since 1993, massanetta springs has hosted the massanetta springs middle school conferences, christian summer youth events for completed 6th-8th graders. the four conferences are attended by more than a thousand youth from youth groups around the country. although the conference is geared toward presbyterian youth, the event is open to all denominational backgrounds. the conference includes workshops for youth led by youth pastors and lay leaders from around the country, as well as recreation and music events.