The CAROLINA CHRISTIAN YOUTH CONVENTION...
... is a three day student conference at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC bringing together over 1,600 Middle School (6th - 8th) and High School (9th-12th) students from Virginia, North Carolina, and beyond. There's live worship music, a game room, guest speakers, challenging messages, intentional workshops, tournaments, and an exhibition hall all specifically designed with your student in mind.
Being a teenager today isn’t easy. Everywhere you turn—social media, pop culture, politics—someone’s telling you how to dress, how to act, and who you should be. It’s like the world is shouting, “Be like this!” But what if there’s a better way? The Bible challenges us to imitate Jesus, not just follow trends. At CCYC 2026, we’re diving into what it really means to Mirror the Maker—to reflect Jesus in how we live, love, and lead. So, are you in? Get ready for a weekend that will challenge, inspire, and equip you to live like Jesus in a world that’s desperate for something real. We can’t wait to see you there!
DATE: February 13-15, 2026
LOCATION: Greensboro, NC at the Koury Convention Center
COST: $155 per student (Due in full along with registration by Friday, December 15th)
NEXTGEN took over 50 students and adult leaders to the 2025 convention (our LARGEST group ever!) and 2026 is set to be EVEN BETTER!! During the weekend, students & leaders will be staying at Airbnb houses attempting to stay within 15 minutes of each other and 20 minutes of the convention center. There will be houses foreach school age group - HIGH SCHOOL GUYS , HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS, MIDDLE SCHOOL GUYS, and MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS - each with at least 2 adult leaders per house.
COST INCLUDES transportation to and from NC, housing, and conference registration. NextGen will provide breakfast on Saturday and Sunday and dinner on Friday night, so students will need to bring extra money for three meals (Saturday lunch and dinner and Sunday lunch - $40-$50 recommended). Students should also bring extra spending money for missions, the CCYC swag store, and other minor expenses.
REGISTRATION is now OPEN. Click the appropriate link below to sign up your student. Once you have registered, you'll receive a follow up email from Reed Smith with more details about the weekend. All students are required to have a 2024 Student Activity Packet (SAP) completed prior to the trip.
Being a teenager today isn’t easy. Everywhere you turn—social media, pop culture, politics—someone’s telling you how to dress, how to act, and who you should be. It’s like the world is shouting, “Be like this!” But what if there’s a better way? The Bible challenges us to imitate Jesus, not just follow trends. At CCYC 2026, we’re diving into what it really means to Mirror the Maker—to reflect Jesus in how we live, love, and lead. So, are you in? Get ready for a weekend that will challenge, inspire, and equip you to live like Jesus in a world that’s desperate for something real. We can’t wait to see you there!
DATE: February 13-15, 2026
LOCATION: Greensboro, NC at the Koury Convention Center
COST: $155 per student (Due in full along with registration by Friday, December 15th)
NEXTGEN took over 50 students and adult leaders to the 2025 convention (our LARGEST group ever!) and 2026 is set to be EVEN BETTER!! During the weekend, students & leaders will be staying at Airbnb houses attempting to stay within 15 minutes of each other and 20 minutes of the convention center. There will be houses foreach school age group - HIGH SCHOOL GUYS , HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS, MIDDLE SCHOOL GUYS, and MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS - each with at least 2 adult leaders per house.
COST INCLUDES transportation to and from NC, housing, and conference registration. NextGen will provide breakfast on Saturday and Sunday and dinner on Friday night, so students will need to bring extra money for three meals (Saturday lunch and dinner and Sunday lunch - $40-$50 recommended). Students should also bring extra spending money for missions, the CCYC swag store, and other minor expenses.
REGISTRATION is now OPEN. Click the appropriate link below to sign up your student. Once you have registered, you'll receive a follow up email from Reed Smith with more details about the weekend. All students are required to have a 2024 Student Activity Packet (SAP) completed prior to the trip.
2026 CCYC REGISTRATION LINKS
