Turn on location sharing
If your child has a phone, make sure they share their location with you. You can follow the trip up and back, and leaders can contact you for your child's location if needed.
CYC 2027
Challenge Youth Conference · Pigeon Forge
CYC 2027
A weekend of faith. Friendships for the journey.
Everything you need to help your student get ready for a busy, rewarding weekend of growing closer to God and one another.
Thank you for letting your child attend CYC! This weekend helps strengthen our students' faith and relationships. Here are the key details to help your family prepare.
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Travel & lodging
Friday departure · Church building 4:00 AM SHARP
Arrive by 3:51 AM at the latest—at least 9 minutes early—to load your things. The vans will leave at 4:00 AM, even if someone has not arrived.
An early start with a purpose
It's an early morning for parents, students, and chaperones, but this departure time is necessary to reach the Friday night session on time.
Our home for the weekend
We will again stay in a cabin close to the convention center.
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What to send with your student
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Warm clothes & a raincoat
Pigeon Forge is cold in February. We will wait outside before entering the conference center, so a good warm jacket is essential.
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A Bible or Bible app
Students will need one to participate in Bible studies and devotionals.
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Money for meals & snacks
Students are responsible for the meals listed here. There will also be opportunities to buy snacks at Buc-ee's on the drive up and back. Some free snacks will be available in the vans.
Meals students will purchase
| Friday | Lunch · Chick-fil-A |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Lunch · Breakfast restaurant |
| Sunday | Lunch & dinner · Fast food |
Allow extra money for any snacks your student wants to purchase.
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A few reminders for parents
Send needed medications
Pack any medication your child needs. Please tell the leaders about emergency medications, such as an inhaler or EpiPen, so they can be vigilant.
Prepare their heart, too
Encourage your child to focus on the spiritual aspects of the weekend just as much as the time spent building friendships.
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Student expectations
Stay together during free time
At no point during free time may a boy and girl be together alone.
High school students
During Pigeon Forge free time, students may be without a chaperone in groups of at least three.
Middle school students
Students must always be with a chaperone when away from the cabin.
Keep your chaperone informed
Students must have their chaperone's phone number and let their chaperone know their location whenever they are away from the cabin.
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