The following are some of the most common questions/answers regarding Trinity Youth Conference. If you don't see the information you're looking for below, please feel free to contact Jason Best - TYC Registrar.
Who may attend?
High school youth, who are at least 15 years of age and have completed 9th grade, and college-age young adults are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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When is TYC?
TYC is typically held during the third week in July. TYC 2024 begins with arrival/check-in between 2:00pm and 3:30pm on Sunday, July 14th and ends just before noon on Saturday, July 20th.
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Where is TYC held?
TYC is held at Living Waters Camp and Conference Center in Schellsburg, PA. Located in central Pennsylvania, Living Waters is just a few hours’ drive for most participants living within the Synod of the Trinity. Living Waters has been hosting TYC for more than forty years.
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How much does it cost?
The cost for TYC 2024 is $450.00. We offer discounts to those who successfully recruit new TYCers. A minimum deposit of $100.00 is due at the time of registration. See our Rates/Payment for further details and for our Terms and Conditions.
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How can I register?
Registrations for TYC 2024 are now being accepted online. Click here to register online.
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What should I bring with me?
Participants should plan to bring the following items:
- Casual clothes – It’s warm during the day but can get chilly at night, so don’t forget to pack jeans and hoodies.
- Grubby clothes for field games (Dark clothes for night games) and some extra shoes just in case they get wet.
- Athletic shoes, clothing, equipment (bring your yoga mats!) for some voluntary Morning Movement.
- Clothes to wear for Glow in the Dark Day (bring a white shirt or anything glow in the dark or neon), if you'd like.
- Pajamas to wear for Pajama Day, if you'd like
- Swimsuit, beach towel, and sunscreen for our day at Shawnee State Park or for some creek walking.
- Sleeping bag, pillow, and maybe a blanket to sit on outside. NOTE: Participants will be housed in fully enclosed cabins furnished with twin-size bunk beds. A foam mattress is provided by Living Waters.
- Bath towel(s), toiletries, and shower shoes (if desired).
- Bible, Notebook, Pens and/or Pencils.
- Note pad for affirmation notes (veteran TYCers know these notes of affirmation as “Shoe Notes” – we’ll explain this at camp).
- Camera, flashlight, and an alarm clock. Note that you will NOT be permitted to use your mobile phone as a camera or as an alarm clock during the week…NO EXCEPTIONS! Please plan accordingly.
- Musical instruments you know (or are learning) how to play.
- Game gear – cards, board games, soccer ball, basketball (we have a court), Frisbee, etc.
- Cash for soda/pop, T-shirt (cost is NOT included in the registration fee), and other TYC or Living Waters apparel that may be available for purchase during the week.
- Snacks, if you so choose. If bringing snacks, please be conscious of their storage…we don’t want to attract any critters!
- Your health insurance card (or a legible copy of both the front and back of the card) and completed registration forms.
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What time should I plan to arrive?
Arrival/Check-in for TYC 2024 begins on Sunday July 14th at 2:00pm and ends at 3:30pm. Participants should plan to arrive at Living Waters during this time. Please do NOT arrive early…the TYC leadership cannot be responsible for overseeing those arriving before 2:00pm and will ask anyone arriving early to leave until arrival/check-in officially begins.
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What time should I pick up my son/daughter?
TYC 2024 officially concludes on Saturday morning, July 20th. Parents or others providing participants with a ride home should plan to be at Living Waters no later than 11:45am. The TYC leadership asks that those arriving to pick-up a participant remain on the far side of the bridge (which will be blocked) until the closing ceremony has concluded. A member of the TYC staff will invite those who are waiting on the far side of the bridge to join us on the other side when the ceremony is over. We thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.
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How is the Planning Team selected?
To become a member of the youth Planning Team, participants fill out an application and/or request an in-person interview with members of the Adult Planning Team. The Adult Planning Team invites the youth to serve on the Planning Team. Youth can select to serve a one or two year term. At the end of each year, the Adult Planning Team conducts a review to celebrate the accomplishments of the youth and set goals for the following year.
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How is TYC funded?
TYC is insured and supported logistically by the Friends of TYC, which is a non-profit corporation organized with the express purpose of sustaining and growing the important ministry of TYC. That said, TYC would not exist but for the generous contributions of its partners and sponsors - Click here to view a list of our sponsors. It should be noted that, now that the Synod of the Trinity is no longer contributing funds to missions or youth ministry, TYC is increasingly in need of financial support. This is why the Friends of TYC was established and why concerted fundraising efforts are ongoing. Click here to learn more about our fundraising initiatives or to find out how you can help. Click here to make a donation.