The Pillow Fighting Game: A Mix Between Dodgeball and Chess
We saw this amazing video of Japanese Pillow Fighting and thought it has great potential to be a funny club game/mixer! The game, a mix between dodgeball and chess, has become increasingly popular in...
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How to Handle Awkward Moments in Campaigners/Cabin Time
It never fails. You’re in the middle of a great discussion and someone farts. It starts a laughter train that leads to even more distractions. Then you just want to throw up your hands and quit.The...
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Equip + Encourage || For Your Weekend
Today we're continuing our new series on the blog, "Equip + Encourage." It's an opportunity for Young Life leaders and staff to share articles, podcasts, videos, books, and songs that have helped...
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Win $350! A New Book Cover Design Contest for "My 1st 30 Quiet Times" by Ty...
2006 cover designOther than the Bible, the most read book in the mission of Young Life over the last 35 years has hands down been, "My First Thirty Quiet Times" by Ty Saltzgiver. It was first published...
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FROZEN CLUB
Now that "Frozen 2" has hit theatres, it could be prime-time to do a "Frozen Club" - especially for WyldLife! There are lots of fun ideas below that were shared when the first Frozen movie came out...
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Campaigners Idea: Gratitude & The Sin Pattern of Belief
With Thanksgiving this week, below is an exercise you could do with your Campaigners group, focused on the topic of gratitude.Begin the discussion by asking your Campaigners group, “What is something...
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Equip + Encourage || For Your Weekend
Over the past several months I have been rekindling my passion for reading. I used to read all the time when I was child. Harry Potter was my favorite — I even had a Harry Potter bunkbed with a tent...
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Christmas Contact Work Ideas
With Christmas fast approaching, your Young Life team may be scrambling for some last-minute ideas before the holiday break. Here are some fun and festive suggestions for Christmas contact...
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Intern with a Young Life Camp!
Are you trying to figure out what you want to do with your life? Young Life offers a great opportunity to explore what it's like to be on camp staff through the year-long intern program. You can read...
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Equip + Encourage || For Your Weekend
Today is our last Equip + Encourage of 2019, shared by Alex Holroyde. If you'd like to contribute an Equip + Encourage for 2020, we'd love to share it. You can fill out the form here. ARTICLE"9 Things...
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The Greensboro Fellows
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 to launch well into...
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The Top 10 Books of 2019
When I was a brand-new Young Life leader in college, our Area Director instilled in us the belief that "leaders are readers." Thank you, Bart Scarborough! In our world of podcasts and streaming video,...
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Apply to be on Summer Staff!
As the semester comes to a close and many of you are onChristmas break, now is a great time to apply for Summer Staff! As a month-long volunteer on summer staff at a Young Life camp, you'll have the...
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The Best Practices of 2019
Hopefully, you’ve found some helpful ideas on the blog this year and now it's YOUR TURN TO SHARE YOUR IDEAS! At the end of each semester, we ask staff and leaders to share their “best practices” from...
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50 Questions for New Year's Eve
Each New Year's Eve, Natalie and I have a tradition of reflecting on the past and dreaming about the future. We use these "Questions For The New Year" (also copied below) as a starting point for our...
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Clue Club
Clue Club is based on the board game of the same name and will soon become a fan favorite at your Young Life club! Students, as detectives, will spend the hour uncovering clues from their peers and by...
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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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Key Dates 2020
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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Creating A Campaigners Group In 5 Months
Asking a volunteer leader to run a Campaigner Group is one of the most intimidating things in Young Life. However, with the proper training and direction, we can unlock the greatest joy a leader can...
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