For Girls 7th-12th grade

Join us for an evening of fun, food, friends and crafts!

Hosted by Lisa Derringer - 1471 Sheying Rd. Lewisburg, OH

This is a FREE event - but please register for food/planning purposes.

register here for girls night out! 

For all ECC Students 7th-12th grade

A fun evening hosted by the Denlingers with games and a cookout! 

Parents are invited to stay. You may want to bring a lawn chair

Address: 4018 Yost Rd, Eaton Ohio

When: July 13-18

Where: Kansas City MO

Student/Leader Final Meeting: Sunday, July 5th - 11:30am-1pm after church in Room 101 - Lunch Provided

Challenge ’26: EVEN HERE Packing List :

(Please Make Special note of the Dress Code and Technology sections on the Challenge Guidelines Sheet)

1. Bible – The #1 Most important thing to bring. I know you have Smart Phones but, I’m talking about a hard-copy Bible. We’re going to be turning pages this week! Technology stays in the hotel (unless told otherwise--see Challenge Guidelines)

2. ONE TRAVEL-SIZE SUITCASE (Bring Sunday July 12^th)
1. Enough clothes for 6 days and nights (maybe one extra just in case)
2. Clothes for Playing/Serving (clothes that you can get dirty/sweat in)
3. Shoes, Sandals, Clogs, or any other footwear you feel you need. (It is required that all students and adults wear shoes when attending the events.)

3. Small Toiletries Bag– (shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, all the smell-good stuff, etc.)
1. Medications-bring any medications you may need-prescription and over the counter (Tylenol, Advil, Tums, Pepto etc.)

                            a.  Parents must fill out a Medication Usage Authorization Form for students to take                                               medication (see Forms section below)

4. Backpack/Shoulder Bag
1. Something to do during down time (Deck of cards, a book, travel games, etc.)
2. Pen and Notebook– we will be writing and hopefully (fingers-crossed) taking notes
3. Phone charger
4. Refillable water bottle and sunscreen
5. Money

                           a.    Extra spending money for merch tables/etc.

                           b.    Money for lunch & dinner on Saturday (Suggested: $10 for lunch & $15-20 for dinner)

5. Bedding – extra pillow and blanket for travel if desired

Departure/Arrival Times and other Important Dates/Times:

Monday July 13th– Students and Leaders meet at the church 4:30am.

Saturday July 18th – Leave from Hotel in the morning, returning to ECC in the evening.

Important Numbers:

Hotel: Kansas City Marriott Downtown 816-421-6800

Challenge Hotline: 952-200-9971

Adult Leaders:

Rachal Rogers- 937-336-6267

Mark Yeazel- 937-533-0557

Joy Yeazel- 937-533-0564

Ethan Moles- 937-683-1058

Laura Kuhn- 937-336-7911

                               CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

We do not have many rules, and we won’t take our Gathering times to hound your students about them. We expect you will cover these items with your parents and students before you come and that you will work at compliance with your group during the week.

1. Respect: During your stay in Kansas City, you represent Jesus Christ, Challenge and our local Kansas City churches. Look for ways to show respect, politeness, appreciation and courtesy to everyone including hotel staff, convention center staff, and the people of Kansas City.

2. Safety: Students will stay in groups of 4 or more and be sure to always let their leaders  know where they are going.

3. Attendance: Trip leaders are responsible to ensure all of their students are in attendance at each of the following three times: Gatherings, Meals and Huddles. “Required" attendance is at the leaders’ discretion. Know where your students are. We realize there are times leaders may need to be counseling students, etc. after hours or during sessions.

4. Dress code: Modesty has been traditionally defined as adequate cover-up with little or no upper thigh, midriff, or chest area exposed for females, and males must always have a shirt on except when swimming. In an effort to maintain modesty, we are requiring all female swimsuits be a one piece or midriff covering bathing suit; males must wear trunk style bathing suits. Shoes are to be worn at all times for health and safety reasons. Youth workers and personnel are permitted to request a student to change into more modest attire.

5. Lanyards: It is imperative that leaders and students wear their conference name badges/ lanyards for security and admittance to all conference activities.

6. Hotel: Hotel curfew time is 11:30 pm. All students AND youth workers are to be in their hotels at 11:30 pm It is your responsibility to account for your students at 11:30 pm. Students are to be in their own room and quiet at midnight. Participants are to stay in the hotels until 6 am unless accompanied by a leader. No student or youth worker may enter the hotel room of a member of the opposite sex for any reason. Violation of this rule may result in immediate removal from Challenge at the individual(s) own expense. Utilize the lobby, convention center, and outdoors for co-ed socializing.

7. Health: Drink lots of water. Dehydration and heat exhaustion could bring an early end to your time at Challenge. Be sure to drink lots of WATER, avoiding sodas and caffeinated drinks.

8. Technology: To help students be fully present for all that God has for them at Challenge and for their safety; all devices except cell phones are to be left in the hotel rooms. Cell phones should be silenced and put away during Gatherings, Equipping Labs and Prayer Moves.

9. Prohibited materials: Illegal drugs, alcohol, vapes, fireworks, weapons, pornography and/or other illegal substances are prohibited at Challenge. Any Challenge participants found with these materials will be sent home at their own expense. Report any drug use, alcohol, or other prohibited behavior to staff. 

chALLENGE 2026 attendee waiver/permission Form