Rural Catholic Youth Conference

Conference Schedule 

• On-site check-in begins Saturday morning around 8:30a
• Conference concludes with lunch Sunday, March 23
• Conference includes Praise & Worship; prayer; catered meals; coffee & snack bar; Mass; lady, guy, and adult breakouts; evening social with entertainment; incredible speakers and so much more. 

Accommodations

• Bunkhouse accommodations 
• We’d love to exceed cabin capacity so we’ll ask for those who would like to sleep in tents on individual registration forms and will use tent accommodations only if we need to
• When possible, we’ll room adults on lower bunks only.
• Whenever possible, we’ll have adult chaperones and students on the same level of dorms. Please know that while we will try to make this happen, it’s not always possible logistically.

Registration

• Opens December 1, 2024.  Opens December 12!! So sorry for the delay. 
• Weekend registration is $140 and includes meals, accommodations, all sessions, conference t-shirt & packet
• Deposits are $50 per person and are non-refundable
• Early bird discounts
  
  • $20 off with registrations completed & deposits made by January 15, 2025
  • $10 off if registered with deposits by February 15, 2025
  • Yes-I-want-to-stay-in-a-tent bonuses available
• Please contact Angie (ruralyouth@archkck.org) if you need to coordinate a custom payment arrangement
• Once your deposit is received, you’ll get a link to complete individual registration forms online
• Please send all payments directly to the ArchKCK Youth Office, ATTN: RYMO RCYC, 12615 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66109

Planning

• We will have an optional parish group shirt contest on Saturday 
• Sunday, participants will be encouraged to wear their conference shirt and/or dress nicely for Mass
• We ask that participants dress modestly (and comfortably). Please, no leggings and keep shorts at an appropriate length
• Service Opportunity – bring items and assemble Foster Care Starter Packs. Wish List:
  
  • brush, comb, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant (can be purchased as a hygiene kit on amazon if you wish); underwear for all ages; PJs for all ages; makeup or toiletry bags to hold hygiene items
• This is a BYOLC event (Bring Your Own Lawn Chair)
• Our number one focus is to provide an opportunity for our kids to encounter our Lord throughout this conference. Adults, please pray for your kids and for patience for yourself before and during the conference. 

Extras

• Space is limited, so make plans with your group now
• Each group needs to provide their own gender-specific chaperones (suggested ratio for this event 1:8). 
• This overnight event is for High School Aged Teens + chaperones.
• Extra adults / family members are most welcome to join us for Mass with Archbishop on Sunday, March 23 at 10:30
• Please let us know if you have any extra needs so that we may make appropriate accommodations
• Keep an eye here for more exciting announcements regarding special guest presenters and musicians
• Questions or more info: ruralyouth@archkck.org or call/text (785) 221-2644
• All are welcome, and we can’t wait to see you!!