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DAKYOUTH

DAKYOUTH is an annual youth event like no other and is for both middle school and high school youth in the Dakotas Conference. Youth gather from all around the conference to learn about leadership, discipleship, and service. There are engaging speakers, workshops, inspiring worship, and fun entertainment for all to enjoy.

EVENT INFORMATION

Event: DAKYOUTH (Camp #810)

Location: Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center 225 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Dates: October 10-12, 2025
Cost: $70 includes event shirt, ($85 after 9/25/25 but no shirt.)
Grades: 6-12 and adult chaperones (NOTE: Youth Worker Academy will happen during DAKYOUTH. No need to register separately. No additional charge.)
Schedule: Click here for the complete schedule

THEME

This year the DAKYOUTH theme will be: “Living For God.” Our scripture focus is Job 23:11.

If we bear the name Christian, our words and actions must be in alignment with God’s purpose and will for our lives and in the lives of others. We are to follow closely even when it’s easy to stray, especially when it gets too hard.

DAKYOUTH LINEUP

*Click on links for more information!

Guest Speaker
Rev. Rachel Billups

Music
VOTA

Entertainment
Tim Hannig

Youthworker Academy
Brad Griffin

LODGING INFORMATION

Use “DAKYOUTH” as Discount Rate Code

Quality Inn
2923 6th Ave., S.E., Aberdeen, SD, 57401
Call to make reservations +1-605-277-1402
$109.00/room plus tax - group rates available until Sept 30

Super 8 East
2405 6th Avenue Southeast, Aberdeen, SD, 57401
Call to make reservations +1-605-824-6422
$89.00/room plus tax - group rates available until Sept 10

*25 rooms available @ each location
*ALL are double rooms, other rooms are available but at different prices.

HOW TO REGISTER

Please pay careful attention to the steps below!

We ask that one person from each church registers your entire group at one time. (If you are not attending with a church group, please proceed to - Step 4. Register Online.)
Download the DAKYOUTH GROUP Registration Form.
Read the How to Register Online document for step-by-step instructions on the registration process.
Register Online
IMPORTANT: If you need to add or delete a participant after you have completed the online registration process, you will need to email your updates to info@dakcamps.org or call the central camping office at 855-622-1973. You will be unable to make these changes in your online account.

CANCELLATION POLICY

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@dakcamps.org. Cancellations received 15 days or more prior to the start of the event will receive a full refund of payments made. Cancellations received less than 14 days before the DAKYOUTH event will receive a full refund minus a $20 cancellation processing fee per person who cancels unless a replacement attendee is registered.

T-SHIRT

To ensure we have the correct size t-shirt for you at check-in, please complete the DAKYOUTH T-shirt Sizes for Church Group form. You will be prompted to fill out the form during the online registration process. You may update the information on this form by logging back into your online registration account. From the Main Dashboard, click the Update Info button next to your name. Select Forms. Then open DAKYOUTH T-shirt Sizes for Church Group.

If you need to make changes after September 25, 2025, PLEASE EMAIL Pastor Peggy Hanson directly at pastorphanson@gmail.com.

REQUIRED FORMS

ALL participants, youth and adult alike, are required to have these forms completed in order to attend the DAKYOUTH event. Health Forms should be kept with the chaperones of each group. The Release of Liability waivers and DAKYOUTH Covenants should be turned into DAKYOUTH staff at check-in. If you are attending without a chaperone, please turn in this form when you check in for the event.

Please print these and bring completed to event check-in: