We’re excited to announce the first ever SOAR Youth Conference (hosted by the SCSC) happening January 9–11, 2026 on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi! This weekend event is designed for 6th–12th grade students to grow in faith, connect with others, and be encouraged to soar higher in their walk with Christ. Youth groups will stay in Hattiesburg hotels and registration will open in July 2025.
Attendees can look forward to breakout classes, guest keynote speakers, and fun games in the Payne Center. It’s also a great opportunity for juniors and seniors to preview the Southern Christian Student Center and see what it’s all about.
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Make plans to join us—and help us spread the word! Follow along for updates on Instagram and Facebook: @soaryouthconf (https://www.facebook.com/reel/2952396178259435)
Soar Youth Camp
2026 Jan 9th-11th
Faith to the Top
Day 1
- 5:00-7:00 PM Registration (Kensington Woods church of Christ)
- 8:30-9:15 PM Keynote (Joe Paul Theatre)
- 9:30-10:15 PM Breakout (Thad Cochran Center)
- 10:30 PM Depart for Hotel
- 11:30 PM Curfew
Day 2
- 9:00-9:40 AM Morning Devotional (Joe Paul Theatre)
- 9:50-10:20 AM Small groups (Breakout Thad Cochran Center)
- 10:30-11:10 AM Class #1 (Ballroom)
- 11:15-11:55 AM Class #2 (Ballroom)
- 12:00-1:30 PM Lunch/ free time (The Fresh)
- 1:30-2:00 PM Get with groups and go over Scavenger hunt rules (The Fresh)
- 2:00-3:00 PM Photo scavenger hunt
- 3:15-3:55 PM Class #3 (Ballroom)
- 4:05-5:00 PM Small group (Breakout Thad Cochran Center)
- 5:00-6:30 PM Dinner (The Fresh)
- 6:45-8:00 PM Keynote (Joe Paul Theatre) Matt Wallin
- 8:15-10:30 PM Games (Payne Center)
- 10:30 PM Depart for hotels
- 10:30-11:30 PM Jr/Sr night at SCSC
- 11:30 PM Curfew
Day 3
- 9:30-10 AM Small Groups (Breakout Thad Cochran Center)
- 10:15-11:30 AM Worship (Joe Paul Theatre) Aaron Gallagher
- 12:00 PM Depart for home