• When you register online, you can pay either a deposit or the full cost of Fall Conference. Please pay your remaining balance before arrival, if possible. Log in to RegFox to pay your balance, or find your confirmation email (search for subject line “Fall Conference Registration Confirmation”). If you need to pay in-person at Fall Conference, you can do so by cash, check, or credit card (we can't take ApplePay or Venmo). Be ready to pay your balance when you arrive.
  

What do I bring?

• Insurance card and medicines you regularly take (Allergy? Bring your epipen! Asthma? Bring your inhaler!)
  
• Bible if you have one & notebook, soap, towel & toiletries, pillows, bedding or sleeping bag
  
• Clothes for cold weather. It is chilly in the mountains!
  
• Clothes for recreation
  
• Water bottle or coffee mug (be kind to the environment)
• Bug spray and sunscreen
• A heart and mind that are ready to receive what God wants to say to you
• A flexible attitude - ready to meet new people, worship in other languages, sleep in a bunk, share a bathroom

Who's the Speaker this year?

Brian Moore is InterVarsity's Ministry Team Leader at Franklin & Marshall College and St Joseph's University in Lancaster. He has been ministering to young adults for over 25 years as a pastor and campus minister.

What's the schedule?

Friday
6:00pm  Arrive! (carpool from campuses. Eat dinner beforehand)
7:00pm - 11:30pm 1st Session, followed by Games + Snacks

Saturday
8:30am - 1:00pm  Breakfast and Quiet Time, 2nd Session
1:00pm - 6:00pm  Lunch, Free Time & Rec Activities (Sports, Crafts, Games, Naps, Hikes, Cafe open...)
6:00pm - 11:30pm  Dinner, 3rd Session, Free Time & Rec Activities (Firepit, Karaoke, Games)

Sunday
7:00am - 10:00am  Pack, Breakfast, Quiet Time
10:00am - 11:30am  4th Session
11:30am  Depart!

What if I have a medical condition or special medical needs?

• If you have a medical condition that may require attention while at camp, please email the Conference Director Jesse.
• The hospital and pharmacy are half an hour away. Please be sure to bring all regular medications, including inhalers, sufficient supplies for diabetes, and medication for any allergies.
• Because of the communal nature of Camp, if you are actively sick or test positive for COVID within 5 days, please do not come to Fall Conference (we will refund you in case of illness).
  

What if I have special diet needs?

• By this we mean vegetarian, vegan, or serious allergies (e.g., nut, wheat, etc.). We do not mean, "I'm trying a new diet and I can't eat French fries." (Note: Fried potatoes of one sort or another are a major food group here. Don't say we didn't warn you!)
  
• If you have food restrictions that will affect your time at Fall Conference, please list these on your registration. If you are concerned about getting necessary nutrients (like enough grams of protein), you may want to bring supplemental items.
  

What if I have a question not addressed here?

Ask someone who has been to Fall Conference before! If you don't get an answer from a friend, ask your Campus Staff, and after that you may email the Camp Director.

where are students coming from?

Over 100 students come to Fall Conference from InterVarsity chapters across Central PA, Northeast PA, and some suburban Philly schools! Expect to see students from Alvernia, Bucknell, Dickinson, Franklin & Marshall, Harrisburg U, Keystone, Lackawanna, Marywood, Penn State (Harrisburg, Mont Alto, Scranton, University Park), St Joseph's - Lancaster, Susquehanna, U of Scranton, Ursinus, Widener, Wilson, community colleges and more!

My School doesn't have intervarsity - can I still come?

Yes! We often welcome students from other campuses. If you have any questions about this, you can email the conference director.