Over three weekends, more than 5,400 teenagers and youth leaders attended the KYCK conference in Katoomba. Founded in 1993, KYCK is a Bible preaching event aimed at inspiring high schoolers to live for Jesus alone. Each year, delegates are invited to hear and respond to God’s word through powerful Bible talks, uplifting worship in song, inspiring testimonies, and fun youth-appropriate activities.
Over the years, KYCK has become a treasured space for teenagers to explore and deepen their faith with like-minded company. Each year, teenagers travel far and wide for fellowship in Katoomba. We are so encouraged that in 2025, we had groups join us from Darwin (NT) and the ACT!
This year, speakers Nathan Lee and Danny Mitchell opened the book of Galatians to explore the theme of true freedom—freedom found only in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They helped youth uncover the false gospels that promise freedom but instead lead to slavery, and pointed them back to the one true gospel: the good news that Jesus has already made a way for us to truly belong. On Saturday night, Danny reminded us all that you are chosen, you are wanted, and you are loved. Special guest Polly Butterworth also returned to lead an engaging and interactive seminar on Galatians, helping young people dig deeper into God’s Word.
“The talks I loved how Nathan and Danny spoke clearly. Polly’s interactive talk was very interesting and engaging…” – Jade, KYCK Youth
“Through the many talks of the few chapters in Galatians, I learnt so much as it was conveyed so clearly. I was able to understand how God has set us free away from slavery and how we gain everlasting acceptance through Christ. That we always been to be dependent on God by completely collapsing onto Him.” – Amelia, KYCK Youth
“The thing that definitely encouraged me the most is how simply put the message was this year. The answer to how we achieve freedom and belonging, where we find freedom and belonging, the answer is and always will be Jesus.” – Elijah, KYCK Youth
“I was very thankful for the teaching – that it was firmly founded on God’s Word.” – Matt, Youth Leader/Pastor
Over three huge weekends, we witnessed the powerful work of the Holy Spirit: 75 youth put their trust in Jesus for the first time, 403 recommitted their lives to Him, and 126 said they want to know more about Jesus. Praise God!
“(I was most encouraged) by seeing everyone submit their lives to Jesus and just knowing that everyone in that room has the same passion for Him as me.” – Sophie, KYCK Youth
“A girl from our church who has been very far away from Jesus was pretty much dragged along by the other girls from our church, and she put her faith in Jesus. Her parents said to me “it’s a huge step that she’s going along; let’s not get our hopes up too high for anything more than that!” I called her parents after the session, and we were all astonished at the powerful work of the word of God to soften her heart and bring her to Christ.” – Matt, Youth Leader/Pastor
For teens already walking with Jesus, KYCK is a chance to hear God’s Word taught by speakers outside their usual church circles—bringing familiar truths to life in new and meaningful ways. It’s also a powerful reminder that they’re not alone in their faith, but part of a much bigger movement of young believers across Australia.
“I felt such a conviction this past weekend — honestly those parts of the song where the entire congregation is singing acoustically truly shows how vast God’s Word is. It doesn’t just lie in Guildford, or Sydney, or NSW even — it is international, infinite even, just like God is.” – Isabel, KYCK Youth
“I was very impressed with the video testimony of the guy who’d become a Christian whilst in jail, his measured thoughtful reflection on freedom was a real highlight in illustrating the theme of freedom.” – Thora, Youth Leader/Pastor
“KYCK is currently the only youth camp my church attends, so it’s a unique opportunity get any and all teens from my youth group to grow relationally over a weekend and personally with Jesus from the Word.” – Joshua, Youth Leader/Pastor
This community extended beyond the mountains, with the second weekend of KYCK available via online livestream—making it possible for youth to join from wherever they were. On Saturday night, the KYCK community also gathered around the BBQ and raised over $4,400 to support Scripture teachers sharing the gospel in local high schools!
Early Bird tickets are still available for KYCK 4 this September!
KYCK will return for a fourth weekend on the 26-28 September in Katoomba. KYCK 4 Early Bird tickets are still available until midnight, 30 June AEST from our website: https://www.kyck.org.au/
KYCK 26 – Save the Date!
KYCK 26 – Save the Date https://www.kyck.org.au/kyck26/
