REGISTRATION
We’ve made registration for YQ even simpler this year! We’ve included meals, lodging, athletics, and Fine Arts in one fee and we’ve lowered the cost to make it even easier for you to get your whole group there! Here’s the breakdown for registration; the EARLY-BIRD registration discount ends on June 7, or when on-campus capacity is filled, whichever comes first.
- Early-Bird Student Registration ($295/person) - Choose this option to register students aged 11-19. This registration includes:
- On-campus lodging (Thursday evening through Sunday at noon)
- On-campus meals (Thursday supper through Sunday breakfast)
- YQ and National Fine Arts Registration (all categories and events
- On-campus lodging (Thursday evening through Sunday at noon)
- Early-Bird Adult Chaperone Registration ($249/person) - Choose this option to register adults aged 18+ who will stay in the dorms and be responsible for supervising participating students who stay in the dorms. By registering these leaders (1 leader per every 5 students, both male and female), the Group Contact certifies that each registered leader has been subjected to and passed a thorough criminal background check. This registration includes:
- On-campus lodging (Thursday evening through Sunday at noon)
- On-campus meals (Thursday supper through Sunday breakfast)
- YQ and National Fine Arts Registration (all categories and events)
- Student Registration and Meal Plan ($149/person) - Choose this option to register students 11-19. This registration includes:
- On-campus meals (Thursday supper through Sunday breakfast)
- YQ and National Fine Arts Registration (all categories and events)
- This option does not include on-campus housing.
- On-campus meals (Thursday supper through Sunday breakfast)
- Adult Registration and Meal Plan ($149/person) - Choose this option to register adults aged 20+. This registration includes:
- On-campus meals (Thursday supper through Sunday breakfast)
- YQ and National Fine Arts Registration (all categories and events)
- This option does not include on-campus housing.
- On-campus meals (Thursday supper through Sunday breakfast)
(There are also registration options for Conference Discipleship Ministries Directors, CREW, and FAJUDGES. Please see YQ staff for more information about those options.)
Get your registration in quickly; the deadline for Early-Bird registration will end on June 7, but the on-campus options may fill up quickly!
FINE ARTS
IPHC Student ministries is excited to host the National Fine Arts Festival on the campus of Emmanuel University this July! Hosted in three different venues, with mentors from all over the United States, this National Festival is a great way to inspire, equip, and support the vision and giftings of this generation of Producers. The Fine Arts Festival will be from 11-6 pm on Friday, July 19th and on Saturday July 20th; students will have the option to watch their peers in ministry, or engage in other fun events on campus. When it comes to venues, we plan to utilize the Stanley Chapel at the Swails Center, Taylor Chapel, and the Franklin Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church sanctuary. All three venues will operate simultaneously, so come with a plan in place and wear comfortable shoes to get your steps in! We will have YQ crew positioned around campus and lots of signage to point you in the right direction. Also, we are excited to offer BibleQuest on Thursday afternoon, July 18th, from 2-6 pm for students who enjoy quizzing and learning the scriptures. For more info on Fine Arts or BibleQuest and how you can get involved, contact Heather Hall, or your conference Discipleship Ministries Director.
HOUSING
Staying on-campus at Emmanuel University for YouthQuest 2024 promises to be one of the highlights of our event this summer. Students will enjoy the first-hand experience of college dorm life with other teens and youth groups from all over the country. Here are the details for housing at YQ;
- Early-bird registration for YouthQuest will include lodging on campus.
- Priority for on-campus lodging will given to student attendees.
- Housing assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis using registration submission dates.
- After the JUNE 7 registration deadline, Student Pastors and Group Leaders will receive a housing assignment based on their registration. Student Pastors/Group Leaders will be responsible for assigning their students and approved chaperones to individual rooms. Leaders will return rooming assignments to us by JUNE 21
- We’re asking Youth Groups to send one adult chaperone who will lodge on-campus for every 5 student-participants, both males and females. If there are fewer than 5 students registered from a group, or the group does not bring the required number of adult leaders to lodge on-campus, those students will be combined with another group to meet this REQUIRED chaperone ratio.
**All adults lodging on-campus will be required to evidence an approved background check. Student Pastors and Group Leaders will be REQUIRED to sign an affidavit affirming the approved status of each of their adult chaperones/leaders.** -
Hotels are available nearby in Lavonia, Hartwell, and Commerce for adult leaders who wish to attend YouthQuest but will not be lodging on-campus.
Terry is the NextGen Pastor at River Valley Church as well as the Director of River Valley Leadership Institute. His heartbeat is for this “emerging generation” of youth and young adults and helping them to discover their purpose, developing them as leaders, and empowering them to step out into the plan of God for their lives. He lives in the Minneapolis-metro area with his wife Christina and his two daughters Avalie and Nova.
YouthQuest worship services are the highlight of every summer! Our worship teams (featuring student-leaders from Emmanuel University and SouthWestern Christian University) lead us into the Presence of God, and our speakers share a powerful word from the Scriptures. Every year, we hear testimonies of how God healed people, transformed their lives, and inspired them to purpose through the services and ministry times at YouthQuest. They’re gonna be powerful this year–don’t miss a single one!
Dust off those timeless jorts, your favorite Old Navy tee, slide on those white tube socks, lace up your crispest white shoes, and top it all off with some shades, because the theme for this year's final night at YQ 2024 is Backyard BBQ! We're "grilling" up a storm of fun ideas to make this evening unforgettable. You absolutely won't want to miss out on the delicious food, great company, and the chance to make lasting memories.
ATHLETICS
For the first time in our 25+ year history, YQ will feature organized sports activities and training in an athletic-leadership track. We’re inviting Middle School and High School students to practice and play sports with collegiate athletes while they learn Christ-like leadership on and off the field. There will be early-morning workouts that focus on drills, techniques, and conditioning followed later by leadership workshops with coaches and athletic personnel. The athletic leadership track is open to both males and females who play basketball, volleyball, soccer, and baseball/softball. Students will be required to complete waivers and bring their own athletic equipment. There is no extra charge for these opportunities; students need only to register via the YQ registration link. If you have students who love sports and dream of being a collegiate athlete, then encourage them to grab their gear and join us this summer at EU.
Prepare to be inspired! The YQ MasterClass is a wonderful opportunity for students to engage with seasoned experts in various fields of ministry. In music, movement, media, and message, our tailored MasterClasses provide invaluable insights and guidance to help teens thrive in their ministry journey. Those classes will follow the YQ Morning Gathering on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, and they’ll be held simultaneously throughout the EU campus. Each class will be offered twice, so students will have the opportunity to engage with all four over those two days.
From honing leadership skills to delving into specific ministry areas, there's something for everyone, including dedicated sessions for youth ministry leaders. Don't miss out on this transformative experience—join us this summer and unlock your full potential!
We have plenty to do in Franklin Springs at Emmanuel University! In the Athletic Center, play a pick-up game of basketball, bump-set-spike with your friends on the volleyball court, go for a swim in the half-Olympic-sized pool, bowl a few frames in the bowling alley, or get your workout reps in the fitness center (age restrictions apply)! We’ll have tennis and pickleball courts open as well! If you're looking to make new friends but not get sweaty, then find your way to Rob-Lob (that’s Roberson Lobby) for indoor games AND don't forget about our video gaming hub in Wellons! With all that and MUCH more to expect during this year's YQ you don't want to miss it!
If you’re thinking this event would be an OUTSTANDING opportunity for you to introduce teens, leaders, and families to your organization, you’re absolutely right! Every year, we offer vendors and exhibitors the opportunity to partner with us in sponsoring this event, and share the stories of the products and services they offer. There are lots of ways for you to get involved! If you’d like more information about setting up an exhibit, selling your merch, or advertising for your organization, then please contact our StuMin team at students@iphc.org. Investing in this generation through YouthQuest and the National Fine Arts Festival is a win-win! If you'd like to be a sponsor click here to register!
