Save the Date!
April 16-17, 2027
State Fairgrounds, Sedalia
What is RA Congress?
RA Congress provides an opportunity for boys to connect with their peers and positive male role models as they participate in campcraft, sports and other activities. Worship rallies will include music and stories from a missionary and other missions leaders; focusing on God’s call in our lives to salvation, a relationship with Him, and our part in missions.
All churches are invited to bring a group of boys (grades 1-6). You do not need to have an RA club to participate!
Locations
Agriculture Building, State Fairgrounds
2503 W 16th St.
Sedalia, MO 65301
Remember to be respectful of buildings and property. Properly dispose of trash and pick up belongings. Let’s leave the property looking better than we found it!
Registration
- Early Bird Registration: $14 (deadline April 7)
- Late Registration: $19 online and at the door.
- T-Shirts (with registration by April 7): $10
More Information
At least one adult must accompany your boys; however you may bring as many adults as you would like. Some groups choose to bring teen helpers. We recommend that you register at least one adult per 7 children. All adults and teens must register and pay the registration fee.
Dorms – $8.00 per person
Tents, no water/electricity – $12
Tents with water/electricity – $24
RV/Camper – $24
Note: You can also make your own arrangements through a Sedalia hotel.
Meals are optional:
Saturday Breakfast $4.00 per person
Saturday Lunch $4.00 per person
T-shirts are optional at an additional cost by order only when registering online. The order deadline is April 9. You may choose to order for boys unable to attend Congress. You will pick up your shirt order at Congress check-in.
Boys and leaders may choose to bring spending money for the RAC sales table.
It is important that your church have a medical release form for each adult and boy. You may use your own or the one we have provided below. Keep these with you in case of emergency. There will be a basic first aid kit on-site. An adult must accompany a child needing first aid.
We may use photos and/or videos of your group for promotional purposes. Please let us know if you do not give permission for us to photograph a member of your group.
This year’s ministry project is making donations to the Deaf Youth Camp of Missouri. This is a Christian camp that serves deaf and hard of hearing youngsters. The needed items are snack items and craft items. Please bring the items you collect and donate them when you walk in the front door for registration. https://deafyouthcamp.com/
RA Congress begins with check-in at 4:00pm on Friday and ends at 3:00pm on Saturday. Housing assignments will be given at check-in. You may have time to explore the grounds until evening worship. Boys will meet a missionary, a MBCH representative and enjoy traditional RA Congress activities and events on Saturday. An offering will be taken for the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home.
There will be a lost and found table onsite. Any items that are not claimed within a month will be donated.