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Graddys

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Graddys 2026 | graduating seniors | May 3 | 12:30 pM

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Celebrate our graduating high school seniors during Legacy’s worship services, and stay afterward for the Graddys celebration!

At the close of each service, graduating seniors will be invited forward for a special time of prayer. Then following the 10:45am service, each campus will host its annual Graddys celebration to honor seniors and their families. LSM leaders and graduate families are invited to attend. 

The Graddys celebration will include:

  • Appetizers

  • Graddy Awards for each participating senior who RSVPs

  • A brief devotional

  • A time of prayer and encouragement, including letters from parents, guardians, or youth leaders

Please RSVP your graduate today! 

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LSM – Spring 2026

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lsm dates - spring 2026

January 14th

January 21st

January 28th

February 4th

February 11th (One Night Neon)

February 18th

February 25th

March 4th (Western Night)

March 11th

March 18 – No LSM for Olathe, Blue Valley, or Overland Park because of Spring Break.

March 25th

April 1st

April 8th – No LSM for Lee’s Summit because of Spring Break.

April 15th

April 22nd (Game Show Night)

April 29th

May 6th (Upgrade)

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CIY MIX – Middle School Camp

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June 14-18 | CIY MIX | grades 6-8

register for CIY Mix!

Camp is our favorite summer event, and we are so excited to be heading to CIY: MIX at Encounter Cove, Roach, MO! CIY has been hosting some of the best camps in the country for decades, and we are so excited to partner with them for our middle school camp this summer!

From June 14th-18th, we will be worshiping, growing, and having tons of fun with our friends at CIY: MIX. Get ready to be challenged, inspired, and have an incredible summer camp experience with our Legacy family. 

Registration Details

What is the cost?
     • $80 non-refundable deposit
     • Early Bird Registration: $425 (through May 1)
     • After May 1: $450. 

What is the refund policy?
NO REFUNDS will be issued after May 1.

When does registration close?
Registration is open until June 7 or until full capacity is reached. Register early to secure a spot!

What are the multi-student discounts* for CIY Mix?
     • Child #2– $100 off
     • Child #3– $150 off
     • Child #4– $200 off
*Discount will be applied after registration and $80 deposit is paid per child.

Thanks to the generosity of those who gave to Legacy’s Thanksgiving Offering, financial discounts are available to help make summer camp possible for every kid. After registering, you’ll receive an email that includes information on how to apply for these discounts. (Please complete a separate discounts application for each student attending camp.)

ALL THE FORMS YOU NEED IN ONE LOCATION!

MANDATORY CIY FORMS:

WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST COMPLETE CIY'S WAIVER

COMING SOON – MANDATORY LEGACY FORMS:

Power of Attorney (KS adult) Power of Attorney (KS Minor) Power of Attorney (MO adult) Power of Attorney (MO Minor) LEGACY'S WAIVER

MISC:

Packing List

Are you a youth coach who is leading a group at CIY MIX? Register here!

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CIY MOVE – High School Camp

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July 6-10 | high schoolers | University of Nebraska

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CIY MOVE

Incoming Freshmen-Graduating Seniors are headed to CIY: MOVE! CIY has been hosting the best camps in the country for decades, and we are so excited to partner with them again for Legacy’s high school camp this summer!

This trip includes 5 days of transformational moments that bring a life-changing experience with God. Centered on Jesus, students will discover and deepen their faith with dynamic speakers, powerful worship, and through building relationships.

Registration Details

What is the cost?

  • $80 non-refundable deposit

  • Early Bird Registration: $425 (through May 1)

  • After May 1: $450

No Refunds will be issued after May 1. 

When does registration close?
Registration is open until June 28 or until capacity is reached. Register early to secure a spot!

What are the multi-student discounts for CIY Move? Discounts are applied after registration and the $80 deposit is paid per child.

  • Child 2: $100 off
  • Child 3: $150 off
  • Child 4: $200 off

Are there any additional expenses for CIY camps?
Students should bring money for two meals. All other meals are included in the registration fee.

 

Thanks to the generosity of those who gave to Legacy’s Thanksgiving Offering, financial discounts are available to help make summer camp possible for every kid. After registering, you’ll receive an email that includes information on how to apply for these discounts. (Please complete a separate discounts application for each student attending camp.)

Are you a youth coach who is leading at CIY? Register here!

 

 

Trip Details

Departure: July 6

9:00am – Check-in and Registration at Legacy’s
Blue Valley Campus (14301 Metcalf Ave)
10:00am – Load Buses
10:30 – Buses depart

Return: July 10

10:00pm – All students arrive at Legacy’s Blue Valley Campus 

Keep an eye on your email for updated arrival times the day-of!

FUN DAY IN NEBRASKA

Fun-Plex Waterpark | Nebraska’s Largest Waterpark & Rides

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Graddys : Graduate Resources

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Faith Beyond the Finish Line: Staying Connected After Graduation

Your faith journey doesn’t end at graduation — it’s just getting started.

At Legacy, we have a strategic plan to make disciples of everyone who attends our church. A key part of this plan is Legacy Landmarks, which guide individuals from infancy through a person’s development. One such milestone is high school graduation—a pivotal moment both in life and in a disciple’s journey with Jesus. It’s a time when a student leaves home and must decide if he or she is going to continue to grow in faith. Our goal is for every student to remain faithful and become a disciple-maker wherever life takes them.

Unfortunately, many don’t. A 2019 study by Barna Research, an evangelical polling firm, revealed that 64% of students leave their faith after high school. It’s important to note that this doesn’t mean the remaining 36% are growing spiritually—only that they attend church semi-regularly.[i]

Lifeway Research identified five main reasons young adults (ages 18–22) leave the faith:

  1. They moved to college and didn’t prioritize church.
  2. Church members appeared judgmental or hypocritical.
  3. They lacked meaningful connections within the church.
  4. They disagreed with the church’s views on political or social issues.
  5. Work responsibilities got in the way.[ii]

To address this, authors David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock wrote Faith for Exiles: 5 Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon.[iii] Their research found that only 1 in 10 young Christians are what they call “resilient disciples”—those who continue following Jesus despite cultural pressures. These resilient disciples share five key traits:

  1. A personal commitment to Jesus.
  2. Belief in Jesus’ death and resurrection.
  3. Active involvement in Christian community beyond Sunday services.
  4. Confidence in the Bible as the true and inspired word of God.
  5. A faith that remains relevant in today’s world, often expressed through statements like:
    • “I want to follow Jesus in a way that connects with the world I live in.”
    • “God is working outside the Church, and I want to be part of that.”
    • “I want to be a Christian without isolating myself from the world.”

Research shows that students with a strong biblical foundation and a faith-based community are far more likely to grow spiritually after graduation. At Legacy, we partner with families to help students build that foundation, and after graduation, we aim to equip you with resources to stay connected and keep growing in your faith through this next stage of life.

Senior Checklist

Here are some steps to think through as you enter the next phase of your life:

  • If you’re staying in town, join a “College-age” life group at Legacy to stay connected with people your age.
  • Before moving on campus, google the local churches and campus ministries to get plugged in.
    • Google “Churches/on campus ministries near ______”
    • Click on the websites of different churches.
    • On the website, read their vision, mission, and belief statements.
    • Make a list of the churches and on campus ministries that align with your biblical beliefs.
  • Try out the churches and on-campus ministries you researched.
  • After about a month or two, choose a church and ministry to call home, start serving, and join a life group!
  • Don’t forget that we’re here for you! Legacy’s leaders want to continue to encourage you as you walk with God into the next stage of your life!

Click HERE for helpful links to campus ministries and churches near your favorite colleges!

[i] “Church Dropouts Have Risen to 64%—But What About Those Who Stay?”, Barna Research, September 4, 2019, accessed April 24, 2025, https://www.barna.com/research/resilient-disciples/

[ii] “Most Teenagers Drop Out of Church When They Become Young Adults,” Lifeway Research, January 5, 2019, accessed April 24, 2025, https://research.lifeway.com/2019/01/15/most-teenagers-drop-out-of-church-as-young-adults/

[iii] David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock. Faith for Exiles: 5 Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2019).