High SCHOOL Colorado

This is more than a hiking trip. RYM High School Colorado is a week where students will spend hours in God’s Word, build lasting friendships, and encounter the good news of the Gospel—while enjoying the beauty and adventure of the Rocky Mountains.

General Info

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

Availability: FULL - Waitlist Open
Dates: June 8-13, 2026
Location: YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO
Cost: $3,125 per room, sleeps 5-6. See our Registration Process for more info.
Speaker: Rev. Michael Matthews

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 as soon as possible.
Register your church

Adult Registration

If you’re attending with your church as a leader or chaperone, 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. Michael Mathews

Originally from West Point, Mississippi, Michael graduated from Mississippi State before moving to Lyon, France, to teach fifth grade. While serving abroad with Mission to the World, he met his wife, Hilary. A 2007 alumnus of Covenant Theological Seminary, Michael has spent the last 19 years pastoring at Saint Patrick Presbyterian Church in Greeley, Colorado. His commitment to Greeley includes serving as board chairman for both the local school district and United Way. Michael and Hilary have five sons: Jack, Jeb, Will, Witt, and Luke. When he isn’t working, you can find him reading, fly fishing, or on the golf course

Helpful Conference Info

Elective Classes

Packing List

Rules

Schedule

Activities & Recreation

The following activities will be available during activity times:
  • Hiking (on site, nearby or at the National Park)
  • Indoor Swimming Pool
  • Gaga Ball
  • Spike Ball
  • Kan Jam
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Horseshoes
  • Goofy Golf
  • Tennis
  • Disc Golf
  • Board & Card Games
  • Mario Kart
  • Horseback Riding*
  • Mountain Biking*
  • Open Air Adventure Park in Estes Park*
*Activity requires an additional payment and is contingent upon the weather. 
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