Above is a video of how to get to the room starting with the turn on to Matagual Dr to the actual Youth Room.

I know a lot of gay teens might look at a church and get scared (especially those of us who were raised with a healthy nose-rubbing in religion). But we are not actually affiliated with the church itself - in fact we used to be located in Oceanside near the pier until we moved because they give us far more space here at the church than we ever had in Oceanside. If you're wondering why they were willing to host us, it's because this church is very progressive. We're talking female pastors and the whole shabang (That's right, girls at the pulpit!) Their church is also more philosophy-based (love thy neighbor, do unto others, etc.) than doctrine-based (according to this bible verse, you're going to hell! etc.) As such, they have a very pro-gay, all-inclusive philosophy that their congregation embraces. That is why they let us to use the Youth Hall facilities free of charge in the evenings. If you're hesitant to attend because we're hosted at a church, it's important for you to understand that our group isn't about religion or judgment. Our Circle is simply about having a support network in the gay community that allows you to find acceptance for who you are among other gay youths in a place that's safe (that safe place just happened to be a church in this case).

I'd say the only drawback about being hosted at the church is trying to explain where the group is located in their huge building when most of the doors at the church have no room numbers (you just have to know where you're going). As you can see from the picture, the church is built on a hill that acts as the entrance for two different stories. The youth group is located in the Youth Room on the lower level. To find it, you will walk down the ramp on the outside of the building and just keep walking along the sidewalk around the building until you get to the second to last door before the sidewalk ends. That is where Our Circle meets. Feel free to talk to anyone you want if you have questions or simply take a seat. There is also a video on the left hand side of this page that shows you how to find the room from the drive in to the church, to walking in the room.

If you have any questions or are unclear on how to find the group or simply want to make sure the group meets that week before you make the trip, please don't hesitate to call us. Our moderator Nicole mans the phones and she is your quintessential "YMCA Camp Counselor" (as in super duper nice). She'll be happy to answer any questions you have.