Be the first to know when 2025 registration opens – email Holmes@HolmesCamp.org to be added to our notification list or call 845.878.6383 ext. 1.
Holmes annual Confirmation Retreats are one of our most popular programs! Explore faith and fellowship with youth from across NYC, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley. This program is designed to serve youth confirmation classes and their adult leaders, and includes meals, lodging, and programming for youth and adults.
2025 Information
Arrival – Friday, April 25 at 6pm at Holmes Nunemaker Building (43 Presbyterian Way, Holmes NY)
Departure – Saturday, April 26 at 5pm
Program includes Friday night dinner, Saturday breakfast and lunch. Holmes can accommodate most dietary needs with prior notice. Make sure to provide this information during registration.
Nunemaker has bunks and shared bathrooms. Participants should bring sleeping bag, pillow (or other bedding) and towels. (A full packing list will be provided after registration.)
(Need based financial aid may be available. Contact 845.878.6383 ext 1 for more information.)
Church Information
Any churches sending youth are asked to send at least one leader or chaperone if possible. (If sending more than 8 youth, we ask that you send two adults.)
When registration opens, pastors or confirmation class leaders who would like to get your class set up for registration or would like more information, please email holmes@holmescamp.org or call 845-878-6383 ext 1. Holmes will need the number of expected participants to provide you with your churches exclusive registration code. Churches will then provide parents and adult attendees with the code and direction to our Registration Page above. Parents must register their own children. (There will be important health, dietary needs and waivers that must be eSigned by parents and all adult participants.)
Once all participants for your church are registered, Holmes will send the church an invoice for payment.