You’ll Love Every Moment
See you at Arizona Christian University in 2021!
Spend Two Full Weeks in Arizona with Summit.
Our Arizona Summit offers attendees thoughtful lectures, open forum Q&A with our faculty, and small group discussions. Located outside of Arizona’s capitol, students experience the splendor of mountain views and the campus of Arizona Christian University.
Session 1 May 23-June 5
Session 2 June 6-June 19
Student Conferences provide a two-week experience for students aged 16-25. The conference will explore relevant cultural topics and help students think deeper about their personal faith and convictions. Students will grow spiritually as they engage with like-minded peers on faith, purpose, and identity with world-class faculty.
What To Expect Each Day
Every morning starts with morning traditions: morning devotional, prayer, the pledge of allegiance, and amazing grace.
Every afternoon students enjoy a few hours of free time. After dinner, each evening session begins with live worship and ends with a classroom session or small groups.
Activities will include on and off campus options for students. Keep scrolling for a full list of activities. Students will choose and pay for each activity when they arrive for their session. Prices will be updated closer to the session dates.
Activities
Don’t worry, a Summit Conference is not all work! On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoons we’ll have an organized “Sports Time”. We’ll go to a huge grassy park nearby and have all sorts of outdoor recreation for you to join in on including soccer, volleyball, flag football, basketball, tennis, and ultimate Frisbee along with all the students and staff!
There will also be a wide range of fun (optional) activities for you to choose from. Students may sign up for additional off-site activities once they arrive at our conference. Some of these activities require permission waivers to be signed by a parent. Please Download and sign waivers for any activities you think you might want to do. Bring your signed waivers with you at check-in.
Summit is a “cashless program.” Please bring a credit, debit, or gift card to pay for activities, books, apparel, and other incidentals. $50-$100 is recommended for bookstore purchases. $100-$150 is recommended for optional off-site activities.
Day Trip to South Rim Grand Canyon
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is the most visited location at Grand Canyon National Park. The Scenic views and vistas are what you are expecting and have been waiting a lifetime to see.
Estimated Cost $15
Afternoon Trip to Sedona
Multi-hued stone formations jut upwards from the high desert floor creating a vivid, mesmerizing setting that changes hourly with the light. Surrounded by nearly 2 million acres of national forest land, visitors have instant access to recreational activities. Trails for hiking and biking, along with bouncy jeep tracks, weave among the bristling forest of pinnacles, spires, buttes, and domes.
Estimated Cost $15
Salt River Tubing
Looking for a cool and wet adventure? Spend an afternoon tubing the Lower Salt River rapids in the beautiful Tonto National Forest near Mesa, Arizona! Just minutes from Phoenix, the Salt River is a recreational paradise that offers “chills and thrills” while floating on cool and refreshing mountain-stream waters.
Estimated Cost $35
Arizona Christian University
ACU is an accredited, private, non-profit, Christian university in Glendale, Arizona offering a wide variety of degrees preparing students for successful careers, while remaining committed to its vision of transforming culture with biblical truth. Students actively engage in biblically-integrated academics and gain a liberal arts foundation with critical thinking skills that last a lifetime. Spiritual development is also integrated within the University experience, where all four-year campus students receive a minor in Biblical Studies, attend chapel twice a week, and complete spiritual formation and service hours each semester.
Click here for the latest ACU COVID-19 information.
Travel Plans
Flight Information
The Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) airport is only 30 minutes away from Arizona Christian University. To learn more about the airport and the airlines that fly into this location, click here.
Arrival Times
Please make reservations to arrive at the Phoenix (PHX) airport on the first Sunday of your session between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM (check-in hours on campus are from noon to 5 PM.) If arriving earlier or later at the airport, students may have to wait longer for a Summit shuttle. If your flight is delayed or if you arrive after 5:00 PM, please call the front desk at 719-685-2866.
Departure Times
Please make arrangements to be checked out of your room by 8 am on the morning of the second Saturday of the session. Shuttle service will be provided on this day from 4:00 AM-10:00 AM.
Session Information
The Program Director of Summit reserves the right to dismiss any student whose influence and/or conduct becomes in any way detrimental to the best interest of the other students.
No refund will be made for absences, dismissals, or withdrawals before the end of your session, except in cases on doctor’s orders, in which the remaining tuition may be refunded.
What to Wear
The way we dress is a reflection of our personality, culture and background. At Summit, we encourage individual expression and creativity. However, we also have found that the following guidelines help set an atmosphere of respect for all of our faculty, staff, and fellow students.
Shirts and tops
- Please do not wear halter tops or tops that show midriff or cleavage
- Please make sure all undergarments are covered
- Please only wear clothes without offensive words and images
Shorts & pants
- Shorts are welcome as long as they have at least a 4-inch inseam
- All dresses or skirts must fall no shorter than 4-inches above the knee
Helpful suggestions
- Classroom: bring casual or dress casual clothes acceptable for an educational setting
- Recreation time: make sure to bring shorts, t-shirts, and a swimsuit for outdoor activities
- Swimwear: Men please wear swim shorts, and women please wear a one-piece or two-piece swimsuit that covers your midsection and cleavage
- Graduation: wear semi-formal clothes (i.e. khakis, ties, blazers, dresses)
What to Pack
- Bible and devotional materials
- Classroom and graduation attire
- Sports clothes and swimsuit
- Closed-toed shoes for some of our activities
- Copy of your insurance card and ID
- Hat and sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Toiletries
- Performance night props and instruments (optional)
- Laundry detergent
- Something plaid to wear
- Towels, washcloths, bedding (twin bed XL), and pillow
- ENO type Hammock
Summit is a “cashless program.” Please bring a credit, debit, or gift card to pay for activities, books, apparel, and other incidentals. $50-$100 is recommended for bookstore purchases. $100-$150 is recommended for optional off-site activities.
What to Leave at Home
- Weapons of any kind
- Tobacco
- Alcohol
- Vaping and marijuana products
- Valuables — rooms can be locked, but you are responsible for your belongings
- Laptop — A notebook will be provided so we ask that you leave your personal computers at home
Communication & Technology
Cellphones are permitted, though no texting or talking is allowed during classroom time. We also have an 11 pm curfew, so no use of phones is permitted after curfew.
Food Allergies
Arizona Christian University dining services staff can accommodate most food allergies including gluten, dairy, soy, and nuts. Please contact us if you have special dietary needs.
Housing
Located close to the Summit classroom, each room is equipped to house two students with a shared bathroom with the adjacent room. The bathroom has one toilet, one shower, and two sinks and mirrors.
There are laundry facilities on campus for students to use. Plan to bring your own laundry detergent.
Graduation Day
Conferences conclude on Friday night of the second week. Our graduation schedule is as follows:
4:45PM–Parents’ Meeting
Parents and families of students are invited to join a brief review of what their student has experienced over the last two weeks.
5:30PM–Dinner
Parents and guests are welcome to join us for dinner. If you would like to attend, please have your student sign you up by Thursday of the second week. We will give ACU’s kitchen staff a headcount for dinner. You may pay Summit for your meal when you arrive on Friday afternoon.
7:00PM–Graduation
For those who are unable to attend, the Parents Meeting and Graduation are live streamed. Students may depart after graduation, although most students leave on Saturday morning.
