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YL Capernaum: Club Informational Flyers

This post first appeared on YL Capernaum Everywhere.Looking for a great way to meet new kids and parents?! Check out this idea from our friends in Northern, VA.The top two ways leaders in Northern...

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Young Life Fried Night

Our club hasn't tried this yet but I love the idea! HT to Ken Tankersly for sharing it after they did it in their WyldLife club. I also saw it on @Clarkology56's instagram. Seems like a simple and fun...

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WyldLife Wednesday: Getting Kids To Camp, Part 3

If your WyldLife camp trip is weeks away and you’re still trying to get kids to sign up, keep working with those parents. Remember, parents are the ones making scheduling and financial decisions for...

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Who Will Finish It?

Guest post by Kristin Rivera, volunteer leader in Raleigh, NC. “Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed His word by the signs that accompanied...

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How To Have Awesome Club Music Next Fall

As clubs come to the end of the year, it's key to begin thinking about next year. How do you give the rising upperclassmen ownership? One way is to begin encouraging kids to sign-up for the "Young Life...

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Camp Musician Of The Month: Jonah Werner

Our featured Camp Musician for May is Jonah Werner. Born and raised in Colorado, Jonah is an amazing singer/songwriter. He has been called a “musical and lyrical phenom” and a “modern day Kerouac."...

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WyldLife Wednesday: The Dangers of Instagram

Written by Julie Clapp.If you’re a WyldLife leader, you’re probably on Instagram. It’s the social media platform of choice for our middle school friends, so if you want to communicate with them,...

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Being Able to Chase Kids: A Pre-Camp Fitness Plan

A guest post by Andrew Cooper, Area Director in Fairbanks, AK.It's that time year again when we all get ready for camp. Leaders everywhere are collecting deposits, designing T-shirts, and getting ready...

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40 Reasons To Pursue Sexual Purity

Originally posted in May 2012.Last night at Campaigners we looked at 1 Corinthians 6:16-20.  The senior guys were surprisingly mature, but reluctant to go deep. I asked them why they thought we should...

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Questions To Help Your YL Team Evaluate & Celebrate The Year

One of the most valuable, but often neglected, activities we can do as a Young Life team is to regularly evaluate and celebrate.It's tempting to measure success with numbers. It's tempting to feel good...

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#WorkWeekWednesday

Thanks to everyone who has been helping out at Young Life camps around the country! Here are a few pics from #YLWorkWeek! 

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The Best Camp Fundraiser Ever: How We Made $1850 In 20 Minutes

Originally posted summer 2014.We're leaving for summer camp in 24 days and still have lots of money to raise.Our YL team told kids and parents "Do not let money keep you from going to camp. Pay what...

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So You Just Graduated College, Now What?

The Greensboro Fellows program currently has two male openings starting September 2015. If you've just graduated college and are heading home for the summer, odds are you'll be answering the...

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The Complete Guide To A YL'd Bus Ride

Many of us have LONG bus rides to camp this summer. Instead of just enduring the ride, let's make it a highlight of the trip. Below are a ton of ideas stolen from many different YL leaders over the...

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What Should YL Leaders Pack For Summer Camp?

BiblePsalm 119:105- "The Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."Mini Notepad/PenTake notes in the leader mtgs, write down the schedule, cabin time questions, etc... it's nice to have a...

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As You Head To Camp... A Guest Post By Jim Branch

This guest post was written by Jim Branch as an encouragement to Young Life leaders taking kids to camp this summer. Jim was on staff with YL staff for almost twenty years and now directs a ministry of...

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Win A New Pair of Chacos: Share Your #YLChacoTan

WE'RE GIVING AWAY A BRAND NEW PAIR OF CHACOS! The winner will get to pick any style sandals on Chacos.com. How To EnterThroughout the entire month of June share a picture of your Chaco-tanned feet....

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Preparing High Schoolers To Be WyldLife Leaders At Summer Camp

You’re headed to WyldLife camp and you’re taking some of your best high school students as WyldLife leaders. It’s a “win” for your middle school friends because they get to spend time with people just...

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Free Doughnuts Tomorrow For National Doughnut Day

Tomorrow, Friday June 5th, is National Doughnut Day!Grab some of your middle and high school friends and head to a Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Donuts for a free doughnut.*Must purchase beverage at Dunkin...

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Table Topics For Meals At Camp

During a week at Young Life camp we get the privilege of eating close to 20 meals with our middle and high school friends. For most of those meals we're seated at a round table for the very purpose of...

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