YOUTH

​Youth in The Episcopal Church in South Carolina

Youth on Instagram

Follow our Diocesan Youth Instagram account @tecscyouth!

Bishop's Lock-in new date:
​April 12-13, 2019

 The 4th Annual Bishop's Lock-in has been moved to April 12-13, 2019, to allow more of our youth to attend. Register here!

Theme: A Walk Through Holy Week

Middle and High School youth and church youth leaders are invited to Grace Church Cathedral in downtown Charleston for a fun night of games, fellowship, and worship with Bishop Adams! $30 includes dinner, breakfast, and a t-shirt. There must be a signed medical release and community covenant on file with the diocese before youth can be dropped off for the lock-in. Scholarships are available. Please contact your youth leader, priest, or warden for information.  

Thinking about summer camp?

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Since 1931, Camp Kanuga campers have been forming lifelong friendships, experiencing new adventures and growing in their faith through our welcoming Christian community. Camp Kanuga has rich traditions and exciting new programs that encourage transformation, growth, and renewal for all. The camp serves boys and girls ages 7-15 in age appropriate activities including; hiking, climbing, swimming, arts & crafts, archery, horseback riding, chapel, ropes course, team sports, camping, fishing and much more. For more information please visit www.campkanuga.org or call 828-692-9136, ext. 279.

Camp Gravatt

Camp Gravatt is an Episcopal camp and conference center, located outside of Aiken, South Carolina, offers a summer camp for rising first through 11th graders. 

Typical summer camp actiivies include: archery, arts & crafts, campfire, canoeing, challenge course, environmental education, faith formation, hiking, music, recreational sports, swimming, themed evening events, and worship. For more information, please visit www.campgravatt.org.

2019 Calendar

March 1-3 Happening at Camp St. Christopher

April 12-13 Bishop's Lock-in at Grace Cathedral

July 28 - August 3 Province IV Youth Event in North Carolina

October 4-6 Fall Youth Retreat at Camp St. Christopher
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December 5-8 Province IV Youth Leadership Weekend at Camp Gravatt

Calling All High Schoolers

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Click on the image to download a flyer.
Happening Weekend
for 9-12th graders

March 1-3, 2019 at Camp St. Christopher

Hey y'all! Have you heard about Happening?

Happening is a spiritual weekend for youth, led by youth, and Happening weekends occur in most other Episcopal dioceses. Happening was a vibrant part of youth ministry in our diocese for many years and we’re bringing it back! We hope you will join us for this amazing experience.

Registration is full for 2019! Mark your calendar for March 27-29, 2020 for the next Happening.

Province IV Youth Ministries

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A youth team from our diocese traveled to Atlanta for the Province IV Youth Event, "PYE 2018: For Peace". For t4 days they joined together with youth from the other 19 Episcopal dioceses of Province IV to experience the presence of God in the world and to serve and be served by God's people. Read more here. And see a photo album of their adventures here.