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.

                                                 

KB
Who Is KB?

KB is a Dove Award-winning rapper, speaker, author, and podcaster. With five full-length albums to his name — including 2020’s His Glory Alone, for which he won the Dove Award for Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year — the multi-hyphenate artist is an inimitable force on today’s scene. He has become a No. 1 hitmaker and has received critical acclaim for his studio releases with placement on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart and top 5 on Billboard’s Top Rap Album Chart.

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DJ BYRCE

 Bryce G established himself as the Christian music industry’s premiere DJ in
2022. He did this by growing an online presence to 200k+ followers across all
platforms. That has led to him working alongside emerging stars in the
Christian music industry like Caleb Gordon, Scootie Wop, Hulvey, Alex Jean,
Kenny Rivers & many more.

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Squad Application
18-25 Years Old Squad Program application
"Squad" A unique program designed to help young adults 18-25years to  serve the next generation .
If you looking to serve the next generation  in a power packed week and take your spiritual jouney to the next level .
Apply for squad today!!
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2025 SPEAKERS

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BREAKOUT SPEAKERS

Workshops To Ignite Your Purpose

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
BATTLE ZONE X

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

Do You Have Talent?

YEX Summer Nights

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

Monday
Welcome to YEX glow party. Wear your neon and come glow out! 
Tuesday
Dress as your favorite character or wear a character themed shirt. 
Wednesday

Camp merch night - Sport your YEX camp merch

Thursday
Wear your 90's outfit: A blast from the past. Then join us after service for Fire In The Night (A night of worship around the camp fire)
Friday
Praise after party! Let's celebrate what God has done. Wear your new camp vessel shirt
Jerome Ingram Jr.
  • Executive Chef

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.

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