Young Adult Leadership Lab 2025 Spring Gathering

 

Conversation on YA and the Church

Welcome to the Young Adult Leadership Lab! We're looking forward to having you with us at Westmont for our gathering May 30-June 1. We're excited for this time of learning, reflection, team-building, and rest. 

2025 Registration is now open!

Register Here

Travel and Accomodations

Driving Directions to Westmont:

To Westmont from points south:
Take 101 North to the Hermosillo Road exit. Continue on Hermosillo Road and turn right onto Hot Springs Road. Turn left onto Sycamore Canyon and then turn right onto Cold Springs Road. Enter campus through the first entrance on your lefthand side (Lower Cold Springs entrance). Continue straight and follow signs to Van Kampen Hall.

To Westmont from points north:
Take 101 South to the Coast Village exit (on the left). Turn right onto Coast Village and take the second left on the roundabout onto Hot Springs Road. Turn left onto Sycamore Canyon at the first stop sign. Turn right onto Cold Springs Road. Enter campus through the first entrance on your lefthand side (Lower Cold Springs entrance). Continue straight and follow signs to Van Kampen Hall.

Parking: 

A map of campus may be found here. Please park on lower campus near Van Kampen Hall. Parking at Westmont is free and no permit is necessary in any lot. 

glc building visit page

We'll be staying at Westmont's Global Leadership Center on campus during our time together. Participants will be housed in single rooms with private restrooms. Linens will be provided. You'll have access to communal kitchen space that will be stocked with snacks throughout the retreat!

We suggest bringing the following items in light of planned activities.

  • Mug and water bottle
  • Sturdy, comfortable shoes for outdoor recreation such as hiking and extended walking 
  • Beach/pool attire 
  • Beach/pool towel 
  • Backpack
  • Sunscreen
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses

Santa Barbara often experiences cloud cover in the mornings and cooler temperatures in the evenings. Some warm clothes may be necessary. 

Santa Barbara Weather Report

Schedule

4:00-5:00pmArrival and Check-In 
5:30pmWelcome and Dinner
6:30pmEvening Workshops
8:00pmFree Time
7:00am Morning Hike (optional)
8:00am Devotions (optional)
8:30amBreakfast
9:00amMorning Workshop
10:30am Break
10:45amIdeation and Prototyping Workshop (Part 1)
12:30pm Lunch
1:15pmIdeation and Prototyping Workshop (Part 2)
3:00pmLong Break
6:00pmDinner
7:00pmEvening Breakout Sessions
8:30pmFree Time

 

 

8:30amBreakfast
9:15amCheckout of Rooms
9:30amWorship
10:00amBreak
10:10amSustainability Workshop
11:00amNext Faithful Steps
11:45amBlessing and Sending
12:00pmDeparture (Lunch Available)