Young Adults (18-25)
The SUUSI Young Adult (YA) program offers a strong, caring, loving community to participants ages 18-25. We come together to live in a dorm and participate in activities made for – and by – young adults. It’s a small community within SUUSI’s welcoming arms where you will meet new, interesting, and caring people every year.
The YA program is developed by both staff members and participants alike. During the year, YAs have the chance to suggest and plan activities for the week of SUUSI. We try to keep the schedule new and interesting with old traditions and new programs every year!
Though we make our home in the YA dorm, the YA program is intentionally a part of the larger SUUSI community. We participate in workshops, Cabaret, Bridging ceremonies – for both new YAs and soon-to-be Medians or adults – and hit the dance floors at CACHE and Serendipity. You don’t have to live in the YA dorm to participate in the programs; join in to form those community bonds that bring YAs back to SUUSI year after year after year.
Wondering what you should pack for the week? Must-haves are cameras, swimsuits, instruments, and clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Also, bring your games, toys, your favorite clothes for dressing up (don’t forget to check the CACHE and Serendipity themes!), an open mind, good ideas, and great feelings.
One of the ways to get to know the YAs and be a part of the community before and after SUUSI is through the SUUSI YAs Facebook Group. If you have any additional questions/concerns/ideas about the YA program, feel free to email the YA Director at ya@suusi.org.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Event # | Event | Type | Date & Time | Age Range |
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Sunday 16th July 2023 | ||||
1001 |
YA Pizza PartyThe first dinner can be hectic with groups trying to go before Ingathering. We will meet in the YA lounge and have pizza, soda, and snacks before ingathering so everyone can meet! Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | Sun 5:30-7pm | 18-25 |
1000 |
YA Town HallsTown Halls are times for all of the YAs at SUUSI to come together. At these meetings, staff will provide information for the upcoming week, answer questions or concerns raised, and collect feedback for improvements to the program. All YAs living in the YA dorm and/or participating in YA programming are expected to attend. Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | Sun 9-10pm and F 10-11pm | 18-25 |
1022 |
Spa NightEveryone needs a spa day. Come have a relaxing night after a long day of travel. We will have sheet masks, nail polish, and henna for everyone to enjoy. Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | Sun 10-11pm | 18-25 |
Monday 17th July 2023 | ||||
1013 |
East LaPorte Park Trip (YA/Median)Go to a local river along with the medians for an afternoon of fun off campus. There will be some food and games. This is an opportunity to hang out with your fellow YAs off campus. Participants ages 26 and over; please register to join us under Median event #1040. Median workshop 1040 is the exact same event as this one. Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | M 1-4:30pm | 18-25 |
Tuesday 18th July 2023 | ||||
1002 |
YA Touch GroupsTouch groups provide an opportunity for YAs to get to know one another, help new members become comfortable in the dorm, address social issues as they come up, share in daily experiences, and offer support as necessary. Touch groups are not required – but encouraged! – as they provide a self-guided experience appropriate to the changing needs of the particular people in that group. Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | TuWThF 1-2pm | 18-25 |
1004 |
YA Coffee HouseDo you have a talent you want to share with the rest of the YA community? Or maybe you just want to watch your friends show off their talents. Coffee House is your opportunity to share a song you have been working on, a dance you know, a poem you wrote, or any other skill you want to perform for your fellow YAs. Sign ups will be posted in the YA dorm! Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | Tu 9-10pm | 18-25 |
Wednesday 19th July 2023 | ||||
1020 |
Nature WalkGet out in nature and explore WCU's trail system with your fellow YAs. Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | Tu 2:30-4am | 18-25 |
1002 |
YA Touch GroupsTouch groups provide an opportunity for YAs to get to know one another, help new members become comfortable in the dorm, address social issues as they come up, share in daily experiences, and offer support as necessary. Touch groups are not required – but encouraged! – as they provide a self-guided experience appropriate to the changing needs of the particular people in that group. Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | TuWThF 1-2pm | 18-25 |
1021 |
Planning for Retirement: Granny Hobby DayWhether you haven’t started your career yet or are still fresh in your field it’s never too early to start planning for retirement. We have all wondered what it will be like to finally retire and have time to try exciting new hobbies. Enjoy that laidback lifestyle now and join other YAs in various crafts such as crochet, knitting, embroidery, and more! Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | W 2:30-4pm | 18-25 |
1012 |
YA/Median SwimWhat’s summer camp without a trip to the pool? Splash around with your newly-made friends at WCU’s Reid pool. Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | W 7-9pm | 18+ |
1025 |
Movie NightCome watch a movie with your fellow YAs! Movie to be decided at SUUSI. Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | W 9pm-Midnight | 18+ |
Thursday 20th July 2023 | ||||
1023 |
Mocked: Mocktail CompetitionWelcome to the first ever Mocked competition. Competitors will have an undetermined amount of time to create their best mocktails from ingredients provided. Then our panel of expert judges will taste the concoctions and determine who will be crowned Mocked champion. Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | W 1-2am | 18-25 |
1002 |
YA Touch GroupsTouch groups provide an opportunity for YAs to get to know one another, help new members become comfortable in the dorm, address social issues as they come up, share in daily experiences, and offer support as necessary. Touch groups are not required – but encouraged! – as they provide a self-guided experience appropriate to the changing needs of the particular people in that group. Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | TuWThF 1-2pm | 18-25 |
1024 |
Collaging, Vision Boarding, & JournalingMany people find journaling a wonderful way to reflect, plan and imagine. Join us and start your own journal. Journals and other craft materials will be provided. Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | Th 2:30-4pm | 18-25 |
1010 |
Teen-YA BridgingBridging is part of a worship service that recognizes the many bridges we cross in our lives - dedicating our children, bridging our teens, new relationships, new jobs, new homes, retirement, new life stages. Part of this ceremony is welcoming 17 year-olds into young adulthood and the YA Dorm. YAs participate by having dinner with the Bridgers, then taking part in the ceremony to welcome them. There will be a sheet in the Lounge to sign up for specific Bridgers! Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | Th 5:30-8pm | 18-25 |
Friday 21st July 2023 | ||||
1002 |
YA Touch GroupsTouch groups provide an opportunity for YAs to get to know one another, help new members become comfortable in the dorm, address social issues as they come up, share in daily experiences, and offer support as necessary. Touch groups are not required – but encouraged! – as they provide a self-guided experience appropriate to the changing needs of the particular people in that group. Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | TuWThF 1-2pm | 18-25 |
1000 |
YA Town HallsTown Halls are times for all of the YAs at SUUSI to come together. At these meetings, staff will provide information for the upcoming week, answer questions or concerns raised, and collect feedback for improvements to the program. All YAs living in the YA dorm and/or participating in YA programming are expected to attend. Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | Sun 9-10pm and F 10-11pm | 18-25 |
1003 |
Angel WalkSay goodbye to all your YA friends at SUUSI before you leave. Price: FREE Registration Details |
Young Adults | F 11pm-Midnight | 18-35 |