The Young Life Leader Packing List For Camp: 25 Items To Not Leave Home Without
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...
View ArticleWyldLife Camping: Did You Know?
It’s that time of year… you’re inviting kids, raising money, talking to parents and praying hard to get your WyldLife friends to camp this summer. As you make your plans, don’t forget these important...
View ArticleSolving the Camp Phone Problem
An Area Director recently sent us this email and we'd love your help solving the problem. If you have ideas, please comment below or email us here. Thanks! -Drew HELP! Last year our area took students...
View ArticleSharing in my Shame: When Meghan Trainor Fell
Some of you might have already seen the Meghan Trainor video from The Tonight Show last week. She was performing in platform heels and took an accidental tumble at the end of the song. Jimmy Fallon's...
View Article“Am I Cut Out for Young Life?”
[This is an excerpt from my friend Tim Branch’s brand new eBook for Young Life leaders.You can download the book for free by clicking here.] - Drew HillWe talk a lot in Young Life about “being...
View ArticleCan't Stop the Feeling: Download Chords and Slides
Justin Timberlake recently released his new single, "Can't Stop the Feeling." It's likely to be the most popular song of the summer and if you're leading music at camp, this one is a must-do! I suspect...
View ArticleUniversity of Texas YL College Placement Night Hoverboard Dance
On this #YLTeamTuesday we're giving a shoutout to the YL College Team at UT-Austin. I guess it's true, everything is bigger in Texas, including the way they do leader placement nights. Check out this...
View Article7 Keys To Being a Leader at WyldLife Camp
Written by Bekah Siau, Area Director with YL Military at West Point, NYHave you ever looked at the chaos in your WyldLife cabin at camp and thought, “I’m supposed to have cabin time now? And with this...
View ArticleQuestions 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...
View ArticleBrandon Heath's Brand New Music Video & Young Life Story: "Only Just Met You"
Check out Brandon Heath's brand new music video "Only Just Met You" featuring Young Life's Malibu Club. Make sure to watch the last minute of the video and hear Brandon's story of how Young Life played...
View ArticleThe Power of Telling the Story: How we made $1850 In 20 minutes
We're leaving for summer camp soon 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 you can and we'll commit to helping...
View ArticleHow to Lead Cabin Time at Camp
One of the highlights of a week at Young Life camp is cabin time. If you've never led cabin time or if you're just feeling nervous as you prepare to do it again, below are some ideas that can...
View ArticleHow to Care for Your WyldLife Friends at Camp
Written by, Rob O’Donnell, WyldLife Representative, Eastern DivisionAs WyldLife leaders, we have a lot of different hats to wear at camp. Many of our students are experiencing overnight camp for the...
View ArticleTable Questions for Meals at Camp: PDF Download
During a week at Young Life camp we get the privilege of eating around 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...
View ArticleThe Best Thing You Can Do With Your Campaigners Group This Summer
Last summer I took two of my high school friends on a weekend excursion. The primary reason for the "Bob-Goff-like-caper" was to give us a chance to listen and discuss Steve's talks below during the...
View ArticleA Letter To YL Leaders Who Helped Your Friends Raise $ For Camp
Dear YL leader who helped me fundraise for camp,Thank you! More than you'll ever know. I know you have better things to do than to sell popcorn door to door with me. I know you're tired of washing cars...
View ArticleWe'll Be Back Next Monday, June 20th
I just returned from an incredible backpacking trip with my Campaigners group in the North Carolina mountains. Since I'm playing catch-up on the rest of life, I'm putting the blog on hold for a week...
View ArticleA Taste of the Kingdom
Today I had the privilege of going to one of my favorite places in the world—Windy Gap. And guess who I saw there? I saw you, Young Life leader! O, maybe not you literally (or maybe so), but I saw...
View ArticleOne-on-Ones: Both at Camp and at Home
Written by Lyn TenBrink. This post first appeared on YL Capernaum Everywhere but is helpful for all different types of Young Life ministry.You know those moments when someone is intentional with...
View ArticleThe Secret “Blue Book” Is Finally No Longer a Secret
If you’ve ever talked to someone who has a “Blue Book,” they probably told you, “Sorry, you can’t really get these—and I’m not giving you mine.”The Blue Book is one of the most well-kept secrets in...
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