What are the housing/sleeping arrangements?
All guests are welcome to stay the night on campus, lock-in style in the Laughlin Center. We will separate boys and girls and each group will have access to their own bathrooms and showers. If your group would prefer to stay in a hotel, you can do so at your own cost. LCU has a discount agreement with a couple hotels in town, so contact us for details. For those planning to stay on campus, bedding (sleeping bags or the like), pillows, toiletries, etc will be necessary.
Youth sponsors only: If you have a medical reason why staying overnight in a dorm room would be preferable, please let us know and we’ll work to accommodate you.
Where is Lincoln Christian University?
You’ll find Lincoln Christian University in the heart of Illinois at 100 Campus View Drive, Lincoln, Illinois. Lincoln is located halfway between Chicago and St. Louis, right off of Interstate 55. Our campus is on the northeast edge of Lincoln along Illinois Route 10.
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What is included in the conference cost?
Your registration fee includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday, overnight housing, and a t-shirt.
May I pay by credit card?
You may pay online at the end of the registration process using PayPal.
If I pay by check, who do I make the check payable to?
Lincoln Christian University.
Who do I contact with questions about my registration?
Please email theforge@lincolnchristian.edu or call 217-732-3168 ext. 2242 with any questions regarding The Forge Conference.
What should I bring?
Casual clothing
Toiletries
Camera
Pillow, blanket, sleeping bag
Air mattress
Do I need a parking pass?
No, a parking pass is not needed for general parking. Please respect the marked and posted reserved and handicap parking spaces.
Is there campus wifi?
Yes, there is free wifi available in all campus buildings.
What do I do if I have a special dietary need?
If you or your student has dietary restrictions, please email theforge@lincolnchristian.edu with details so we can make proper accommodations. If you have any questions during the conference, please contact one of the LCU event coordinators, who can help you contact the on-campus catering staff.
Individual Registries
We welcome individual registries at The Forge. Students without youth groups will be placed in a small group together and led by a pair of LCU students during the discussion time.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
We understand plans can change! For a full refund, cancellations must be submitted no later than a month before the conference date. If a student from your group can no longer come, you are permitted to exchange the student’s registration at no penalty.