Since 1941, Young Life has been reaching kids with the simple and profound truth of the Gospel. Over time, we’ve learned and refined methods that make a difference in the lives of kids around the world every day. The "Five C's" provide a quick summary of the basics of Young Life's outreach to kids around the world.

Contact Work

For a Young Life leader, the arena of ministry is any place where a teenager might be found: the school lunchroom, the athletic fields, the mall. Like Jesus did, leaders meet kids in their own world and model unconditional love in a culture that often values style over substance.

Club

The most common descriptor of Young Life club is, “You have to see it to really understand it.” The ingredients are lively singing, off-kilter games and skits and the simple proclamation of Jesus Christ’s love. The result is a safe place where teenagers can drop their masks and possibly consider God’s design for their lives.

Campaigners

Picture a Young Life leader and a small group of teenagers, gathered on a living room floor, discussing the lessons of the Bible and how it applies to their lives. This is Campaigners, the place where kids who have been touched by the message of Jesus grow their spiritual roots and learn what it means to follow Him.

Camp

Every year, Young Life leaders invite teenagers to camp by promising them "the best week of their lives." And Young Life’s 21 camps deliver — with excellent facilities and food, creative programming and high-adventure activities. Throughout the week teenagers also hear about God’s love for them presented in ways they can relate to. As some 75,000 high school and middle schoolers a year can testify, no one does camping like Young Life.

Committee

The backbone of every Young Life area is its local committee — a group of adults charged with supporting its staff and volunteers through fundraising, event planning, prayer and other encouragement. Where there’s a healthy committee, there is usually a dynamic and effective Young Life ministry.