Watch all our general sessions LIVE each day
at 6:45pm

You can also watch on your smart TV, Roku TV, Apple TV, Firestick, Google Chromecast, and more.  Launch the YouTube app and search for "The Family Church Bradenton" 

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.

Registration Is Closed
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SPEAKERS

YEX SQUAD

Ages 18-25 | Select "Squad" on the Camp Registration Form

YEX-Factor

Talent Show!
Xtreme Activities
  • Dodgeball
  • Inflatables
  • The Gauntlet
  • 4-Way Volleyball
  • Swimming
  • Canoeing
  • Nine Square in the Air
  • Gaga Room
  • Cross Net
  • Team Building Relays
  • Water Slide
YEX Summer Night Tournaments
Held throughout the week
  • Dodgeball
  • 3-on-3 Basketball
  • Fastest Guy & Fastest Girl in Camp
  • Ping Pong
  • Four Square
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Corn Hole
  • Chess
  • Bible Trivia

YEX Summer Nights

Here are the themes for each night's after-service party and what to wear!

Monday
Welcome Luau Party - Tropical Hawaiian clothing
Tuesday
Dress as your favorite super hero or wear superhero themed clothes. 
Wednesday

Camp Merch Night - Sport your YEX camp merch from this year or years past

Thursday

Olympic Games Team USA - Wear your Red, White & Blue

Friday

Neon Night - Let’s Go Glow Neon Night with Pastor Joe Brown JR

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