Empowering Youth Leaders for Mission
Join youth, young adult, and public campus ministry leaders from across Canada for a dynamic weekend of visioning, networking, worship, praise, and empowerment for mission.
What is the Canadian Adventist Youth Summit?
Canadian Adventist Youth Summit (CAYS) is a biennial event sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada. The summit seeks to gather youth and young adults, especially young leaders within our churches, local conferences, and public campuses across Canada, to offer opportunities for spiritual growth, leadership empowerment, and interpersonal networking. With the theme “Rise: Empowering Youth Leaders for Mission,” the intent of this year’s summit is to challenge Adventist youth leaders to more fully realize their God-given potential to be disciples and ambassadors for Jesus and be moved to enjoy a deeper relationship with Him.
Who Should Attend?
Youth leaders selected by their local conference youth director and local conference youth, young adult & public campus ministries directors.
Cost, Date, & Lodging
Registration is $100 per person, which covers lodging, food, resources, and swag. CAYS starts Thursday, May 7th, and ends Sunday, May 10th, 2026. Attendees will be staying at Woody Acres Camp in Newfoundland!
Meals
All meals, starting Thursday, May 19th, to Saturday, May 9th, will be covered and served at CAYS.
Keynote Speakers
Pastor Massiel Davila-Ferrer
Chaplain – burman university
Pastor Sam Sinnanainar
speaker – voice of prophecy canada
Location
Schedule
Thursday
3:30pm- Registration
5:30pm- Supper
7:30pm- Plenary Session #1
9:30pm- Social Activity
10:30pm- Bed Time
Friday
8:00am- Breakfast
9:00am- Morning Worship
10:30am- Outreach Training
12:00pm- Lunch
1:30pm- Outreach
4:45pm- Free Time
6:30pm- Supper (On Your Own)
8:00pm- Plenary Session #2
9:30pm- Open Mic Night
10:30pm- Bed Time
Sabbath
8:00am- Breakfast
9:15am- Breakout Session #1
11:00am- Divine Worship
12:30pm- Group Picture
1:00pm- Lunch
2:30pm- Breakout Session #2
4:15pm- Breakout Session #3
6:00pm- Supper
8:00pm- Plenary Session #3
9:30pm- Open Mic Night
10:30pm- Bed Time
Sunday
8:00am- Breakfast
9:00am- Closing Ceremonies
Register Now
To register for the summit, please contact your Youth Director!
Alberta Conference
Pastor Rob Dorelus
rdorelus@albertaadventist.ca
British Columbia Conference
Pastor Tony Cortez
acortez@bcadventist.ca
Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference
Pastor Oscar Halvorson
ohalvorson@mansaskadventist.ca
Maritimes Conference
Pastor Teddy Bagassien
Ted.Bagassien@maritimesda.com
Newfoundland Labrador Conference
Pastor Kaitlynn Harushimana
kharushimana@nladventist.ca
Ontario Conference
Pastor John Scott
jscott@adventistontario.org
Quebec Conference
Pastor Lucson Bernard
lbernard@sdaqc.org