Accommodations
You stay on campus in the West Residence apartments of Mount Royal University. Every registrant honours all campus rules and respects University property, and is held responsible for reckless damage.
Every August · Calgary
Summit Reformed Youth Conference
A week packed with worship, solid preaching, breakouts, sports, Out-Day adventures and a talent show, with hundreds of young people from Reformed churches near and far.
Mount Royal University, CalgaryGrade 9 grads to grade 12, plus post-high singlesMonday to Friday in August
Summit 2027 dates are coming soon
The 2026 conference ran August 3–7, 2026. Dates, speakers and registration for 2027 will be posted here first. Get the newsletter to hear the moment registration opens.
The week
Fun, fellowship and God’s Word.
The Summit Reformed Youth Conference is a week-long conference designed to promote spiritual growth and Christian fellowship among high school age young people and young adult singles in our churches.
There are five main worship sessions, at least four breakout sessions, daily devotions, sports tournaments, Out-Day activities, free-time games and a talent show. Not into sports? There’s a big collection of board and card games, and outdoor games like Nine-Square, human Dutch Blitz and Can-Jam.
“To encourage, edify and equip the youth of Christ's church to live their lives to the glory and honor of God.”Summit Youth goal
Details
What to know before you come.
From the 2026 conference. Anything that changes for 2027 will be updated here.
Out-Day activities
In 2026 the Out-Day options were white water rafting, hiking in Kananaskis, the Calgary Zoo, a Bow River float and downhill karting. You choose one when you register.
Payment and fees
Summit takes online credit card payments, made at the time of registration. Churches can still pay for a group by credit card. In 2026, registration with an Out-Day was $485 to $605.
Food
Daily meals and evening snacks are provided all week. A food card can be used at the MRU café and, if room permits, other campus vendors like Tim Hortons or Jugo Juice.
Chaperones
A chaperone is a single or married adult, 18 or older, who can command the obedience and respect of young people. Chaperones supervise their own group and help the Summit staff. They pay the same fee as everyone else.
Summit rules
Summit expects attendees to keep the rules, so that God may be glorified in the behaviour and conduct of everyone there. Checking the box at registration means you agree to them.
Getting there
Monday arrival, Friday send-off.
- MondayOn-campus registration runs 1 to 5 p.m. Please don’t arrive before 1 p.m. Supper is at 5 p.m., and the first main session starts at 7:30 p.m.
- Airport busSign up for the Summit airport shuttle. In 2026 it left the Calgary airport at 12:30 and 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The campus is about 35 minutes away.
- ThursdayOut-Day activities in the afternoon and a special event in the evening.
- FridayThe conference wraps up at 11 a.m. (no lunch is served). One bus leaves campus at 12:30 p.m. and reaches the airport around 1:30.
Flight delayed past the last Monday bus? Arrange a taxi or Uber, or ask your parents to help you get to campus; Summit staff can’t pick you up. Plan on an hour or two of waiting at the airport on Monday and Friday.
Speakers, Summit 2026
Another advocate, the Spirit of truth.
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever, the Spirit of truth.” John 14:16-17a. The 2026 breakouts walked through the fruit of the Spirit.
Main Session
Dr. Alan Strange
Mid-America Reformed Seminary, Dyer, Indiana
Dr. Alan D. Strange has served as President and Professor of Church History at Mid-America Reformed Seminary and as a minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. His teaching and writing focus on Reformed ecclesiology, church polity and historical theology; he is general co-editor of the Trinity Psalter Hymnal.
Main Session
Rev. John Bouwers
Hope Reformed Church (URC), Brampton, Ontario
Pastor John Bouwers is a graduate of Mid-America Reformed Seminary and lead pastor of Hope Reformed Church, a church replant in Brampton. He is a regular speaker at Camp Tamarack youth camp and a strong promoter of Reformed ecumenical relations and missions.
LovePastor Rich Anjema
Providence Reformed Church (URC), Winnipeg, MB
JoyPastor Julius Van Spronsen
Immanuel CanRC, Edmonton, AB
PeacePastor Bradd Nymeyer
First URC, Chino, CA
PatiencePastor Joel Dykstra
Wellandport URC, Wellandport, ON
KindnessDr. William den Hollander
Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary, Hamilton, ON
GoodnessPastor Bill Pols
Cornerstone URC, Edmonton, AB
FaithfulnessPastor Ralph Pontier
Covenant URC, Pella, IA
GentlenessPastor Ken Wieske
St. Albert CanRC, St. Albert, AB
Self-ControlPastor Kelvin Tiemstra
Faith URC, Telkwa, BC
Purity (guys)Pastor Hendrik Alkema
Smithers CanRC, BC
Purity (ladies)Kristen Kottelenberg Alkema
Pastor's wife and counselor, Smithers CanRC, BC
Sins Against the SpiritPastor John Bouwers
Hope Reformed Church (URC), Brampton, ON
Praying for the Holy SpiritPastor Tim Schouten
Messiah CanRC, Prince George, BC
The Holy Spirit and Union with ChristPastor Gary Zekveld
New Westminster URC, New Westminster, BC
Summit 2026 on video
Relive the week.
Day 1 Recap
Day 2 Recap
Day 3 Recap
Day 4 Recap
Good questions
Asked often.
Can I come to Summit alone?
Yes. At every Summit, young people come by themselves, and when they leave they have forged new relationships and friendships.
What are the ages for Summit?
Young people who have completed grade 9 through grade 12 (grade 12 grads register as young people), and post-high singles under the age of 30.
What if my church cannot send a chaperone?
A church that sends a group needs a chaperone (ideally 2 for every 10 young people). If your church sends only 1 or 2 young people and cannot send a chaperone, contact us and we can make an exception.
Does Summit have a cancellation policy?
Yes. Before June 1 we can usually give a full refund; after June 1 perhaps only a partial refund; and no refunds within 4 to 5 weeks of the event, because rooms, food, T-shirts, Out-Day tickets and buses are paid for in advance.
Stay in the loop
Be the first to hear about Summit 2027.
Dates, speakers and registration news go out to the newsletter. Youth leaders and church secretaries are welcome to sign up too.