The 4^th annual Diocese of Crookston Youth Conference takes place on Sunday, September 27th, from 10 AM to 5 PM at Sanford Center in Bemidji, MN. The theme of this year’s conference is TBD.
 
We welcome Georgia Clarke, Fr. Joe Kim, and Jon Martin as they join Bishop Cozzens, sharing their witness and love for Jesus Christ with the young church.  
 
DCYC 2026
6^th – 12^th Grade
Sanford Center
1111 Event Center Drive NE, Bemidji
10 AM – 5 PM (Doors open at 9:30 for registration.
(Includes lunch and supper)
 
We recommend an adult-to-youth ratio of 7 – 1. 
 
Check-In Process
The doors open at 9:30 AM for check-in. Only one representative from each parish is needed to check in with our registration table. Here, you will turn in the liability waivers, medical matters, and group tracking forms.
 
Safe Environment Certification & Adult Registration
Please make sure that all adults are safe-environment certified. Please register the names and emails of all accompanying adults online by Monday, October 6. This will allow our safe environment coordinator to check status in a timely manner. A link to the Safe-Environment Certification, and the registration link for accompanying adults can be found below.
 
Meals 
There will be two meals served at DCYC – lunch and a grab-and-go supper. Please make us aware of any dietary restrictions when you complete the group registration form. Thanks.
 
Spending Money
There will be concessions during lunch, and opportunities to purchase religious items throughout the conference.
 
Attire
Comfortable, active, modest attire is recommended.
 
Please visit this website in the coming weeks for any updates or additional information If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Bob Noel at [email protected].
 
We are looking forward to a great conference!