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21 Alternative Club Ideas to Start the Semester

If you're waiting a few weeks into the new semester to start back with "normal" club, consider still doing something with kids on the normal club night! Below are 21 ideas: Wing FestNerf WarPoor Man's...

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Key Dates for Spring 2019

When it comes to planning club, scheduling is half the battle. Below are a few tips, along with some key dates as you think through the new semester.Make sure to look at your school calendar for dates...

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4 Simple Ways To Build Momentum In Your Campaigners Group

Originally posted Jan 2014It's a terrible feeling when no one shows up to Campaigners. Trust me, I know the frustration all too well. Below are 4 things I've seen build momentum in Campaigner groups...

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33 Creative Ways To Serve Your School

Below are a variety of unique ways Young Life leaders are serving the schools where they do ministry. Guitar ClubWe offered a guitar club for the middle school. We taught kids to play guitar and many...

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Tons of Super Bowl Club Ideas

Super Bowl 53 is on Feb. 3rd, 2019 and a third of all Americans plan to watch it. You might be having a Super Bowl themed club during the week or even hosting a party on Sunday night. Below are tons of...

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Club Talk Progression With Scriptures

Below is a helpful list of the club talk progression from the Greater New York Young Life Region. It includes some potential scriptures, but is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to add in additional...

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Let The Players Coach

Last year, Steve Kerr, head coach of the NBA champion Golden State Warriors, let his team do something I've never seen happen in the NBA. He handed over the coaching duties to his players. And wouldn't...

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Love Club/Valentine's Club Ideas

Valentine's Day is next week! Below are a few different directions you can go if you're planning a Valentine's-themed club.Call It... Love ClubMs. Valentine's PageantDating Game ClubRed ClubMs....

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How Come Your Never Shave Your Mustache?

In case you missed it in this week's Monday Morning email, here's an encouraging 3-minute video about the power of showing up!Sir Charles & Allen Video from Bri Wagener on Vimeo.How Come You Never...

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Contact Work Idea: 1000 People of Dance Video

I recently saw this incredible video: 1000 People of Dance. Could be fun to make a similar one with your middle, high school, or college friends. It wouldn't need to be nearly as complex with 1000...

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What Should I Do After College?

Are you a college senior wondering what's next after graduation? Do you wish you had more time to discern your calling and career? Do you want to build a deeper foundation in Christ so you can...

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Turning Club Announcements Into A Game

Written by Rob Schreiber, Area Director in San Diego, California.Many of you have played the childhood game of telephone. Here's a way to use an old familiar game to share your announcements in a...

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A 40-Day Experience For Your Campaigners Group

This year Ash Wednesday falls on March 6. It is the beginning of the ancient church season of Lent. I didn't start practicing Lent until I was in college and our Young Life Regional Director taught on...

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How To Make Hilarious "Good Morning Young Life" Videos

One of my favorite Young Life traditions is waking kids up before school with a video camera.   “Good Morning Young Life” videos seem easy enough to pull off, but there are actually quite a few ways...

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We Show Up

Written by Charlie Heritage, Greensboro, NC. One of my dearest former Young Life kid's dad suddenly passed away last week. When I found out, I immediately went to be with Jack. We talked for over two...

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Planning A Rest Retreat: Teaching Campaigners To Pray

If you’re reading this, you probably already have a general idea of how busy high school students are. With sports, studying, homework, rehearsals, church events, family activities, etc… it’s hard for...

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New Songs for Need Talks

There are two new pop songs that could be helpful in helping kids understand our brokenness and need for the cross and resurrection. You could use them during a need/sin talk or even to launch a...

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Did You Know That Young Life Has An Exchange Program?

Written by Michele Sbrana, Director of Young Life Amicus."If you have more than you need, build a bigger table.”In my first few weeks as the director of Amicus, I’ve seen this popular meme come to...

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13 Lucky Ideas for a Sham-Rockin' St. Patty's Day Club

In 2019, St. Patrick's Day falls on Sunday, March 17th. You could hold your Shamrockin' Club the week before. If you have a Monday club, you potentially could have it the day after, on March 18th. If...

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Compass: A Life Changing Summer Discipleship Experience for High Schoolers

Do you have a student in your group that’s ready for the next step in their faith? Compass is a month-long adventure that trains students to live their calling as a disciple of Christ. Compass students...

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