Discovery Weekend

Where is the weekend held?
The weekend is held in your local church building. A few churches who do not have buildings or have too many youth to fit in their buildings rent a camp near...
Mon, 2 Oct, 2017 at 11:32 AM
What do you do at the weekend?
The weekend is for fun, spiritual formation. There are talks given by the senior highs, worship services, games and free time, disciple groups, and lots of ...
Wed, 5 Jun, 2019 at 11:55 AM
How much does it cost?
  Each Discovery theme manual may be purchased for $249.99. You can see more information about the available themes at: https://discovery.upperroom.org/#them...
Wed, 5 Jun, 2019 at 11:43 AM
What’s included in the manual?
The manual includes everything you need to successfully host the weekend: planning timelines, weekend schedules, team job descriptions, talk outlines, worsh...
Wed, 5 Jun, 2019 at 11:44 AM
How many youth do you have to have to attend?
We have found the weekend works great with as little as 12 youth in 6th-12th grade. Of course, as many students who attend your church are invited.  We’ve se...
Mon, 2 Oct, 2017 at 11:35 AM
How long does the planning time take?
 The planning timeline in the manual recommends six months from the time you decide to hold a Discovery Weekend, to when your weekend begins. This timeline i...
Wed, 5 Jun, 2019 at 11:51 AM
How many leaders does it take?
Discovery will bring your whole church in the weekend. Parents, Sunday school classes, staff and the whole church will be invited in some way to help and sup...
Mon, 2 Oct, 2017 at 11:36 AM
Can we change the weekend any to fit our needs?
Of course. We want your youth to learn to create worship, give talks, study the Bible and learn to build ministry around their needs. Please let us know the ...
Mon, 2 Oct, 2017 at 11:37 AM
Where do the youth stay at night?
The weekend is designed for the middle school youth to stay at the church with adults and high school youth go to their own homes or host homes.  Some churc...
Wed, 5 Jun, 2019 at 11:46 AM
Can members of other churches attend?
Yes, visitors who do not attend church are always welcomed. Some middle school youth will need a friend to attend with them. If you invite youth from other ...
Wed, 5 Jun, 2019 at 11:53 AM