Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center

What Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center does

Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center (STYCC) is a nonprofit Catholic retreat facility operated as a ministry of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno. Located on a 25-acre campus at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Sequoia National Park in Three Rivers, California, the center provides meeting spaces, dining, and overnight accommodations for up to 160 guests across a single multi-purpose site that includes a 250-capacity chapel, a 230-capacity main hall, two dorm buildings (120 youth plus 20 adult chaperones), two gathering rooms, an arts and crafts room, a saltwater pool, a sports field, and an amphitheater.

The center's core offerings are faith-based retreat experiences — Confirmation retreats, Jr. High and High School spiritual retreats, 8th Grade transition retreats, summer camps (Jr High Camp at $350 per camper and High School Camp at $450 per camper for 2026), and adult retreats (Men's, Women's, Young Adult, Couples, and a full Spanish-language portfolio priced between $240 and $490 per person). Adjacent to St. Anthony Retreat and Conference Center, STYCC shares several staff positions (Guest Services Coordinator, Music Minister/Associate Director, Site & Arts Coordinator) and a unified reservation system.

The business model is a hybrid of retreat and camp fees, facility rental for hosted events, and a robust donation channel via the Diocese of Fresno donation portal that includes IRA charitable gifts, planned giving, and gift certificates. Marketing runs primarily through the center's website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Flocknote email, with bookings driven by direct outreach to parishes, Catholic schools, and youth ministry channels across the Central Valley of California. The underlying technology is essentially none — operations rely on standard website booking forms, phone reservations, and off-the-shelf email and social media tools, consistent with a hospitality and ministry operation rather than a software platform.

Name

Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center

Legal name

Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center

Website

https://stteresitaycc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center is a nonprofit Catholic retreat facility in Three Rivers, California, operated as a ministry of the Diocese of Fresno. It hosts faith-based retreats, summer camps, and adult programs for parishes, Catholic schools, and families across the Central Valley of California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Retreat and Conference Center

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Youth retreat programs
• Catholic summer camps
• Spiritual formation retreats
• Faith-based conference hosting
• Religious retreat facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Three Rivers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Retreat and Camp Fees: STYCC generates revenue primarily through fees charged for retreats, camps, and event hosting. Pricing varies by program type: Jr High Camp $350/camper, High School Camp $450/camper, Men's Retreat (shared room $350, private room $490), Women's Retreat $240/person.
2. Donations and Charitable Gifts: The center accepts donations through the Diocese of Fresno donation portal, IRA charitable gifts, planned giving, and gift certificates for retreats or the gift store.
3. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates available for the gift store or retreat center, purchased online or by phone.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center operates a 25-acre Catholic retreat and conference campus in Three Rivers, California, near Sequoia National Park, hosting faith formation retreats, youth summer camps, sacramental preparation programs, and adult spiritual retreats. The center provides meeting spaces, dining, lodging for up to 160 guests, a chapel, recreation facilities, and on-site dining as a ministry of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno.

Product overview

Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center is a single-location Catholic retreat facility operated by the Diocese of Fresno. The center offers a unified service portfolio centered on spiritual retreats, youth camps, and facility rentals. Core offerings include Confirmation Retreats, Jr. High and High School Spiritual Retreats, 8th Grade Retreat, Jr High and High School Summer Camps, and adult retreats (Men's, Women's, Young Adult, and Spanish-language retreats). The center also provides facility rental services including meeting spaces, overnight accommodations (dorms sleeping 140+ guests), dining services, and recreational facilities (pool, basketball court, sports field, hiking trails, arts & crafts room). All offerings are delivered at a single multi-purpose campus located in Three Rivers, CA, near Sequoia National Park.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Confirmation Retreats Spiritual retreat experiences designed for young Catholics preparing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, featuring engaging activities, special Mass, inspiring discussions, and faith-filled content.
• Jr. High Spiritual Retreat Spiritual retreat designed for junior high youth focusing on building faith and personal connection with Jesus.
• High School Spiritual Retreat Spiritual retreat for high school students designed to deepen faith and provide uplifting spiritual experiences.
• 8th Grade Retreat Retreat for Catholic School 8th graders focusing on the transition from middle school to high school, using biblical stories and personal testimonies to help navigate faith challenges.
• Jr High Summer Camp High energy summer camp for junior high youth featuring outdoor activities, swimming, hiking, liturgy, basketball, music, creative arts, and Catholic faith enrichment. Theme for 2026: 'Follow the Light: Faith Over Fear.'
• High School Summer Camp High energy summer camp for high school youth featuring live music, skits, dynamic programming, swimming, hiking, liturgy, basketball, and creative arts. Theme for 2025: 'Called to Greatness: Your Story, His Design.'
• Men's Retreat (English) Spiritual retreat designed for adult men seeking to deepen their faith and relationship with God.
• Women's Retreat (English) Spiritual retreat designed for adult women seeking to deepen their faith and relationship with God.
• Young Adult Retreat (Spanish) Spanish-language spiritual retreat designed for young adults.
• Retiro de Hombres (Men's Retreat in Spanish) Spanish-language men's retreat featuring shared room ($350 per person) or private room ($490 per person) options.
• Retiro de Mujeres (Women's Retreat in Spanish) Spanish-language women's retreat scheduled for August 21-23, 2026, costing $240 per person.
• Retiro de Parejas (Couples Retreat in Spanish) Spanish-language couples retreat accommodating dating, cohabiting, and married couples.
• Retiro de Servidores (Servants Retreat in Spanish) Spanish-language retreat for church servants/ministers scheduled for September 25-27, 2026.
• Community Pool Days Open pool access events for community members during summer months, from 1:30-4:30pm.
• Facility Rental and Event Hosting Multi-purpose campus rental for retreats, camps, workshops, and conferences with various spaces including dorms (sleeps 140 total), chapel (250 capacity), main hall (230 capacity), gathering rooms (75 each), craft room (30), and recreation room (20).
• Dining Services On-site dining facilities with restaurant-size kitchen, dining seating capacity of 170, operated by Executive Chef Kevin Bauman.
• Overnight Accommodations Lodging facilities including two dorm buildings with bunk beds for 120 youth and 20 adult chaperones, plus two portable buildings with 6 extra beds each, and chaperone rooms with private restrooms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Capacity for 160 guests with full accommodations, dining, and programming
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of FresnocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTYCC is a ministry of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno. As a diocesan ministry, the center seeks to provide resources for spiritual growth and transformation to the people of the Central Valley of California. The center promotes and develops vibrant faith and full human life for the people served by the diocese.
• St. Anthony Retreat and Conference CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTYCC is located adjacent to St. Anthony Retreat and Conference Center. The two facilities share staff (Guest Services Coordinator, Music Minister/Associate Director, Site & Arts Coordinator serve both locations). Shared administrative functions include reservations processed through the same office and combined support pages.
• Encuentros de Promoción Juvenil (EPJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPJ is the young adult movement of the Diocese of Fresno. STYCC's Youth Center Director Luis Sandoval serves as National Coordinator of EPJ USA. The retreat center hosts EPJ retreats including 'Encuentro' programs and provides spiritual formation experiences for EPJ members.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center: Long-established large Christian conference and retreat center in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. Broader Protestant/non-denominational scope but operates a comparable multi-purpose campus with youth camps, family retreats, and conference hosting.
• Young Life Camp: Large non-denominational Christian youth organization operating camp and retreat properties across the U.S. Competes for the same youth retreat market (and donor dollars) with a multi-site, multi-state footprint and broader evangelical reach.
• Forest Home Christian Camp & Conference Center: Large Christian camp and conference center in the San Bernardino Mountains of California. Comparable multi-property model offering youth camps, family retreats, and group facility rentals in a similar natural-forest setting.

Direct peers

• Holy Cross Retreat Center: Catholic retreat center in Mesa, Arizona offering spiritual retreats, youth programs, and faith formation. Comparable mission and programming structure to STYCC across sacramental preparation, youth camps, and adult retreats.
• Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center: Franciscan retreat center in Oceanside, California offering day and overnight retreats, youth programs, and spiritual formation. Operates a similar multi-purpose campus model with comparable facilities and Catholic clientele.
• Prince of Peace Abbey Retreat Center: Benedictine monastery retreat center offering spiritual retreats in a natural setting. Comparable in mission (Catholic contemplative retreats) and facility-based retreat programming though oriented to silent/adult retreats.
• St. Anthony Retreat and Conference Center: Direct peer located adjacent to STYCC in Three Rivers, CA. Also operated by the Diocese of Fresno, sharing staff and administrative functions. Operates a similar retreat and conference model targeting Catholic youth and adult ministries.
• Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center: Catholic retreat center in Sierra Madre, California operated by the Passionists. Comparable faith-based retreat model serving Catholic parishes, schools, and adult groups with multi-day spiritual programs.

Emerging players

• Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Camps: Catholic-affiliated youth sports and activity programs that occasionally compete with retreat-based youth ministry for parish dollars and youth time. Partial overlap in serving Catholic youth demographics.

Regional players

• Diocese of Sacramento Retreat Centers: Other diocesan Catholic retreat ministries in Northern California. Operate comparable faith formation retreat models serving parish youth, schools, and adults within their respective California diocese geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4rTxrOs3QRGNNbsnu9bAug
• Facebookfacebook.com/stteresitaycc
• Instagraminstagram.com/st_teresita
• Xx.com/st_teresita
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/santa-teresita-youth-conf-cntr

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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