NYC Mandatory Meeting
MAY 30, 2026
Hosted by the Church of the Nazarene, NYC is a quadrennial youth event uniting high school students from the USA and Canada for worship, teaching, and service.
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If you're attending NYC 2026, you'll get all the details at this Philly Districtwide meeting! Mark your calendars!
NYC 2026
July 1-5, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
NYC offers students plenary sessions with dynamic speakers and artists, live concerts by top Christian musicians, Ministry With Others service projects, interactive discipleship, and a Recreation Hall with games and activities. The Philadelphia District will also host special events.
Find more details on the official Nazarene Youth Conference website linked below.
NYC 2026 FAQs
Below are some frequently asked NYC questions. For anything not covered, contact Philly NYC Coordinator Danielle Cook at phillynyinyc@gmail.com.
What is "NYC"?
"Nazarene Youth Conference" is a life-changing youth event hosted by the Church of the Nazarene for high school students from across the USA and Canada. Every few years, thousands gather for worship, discipleship, service, and unforgettable fun. Learn more at www.nazareneyouthconference.com.
When is it?
NYC is July 1-5, 2026.
However, Philly District will be traveling June 29 through July 7, 2026.
Who can go?
Students must have completed 8th-12th grade as of June 2026. The minimum age for Adult
Volunteers is 23 years old.
How do I register?
Students and prospective adult volunteers must complete an interest form. *see above* Parents/guardians will receive a student registration link, while approved adult volunteers will receive their own registration link.
What is the cost?
REGISTRATION COST
Early Bird: $2,500 until 10/15/25
Late Registration: $2,600 from 10/16/25 - 01/05/26
PAYMENT PLAN
Includes a $550 non-refundable deposit due October 15 ($650 for late registrants), then $500 payments are due January 15, March 15, and May 15, with a final payment of $450 due June 15.
What does the cost include?
The cost covers from the time registrants get to the airport until the time they return to the
airport. This includes the event cost, major meals, travel, lodging, and activities.
What if cost is a concern?
We know rising costs can make trips like this feel out of reach, so we’ve worked to keep it affordable while maintaining quality. Students are encouraged to fundraise with their church or zone, and a fundraising ideas resource will be shared soon.
How will you keep track of so many students?
We’ll travel in “Family Groups” led by two adult volunteers, with a max 1:6 adult-to-student ratio. All adult volunteers and students with smartphones must use the Life360 app to share their location with group leaders and the NYC Coordinator during the trip.
What is the cancellation policy?
The NYC registration fee includes trip cancellation and interruption insurance for verified events like medical emergencies, quarantine, natural disasters, or CDC travel restrictions. Through an individual claims process, participants may recover non-refundable travel and registration costs if fees cannot be transferred to another person.
Questions?
Contact NYC Coordinator Danielle Cook!