Youth
Our middle and high school program is focused to enable students to experience Jesus’ love, to know who He is and what it means to live for Him. Through weekly corporate worship and learning, retreats and conferences, and opportunities to put their faith to work through mission trips, students are equipped to become mature followers of Jesus.
Weekly Programs
Summer Series
AlieNation
Students in grades 6th thru 12th grade are welcome to join either Middle or High School AlieNation for an evening of worship, games and small groups.
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Middle School:
Students in grades 6-8 meet on Sunday evenings from 6-7:30pm on the Damascus Road campus beginning September 7 and throughout the school year. Middle School DEEP, a Bible study digging deeper into the Word of God, begins on October 12th and runs through March from 5-5:50pm and pizza will be served each week.
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High School:
Students in grades 9-12 meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm on the Damascus Road beginning September 10 and throughout the school year. High School DEEP, a Bible study digging deeper into the Word of God, begins on October 8th and runs through March from 5:30-6:30pm and dinner will be served each week.
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Click HERE for our calendar of events from September through December 2025. *Dates subject to change*
Retreats & Conferences
Retreats are a key way to get connected with the Damascus Road youth group and other teens, with each event offering its own special appeal. Throughout the year there is something for everyone.
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Upcoming Annual Retreats:
High School Prayer & Paintball Retreat
River Valley Ranch
(October 24-26, 2025)
Click HERE to register
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Middle School OC Thrive Retreat
Ocean City, MD
(November 21-23, 2025)
Click HERE to register
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High School OC Breakaway Retreat
Ocean City, MD
(March 6-8, 2026)
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Middle School Prayer & Paintball Retreat - Skycroft Retreat Center
(April 17-19, 2026)
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High School Beach Camp
Myrtle Beach, SC
(June 14-19, 2026)
Mission Trips/Serving
Mission trips are the Super Bowl of our Youth Ministry! In answer to the call of Matthew 25 we go out to seek, serve and save the lost both globally and locally each summer. View our Youth Events where upcoming mission trips will be posted.
Register to join a serving team that meets the needs of our local communities throughout the year.
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Johnstown, PA Mission Trip
July, 2026
Johnstown is a Middle School mission that serves by doing yard work for shut-ins, providing Vacation Bible School for children, and doing projects like painting, farm work and construction for the local community. We support local churches with the goal to amplify the impact of their current ministries.
For Parents & Contact Info
Our Youth Ministry is bursting with students from all over our region. And we believe in keeping parents in the picture!
Serve
Our serving teams are made up of young adults, empty-nesters and parents, all of whom are committed to supporting the age-group most heavily targeted by the culture. Volunteer positions range from Small Group leader and retreat chaperone to tech and video support. LEARN MORE & SIGN UP TO SERVE.
Parent Resources
We know that there's a lot of noise out there when it comes to raising your children. We've compiled a recommended resource list for parents with links to websites, articles, podcasts, and more to help equip you.
Stay in Touch
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Questions? Contact a team member; we'd love to connect with you. Or EMAIL THE YOUTH MINISTRY.
