What’s the day all about?
Knott's!
All attendees will have time to explore the park, ride rollercoasters, play games, and enjoy Knott’s Berry Farm!
Faith
We will have an encounter with Jesus through the Sacraments, worship, and a message.
Community
Our kiddos will be surrounded by other faithful communities, witnessing to God’s presence in fellowship.
Details
DATE AND TIME
Saturday, February 8, 2025
10 am to 1 pm
Our programming will conclude with the completion of lunch around 2 pm.
Park is set to close at 10 pm
COSTS
Separate pricing will be available for:
$90 Per Individual (adults and children)
$80 Per Individual in Groups of 12+
$50 for Annual Passholders
All prices include: Admission to the park, all day dining plan for lunch & dinner, Official MSYD t-shirt, and programming.
WHO CAN COME?
Any Aweseome Middle Schooler, 6th-8th grade
This is a group (Parish or School) event only. All participants must be registered with a Catholic Parish or School group
REQUIRED CHAPERONE RATIO: For every 8 youth participants, there must be one official adult chaperone.
*Tentative* Schedule
10 AM : PARK OPENS !
*NO MORE EARLY TIME* due to cost!
Our recommendation- Arrive at the park at 9:30 am to get through security and have a front place in line for the moment the park opens!
10:30 AM : PROGRAM STARTS!
Doors at the Boardwalk Ballroom will open at 10:15 am. Get there NO LATER than 10:25 am.
Get ready for music, games, sharing, bonding and FAITH!
MAP OF OUR LOCATIONS HERE!
1 PM: LUNCHTIME!
We’ll close our session with Adoration and then head to lunch! It’s an ALL YOU CAN EAT lunch buffet of Knotts classic foods!
Currently, we are set to stay in the Boardwalk Ballroom for our lunch time.
ROLLER COASTERRRRSSS!
After your group is done with lunch, all groups will hit the park for all the fun! Every group can decide on their own ending time.
The Park closes at 10 pm.
Registration Guidelines
- Only Group Registrations (Parish and School) are accepted. Middle schoolers must be chaperoned the entire day by an official group leader. Parents cannot do an individual sign up to just drop off their child without a leader. For any clarifications or help finding a parish/school group to sign up with, please contact the Laura Schuberg, Youth Ministry Coordinator at LSchuberg@rcbo.org
- We need all participants t-shirt sizes upon registration. They are unisex sizes, with the option of XS to XXL.
- Registration will close upon sellout or on Thursday, January 30th, whichever comes first.
For Questions:
Email Laura Schuberg, Youth Ministry Coordinator at LSchuberg@rcbo.org
2025 THEME: SEARCH!
“The Apostles gathered together with Jesus and reported all they had done and taught. He said to them, "Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while." People were coming and going in great numbers, and they had no opportunity even to eat. So they went off in the boat by themselves to a deserted place. People saw them leaving and many came to know about it. They hastened there on foot from all the towns and arrived at the place before them. When Jesus disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things”
Mark 6:30-34
SPEAKERS!
MAIN PRESENTER: MAGGIE CRAIG
Full-time Catholic speaker Maggie Craig was born in New Jersey, raised in Ohio, and now currently resides in Southern California. Equipped with an M.A. in Theology, a B.A. in Catechetics, and a gift for humor and storytelling, Maggie travels the world as a speaker. She enjoys watching NBA basketball, climbing mountains, and consuming breakfast burritos.
Her first book, titled: “Friendship Reset: Ditch the Drama and Find Your Crew, A Practical Guide for Christians” will be released this Fall with Ave Maria Press.
For more info, visit her website Maggie-craig.com, and find her on Tik Tok, Instagram, and YouTube @Maggie Craig Catholic Speaker. Today is her birthday!
MAIN PRESIDER: FR. TIM GRUMBACH!
Father Tim Grumbach is a priest of the LA Archdiocese and serves as the chaplain of Bishop Alemany High School. Having grown up in Santa Monica, CA, he developed a great love for music and for the outdoors, spending a few years before seminary surfing competitively. After years of chasing the dream of becoming a professional surfer, Father Tim responded to God’s call and joined seminary in 2009. He was ordained in 2017. He continues to assist with various ministries to youth and young adults, including Life Teen, FOCUS, NET ministries and many others.
NEED MEDIA ASSETS?
We have a ton of seats available, so we want all of your kiddos to join us! We've provided some media assets and put together a customizable Canva flyer template for you to use in promotion. Click the links below to access them!
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