Conferences

Where it all got started

In 1972, a group of pastors and ministry leaders put together a summer conference where churches could bring their youth groups to experience a week of robust biblical teaching and worship alongside incredibly fun activities that fostered new and deepening connections within their group.

Beginning in 2025, we will host a total of eight national summer youth conferences in California, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, and Texas

REGISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENT

The dates for the first three registration windows have been delayed due to Hurricane Helene and those affected. Please note the updated dates below.

How we serve the Church

Our Heart

We are passionate about our mission of serving the Church in its efforts to reach and equip youth for Christ. The gospel tells us about the unrelenting love of God shown in the finished work of Jesus Christ. "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." (Romans 8:1). This is the heart behind everything we do at RYM and is what we seek to highlight at our summer youth conferences.

Our Goal

We host summer conferences that are God-centered, Word-driven, and Gospel-focused. Our goal is to provide a space where local churches from around the nation can gather together for worship, fellowship, and fun. During your week at RYM, you and your students will be encouraged and challenged by the Word of God, grow closer together as the body of Christ, and enjoy times of fun and fellowship.

Our Distinctives

We prioritize Scripture-forward teaching that is aimed at the heart. This happens nightly in large group worship and during elective seminars, small groups, and individual devotions. Logistically-speaking, Churches sign up their 'youth group' to come an RYM conference. Once onsite, we will house your students together, and they will get to interact with other students from all over the country in electives and activities throughout the day.

National Youth Conferences

To help meet growing demand, we are thrilled to announce an additional 4-night High School conference in Florida beginning summer 2025! Following our Middle School Florida conference, there will be two 4-night High School Florida conferences (HSFL1 and HSFL2) and then one 5-night High School Florida conference (HSFL3).

Below, you will find dates and locations for each of our eight national summer youth conferences.

High School
Colorado

YMCA of the Rockies
June 9-14, 2025 - 5 Nights
$3,125 per room (sleeps 5-6)

Middle School
Florida

Laguna Beach Christian Retreat
June 23-27, 2025 - 4 Nights
$525 per person

High School
Florida Week 1

Laguna Beach Christian Retreat
June 30-July 4, 2025 - 4 Nights
$525 per person

High School
Florida Week 2

Laguna Beach Christian Retreat
July 4-8, 2025 - 4 Nights
$525 per person

High School
Florida Week 3

Laguna Beach Christian Retreat
July 8-13, 2025 - 5 Nights
 $575 per person

High School
Mid-Atlantic

Northbay Adventure Camp
July 27-31, 2025 - 4 Nights
$525 per person

High School
California

Pepperdine University
July 28-August 1, 2025 - 4 Nights
$575 per person

Middle School
Texas

Allaso Ranch
August 2-6, 2025 - 4 Nights
$525 per person

REGISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENT

The dates for the first three registration windows have been delayed due to Hurricane Helene and those affected. Please note the updated dates below.

Registration Info

Priority Church Registration

YLT or NYMS attendees are eligible for Priority Church Registration that opens on October 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST. This will be a first-come, first-served based registration. For more information, check out our Conference Registration Process.

Returning Church Registration

Churches who have attended an RYM Conference in 2023 or 2024 may participate in a special Returning Church Registration that opens on October 8, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST and closes on October 9, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST. This is a request based registration. For more information, check out our Conference Registration Process

Open Church Registration

Church Registration for all other groups will open on October 16, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST, and will be available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, check our our Conference Registration Process.

Individual Registration

Registration for students, leaders, and volunteers (who are a part of a church that has already registered) will open on February 14, 2025. These registration forms will be found on each respective conference page and must be completed no later than April 1, 2025.

Conference Scholarships

God has used RYM Conferences in powerful ways, giving young people a bigger and more beautiful vision of Jesus and the importance of life in His Church. To give more students the opportunity to attend, we offer a scholarship fund to those needing financial assistance. If you know of a student(s) who needs assistance, click below to apply for a scholarship and make sure nothing stands in the way of them encountering Jesus and deepening connections with one another.
All Conferences are covered by the RYM Pledge.