Winter CONFERENCE 2026
Joy in the midst of hardship
FEBRUARY 6-8 | Rockbridge
about the conference
You are invited to join other college students from schools throughout western Virginia for a weekend of fun, learning, worship, and community. Winter Conference takes place at Rockbridge Young Life camp near Lexington, Virginia. This is a great place to get outside for a hike, play any number of games and sports, climb on a ropes course, or cozy up with hot cocoa and board games.
Our speaker, Claude Atcho, will be leading us in a study of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Claude shares, “It’s easy to forget that Philippians is a prison letter — it is written by an apostle in utter crisis and physical suffering. Yet, the letter’s constant refrain is that of joy. Philippians bears witness to a hope that is not tied to our circumstances. Paul lives by another logic—he lives as one who knows Christ as a citizen of his kingdom. The controlling lens through which Paul sees, lives, and thinks is the story of Jesus, which brings us into the Kingdom of God. What we need most in our lives is not simply a change of situations but to live into the new logic as citizens of the Kingdom —the exact transformation God desires to bring about in us through this ancient letter.”
Join with us as we explore finding joy in the midst of our own circumstances.
SPEAKER
Claude atcho
Claude is the lead pastor of Church of the Resurrection (Charlottesville, VA). He's the author of Reading Black Books: How African-American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just and Rhythms of Faith: A Devotional Pilgrimage through the Church Year. Claude and his wife, Kelsey, hail from Washington State. Claude enjoys playing hoops, coaching youth sports, and reading good books.
registration info
COST:
EARLY BIRD | By Dec. 31 | $175
STANDARD | After Dec. 31 | $199
*Online Registration Closes February 4
Deposit: $55 (non-refundable)
*We cannot do registration transfers.*
Cost includes:
Full conference admission
Two-night stay at Rockbridge
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday
Breakfast on Sunday
FAQ
Q: Who can attend? Any students from UVA, JMU, RU, RC, VT, VMI, W&L, LU, H-SC, Bridgewater, and VWCC. If your school is not listed and you want to attend, let us know!
Q: When does the conference begin and end? Where do I register once I get to Rockbridge? The conference begins at 7:45pm on Friday. Check-in is from 6-7:30pm in the camp dining hall. (Camp address below.) Staff will direct you on where to park and where to go once on the property. The conference concludes at 12pm on Sunday.
Q: What should I bring? Your remaining balance- cash or check! Sleeping bag or sheets. (A pillow and thin blanket are provided.) Weather-appropriate clothing and shoes. Swimsuit (if you want to try out the hot tub). Tennis shoes if you plan to do the climbing wall, giant swing, or play volleyball/basketball/soccer/frisbee. Bible (if you have one), notebook, and pen. Toiletries. Cash/Money for the snack bar and book table.
Q: Are meals included? Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided on Saturday. Breakfast is provided on Sunday. Please eat dinner before arriving on Friday.
Q: How will I get there? Talk with your chapter leaders or your staff about carpooling.
Q: Are scholarships available? Yes. Please talk to your staff leader.
Q: I have questions about the conference. Who can I contact? Becca Saunders is the registrar and can be reached at Becca.Saunders@InterVarsity.org.
LOCATION
rockbridge young life camp
170 Spring House Rd.
Goshen, VA 24439