Welcome!

We invite all youth turning 14 this year and older to to participate in our 2023 youth conference!

Dates: June 29-July 01
Location: Montogomery Bell State Park, Group Camp 1. (While the address is technically 1020 Jackson Hill Rd, Burns, TN 37029, please use the link provided to find the precise location within the facility.)
Theme: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13).

Conference Overview

Arrival on Thursday, June 29: Youth need to arrive at Montgomery Bell State Park Group Camp #1 (See attached directions) between 10am - 12pm. Upon arrival, youth will check-in and receive their cabin assignment as well as swag bag (T-shirt, water bottle, journal, and more).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & dinner are all provided, as well as occasional refreshments. Allergy info has been gathered and considered. Youth can bring supplemental snacks if desired.

Activity Highlights: Youth can expect both structured and free time. There will be kayaking, archery, relays, lip sync battles, brain challenges, sports, survivor course, & more.

Workshop Highlights: For the Strength of Youth game; Self Defense - Physically and Spiritually; What Matters Most - Priorities; Dating in 2023; Art, Photography & Talents; Improv.

Speaker Highlights:

  • Trevor Matich - Trevor has won 17 Emmy awards during his 2-decade career as an NFL analyst with ESPN. He played in the NFL for 12 years, starting in New England and finishing in Washington. Trevor was the starting center on BYU’s NCAA national championship team in 1984. He was nicknamed the "Hardest Working Man in Pro Football." Trevor is also a member of our Stake.

  • Mark Mabry - American photographer, cinematographer, and activist, best known for his photographic depictions of Jesus in his works titled Reflections of Christ. Also a member of our Stake.

  • Stake President Steanson 

Pack-up and Pick-up up Saturday, July 1: Following breakfast, camp clean-up, and closing ceremonies, youth can be picked up at 11:30am. Please no early pick-ups unless arrangements have been previously made with a leader.

How to Prepare

Please print a copy of the 2023 Youth Conference Packing List at some point very soon and make sure you have each item ready. Be sure to label person items, especially those items most likely to be misplaced, such as your water bottle.

Youth, we encourage you to take time to study, ponder, and reflect on the Church's 2023 Youth Theme below and attached, which is also the theme of our Youth Conference. Leaders & parents, we encourage you to participate in this preparation. Ponder questions like, "What examples of this have I seen in my life? What can I do to gain a stronger testimony of this principle? What other scriptures teach me more about this principle?"

Questions?

Please reach out either to the Stake Young Women President or the Stake Young Men President (details available in LDS Tools). For contact information for our camp medical officer, please search for “Stake Youth Conference Info & Instructions” in your email application.