High SCHOOL CALIFORNIA

This is more than a beach trip. RYM High School California is a week where high school students will spend hours in God’s Word, build lasting friendships, and encounter the good news of the Gospel—while enjoying the beauty and fun of the California coast.

General Info

Here are the essentials for planning your week in Malibu—dates, location, cost, and speaker.

Availability: Open - Space Available
Dates: July 27-31, 2026
Location: Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA
Cost: $575 per person
Speaker: Rev. Alex Wattlinton

Looking for more details? Scroll down to find the schedule, conference rules, elective class options, and a packing list.

Who needs to register?

Everyone attending RYM must complete the right registration form. Select the option below to get started.

Church Registration

Leaders, reserve space for your church at this conference. Submit this form to register your group.
Register your church

Adult Registration

If you’re attending with your church as a leader or chaperone, please complete your individual registration between March 1 and May 1, 2026.
Register as an adult

Student Registration

Students, once your church has registered, sign up here to confirm your spot and share your details between March 1 and May 1, 2026.
Register as a student

Main Speaker

Rev. Alex Wattlington

Alex is native of Chattanooga, TN where he went to the McCallie school for boys and was largely influenced by the community of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church. After college he moved to Philadelphia, PA where he earned his M.Div from Westminster Theological Seminary. He then served for 15 years with Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), 6 at Penn State University and 9 at USC. Alex is currently the senior pastor at Pacific Crossroad Church and an adjunct professor of practical theology at Westminster Seminary in San Diego. In his spare time, Alex enjoys golf, the NFL, his AMC stubs membership and exploring LA restaurants. In August 2002, Alex married his wife Becki. They have three boys: Whit, Miles, and Monroe.

Helpful Confernce Info

Elective Classes

Packing List

Rules

Schedule

Activities & Recreation

Field Day
  • Soccer
  • Pickleball
  • Basketball
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Frisbee Golf
Beach Day
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Spikeball
  • Swimming
Other Activities
  • Trivia
  • Talent Show
  • Board & Card Games
  • Mario Kart
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This program, while located at Pepperdine University, is not affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by Pepperdine University.