This weekend part of our NYC team and I will be heading to Utah to gather some of the final details of our trip that is currently being planned by the USA/Canada NYI NYC team.  We are excited to learn what they have been working on this past year.

We have several updates to share with you all.

But here is what you need to knowing for NYC as of right now. (Please look through the list of information and date that are coming up for NYC26) 

1. Cognito Form – Due April 1

All participants must complete the Cognito Form to provide medical information, t‑shirt sizes, and other required details.
Form Link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/MidAtlanticDistrictChurchOfTheNazarene1/NYC2026MADParticipantInformation

2. Flight Group Volunteers Needed

We are grateful to have secured flights—many districts were unable to do so and will be traveling by bus. However, we need your help:

• All three flights include at least one stop (inbound, outbound, or both).
• Two groups will depart from BWI; one will depart from DCA.
• As parents could you please start discussing with your students about what it means to be in an airport. Such as things that are not appropriate to say and do inane airport, how to dress comfortably for travel and in addition to that could you please help your student understand that we will be crossing 2 time zones and all flight groups will have some layovers when we go to Utah so your students maybe extra tired when it comes to travel.  

3. Open Student Slots / Waitlist

We currently have three open spots for male students due to withdrawals (male only because of room availability).
If you know a male student who would like to attend, please contact me.

We will also begin a waitlist for:

• Female students
• Adult leaders (male and female)

4. Important Reminders

• IDs: All adults and students 18+ must have a REAL ID for travel.
• Medication: All medication must be in original, clearly labeled containers (name + dosage schedule). Medications will be turned into our MAD nurses, when we arrive in Utah. We are bringing two nurses on the trip with our group. Students will visit one of our MAD nurses for daily medication as well as for basic meds.
• Travel Bags: Each traveler may bring one checked bag (under 45 lbs.) and one backpack.

5. Save the Date – NYC All Group Meeting

June 6, 10am–12pm
Crossroads Church of the Nazarene

All NYC participants are encouraged to attend. We will distribute swag, gather in small groups, and share final trip details.

LNC will be providing transportation to this meeting. All LNC students who are attending NYC 26 need to be at this meeting that way they can receive the final information for the trip and that way they can also get their SWAG for the trip. We will be meeting here at LNC @ 7:00 AM and we will be leaving the church at 7:15 AM sharp. 

If you have any questions, please reach out. We’re excited to journey with you all—NYC is just over four months away!

Blessings P. Caleb