make a difference in your school
September 25-26 2026, silverstream retreat
YOUR SCHOOL NEEDS JESUS. 🌏 YOUR SCHOOL NEEDS YOU. 🌏
YOUR SCHOOL NEEDS JESUS. 🌏 YOUR SCHOOL NEEDS YOU. 🌏
What is spheres?
SPHERES by Alpha Youth is a movement of students across Australia and New Zealand who are stepping into their God-given calling to bring hope, courage, and the message of Jesus into their everyday world.
At SPHERES, you’ll gather with hundreds of young people just like you, who believe their years at school are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to impact their friends, shape culture, and make Jesus known. Over a few days, you’ll be immersed in worship, teaching, and training that will ignite your faith and equip you to share it.
encounter god in a new way
Four days set apart to encounter God through powerful worship, teaching, and prayer that will fuel your faith and ignite fresh passion.
Be Equipped to share jesus
Practical training and tools that give you the confidence to share Jesus in your school, start conversations, and lead with courage.
find your people, build community
Join with students from across New Zealand who are on the same journey, cheering each other on, building lasting friendships, and making a difference together.
see it continue beyond SPHERES
SPHERES doesn’t end when the program is over. You’ll carry the momentum back into your everyday life, supported by leaders, chaplains, and a growing movement of young people across the nation.
2026 SPEAKERS
WOLE AGBAJE
LEADER OF IMPRINT LONDON
GARY MORGAN
FOUNDER OF SCHOOL OF PROPHETS
2026 SPEAKERS
[coming soon]
program + meals
$199 $179 (EARLY BIRD price)
Perfect if you’d like to head home at night, or if your group is organising your own off-site stay. This option includes the full SPHERES program plus all meals.
Early Bird price available until 1 March 2026.
Need other accommodation ideas or transport to and from the venue? Our team would love to chat with you.
program + meals + ACCOMODATION
$239 $209 (EARLY BIRD price)
Stay onsite and be fully immersed in the SPHERES experience! This package includes the full program, all meals, and accommodation at the venue.
Early Bird price available until 1 March 2026.
TRAVELLING INTERSTATE WITH A GROUP? Get in touch, we’d love to help make SPHERES as affordable as possible for you.
MONDAY
4:30pm Arrival/check in
5:30pm Spheres Briefing
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm Session 1
9:30pm Supper
11:30pm Lights out
tuesday
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Session 2
10:00am Morning Tea
10:30am Session 3
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Streams
3:00pm Afternoon Tea
4:00pm Free time
5:30pm Dinner
7:00pm Session 4
9:30pm Supper + small group reflections
11:00pm Lights out
wednesday
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Session 5
10:00am Morning Tea
10:30am Streams
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Session 6
2:30pm Afternoon Tea
3:00pm Dream session
4:00pm Free time
5:30pm Dinner
7:00pm Session 7
9:30pm Supper + small group reflections
11:00pm Lights out
thursday
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Streams
10:00am Small groups + Morning Tea
10:30am What's next?
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Pack up & pick up
Schedule subject to change.
spheres team
FAQs
SPHERES is for students in Years 10–12. It’s for young people hungry to see God move in their schools, to grow as leaders, and to share Jesus with their friends. It's is best experienced in a group, so bring your youth ministry, friends, or classmates, and we encourage youth leaders, chaplains, and teachers to come along too.
Over four days, you’ll encounter God in worship, hear powerful teaching, join workshops and electives, and spend time dreaming, planning, and praying about what God wants to do in your school. You’ll also have heaps of fun, connect with new friends, and be part of something bigger than yourself.
SPHERES will take place at Silverstream Retreat, 3 Reynolds Bach Drive, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt 5019, New Zealand
Stay tuned for pricing details for SPHERES New Zealand.
Watch this space for more information about accomodation soon!
Yes! SPHERES is fully supervised by the Alpha Youth team alongside registered youth leaders, chaplains, and teachers. We maintain a safe, respectful environment where students can grow, learn, and have fun together. All volunteers have a current Working With Children's Check. If you have any questions or other concerns, please feel free to contact our team.
Absolutely, we want them there! Leaders play a vital role in cheering on students during and after SPHERES. They’ll join the sessions, connect with other leaders, and be equipped to keep encouraging their students when they return home.
Bring your Bible, notebook, water bottle, clothes for two days (including something for outdoor games and free time), toiletries, and plenty of energy! Closer to SPHERES, we will send you a complete list of what to pack.
For now, you can register your interest – more details about registering will be available soon.
You won’t be alone! Many students come on their own and leave with lifelong friends. SPHERES is all about community—you’ll be placed in a small group where you’ll get to know people quickly.
