A CHRISTIAN YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE

APEX IS AUGUST 14-18, 2026

Timberwolf Lake, 4909 N Morey Rd, Lake City, MI 49651

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COURAGE THROUGH PURPOSE

It’s a common experience among Christian young adults to find ourselves being influenced more by who culture says we should be than by the truth of who God says we are.

This disconnect can cause us to make or avoid decisions out of fear and turn inward in an attempt to discover who we are supposed to be.

But that is not where our identity lies.

Our identity is in Christ, and we are called to live in response to that truth, overcoming fear and isolation to bridge the gap between knowing and doing.

That is what APEX: Endeavor is all about.

JOIN US?

EARLY

$724
  • Increases March 23, 2026

REGULAR

$774
  • Increases May 31, 2026

LATE

$824
  • Closes July 15, 2026

FAQ

If you have any questions that aren’t covered here, email them to [email protected].

APEX is happening August 14-18th, 2026. That’s Friday to Tuesday.

APEX is held at Timberwolf Lake in Lake City, Michigan.

You’ll have two options:

  1. Fly into Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), arriving no later than 3pm on the 14th and departing no earlier than 3pm on the 18th. If you’re flying, you’ll be able to take an Unbound provided shuttle to the venue.
  2. Drive directly to the venue, arriving between 4-6pm. There’s plenty of free, onsite parking for you to utilize!

There will be a packing list emailed out closer to the event. But you should know that Michigan in August isn’t the most predictable, so take a peek at the weather forecast before you pack.

In general, we recommend clothes, toiletries, and any items you think could facilitate a good time with friends. Whether it’s friends you already know or are meeting for the first time, you’re welcome to bring card games, board games, or musical instruments.

Timber Wolf Lake can accommodate most standard allergies (such as gluten-free or dairy-free) as well as some more complicated requests. You’ll find a place to submit health & allergy information on the APEX registration form, but you are always welcome to reach out to [email protected] with specific questions first if you’d like to confirm anything!

We’ll be releasing a full schedule closer to the event, but here’s a general overview:

A day at APEX will always  includes 3 square meals, a few speaker and Q&A sessions, team activities, and plenty of free time to explore the venue and get to know your fellow APEX attendees.

During free time, there will also be a variety of activities to try out around the venue, including:

  • Go-karts
  • Basketball/volleyball court
  • Spikeball
  • Pickleball court
  • Zipline
  • Rock climbing wall
  • Swimming area
  • Pool tables
  • Ping pong tables

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Past Explore Student Projects

  • 75 Hard (A mental and physical resilience challenge)
  • Write an Adventure Novel
  • Create a Video Game
  • Write a Fantasy Short Story
  • Learn for Read Piano Sheet Music
  • Meal Planning
  • Prepare and Host an Unbound Bible Study
  • Plan Missionary Travel/Gap Year
  • Write a British Comedy Story
  • Nature Videography
  • Shadow a Public School Teacher
  • Dessert Fundraiser for Theatre
  • Design Plans for Future Pool House
  • Training a Dog
  • Reach Holistic Health Goals
  • SAT Test Improvement
  • Automobile Basics 101 with Dad
  • Daily Running Challenge
  • Baked Goods Auction
  • Missions Conference Children’s Track
  • Learn to Play Guitar
  • Missions Trip T-shirt Design, Fundraising, Journaling, and Experience
  • Personal Trainer for Mom
  • Restoring Motor Bike with Dad
  • Writing a Novel
  • Mind, Body, Soul Improvement (Involved learning a language, working out, and reading Scripture)
  • Learning to Code 
  • Design Verse Cards and Initiate Conversations/Witness with Strangers
  • Learn for Play Drums
  • Animal Education for Kids
  • Film Project with Ascend Students
  • Fivver Account for Editing Gigs
  • Improvements for Pick-Up Truck
  • Revitalization of Childhood Piano Skills