For this year's Diocesan Youth Camp (DYC), we are headed off to Big Cove Camp in Sutherlands River, Nova Scotia, for a weekend full of climbing high and low ropes, exploring our creativity, talking about prayer, worshipping together, and having lots of fun!
It's happening October 3 to 5, for youth in grades 7 to 12. Registration is $125 and includes all of your meals and programming for the weekend. Bursaries are available, so please don't let the cost be a barrier! Just get in touch with Allie (youthandfamily@nspeidiocese.ca or (902) 789 3481) for details.
Registration is open NOW! Click here to claim your spot.
We're still fine tuning the details, but here's how the weekend is shaping up so far:
Friday:
7:00 PM - Sign in and Welcome Activities
8:00 PM - Campfire and Worship
9:00 PM - Snack
9:30 PM - Move to Cabins
10:00 PM - Cabin Chat
10:30 PM - Lights out
Saturday
7:30 AM - Wake Up
8:30 AM - Breakfast
9:15 AM - Worship
10:15 AM - Group Check In
10:45 AM - High Ropes
12:30 PM - Lunch
2:00 PM - Canoeing
3:30 PM - Prayer Workshop: Tuning In to God and Ourselves
4:45 PM - Free Time
5:30 PM - Supper
7:00 PM - Worship
8:00 PM - Campfire
9:00 PM - Snack
9:30 PM - Move to Cabins
10:00 PM - Cabin Chat
10:30 PM - Lights out
Sunday
7:30 AM - Wake Up
8:30 AM - Breakfast
9:15 AM - Group Check In and Worship Preparations
10:15 AM - Snack
10:45 AM - Worship
12:00 PM - Lunch
12:45 - Depart!
We're working on the details of transportation from the HRM and South Shore of Nova Scotia. If you plan on joining us from elsewhere and needs some help figuring out transportation logistics, please don't hesitate to email Allie at youthandfamily@nspeidiocese.ca
These aren't in any particular order, so you can take a look through all of them, or use "control+F" to search the page for what you are looking for. If you can't find the info here, get in touch with Allie (902-789-3481 or youthandfamily@nspeidiocese.ca).
What is this?
The Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC) is an annual gathering for youth organized by the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. It’s an opportunity for youth in grades 7 through 12 to come together and talk about what it means to be young people of faith in today’s world. We relax, get to know each other, worship together – and have a lot of fun!
Who is this conference for?
This conference is for any youth who were in grades 7 to 12 in the 2025-26 school year who want to spend a weekend in community and explore faith. If you've been Anglican your whole life, are brand new to the church, are part of another church, a skeptic, or have no idea at all what you believe, you are welcome here!
But I’m not an Anglican.
You really don’t have to be - we promise! We've had people from all kinds of different denominations (and no denomination at all!) attend over the years.
But what will we actually be doing?
The content of DYC changes from year to year depending on the theme, but we generally spend some time in small groups getting to know one another, do some bible study, participate in workshops that explore different aspects of the theme, do some creative activities, play games, hang out, have free time with friends, and hopefully have some fun.
Who are the leaders?
Leaders at DYC are all volunteers who are connected to the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Lots of them are people who grew up going to DYC, and plenty of others are people who are just enthusiastic about helping young people learn and grow. All of our leaders are screened according to the Diocesan Screening Policy, which includes a Police Records Check and training on Healthy Boundaries.
What's included in registration?
Registration includes accommodation (in shared cabins at Big Cove Camp), all meals and snacks from Friday afternoon to mid-morning on Sunday, and everything that you need to fully participate in the program.
What happens if I get sick and am unable to attend?
If you develop any symptoms of any other communicable disease, we ask that you please stay home. If you are not able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible, as there may be a waitlist of people hoping to attend. There will be no financial penalty for cancelling your registration.