Workshops are 1.5 hour sessions where campers delve deeper into topics of interest. Each workshop is conducted by different speakers with relevant experiences, from different walks of al ife. Campers will participate in 5 of the available selection of workshops. Jump to, or scroll down to learn more about what each workshop covered during YouthQuake 2026!
self
Did creation start with the Big Bang? Did we evolve from apes, or were we created by God? Does God even exist?
How does the Bible address the issue of Evolution and God?
"Who am I, really?"
"What is my identity?"
What does it mean to be created in the image of God? Who does God say I am?
"I'm hurt and nobody cares"
"I have no peace in my heart"
"I hate everyone"
How can I experience healing in my emotions and in my spirit?
"Everyone is against me"
"I want to die"
"I want to hurt something or someone"
What can I do if I am feeling or experiencing some of these intrusive thoughts? Is there hope?
""That guy is a jerk, He deserves it!"
The world tells us to
"love those who loves us"
"help those who can benefit you"
but what does the Bible tell me about how I should treat/deal with difficult people?"
What is addiction, and when am I addicted to something?
What does the Bible have to say about this, and how can I break free?
family
We are all called to obey our parents, to show them respect, and to honour them. But, what if obedience to God means we have to disobey them?
""Aliens and Martians" - that often is the situation between us kids and our parents.
Can my relationship with my parents be better or it will always be this way?"
My family is screwed up. What can I do as a child living in this situation? What does the Bible have to say about it?
"I know I should not engage in certain rituals but my family tradition requires me to"
How should I deal with cultural/traditional family issues that are contrary to the Christian faith?
What is a Christian home? Can it be different from any other homes? What did God intend for families to look like?
community
My church service is boring, youth service sucks, and the leaders are lame. I don't think I will ever bring my friends to my church.
What can I do if such is my church and this is how I feel towards my church?
From Mormons, Church of God the Mother to Free Masons and the church of Satan.
What must I know and how do I respond if I encounter someone from a cult?
"My friend just told me that they're gay!"
"I think I am attracted to the same sex"
Is it natural and is one born that way?
How do I treat an LGBTQ person?
With all the religious extremism, holy wars, and ethnic cleansing around the world, how do I make sense of it? Does not the Bible contain accounts of similar violence in the Old Testament?
"I don't want to have anything to do with politics; politics is dirty"
What is politics, and how should I handle it? What does the Bible have to say about politics and my involvement in it?
"How do I know if he / she is the right one for me?"
Does the Bible have any tips and clues about relationships, dating, and marriage?