Summers can be overwhelming for youth ministers – with so many different events offered that bless the teenage soul, how does a leader discern which opportunities are the best “fit” for the teens in their specific youth group? When do you take teens to camp for a week? When is the young soul ready for Leadership Training?

The good news is that Life Teen has a little something for every teen and every parish. We’re here to help ensure that all teens – no matter where they are on their faith journey – have an encounter with the God Who loves them and the Church He loved us enough to begin.

University of Arizona
1401 E University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85721

Early Bird Cost: $205 (until June 1)
Cost after May 1st: $220
Deposit Amount: $50

Deadline for Payment of Deposit: 2 weeks after registering online
Deadline for Payment of Final Balance: June 1

We have a whole team ready to help you!

For registration questions, contact Ashley Thomas at athomas@lifeteen.com.

For conference questions, contact Debbi Mesa at steubenvillewest@lifeteen.com.

For general Life Teen/Steubenville questions, contact Erika Niehaus at eniehaus@lifeteen.com.

Location: University of Arizona

Steubenville West will take place on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. Dining will take place at dining halls on campus and housing will be in various dorms on campus as well. Once you arrive on campus, parking officials will guide you to registration. Follow this link for a map of the campus to help with planning.

Who can attend Steubenville West?

Youth participants must be age 18 or younger and incoming freshman through just graduated seniors. All chaperones must be 21 years of age or older. Since it is a high school youth conference, young adults ages 19 & 20 who wish to attend the conference should apply to volunteer at the conference as they cannot be registered with a group.

How can I volunteer?

You can apply to volunteer at Steubenville West here!

Where will we stay?

Conference participants will stay in dorms on campus.

What if a priest is accompanying my group?

Life Teen Steubenville West highly encourages priest participation. Priests are a wonderful witness and their presence helps young people consider this great vocation. We are greatly in need of priests during the conference to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Remember their registration fee is free and that a Statement of the Ordinary/Provincial form is required.

How many adults need to come?

The required chaperone to youth ratio is 1 chaperone for up to every 8 youth of that same gender. Chaperones must be gender-specific (i.e. if 4 girls and 2 boys are attending, there must be at least 1 female AND 1 male chaperone). Chaperones must be 21 years of age or older and provide proof of completing your Diocesan Safe Environment requirements. No teenagers will be allowed to drive to or from the conference site.

How do I register?

You can register for Steubenville West 2018 right here! Contact Ashley Thomas at 800-809-3902 ext. 231 or by emailing athomas@lifeteen.com with any registration comments, questions or concerns you may have.

Franciscan LEAD

Do you have teens in your group who show leadership qualities that would like to participate in a leadership week leading up to the conference? Steubenville offers a great opportunity for a small group of teens to take part in LEAD week. You can find out more information about LEAD here.

Can group leaders and adult chaperones bring infants and children?

Although we strongly support Catholic family life, our staffing, facility constraints, and insurance regulations do not allow us to provide childcare. Meeting rooms and residence halls are not designed for the care of young children. In addition, the focus of the Adult Chaperones/Group Leader need to be on the youth participants. If these adults bring their own children, their focus will be split. With the best care of the youth in mind, this is not allowed.

What about the bus driver?

Other housing arrangements must be made for bus drivers. Remember to mention Steubenville West/Life Teen at your hotel.

What if my teen has a disability or a food allergy?

Please inform Ashley Thomas in the registration office as soon as possible of any special disability needs an individual in your group may have. For example, we can arrange to have an interpreter for someone who is hearing impaired during parts of the conference or have special meals prepared. We need to know this in advance, however, in order to do our best to accommodate your specific needs.

Do you have scholarship money available?

We do have a limited amount of scholarship money available. To apply for these funds, please download the form here: Scholarship Form