Yearly Events

January - Winter Retreat

Winter Retreat is held every year in January. It is held at the Bongiorno Conference Center in Carlisle, PA. Today our youth face more challenges to their faith from school, culture, social media and other places as well. At Winter Retreat, youth will be encouraged in the faith by powerful worship, by inspirational youth speakers, and by meeting and being around other youth with the same kind of faith. More info.

Easter Weekend - Youth Convention

Penn Del Youth Convention is an inspiration getaway where students experience inspirational worship and spiritual growth. Each year several thousand youth from Pennsylvania and Delaware gather at the Hershey Arena on the Thursday and Friday before Easter where they experience powerful worship and inspirational speakers. More info.

June - Youth Camp

Youth Camp is the best way to spend a week of your summer! Students meet new friends and have lots of fun! Each week is designed to break down walls and barriers through fun activities. Each week is centered around the times we meet to learn the word of God. Dynamic communicators, bible challenge, and passionate worship are a staple of Youth Camp! You don’t want to miss this life changing event!

It is hosted at the Bongiorno Conference Center in Carlisle, PA.  Camp is one of the best ways for a student to spend a week of their summer!  More info

September - Fearless

A brand new event designed to equip teenagers to make a difference for the Gospel. This is not just an event for “leaders,” it’s an event for all believers! It’s Fearless: One Day to Make a Difference, a one-day conference happening in three locations: west, central, and east. Students will be inspired and empowered to serve their friends, talk about their faith, and make a difference without fear. More info.

September - Fine Arts Festival

Fine Arts is a discipleship tool of National Youth Ministries designed to “help students discover and develop their ministry gifts.” Beginning in September each year, over 70,000 junior and senior high school students begin preparing their entries for the Sectional (February), District (Easter Weekend), and National (August) Fine Arts Festivals. Students may enter categories offered in 7 main divisions: Art, Communication, Drama, Exhibition, Instrumental, Vocal, and Writing. More info