PennDel Youth Convention 2026 is officially scheduled from Saturday, October 10 to Monday, October 12, 2026. This massive annual gathering brings together thousands of middle and high school students from across Pennsylvania and Delaware for three packed days of powerful worship, ministry, and fellowship.
Event Location & Venue
The convention is hosted at the massive Kalahari Resorts & Conventions:
- Address: 250 Kalahari Boulevard, Pocono Summit, PA 18346
- Perks: Registration gives attendees access to Kalahari’s famous indoor water park and arcade during designated free-time blocks.
Guest Speakers & Lineup
- Main Sessions: Features 3 packed spiritual services with live worship from PennDel Worship.
- Special Guests: Guest speaker Joey Silva and a special pre-show concert featuring recording artist Aaron Cole.
- Workshops: Interactive Youth Alive Workshops designed to equip students to share their faith in their local schools.
Snapshot of the Schedule
- Saturday, Oct 10: Check-in begins at 2:00 PM, followed by pre-service prayer and the kickoff of Session 1 at 8:00 PM.
- Sunday, Oct 11: Youth Alive opening sessions and workshops in the morning, followed by an afternoon of Free Time/Water Park access, and closing out with Session 2 featuring a special Speed the Light fall offering.
- Monday, Oct 12: Session 3 and the Youth Alive commissioning service, leading to official event dismissal at 12:00 PM.
Deadlines & Important Registration Details
- Registration Deadline: General registration officially closes on September 1.
- Pricing & Payments: The standard base event cost is $250, requiring a $100 deposit at signup, with the remaining final balance due by September 20.
Have additional questions, please see Bear and Shannon Buhrman or Brittany Buhrman.
Ministries
Youth Ministry