Registration

The Western States Multicultural Youth Leadership Pre-Event (WYLE) will be held July 4-6, 2023.

The Western States Youth Gathering (WSYG) will be held July 6-9, 2023.

Below you will find the registration price layout for the Western States Youth Gathering and Western States Multicultural Youth Leadership Event. The registration price is the same regardless of if your group attends WSYG and WYLE, or just WSYG. The WSYG Planning Team is intentionally creating the WYLE event free of charge for students of color and/or youth groups that makes up at least 80% persons of color within it. 

Late Registration (March 6 – June 5, 2023): $535 / person, $115 / person non-refundable deposit

Final Payment for all registration is due June 5, 2023.

Submit your registration payment here: https://tinyurl.com/WSYGRegistration

Here’s what you should be prepared to provide in registering your group below.

  • Contact Information for your Point Person (your youth leader, pastor, deacon, or head volunteer in charge of this trip)
  • Number of Youth Attending WSYG
  • Number of Adult Chaperones Attending WSYG
  • Is your congregation attending the Western States Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (WYLE)? 

Upon completing this registration, you will be sent a link to submit your deposit. Deposits will be made online and your registration is not complete until your deposit has been submitted in full.

This year, all adult chaperones attending WSYG and/or WYLE must complete three online trainings prior to arriving in Southern California next July. All trainings will be held online, free to take, and can be done anytime after registering. When your registration is submitted, you will receive a link to access the trainings.

Registration

WYLE is a pre-gathering to the Western States Youth Gathering and will take place July 4-6, 2023 at California Lutheran University. WYLE is intended for students of color and/or youth groups that makes up at least 80% persons of color within it. Participation of the Western States Youth Gathering is required for attendance to WYLE.
Upon submitting this registration form, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to submit your deposit payment of $115 / person. In this email, you will also receive links to the mandatory adult trainings each adult chaperone must complete before attending WYLE or WSYG. Please note that early bird registration is not complete until your deposit payment has been received.

The 2023 Western States Youth Gathering Guidebook App is now LIVE

This app holds vital information for all participants attending WSYG and WYLE

All adult chaperones, youth participants, and volunteers are strongly encouraged to download the app

To download, go to your App Store and download the "Guidebook" app

Open the Guidebook App and search "Western States Youth Gathering"

Select "Download Guide"

The Guidebook App will be updated throughout the event and be your primary source of on-site information