Retreats
East Coast Retreat
The East Coast retreat is planned for November 7-9 at a new location, Camp Pinnacle, in Voorheesville, NY. Rev. Andrew Knott
from New Haven URC in Vermont will be our main speaker. The cost is $235 per person, with a registration deadline of October
27. Leaders, please register your kids by filling out a Google Form, which can be found by contacting RYS Director Paul Van Dyke at
rysdirector@gmail.com.
West Coast Retreat
The California high school retreat for January 16-19, 2026 at Hartland Christian Camp in Badger, CA.
Lord willing, our speaker will be Rev. Adam Kaloostian, a minister at Ventura Reformed Church in California. Cost is $270.00 per
person. Youth group leaders, please register your group by contacting the RYS Director Paul Van Dyke at rysdirector@gmail.com by
December 29.
Regional High School Retreats
RYS offers the opportunity for high school students to come together both in California and the East Coast.
East Coast High School Retreat
Our annual East Coast high school retreat for High school youth groups, teens and leaders from East Coast churches (Carbondale, New Hampton, Newton, Lancaster, New York City, Pompton Plains, Newton, East Stroudsburg, Wayne and West Sayville).
2025 dates to be determined.
California High School Retreat (2025)
Lord willing, we plan to hold the RYS regional retreat again in January at Hartland Christian Camp in Badger, CA.
Middle School Retreat
Our annual Midwest Middle School Retreat which is open to students in grades six through eighth and their leaders.
The energetic 6th to 8th graders will enjoy horseback rides, rock climbing, archery, kickball, basketball and an activity-packed schedule.
RYS annually offers regional high school retreats and a middle school retreat.
As with all RYS programs, we strive to choose pastors from our member churches.