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A Darth Vader Scavenger Hunt: May the 4th Be With You
Originally posted in 2015.Written by Jason Talley.Last year around the end of the year we decided to do a “Ninja Scavenger Hunt.” A slew of awesome adults dressed up as ninjas around town and the kids...
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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. To feel good about the...
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A Fun Insta-Prom Idea
A fun idea from the Buckeye Valley Young Life team. Before your "Tacky Prom Club"or on the weekend of your school's prom, post throwback pics of your YL team members from their prom days! Now with...
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WyldLife Wednesday: Sample Script for Calling Parents About Camp
Getting kids to WyldLife camp means calling their parents. Not sure what to say? Try this sample script:May I please speak to Mr./Mrs. Smith?Hello, my name is Sarah and I’m a WyldLife leader at East...
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How To Have Awesome Club Music Next Fall
As clubs approach the end of the school year, it's a great time 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...
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At The End Of The School Year, Don't Forget To Do This
As the school year comes to an end, let's be Young Life leaders who thank people well. My Area Director in college repeatedly drilled three things into our skulls:Pray First.Thank People Well.Have good...
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Helping Your High School Friends Stay Connected
Dear leaders,Thank you for all the hard work and effort you have put in this year to love your young friends! Staying connected to high school seniors is a priority for Young Life. The move into...
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The Best Camp Fundraiser Ever: 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...
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Young Life Camp Unity Game Outfits
Below are some thoughts on cabin unity game outfits from a few different Young Life staff folks from around the country."Young Life camping is leader centered camping and a great showcase for that is...
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YL Expeditions: Bringing a Community Day of Service to Your Local Area
Did you know that YLX is here to help you plan and execute a day of service in your local community. YL Expeditions would love to help you make a plan. Email them here if you're interested.DC Day of...
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Last Chance To Buy A Young Life Bow Tie
(Wooden engraved box not included).Shared by Jackson Strawn, YL Area Director in Stafford, Virginia. A few weeks ago, my old Young Life Leader called me with a proposition I could not resist! He used...
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The 4 Defining Factors of a Life-Changing Campaigners Group
As part of the FORWARD movement, Young Life is committed to taking kids deeper in their relationship with the Lord. Below are four components of life-changing Campaigner/discipleship groups.T-E-A-M is...
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Ancient Words: A Prayer For Our Middle & High School Friends
Earlier this week our team gathered to read the Holy Scriptures and pray. This summer we're studying the book of Colossians together. As we were reading the first chapter, we suddenly found ourselves...
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Incredible Opportunity for Male Summer Staff at The Dale House Project in...
If you're still trying to figure out what to do this summer, great news- a male staff position has opened at The Dale House Project in Colorado Springs.I can't think of an experience I'd more highly...
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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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30 Things Leaders Should Pack For Camp
BiblePsalm 119:105- "Your 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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Finding Grace at NorthBay: Encouragement for Leaders Heading To Summer Camp
Written by Abby Cunningham, WyldLife leader in Grove City, PA.Last summer, I had the privilege of being a leader on my first Young Life camp trip. Our middle school friends had the time of their life...
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How 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...
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7 Creative Ways to Hang With Your Middle/High School Friends This Summer
Do you need some creative summer contact work ideas? Here are seven you might not have pulled out of your bag yet.Leisure DiveAll you need is a camera and a pool/lake. Create some great memories and...
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WyldLife Wednesday: Leading Cabin Time for Middle Schoolers
Club is over and you’re headed back to the cabin with a group of middle school friends. What does cabin time look like at WyldLife camp and how can you make the most effective use of that time?After...
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