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As teens enter adulthood, there’s one thing they’ll come to realize: their faith has to be their own.

No one else can strengthen it for them.

No one else can answer the deep questions or make the big decisions about who they’re becoming, what they stand for, and whether they’ll live for Jesus or the world.

That’s what Summit’s 12-day Biblical Worldview Conference is all about. It’s a place for young adults who are ready to dive deeper, get serious, and take ownership of their faith journey.

Community of like-minded people
Mentors who understand what they’re going through,
Space to wrestle with the tough questions—because genuine faith isn’t afraid of hard questions.

This summer, take a step that will impact the rest of their life. Help them discover what it means to live with purpose, grounded in truth, and fully confident in their convictions.

Experience Our Christian Camp and Conference All Rolled Into One

The world pressures young adults to doubt Christianity and walk away. For over 60 years, we have equipped students ages 16-22 to defend, own, and live out a Biblical Worldview. Summit’s Student Conferences create a space for teens. They will examine the true story of reality and its counterfeits, equipping them to become confident in their convictions and better ambassadors for Christ.

Use code MAMA25 to save $200 when you register for a 2025 session in Colorado or Georgia.

Lookout Mountain, Georgia

Covenant College Campus in the Clouds—just minutes away from Chattanooga, TN. Lookout Mountain provides a serene setting for lectures, small groups, and Q&As. Outdoor activities like paddleboarding, rafting, and exploring Chattanooga add to the experience.

Session 1: June 29—July 11
Girls Open | Guys Open
Session 2: July 13—25
Girls Open | Guys Open

Alumni Session: July 27—August 2
Girls Open | Guys Open

Sample Schedule: Full version (PDF)

Scholarships to Covenant College available

Manitou Springs, Colorado

The Grandview Hotel is nestled between Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods —just minutes away from Colorado Springs. Students stay at the historic Grandview Hotel with Pikes Peak as a
backdrop, enjoying off-campus adventures like zip-lining, rafting, and
exploring the Garden of the Gods.

Session 1: May 18—30 FULL
Session 2: June 1—13 FULL
Session 3: June 15—27 FULL
Session 4: July 6—18 FULL
Session 5: July 20—August 1 FULL
Session 6: August 3—15
Girls Waitlisted | Guys Open
Session 7: August 17—29
Girls Open | Guys Open

Sample Schedule: Full version (PDF)

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Summit Ministries: A Peak Time of Fellowship and Learning

By: Abbie Halberstadt

In the summer of 2022, our oldest son, Ezra (16) got to do something new and exciting when he attended a Summit Ministries Christian Student Conference in Colorado. He went with one of my dearest friend’s sons (who is one of his closest friends as well), and the two of them proceeded to have an absolute blast at Summit’s two-week-long conference full of classes, activities, and lots of opportunities for getting to know likeminded teens.

Summit’s mission is to provide students with a biblical framework with which to approach the toughest questions of culture and Christianity that they encounter in today’s constantly-changing and ever-more-anti-biblical social climate. And while many of the topics they address–including challenges to the existence of God, “hot topic” social issues like abortion and transgenderism, faith and politics, and being able to give a reasoned and gentle answer for your Christian beliefs–are all things we discuss frequently at home, Ezra said that both the classes and the discussions with peers were helpful in forcing him to better elucidate why he believes what he believes.
Summit has a particular emphasis on logic and Christian apologetics with multiple classes that help students understand how to recognize logical fallacies and ad hominem attacks but also formulate responses that are full of truth, grace, and clear biblical thinking.

Ezra said he appreciated the challenges to his ability to articulate out loud what he thinks–something which every young man or woman needs in this day and age of questioning even the most basic tenets of what it means to be human, what it means to be “good,” and how we should treat others in light of what we conclude about both of those issues.
Ezra also said that he loved how passionate and knowledgeable the instructors were in each session. “You could tell they were really believed what they taught!”

Beyond the stellar classes, Ezra participated in curated activities (Summit coordinate opportunities for things like rock-climbing, laser tag, and more), epic ping pong matches (he was pleasantly surprised to find a few who could match his considerable skill!), and hang-out sessions (as an avid Lord of the Rings fan, he was especially stoked by a LOTR watch night complete with homemade milk shakes).

Ezra also appreciates that Summit provides follow-up support by inviting students to participate in ongoing chats + periodic scheduled online discussions. He emphasized to me that he felt like both the instructors and the staff really cared about the students and wanted them to learn and grow and be confident in their faith upon leaving the conference.
Of course, the best possible endorsement you can get is when your 16-year-old son immediately declares his intention to go back the next year (“if that’s okay with you, Mama”) and take his younger brother with him!

Summit is now registering students for next year’s sessions, and you can save an extra $100 off of the early bird registration discount by using the code MAMA23.

Summit Ministries has already been a blessing to our family, and I would heartily recommend it to any Christian families seeking to bolster their young adults in their faith, grow their knowlege of current events (and how to respond), and connect them with encouraging and Christ-loving friends.