What’s the day all about?
Knott’s!
All attendees will have time to explore the park, ride rollercoasters, play games, and enjoy Knott’s Berry Farm!
Faith
We will have an encounter with Jesus through the Sacraments, worship, and a message.
Community
Our kiddos will be surrounded by other faithful communities, witnessing to God’s presence in fellowship.
Details
DATE AND TIME
Saturday February 7, 2026
MYSD Event begins at 10AM until 12:30PM, followed by entry into the park.
COSTS
We are excited to offer a variety of options for each group!
- Entry Ticket + Premium All Day Dining Plan – $110
- Entry Ticket + Single Meal Deal – $85
- See Knotts site here for details on these deals
- Entry Ticket Only – $60 (NO FOOD INCLUDED)
- Knotts Annual Passholders – $20 (They can also purchase a food package through our registration if desired.)
- For the FIRST TIME EVER, priests, religious and seminarians go for FREE!
- **SPECIAL OFFER – For groups over 15 people, you will receive 5% discount!**
All ticket prices include admission to the park, MSYD t-shirt, and event programming
WHO CAN COME?
Any Aweseome Middle Schooler, 6th-8th grade
This is a group (Parish or School) event only. All participants must be registered with a Catholic Parish or School group
REQUIRED CHAPERONE RATIO: For every 8 youth participants, there must be one official adult chaperone. Additionally, every group, no matter the size, is required to have at least 2 adult chaperones. If you’re an individual registrant, contact [email protected] to find a parish group!
Registration Guidelines
Only Group Registrations (Parish and School) are accepted. Middle schoolers must be chaperoned the entire day by an official group leader. Parents cannot do an individual sign up to just drop off their child without a leader.
Regular registration (with food pass options) closes on Thursday, January 29th. Late group registrations are allowed until Tuesday February 3rd. Late group registrations include ticket into the park, no food passes included.
For any clarifications or help finding a parish/school group to sign up with, please contact the Laura Schuberg, Youth Ministry Coordinator at [email protected]
2026 Theme: Fearless!
“You come against me with sword and spear… but I come against you in the name of the Lord of hosts.”
— 1 Samuel 17:45
This year’s theme invites our middle schoolers to face the obstacles of life with courage rooted in God. Just as David stood before Goliath not with fear, but with faith, we’re reminded that our true strength comes from the Lord.
Speakers!
Wanna Bring a Group?
Only Group Registrations (Parish and School) are accepted. Middle schoolers must be chaperoned the entire day by an official group leader. Parents cannot do an individual sign up to just drop off their child without a leader.
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