WELCOME TO ENGAGE
Welcome to the ENGAGE Youth Lock-in page! We are excited to provide a vibrant space for young people to connect, have fun, and deepen their faith together. This event promises a night filled with activities, fellowship, and meaningful discussions, all designed to foster community and growth in Christ. We look forward to seeing you there! Keep scrolling for more details
WHAT IS ENGAGE?
ENGAGE is a youth lock in. ENGAGE exists to provide youth with a unique opportunity to ENGAGE with Jesus in intentional worship and through the words of our speakers, ENGAGE in outreach by inviting friends to the lock in, and a chance to ENGAGE in the freedom that we have in Christ to have fun and make connections with each other.
Location - Date & Time - Cost
Cornerstone Wesleyan Church
6556 Prince of Wales Drive
North Gower, Ontario
K0A 2T0
Date & Time
Date: January 16-17, 2026
Drop Off: 7PM (Friday)
Pick Up: 10:30AM (Saturday)
Cost
Early Bird: $45
Regular Admission: $55
SPEAKER & WORSHIP
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Scott Burton
Scott Burton serves as the Youth and Young Adults Director at Calvary Baptist Church in Guelph, Ontario. He has been following Jesus for 15 years and serving in youth ministry for just as long, driven by a passion to see the next generation know and love Christ. Scott is married to his best friend, Emily, and together they have three energetic boys—Judah, Titus, and Moses—who keep life exciting and joy-filled. When he’s not teaching or hanging out with students, you’ll likely find Scott behind a drum kit, with a good book in hand, or enjoying a rich black coffee. He’s also an avid golfer, a fan of all things sports, and runs a lighthearted YouTube channel—Burton’s Beard Reviews—where he shares product reviews and self-grooming tips for fellow beardsmen. Whether it’s through ministry, music, or even beard care, Scott loves encouraging others to live with purpose and joy in Christ.
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Jesse Duncan
Jesse serves as the pastor of Worship and Administration at Sunnyside Wesleyan Church, as well as being the co-director of the Wake Up The World YA Conference! He grew up as the son of a Children's Pastor and has been involved in worship ministry in and out of the church since he was 14. He loves creating a space where people can come and worship God in their own way! He is married to his high-school sweetheart Samantha and together they have three children; Madelyn, Caleb, and Lucas. When he's not at the church you can find him helping his wife work Weddings, and his children's soccer games or dance recitals, seeing the latest touring Broadway show, or taking on another escape room with friends! He is looking forward to leading you into God's presence as we worship and have fun while doing so!
FAQs
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ENGAGE is a youth all-nighter, lock-in type event which will run from Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm until Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30 am. Throughout the course of the event students will have the opportunity to hear from speakers, engage in musical worship, prayer, and reflection. Students will also have the opportunity to play games for prizes, during our sports tournaments, which will also include lazer tag, archery tag, volleyball, and more. There will be movies, board games, chill time, and something fun for everyone!
There will also be a talent show where students may showcase their talents to win prizes. Music, jokes, poems, dance, etc., are all welcome!
There will be loud music and so if students require sensory devices such as headphones, we do encourage them to bring their devices with them.
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Youth are encouraged to bring money for tuck which will run all night until 3:00 am. There will be a variety of snacks and beverages available to be purchased as well as pizza and hotdogs for something a little more substantial.
Zion Hill Camp will be sponsoring a free late night snack
Breakfast will be provided and is included in the fee for the lock in.
PLEASE NOTE DINNER IS NOT PROVIDED AT THIS EVENT
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Please indicate on the registration form which dietary restrictions that you (or your youth if you are a guardian) have, and we will do our very best to adhere to your dietary requirements. Please also be sure to inform the kitchen staff if you have any dietary restrictions, and what your name is, in the morning so that you may receive the proper food. It is the responsibility of the youth to ensure that what they are eating and purchasing from tuck meets their own dietary restrictions.
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At ENGAGE we will be playing a number of games, which include icebreakers, laser tag, archery tag, and a handful of sports tournaments. We will also have movies playing from 2:00 am onward in the main sanctuary, board games will be available too. As well as space to make friendship bracelets for our more crafty youth.
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Yes! ENGAGE is an all nighter, however, we understand that there are some youth who prefer to sleep. There will be designated spaces provided for girls and boys to sleep separately. They will be monitored by staff in adherence with Plan to Protect, to ensure the safety of everyone in attendance.
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We would like to strongly discourage youth from bringing valuable items to ENGAGE weekend. There will not be a safe space provided for important or expensive items to be stored or locked up, so please leave them at home. ENGAGE, Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, Pastor Nate Huff and his Leadership Team, as well as your youth leaders will not be held responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items.
*We do understand that cell phones often are required in order for youth to stay in touch with you, their guardians. If this is the case, please know that we will discourage youth from being on their phones while engaging in sessions, however, certainly understand the desire for youth to have their phones and will not be confiscating cell phones.
**Youth are to use their discretion when using a cell phone and church wifi. Please remind your youth that they need to ensure that any content they are viewing on their phones is family friendly.
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Comfortable shoes
A sweater or hoodie
Respectable PJ Pants and Top (if desired)
Athletic wear (if student intends to play sports)
Deodorant
Inflatable mattress & air pump (if intended to sleep)
Blanket & pillow
Reusable water bottle
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Upon arrival there will be a clipboard at the registration table where students will be able to sign up for the talent show and list what they will be performing. Students will be competing for a prize in front of a panel of judges.
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There will be clipboards hanging on the bulletin board at the top of the staircase where students may sign up in
teams of 4.
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ABSOLUTELY!! Teams will be competing for prizes, as will the talent show winners. Prizes will include gift cards, food items, tuck buck, and more!
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If we have not answered all you questions please feel free to send and email to Pastor Nate at yg.momentum@gmail.com