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

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.

2025 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 the 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

HSCO
Estes Park, CO
YMCA of the Rockies
June 9-14, 2025 - 5 Nights

Middle School
Florida

MSFL
Panama City Beach, FL
Laguna Beach Christian Retreat
June 23-27, 2025 - 4 Nights

High School
Florida Week 1

HSFL1
Panama City Beach, FL
Laguna Beach Christian Retreat
June 30-July 4, 2025 - 4 Nights

High School
Florida Week 2

HSFL2
Panama City Beach, FL
Laguna Beach Christian Retreat
July 4-8, 2025 - 4 Nights

High School
Florida Week 3

HSFL3
Panama City Beach, FL
Laguna Beach Christian Retreat
July 8-13, 2025 - 5 Nights

High School
Mid-Atlantic

HSMA
North East, MD
Northbay Adventure Camp
July 27-31, 2025 - 4 Nights

High School
California

HSCA
Malibu, CA
Pepperdine University
July 28-August 1, 2025 - 4 Nights

Middle School
Texas

MSTX
Hawkins, TX
Allaso Ranch
August 2-6, 2025 - 4 nights

Conferences Updates

More information about our 2025 Youth Conferences is coming soon. Sign-up to receive registration announcements by clicking the button below!

Registration Info

Priority Church Registration

YLT or NYMS attendees are eligible for Priority Church Registration that opens on October 1, 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 3, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST and closes on October 4, 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 14, 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.
All Conferences are covered by the RYM Pledge