Sunnyside Camp Young Adult 2026

CARRY THE FIRE

August 21–24, 2026

Sunnyside Camp • Sylvan Lake, Alberta

This Isn’t Just Another Camp.

What if God wants to do something in your life that lasts longer than a weekend?

We’re living in a generation searching for purpose, identity, and belonging. Yet many young feel disconnected, distracted, exhausted, or stuck wondering if there’s more.

We believe there is.

This August, young adults from across Alberta and Canada are gathering to encounter God, build real community, and discover what it means to live a life empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Not just for four days.

For every day after.


Carry the Fire

Paul challenged Timothy:

“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you…”
— 2 Timothy 1:6

There are gifts, callings, and dreams that God has placed inside of you.

Some may be burning brightly.

Others may have grown dim through disappointment, distraction, fear, or uncertainty.

Carry the Fire is an invitation to come close to God again. To be filled afresh with the Holy Spirit. To fan into flame what He has placed within you and step boldly into the purpose He has for your life.


Marked by the Holy Spirit. Sent with Purpose.

The goal isn’t simply to have a great weekend.

The goal is to leave different.

To hear God’s voice.

To know who you are.

To discover why you’re here.

To be filled with the Holy Spirit and carry His presence into your everyday life.

Your campus.

Your workplace.

Your friendships.

Your city.

Because revival was never meant to stay at camp.


For The Ones Who Want More

More than surface-level faith.

More than scrolling.

More than just surviving.

More than showing up to church once a week.

If you’re hungry for a deeper relationship with Jesus and want to live a life that actually matters, this is for you.


What You’ll Experience

🔥 Powerful worship

🔥 Honest conversations

🔥 Life-changing messages

🔥 Prayer and ministry

🔥 New friendships

🔥 Campfires, Activities, Games, and late-night hangs

🔥 Time to unplug and hear from God

🔥 A community that’s pursuing Jesus together


For The Ones Who Want More

More than surface-level faith.

More than scrolling.

More than just surviving.

More than showing up to church once a week.

If you’re hungry for a deeper relationship with Jesus and want to live a life that actually matters, this is for you.


**NEW : Love, Sex & Relationships Monday (Optional Add-On)

Love, Sex & Dating

Relationships are one of the biggest questions young adults are navigating today.

Singleness.
Dating.
Marriage.
Sexuality.
Boundaries.
Purpose.

Monday is a full day (9-3pm) of honest conversations, biblical wisdom, practical tools, and real-life stories to help you navigate relationships God’s way. We have psychologists, married couples and people to teach about the seasons of waiting, preparation, and dating.

No awkward church answers.

Just real conversations about real life.

If you add on Monday, you get Sunday Night Accommodations, Breakfast and Lunch on Monday. It all ends at 3pm.


Event Details

📍 Sunnyside Camp, Sylvan Lake, Alberta

📅 August 21–23, 2026, August 24 (Optional)

👥 Ages 18–35

🔥 Hosted by Resurgence x SunnySide Camp


Schedule

Friday: 

4:00 PM: Check-in Opens  

6:30 PM: Pre-service prayer

7:30 PM: Session 1 | 

10:00 PM:  After Party 

1:00 AM: Doors Locked 

Saturday: 

8:30 AM: Breakfast 

10:00 AM: Session 2 | 

12:30 PM: Lunch 

1:30 PM: Breakouts, Activities, Games 

5:00 PM: Dinner 

6:30 PM: Pre-service prayer 

7:30 PM: Session 3 | 

10:00 PM: Late Night Activities

1:00 AM: Doors Locked 

Sunday:

8:30 AM: Breakfast 

10:00 AM: Session 4 |

12:30 PM: Lunch 

1:30 PM: Breakouts, Activities, Games 

4:00 PM: Room Inspection (Sunday Departures)

5:00 PM: Dinner 

6:00 PM: Pre-service prayer

6:30 PM: Session 5 | 

10:00 PM: Bonfire & Worship 

1:00 AM: Doors Locked 

Add-on Monday: 

8:30 AM: Breakfast 

9:30 AM: Room Inspection(Sunday Departures)

10:00 AM: Session 6 | 

12:30 PM: Lunch 

3:00 PM: Camp Ends.

** Note: Schedule subject to change.


Speakers-Worship-Guest Ministry:

Travis & Jess Holownia
Camp Directors, Hosts, Speakers

Travis & Jess Holownia

Travis & Jess lead the ministry of Resurgence. Travis is started and founded Resurgence in 2008. Jess is a Pediatric Dentist.

Travis & Jess lead the ministry of Resurgence. Travis is started and founded Resurgence in 2008. Jess is a Pediatric Dentist. Travis grew up attending and counselling at Youth Camp at Sunnyside Camp. Travis and Jess met at a Resurgence Weekend at Sunnyside Camp in 2019.

Resurgence focuses on: Reaching People, Reviving Church, and Releasing Leaders. These three mandates are all rooted in the values of being Spirit-Led, Whole, Relational, Fruitful, and Kingdom-minded. They define the colouring lines for Travis and the ministry of Resurgence.
Travis hold degrees in Engineering and Theology, and worked in Management in the Oil & Gas industry before going full-time into vocational ministry. In addition, for eight years he assisted in the organizing and running of Canada’s largest Youth Conference called YC before launching the ministry of Resurgence full-time.

Alongside leading Resurgence, Travis has served and serves on a number of boards and committees including the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada District Leadership Team in Alberta (4 years), Empower 21 Canadian Cabinet, Global Evangelist Alliance Executive Committee, Advance Summit Canada Council, Moose Lake Pentecostal Camp Board, Pentecostal Charismatic Churches of North America Evangelism Commission, and a few others. Travis holds the credential of Ordained Minister with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada.

Travis has a passion to see a generation of evangelists, as well as equip evangelists and young movement leaders, and will do whatever he can to serve these efforts. Furthermore, he has coached and consulted business leaders, pastors, and non-profit leaders.

Monday Speaker

Matt Cline

Matt Cline lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with his wife Louise and their two sons.
He is the Director of Restored Ministries, focused on equipping the church to steward sexuality God's way for whole-life transformation. Internationally known as a leading speaker and coach on Biblical sexuality, he has seen countless lives radically changed around the world.

Through Restored Ministries, his resources have reached people in 135 countries to promote Godly sexuality and victory in Christ over all forms of perversion.

Emma Larson is a Worship Leader and Songwriter with Tehillah Worship. She is passionate about writing music that not only praise God, but that give language to the Body of Christ. Language that allows others to deeply connect with the Lord in brand new ways. Emma strongly believes in the transformative power of worship in everyday life, in using worship as a weapon and proclaiming the Good news of Jesus through music.
Emma Larson
Worship Leader

Emma Larson

Emma Larson is a Worship Leader and Songwriter with Tehillah Worship. She is passionate about writing music that not only praise God, but that give language to the Body of Christ. Language that allows others to deeply connect with the Lord in brand new ways. Emma strongly believes in the transformative power of worship in everyday life, in using worship as a weapon and proclaiming the Good news of Jesus through music.

Emma Larson is a Worship Leader and Songwriter with Tehillah Worship. She is passionate about writing music that not only praise God, but that give language to the Body of Christ. Language that allows others to deeply connect with the Lord in brand new ways. Emma strongly believes in the transformative power of worship in everyday life, in using worship as a weapon and proclaiming the Good news of Jesus through music.
Breakout, Monday Speaker

Dr. Cath Thorlakson

Most of my time of ministry has been with young adults, so my work at Vanguard feels like the cherry on top of a life blessed with serving Jesus, influencing those who are coming up behind me in leadership. Along-side my work at Vanguard, I also carry a small private counselling practice. My experience has been in pastoring, camp ministry, clinical counselling, and teaching. I hold a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and am registered as a Psychologist. I am passionate about education, counselling, psychology, mentoring, and spiritual development. Working with students has been some of the best experiences of my life, right up there next to being a wife and mom!

Most of my time of ministry has been with young adults, so my work at Vanguard feels like the cherry on top of a life blessed with serving Jesus, influencing those who are coming up behind me in leadership. Along-side my work at Vanguard, I also carry a small private counselling practice. My experience has been in pastoring, camp ministry, clinical counselling, and teaching. I hold a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and am registered as a Psychologist. I am passionate about education, counselling, psychology, mentoring, and spiritual development. Working with students has been some of the best experiences of my life, right up there next to being a wife and mom!
Abel John
Worship Leader

Abel John

Abel is the Worship & Young Adults Pastor at Journey Church in Calgary.

Abel is the Worship & Young Adults Pastor at Journey Church in Calgary. He is no stranger to Young Adults camp.

More Speakers & Ministry Guests to be Announced…

 


A generation marked by the Holy Spirit.

A generation carrying the fire.

A generation living on mission.

Carry the Fire.


Registration Details

$200/ Camp Registration
  • Full Camp Registration Friday-Sunday
  • 6 Meals
  • Accommodations (Friday-Sunday)
  • All Services and Activities
$250/ Camp Registration
  • Full Camp Registration Friday-Sunday
  • 6 Meals
  • Accommodations (Friday-Sunday)
  • All Services and Activities
$250/ Camp Registration
  • Full Camp Registration Friday-Sunday
  • ** Includes Monday: Love, Sex & Relationships Add-On (9-3pm)
  • 8 Meals
  • Accommodations (Friday-Monday)
  • All Services and Activities
$300/ Camp Registration
  • Full Camp Registration Friday-Sunday
  • ** Includes Monday: Love, Sex & Relationships Add-On (9-3pm)
  • 8 Meals
  • Accommodations (Friday-Monday)
  • All Services and Activities

Ready?

Gather your friends.

Register before it is full.

Pack your bags.

Come expectant.

And get ready to Carry the Fire.