COMING SOON 2026
Youth Explosion (YEX), is an overnight summer youth camp at Florida’s 110-acre Christian Retreat, located along the lush banks of the Manatee River in Bradenton. Outdoor sports, games, arts, dance, workshops, and much more combine with impactful ministry by teen-oriented speakers and musicians.
YEX will be back in the summer
July 13 - 18, 2026
- Dodgeball
- Inflatables
- The Gauntlet
- 4-Way Volleyball
- Swimming
- Canoeing
- Nine Square in the Air
- Gaga Room
- Cross Net
- Team Building Relays
- Water Slide
- Dodgeball
- 3-on-3 Basketball
- Fastest Guy & Fastest Girl in Camp
- Ping Pong
- Four Square
- Beach Volleyball
- Corn Hole
- Chess
- Bible Trivia
Welcome to this summers most extreme tournament. Battle Zone X
Filled with Physical and Mind team challenges.
Does your youth group have what it takes to become this years Battle X Champions?
YEX-Factor
YEX Summer Nights
Here are the themes for each night's after-service party and what to wear!
Camp merch night - Sport your YEX camp merch
Meet Our Chef
A Florida native and classically trained chef, Jerome Ingram Jr. brings a wealth of culinary expertise to his role as Executive Chef. Well-versed in several cuisines, Chef Ingram has a particular passion for utilizing fresh, local produce and seafood. His culinary heart also finds joy in the rich traditions of Southern American and Cajun cuisine. As a third-generation BBQ pitmaster, he expertly crafts meats, seafood, and vegetables over live fire, drawing inspiration from his studies of regional cuisines in locations such as Memphis, Tennessee, and the Mississippi Delta.
About
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Christian Retreat
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North Campus - Bell, FL
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Road Angel Truckers Center I-70 - Brownstown, IL