"The problems of adolescence...center on a fateful time of the life course when poorly informed decisions can have lifelong consequences."

-David Hamburg, President, Carnegie Corporation of New York.

"Young Life"

• the name of our organization, and what we call our outreach to high school-aged kids.
• going where kids are, loving them unconditionally, earning the right to be heard and communicating God's love in terms kids can understand

What do Young Life leaders do?

• cheer at high school football games
• play frisbee in the park
• drive kids around town
• tutor students after school
• participate in "club" weekly

Young Life believes that kids today need...
Caring Adult Role Models
Constructive Ways To Spend Time
Clear Information To Make Decisions
Unconditional Acceptance

Club

• meets once a week
• "controlled chaos."
• Leaders combine songs, humor, games, and skits to create an hour of energetic fun where teenagers can express their tendency to push the limits (all within a safe environment).

"The tortuous passage from childhood to adulthood requires our highest attention, our understanding, and a new level of thoughtful commitment."

-David Hamburg, President, Carnegie Corporation of New York.