F.A.Q.
What are the age requirements for students attending the event?
When does the event begin and end at Purdue?
When does the event begin and end in Sacramento?
Can I volunteer at the event?
My student is not part of a youth group; can he/she attend alone?
What ratio of adults to youth will be attending Youth 2011?
Will my unique youth group enjoy this event?
Will attending this event be worth missing our summer mission trip?
Why is the Purdue event registration price higher than the Sacramento one?
What are the age requirements for students attending the event?
Youth 2011 is designed for junior high/middle school and high school aged students. We allow incoming 6th graders, but you need to decide if the individual student is mature enough to handle the intensity of the conference. We also accept newly graduated 12th graders who want to come as a student.
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When does the event begin and end at Purdue?
The event begins at 2pm EST on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 and ends at 11pm EST on Saturday, July 16, 2011. Cost of Saturday night lodging is included in the price. There is no programming on Sunday.
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When does the event begin and end in Sacramento?
The event begins at 2pm PST on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 and ends at 11pm PST on Saturday, July 30, 2011. Discounted hotel rates are good through Saturday night. There is no programming on Sunday.
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Can I volunteer at the event?
Yes, please! We need help from volunteers at both sites. Check out the Volunteer page for all the info.
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My student is not part of a youth group; can he/she attend alone?
Students have to be a part of a group to attend Youth 2011. We would suggest your student find a local church group that is attending and go with them. If you would like for us to help you locate groups from your area, please send an email to info@youth2011.org with your city, state, and zip code.
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What ratio of adults to youth will be attending Youth 2011?
Complying with UMC Safe Sanctuary policy, groups will need at least one adult for every five youth and at least two per group reflecting the gender mix of their group.
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Will my unique youth group enjoy this event?
Youth 2011 was designed by a diverse team of 27 youth and youth leaders from all around the country (and one youth leader from the Philippines!) We are confident that no matter what the makeup of your group, Youth 2011 will have something that will inspire, challenge, teach and entertain your youth.
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Will attending this event be worth missing our summer mission trip?
We know what it’s like for the local church. You probably don’t have the budget for Youth 2011 and a mission trip, so the choice will ultimately be one or the other. However, this does not have to be an either/or situation! In an effort to accommodate groups trying to make this tough decision and better serve the communities around the Y11 sites, we want to help you set up mission opportunities in the days before or the days after the event in the West Lafayette and Sacramento areas. Check back soon for a mission opportunity list to see some options for your group to make the journey to Youth 2011 not only an impactful event for your students, but also for the communities surrounding the sites. Daily on-site missions will also be offered at Youth 2011.
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Why is the Purdue event registration price higher than the Sacramento one?
The Purdue site registration price includes on-campus lodging and all meals. The Sacramento site price is for the event and one catered meal only. Go to the About page for more info.
Do you have a question that hasn’t been addressed on this page? Email it to info@youth2011.org
