The Young Adults Conference (YAC) is an intentional community of creative and dynamic people in our first decades of adult independence, committed to learning, growing, and celebrating together. YAC plays a unique role in the Star Island community by acting as a bridge between the Star Island youth groups, the Star Island Pelican community and the family conferences. YAC’s mission is to cultivate deep personal and spiritual relationships while providing an experience that is a unique combination of a summer camp, an experimental community and a spiritual retreat.

In many ways, being at YAC on Star Island is like living in the world one wants, where we can find meaningful connections, engage in deep discussions, live in our values, care for (and be cared for by) our community, and exist as our true and awesome selves, all while having a ridiculous fun time and wild adventures on our special island.

This year, our theme is “Embrace the Unknown”. As our lives progress and we get older, we are often confronted with incredibly daunting questions. Am I on the right path? What comes next? Where are we going as a people? While there are no definitive answers to these questions, we will collectively explore the possibilities by utilizing conversation, shared experiences, and reflection. In doing so, we will work to overcome our fear of the unknown, and instead embrace it. Together.

But YAC on Star Island isn’t just about finding answers or guidance. It is also about creating connections and the rejuvenation of the mind, body, and soul. In doing so we will explore the island, play games, tell stories, dance, stargaze, and enjoy the beauty that is all around us. We would love for you to join us and add your uniqueness to our community!

Program Fee

Visit bigyacattack.com to learn more and pay the program fee.

Room & Board

The rates below are per person for the full length of the conference.

7-night Option

Adults (18+) 

Standard Shared: $1,222 | Standard Single: $1,662

Motel Shared: $1,504 | Motel Single: $2,207 

Youth 

Under 6: Free | 6-11 years: $565 | 12-17 years: $809

4-night Option

Adults (18+) 

Standard Shared: $735  | Standard Single: $981

Motel Shared: $893  | Motel Single: $1,348

Youth 

Under 5: Free | 6-11 years: $339| 12-17 years: $490

Boat Schedule

7-night Option

Departure from Portsmouth Sunday, June 16th 2:20 PM  

Departure from Star Island Sunday, June 23rd 8:50 AM  

4-night Option

Departure from Portsmouth Sunday, June 19th 11:50 AM

Departure from Star Island Sunday, June 23rd 8:50 AM