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.

This year, we will host a total of seven regional 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. This 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 which 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 teaching that is Scripture-forward and aimed at the heart. This happens at our nightly large group worship services, elective seminars, small groups, and individual devotionals.  Logistically-speaking, Churches will sign up their 'youth group' to come an RYM conference. Once onsite, we will house your students together, and then they will interact with other students from all other the country in electives and activities throughout the day.

Regional Youth Conferences

YMCA of the Rockies
June 10-15, 2024 - 5 Nights - $3000/per room* Please see our registration process for details
Laguna Beach Christian Retreat
June 24-28, 2024 - 4 Nights - $500/pp
Laguna Beach Christian Retreat
July 1-5, 2024 - 4 Nights - $500/pp
FULL - Waitlist Registrations Only
Laguna Beach Christian Retreat
July 8-13, 2024 - 5 Nights - $550/pp
FULL - Waitlist Registrations Only
Allaso Ranch
July 31- Aug 4, 2024 - 4 Nights - $500/pp
FULL - Waitlist Registrations Only
Pepperdine University
July 26-30, 2024 - 4 Nights - $550/pp
Northbay Adventure Camp
July 26-30, 2024 - 4 Nights - $500/pp

2024 Conference Theme

Grace Alone

We are a people constantly trying to prove ourselves in a culture of catchphrases like “do better” and “be your own hero.” We feel the weight of trying to measure up and be right in all that we do and think. Yet all this striving leaves us hopeless and helpless, and we eventually come to the conclusion that we can’t save ourselves. For all our self-righteousness, we soon realize we’ve fallen short.

And then we read Ephesians 2:8. “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” God’s Word teaches us that we don’t have to prove ourselves or measure up or impress anyone, especially God. In fact, we’re incapable of doing that. It is grace alone that saves and grace alone that frees us from the struggle and shame of trying to be righteous on our own. Join us this summer at RYM as we celebrate the amazing gift of God’s grace to sinners like us.

Registration Info

Priority Church Registration

YLT or NYMS attendees are eligible for Priority Church Registration that opens on January 8, 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 2022 or 2023 may participate in a special Returning Church Registration that opens on January 9, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST and closes on January 10, 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 January 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 16, 2024. These registration forms will be found on each respective conference page and must be completed no later than April 3, 2024.

**note the date change - we are pending approval of a revised Safety Agreement.