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Summit 2027
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Every August · Calgary
Summit Reformed Youth Conference
A week packed with worship, solid preaching, breakouts, sports, Out-Day adventures and a talent show, with hundreds of young people from Reformed churches near and far.
Mount Royal University, CalgaryGrade 9 grads to grade 12, plus post-high singlesMonday to Friday in August
The week
Fun, fellowship and God’s Word.
The Summit Reformed Youth Conference is a week-long conference designed to promote spiritual growth and Christian fellowship among high school age young people and young adult singles in our churches.
Not into sports? There’s a big collection of board and card games, and outdoor games like Nine-Square, human Dutch Blitz and Can-Jam.
“To encourage, edify and equip the youth of Christ's church to live their lives to the glory and honor of God.”Summit Youth goal
What to expect
Deliberately busy. Never boring.
The days are long on purpose, so you can fit in as much learning, fun and fellowship as possible.
Main sessions
Five main worship sessions: the whole conference sings together and hears God’s Word preached.
Breakouts and devotions
At least four breakout sessions to choose from, and daily devotions all week.
Sports and free time
Tournaments, lawn games, swimming, a 5K run, and plenty of board and card games.
Out-Day and talent show
Thursday heads out of the city, and the week ends with a talent show.
Good to know
Before you come.
How the week works every year. Dates, speakers, Out-Day options and fees are on each year’s page.
Accommodations
You stay on campus in the West Residence apartments of Mount Royal University. Every registrant honours all campus rules and respects University property, and is held responsible for reckless damage.
Out-Day
On Thursday everyone heads out on the Out-Day they chose when registering. The options change from year to year; recent years have included white water rafting, hiking, the Calgary Zoo, horseback riding, a river float and Calaway Park.
Payment and fees
Summit takes online credit card payments, made at the time of registration, and churches can still pay for a group by credit card. Each year’s fees are posted with its registration.
Food
Daily meals and evening snacks are provided all week. A food card can be used at the MRU café and, if room permits, other campus vendors like Tim Hortons or Jugo Juice.
Chaperones
A chaperone is a single or married adult, 18 or older, who can command the obedience and respect of young people. Chaperones supervise their own group and help the Summit staff. They pay the same fee as everyone else.
Summit rules
Summit expects attendees to keep the rules, so that God may be glorified in the behaviour and conduct of everyone there. Checking the box at registration means you agree to them.
Getting there
Monday arrival, Friday send-off.
- MondayOn-campus registration runs 1 to 5 p.m.; please don’t arrive before 1 p.m. Supper is at 5 p.m., and the first main session starts at 7:30 p.m.
- Airport busSummit runs an airport shuttle on Monday and Friday; sign up when you register. The campus is about 35 minutes from the Calgary airport.
- ThursdayOut-Day activities in the afternoon and a special event in the evening.
- FridayThe conference wraps up at 11 a.m. (no lunch is served), and the bus takes you back to the airport.
Flight delayed past the last Monday bus? Arrange a taxi or Uber, or ask your parents to help you get to campus; Summit staff can’t pick you up.
Every Summit
Year by year.
The theme, the speakers and the videos from each conference.
Summit 2026
August 3–7, 2026 · Dr. Alan Strange and Rev. John Bouwers
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Oh Come, Let Us Worship
Summit 2025 · August 4–8, 2025 · Dr. Joel R. Beeke and Dr. Jerry Bilkes
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Behold Our God
Summit 2024 · August 5–9, 2024 · Rev. Terry Johnson and Dr. Eric Watkins
Look back and watch
The Battle for Truth
Summit 2023 · August 7–11, 2023
Look back and watch
Summit 2022
August 2022
Look back and watchSummit began in 2016; the pages here go back to 2022.
Good questions
Asked often.
Can I come to Summit alone?
Yes. At every Summit, young people come by themselves, and when they leave they have forged new relationships and friendships.
What are the ages for Summit?
Young people who have completed grade 9 through grade 12 (grade 12 grads register as young people), and post-high singles under the age of 30.
What if my church cannot send a chaperone?
A church that sends a group needs a chaperone (ideally 2 for every 10 young people). If your church sends only 1 or 2 young people and cannot send a chaperone, contact us and we can make an exception.
Does Summit have a cancellation policy?
Yes. Before June 1 we can usually give a full refund; after June 1 perhaps only a partial refund; and no refunds within 4 to 5 weeks of the event, because rooms, food, T-shirts, Out-Day tickets and buses are paid for in advance.
Stay in the loop
Be the first to hear about Summit 2027.
Dates, speakers and registration news go out to the newsletter. Youth leaders and church secretaries are welcome to sign up too.