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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in attending the Youth Leader Summit.  Below is some helpful information as you prepare to register you and your group. This three-day gathering is designed to ENCOURAGE, EQUIP,  and REFRESH you!  The cost is only $199 for leaders (based on double occupancy) and $149 for spouses, and that includes the full conference, lodging, all your meals, a Sunday Cool t-shirt, giveaways, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to rest, connect, and grow alongside other awesome youth leaders!  


Speakers

Heather Flies

Heather Flies has been the junior high pastor at Wooddale Church longer than her students have been alive! She began her ministry at Wooddale as the junior high associate in 1996 and joined the pastoral team two years later.

Outside the walls of Wooddale Church, Heather spends a great deal of time and energy as a communicator and has authored two books: I Want to Talk to My Teen About Girl Stuff (Standard Publishing) for parents and her book for teenagers, That’s What She Said/That’s What He Said (Summerside Press).

Heather is a graduate of Bethel University in St. Paul where she majored in communication. She received her Master of Divinity in theological studies from Bethel Seminary, also in St. Paul.

Heather loves football, tennis, the color orange and listening to Christmas music 11 months of the year. Heather and her husband, Chad, live in the Twin Cities with their beloved Saint Bernards.


Doug Franklin

Doug Franklin is the president of LeaderTreks, an innovative leadership development organization focusing on students and youth workers. Doug and his wife, Angie, live in West Chicago, Illinois. They don’t have any kids, but they have 2 dogs that think they are children. Diesel and Penelope are Weimaraners who never leave their side.

Doug grew up in Illinois and graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in Christian Education. He started in youth ministry as a adult volunteer, leading a small group of junior high boys. The experience shaped the way Doug thinks about youth ministry and how students learn. After spending six years as a volunteer, Doug become the full-time high school youth pastor at a church in Wheaton, Illinois. He served as a youth pastor for 12 years in various churches.

As Doug thought about what was really working in youth ministry, he came to the conclusion that everything becomes more effective when students lead. So in 1994, Doug started LeaderTreks to partner with youth workers to help them develop their students as leaders. In 2003 LeaderTreks added leadership training for youth workers. It started with five youth workers coming to LeaderTreks for intense training and grew into LeaderTreks’ Refuel Retreats.

Doug understands that being a youth worker requires us to lead students, adult volunteers, parents, and church leaders. He wants to help youth workers lead well and to see them become more effective for the purpose of helping students love God.


Schedule

MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAY
6:00 PM - Check-In Begins8:00 AM - Breakfast8:00 AM - Breakfast
7:30 PM - Session 19:30 AM - Coffee and Chaos9:30 AM - Coffee and Chaos
9:00 PM - Nachos10:00 AM - Session 210:00 AM - Session 4
9:30 PM - Free Time12:00 PM - Lunch12:00 PM - Lunch at Sunday Cool

1:00 PM - Free Time1:30 PM - Head Home

4:00 PM - Camp Cooley

7:30 PM - Session 3

9:30 PM - Free Time

FAQs

Who should attend YLS? The Youth Leader Summit is designed for all Youth Leaders, including those who are full-time, part-time, or volunteers. We do ask that all attendees be at least 18 years old.

What does the registration fee include? The full conference, lodging, all meals, a Sunday Cool t-shirt, and much more.

What meals are provided? Believe it or not, all meals are included ...including a special dinner at Camp Cooley and a lunch/tour combo at Sunday Cool.

Can my spouse attend? Of course! We love it when couples do ministry together! There is a special rate for the primary leader's spouse. 

I have a small child, can they attend with me? We also love families! Yes, your young children can attend. Please email [email protected] for more details. Please note that we do not offer childcare.

Can I register my whole group under one account? This event does allow you to register as a group.  Please register yourself first, and then click the ADD ANOTHER TEAM MEMBER button.

 Can I transfer my ticket to someone else? Yes. While the Youth Leader Summit is a non-refundable event, we understand that life can be unpredictable and plans may change. If you are no longer able to attend, you are welcome to transfer your registration to another person. To transfer your registration, simply contact us at [email protected]  with the name and email address of the person taking your place. All transfer requests must be submitted at least 21 days before the event.

Can my organization be an Exhibitor at the Youth Leader Summit? Yes! We have several opportunities for you to partner with us. Please contact Todd Pearage at [email protected] 

Location Information

  • Lake Yale Conference Center
  • 39034 County Road 452, Leesburg, FL, 34788 US

REGISTER TODAY!

We are so excited you will be joining us at the Youth Leader Summit!! All registrations are based on DOUBLE OCCUPANCY; however, we do offer a SINGLE OCCUPANCY upgrade for just $25.

Merch Add-On

  • Hoodie

    Hoodie

    Super-soft, lightweight hoodie with the same design as the T-shirt. (Same size as your T-shirt unless otherwise noted.)

    $31.05 ea. ($30.00 + $1.05 fee)

  • Hat

    Hat

    Black and white Trucker Hat with the Youth Leader Summit artwork.

    $25.88 ea. ($25.00 + $0.88 fee)

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Please note that all registrations for the Youth Leader Summit are non-refundable. We understand that plans can change, so while we are unable to offer refunds, you are welcome to transfer your registration to another person if you are no longer able to attend.

To transfer your registration, simply contact us at [email protected] with the name and email address of the person taking your place. All transfer requests must be submitted at least 21 days before the event.

Thank you for understanding and for being a part of this incredible gathering of youth leaders!

PAYMENT INFORMATION

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