Local Leaders

What Leaders Are Saying About FSY Conferences

“I bless you to learn more about who you are and what your purpose really is, during this conference.” — Russell M. Nelson, "FSY Intro Video with President Nelson," 2023.

“Our FSY experience was a wonderful opportunity for our youth to grow spiritually and socially. They were able to meet and make friends with youth from other stakes and to receive wonderful gospel instruction. The YSA counselors were outstanding, and our youth could relate to them and look to them as role models. They came home strengthened by the experience.” —President Jones

"What I loved most about FSY is that it helped our youth to recognize that living the gospel can be fun! They can dance, laugh, be with friends, and still follow the Savior. They learned that they could do the same things they were doing at FSY at home, such as reading their scriptures, praying, and serving. The experiences they had at FSY are still blessing their lives now." —President Hollist

“FSY gave our youth an environment that allowed for spiritual growth with other youth who share the same standards.  They become excited about living the gospel of Jesus Christ and are willing to share that excitement with others in their ward and family. Every young man or young woman who attends and actively engages in FSY will walk away a better disciple of Jesus Christ.” —Bishop Shapiro

A Stake President Shares What FSY Did for the Youth in His Stake

A Father's Perspective: “She Didn’t Think She Would Be Able to Make Any Friends”

These large events are designed to help youth have fun as they apply the gospel in all aspects of their lives. At FSY, they will participate in five days of devotionals, classes, and activities which will help them strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ and feel joy and belonging as they live the gospel.

Check out the Week at a Glance page and schedule to see what activities they will do during each of the days they are at FSY. These pages are particularly useful for you to know what kinds of questions to ask your youth about their experience when they return home!

While at FSY, they will:

  • Associate with other youth who share their beliefs and develop new friendships.
  • Experience an environment that helps them feel the joy of the gospel.
  • Take part in inspiring devotionals and learn to "Hear Him".
  • Learn to be a leader and how to better communicate with their friends, parents, and others.
  • Engage in activities that will bolster their self-esteem and increase their confidence.

A Mother's Perspective: “It Was a Quiet Ride Home, but It Was a Good One”

What Are the Youth Participation Requirements?

All youth participating in FSY must meet these requirements:

  • Must be no younger than 14 by December 31 of the year the participant attends, and no older than 18 by the end of the session they plan to attend.
  • Must be willing to follow the FSY Standards of Conduct.
  • Must not be currently on probation or parole for any crime.
  • Must not have committed a sexual offense felony, whether convicted or not.

Visit the FSY Conference Accessibility page if you have questions about available accommodations.

What Options Are Available for Youth Who Speak Languages Other than English?

  • We currently have limited options for youth who do not speak English, and we are working to expand the availability of these sessions and translation options for future years.
  • A language session is held in the language listed.
  • A language supported session is a session held in English that will have translation for a second language for session wide activities, classes held in the second language, young adult staff who speak English and the second language, and the handbook offered in English and the second language.
  • Please see the Language Support page for specific information on language options for this year.

What Steps Need to Happen to Get a Youth Registered?

  • A member of the bishopric must approve them to attend on the Youth Approval Tool.
    • If the $75 USD ($100 CAD) participant fee will cause undue financial burden to the family, the bishopric may cover that fee from ward funds (see Billing Information for more details).
    • If a youth is not a member or the bishopric doesn't know them well, a member of the bishopric should meet with them before approval to ensure the youth agrees to abide by the principles taught in For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices and the FSY Standards of Conduct.
    • Instructions on how to approve youth can be found here.
  • Youth should test their login credentials here prior to registration to ensure they have a functioning account and are using the correct username and password.
  • Registration must be open (see Registration Timeline for more details).
  • Youth or parents may log into the Registration Portal with their personal Church Account username and password and complete registration.

My Youth Are Registered! Now What?

There are many things youth can do to prepare themselves for FSY, including these ideas:

Taking It Home: “Keep Reminding Them of the Feelings That They Had"

What Responsibilities Do I Have in My Specific Calling?

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