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Family Camp Songs
Our area went to Family Camp at Windy Gap last weekend. My friend DL (David Lin) led music and sent me his set list to share. Hopefully it can be helpful to any of you planning music for Family...
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The Young Life Masters: A Frisbee Golf Camp Fundraiser
Written by Austin Drake, Dave Mahon, and Derek Hay.Are you looking for a fun and unique fundraising event this spring? This past weekend we hosted the "5th annual Rome/Floyd County Young Life Frisbee...
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How to Say Goodbye: Thoughts on Young Life Leaders Leaving Well
Some of your Young Life teammates might be entering a season of transition. Maybe they're graduating, moving, burned out or called to another ministry. Their absence will be noticed. Not just by you or...
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WyldLife Wednesday: Sample Script for Calling Parents
Getting kids to WyldLife camp means calling their parents. Not sure what to say? Try this sample script: May I speak to Mr./Mrs. Smith?Hello, my name is Sarah and I’m a WyldLife leader at East Middle...
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A New Fundraising Idea: miYLstore & How To Win A Free Shirt!
miYLstore is a platform for Young Life Staff (Areas, Missions, Regions, etc) that makes it easy for Young Life staff to create and sell high-quality products with your custom Young Life logo that...
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Scorekeeper XL App
Looking for an easy way to keep score for YL events and club games? Click here to download the Scorekeeper XL app. You can also mirror your device and put the scoreboard on the screen! Thanks to Eve...
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Jesus Goes to The Movies
You may have noticed that in nearly every conversation, web article, or even Sunday sermon, people are talking about, referencing, or using as illustration a favorite or memorable scene from a movie....
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How to End the Year with a Bang: Tips for Senior Club
If you've not yet had your final club for this school year, the end is in sight. It’s become a tradition in many YL areas to end each year with “Senior Club,” giving the graduating seniors a chance to...
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Summer Movies 2016: Opening Dates & Trailers
The summer movie season begins in just 10 days. Our job as YL leaders is to lead our middle and high school friends into the adventure of following Christ. Part of that means helping them discover...
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WyldLife Wednesday: What are Middle Schoolers Thinking?
Written by Kevin Chao, Area Director, Greenwich, CT and WyldLife Coordinator, Metro North RegionTake a moment and think back to your middle school days. What were you like back then? How would you...
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Join a Work Week at a Young Life Camp Near You
If you've never been to a Young Life Work Week, this could be your year! They're only a couple weeks away so look at the dates below and mark your calendars. It's a great opportunity to add another YL...
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Meet Next Year's Freshmen: 5 Ways to get 8th Graders to Club
As you near the end of the school year, it's super strategic to invite 8th graders to one of your last clubs! In just a few months they'll be freshmen. Let's give them a taste now so they know what...
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A Memorable Way to End the Year with Your Campaigners: The Campies
This hilarious & meaningful Campaigners tradition is shared by Tom O'Neill, a volunteer leader in Sammamish, WA.The CampiesFor any fan of the TV show "The Office" you'll recognize this Campaigners...
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Should Introverts Be Young Life Leaders?
My friend Tim Branch has just finished writing a short e-book for introverted Young Life leaders and I know it's going to be a huge gift to many of you. You can download it here and read a teaser...
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WyldLife Camp: 6 Tips for Leaders
Written by Bekah Siau, Area Director with YL Military at West Point, NY and Dylan Kelly, volunteer leaderWyldlife camping has some unique challenges, so here are a few tips to consider as you...
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7 People to Thank: The Notes YL Leaders Write as the Semester Ends
As the school year ends, let's consider the many folks we as Young Life leaders can thank.AdministrationThe principal at your school didn't have to let you come to lunch. Send them a note with a $10...
View ArticleJust Plain Hilarious: Using Dental Surgery Mouthguards In Club
A friend recently shared with me this video of James Corden and Melissa McCarthy on The Late Late Show. It would make a hilarious skit at club. All you need to do is swing by your dentist office and...
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How to Help Middle Schoolers Transition from WyldLife To Young Life
Written by, Randy Giusta, Area Director, San Diego North, CA There are a few constants in the ministries of Young Life and WyldLife. One is that it is relational, and another is that kids grow up and...
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The Complete Guide to a YL'd Bus Ride: 21 Ideas for a Road Trip to Remember
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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The Collision of Silence and May
Written by John Holmes, Associate Regional Director, St. Louis, MO.May is a busy month; maybe one of the busiest months of the year. Everything seems to collide all at once; end of the year Clubs, golf...
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