Answers to the most frequently asked questions…
What about?
More questions? Maybe this will help. Dig into these questions to find answers to common questions about the rally.
Who can attend?
The rally is intended for teens finishing up eighth grade through graduating high school seniors as of spring 2024.
I want to go? What should I do?
- Talk with your parents and pastor/youth leader.
- Direct them to the Youth Leader page
- Share info with your friends at church.
- Stay up to date with rally news on Instagram
- Get the grown-ups and the teens excited and start planning, and we’ll see you in Fort Collins.
I’m a high school student, I don’t have $410. How is this possible?
Talk with your youth leader. Together your youth group can come up with a plan to fundraise. There are some great ideas on the Youth Leader page, plus your creativity there’s plenty to get your group started!
Where do I stay? What do I eat?
The registration fee covers lodging from Tuesday night through Friday morning at the Colorado State University residence halls, seven meals, snacks, and all rally activities.
I belong to a tiny church, I’m the only teen. Can I still go?
Yes, we call it piggybacking. Talk with your parents, pastor, or youth leader at your church. There’s probably a nearby congregation that you can connect with!
I have special dietary needs, will I starve?
The Colorado State University dining accommodates all sorts of special diets. During the registration process you will have the opportunity to indicate your needs.
Will this be a week of religion classes? Is this any different than my Christian high school?
If you have the privilege to go to a Christian high school you are probably wondering is the youth rally any different?
Have you ever said the Lord’s Prayer and sung worship songs with 2,000+ teens? Probably not!
The youth rally will be the chance to listen and discuss topics that you deal with every day from a Christian perspective (let’s talk dating, anxiety, witnessing to a sinful world). You can take notes, but there won’t be a test!
Plus, your group can choose off-site excursions for an additional fee (past years have included river rafting & hiking & more).
On campus, there is plenty of fun too! Last year nightly entertainment included Fish Sticks comedy on the big stage; concerts; expansive recreational spaces for football, soccer, tennis, and sand volleyball (equipment will be available); FOOD; and spots to hang out with friends.
50 YEARS OF YOUTH RALLIES
The Rally exists to provide youth and youth leaders from across the synod a large-scale worship, education, fellowship, recreation, and service opportunity that deepens commitment to Christ and his church.