We're not just running
a youth group.
We're building a movement. Inspired by Acts 17:6 — where early believers were described as those who "turned the world upside down" — we believe that same calling belongs to this generation of students.
We don't just want students to attend. We want them to become disciples of Jesus: following Him, becoming like Him, and doing what He would do.
Students learn to surrender daily, obey His voice, and align their lives with His Word.
Through discipleship, their character begins to reflect the love, humility, and holiness of Jesus.
Students step out in boldness — serving others, sharing the gospel, and living with eternal purpose.
The weekly rhythm.
Both campuses run active youth programs. Horseheads has a full weekly schedule; Ithaca meets together as one group. Both campuses unite monthly for U-nite.
Ithaca youth meets together as one group during Family Night — middle and high school together.
A dedicated leader who knows them personally, checks in regularly, and keeps you in the loop.
What's coming up.
Check the Uproar Youth calendar for upcoming events, group nights, and special services.
Student Internships.
We believe the best way to develop leaders is to give them real responsibility. Throughout the year we run multiple student internship tracks — and our most intensive is the Summer Internship Experience.
Summer Internship Experience
This is not a summer volunteer slot — it's a real leadership development experience. Student interns are placed inside the ministry, given ownership of real responsibilities, and pushed to grow as leaders, communicators, and disciples.
Over the course of the summer, interns serve alongside youth leaders, help plan and execute events, develop their teaching and communication skills, and learn what it looks like to build a healthy ministry culture. It's the kind of experience that shapes who a student becomes — not just what they can do.
Apply / Learn More ↗Interns don't sit on the sidelines. They're given actual roles, actual tasks, and actual accountability from day one.
Weekly development sessions covering communication, team culture, discipleship, and what it means to lead with integrity.
Beyond the summer, we run shorter internship opportunities throughout the year for students ready to take a next step in leadership.
If your student is hungry to grow beyond Sunday attendance, this is where that hunger gets channeled into something lasting.
Leading your student.
We partner with you — not just your student.
Download the Uproar Parent Partnership Packet to understand our vision, weekly schedule, safety standards, and how your student's U-Group Leader will stay connected with your family.
Bring your student this Sunday.
Check the calendar for youth nights, events, and everything happening at both campuses.