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…
As Young Life moves to a new online giving experience, we are also updating our mailed-in donation forms. All mailed-in credit card forms must include the card verification value (CVV). Don’t wait. Start now. Want new forms? Buy or print new forms here. Please avoid using your current forms. In order to avoid potential transaction…
U.S.-based campers who give their life to Jesus will receive New Testaments in the New Living Translation (NLT) that include 30 pages of intentional content, designed specifically for kids who are opening God’s Word for the very first time. These New Testaments will be paired with BE, a scripture devotional, created by Young Life Discipleship, that…
On June 1, Young Life’s U.S. Field Group Senior Vice President Wiley Scott III announced the creation of the new office of Catholic Engagement, as well as its new senior director: “I’m excited to announce our friend Deacon Nathan Gunn as Young Life’s new senior director of Catholic Engagement. This role reflects our commitment to…
Got some extra time this summer to catch up on your reading? Celebrate Young Life’s history in the pages of this 220-page commemorative book. Revisit the mission you remember. Discover aspects of that you’ve never seen before. Written in 2015, the Made for this Book still makes a great gift for donors, volunteers, staff members,…
As we seek to help keep you connected to the rhythm of what’s going on in the mission, we’re trying some new ways of communicating about Young Life. You can check out an overview of our major communications — where to find what you need to know and how to share it with others!
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Sanwé Josué Diarra to the role of vice president, Francophone Geography, Africa West Division, beginning May 1, 2026. Josué will be stepping into the role previously held by Aissata Deborah Samaké who shares, “Josué’s journey within Young Life is a remarkable testament to his faithfulness and professional…
Thanks to a generous donor, Young Life Discipleship is excited to once again provide the 2026 Summer Devotional for all work crew, summer staff, assigned teams, and camp staff. The 2026 devo will take readers through the Gospel of Matthew, chapter by chapter, with discussion questions, reflection exercises, and other scripture engagement practices. Want to…
May 2026 Update In March 2026, we announced the beginnings of a significant update to our online giving platform. As of May 2026, we are continuing to make this the best experience possible with additional donor testing and back-end technical improvements. We will continue to update this post with timelines as we know more, including…
As high school seniors approach graduation this spring and think about “what’s next,” here are some simple ways you can help keep them connected to Young Life: Have your seniors fill out the “Stay Connected” form – it takes less than 60 seconds to complete! On May 12, 2026, high school Grads in YL Connect will be…
