Summer Camp Leader Orientation is Updated and Open

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Summer Camp Leader Orientation is Updated and Open

The Summer Camp Leader Orientation has been updated and is now open for summer 2026! Camp Leader Orientation gives us a common understanding of:  Leader-centered camping Keeping kids safe Sharing the gospel in cabin time and one-on-one Diversity, equity, and belonging at camp  A belonging covenant we all agree to. And just as in the…

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YoungLives 35th Field Toolkit and an Opportunity to Share Your Stories!

Did you know YoungLives is celebrating 35 years of ministry this year? We have a special opportunity to celebrate God’s faithfulness, share powerful stories of transformation, and invite our communities into the next chapter of ministry. To support staff in YoungLives ministry, we’ve created a 35th Anniversary Field Toolkit filled with plug-and-play resources designed to help you raise…

Online Giving Experience

Get Ready for the New Young Life Online Giving Experience!

A fresh, new upgrade to our online giving platform is almost here! Built in partnership with digital fundraising experts, this new experience reduces the time it takes to donate from five-to-seven minutes, down to just seconds. With lightning-fast options like Apple Pay and Google Pay, plus a new “Ministry Explorer” map that automatically connects nearby…

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Welcoming Phil Alfrey as Our New Vice President of Young Life Military/Club Beyond

After a prayerful process of evaluating many qualified candidates and much discernment, we are pleased to share that Phil Alfrey will transition from his current role as senior regional director for Young Life Military/Club Beyond, to his new role of vice president of Young Life Military/Club Beyond, beginning August 1, 2026. Read the announcement.

Upcoming Missionwide Appeals

Every year, Young Life invites donors to consider giving to missionwide initiatives beyond their current giving to their local Young Life area. These initiatives fund: U.S. Campership for kids in under-resourced communities: March and May 2026 Discipleship resources such as discipleship.younglife.org, Bible app projects, Words & Ways podcasts and more: April 2025 International Campership: September…

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Planning Your High School Senior Club?

A Senior Club is a simple gathering that highlights seniors, allows them to be celebrated for their accomplishment, and introduces them to opportunities after high school — especially Young Life College. This event requires minimal extra effort from staff and leaders, but creates a meaningful moment to honor seniors and invite them to stay connected…

Young Life and Joe Gibbs Racing

2025 marked the first-ever Young Life car in NASCAR through a partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing and the No. 19 Young Life Toyota GR Supra driven by Aric Almirola. In a display of creative philanthropy, The Signatry is gifting Young Life the title sponsorship of the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 19 Toyota GR Supra for…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy

Young Life is pleased to announce the rollout of our new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy, now available for all staff and volunteers. Developed over the past two years, this policy reflects careful collaboration with outside legal counsel, industry professionals, peer youth ministry organizations, and feedback from our own staff. The goal is to provide…

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Day Zero

Day Zero, a monthly camping newsletter for U.S. Field staff, is here to help you get ready for school season and summer camp. We share helpful reminders, offer tips and resources, and keep you in the loop on all things camping — whether you are headed to a Young Life camp or leading camp experiences…

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Welcoming our New Chief Technology Officer: Paulina Mwangi

After a long and careful process involving much prayer and discernment, we are pleased to share that Paulina Mwangi has accepted the role of chief technology officer, beginning January 5, 2026. Read the announcement.

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