Events

Kilimanjaro

On this non-technical climb conquering one of the Seven Summits, you'll journey through five different climate zones ascending above the clouds to Uhuru Peak where you'll watch the sunrise over Africa. With over 15 years experience working alongside our team of Tanzanian guides, we've achieved a 95% summit success rate, assuring you a safe and unforgettable adventure.

Sundance/Windrider

Have you always dreamed of going to Sundance? Spend a week exploring the intersection of Faith and Film at the Windrider Summit and Sundance Film Festival! For the first time, this experience will take place in Boulder, CO. This experience has brought so much value to staff and friends of Young Life who are looking for a unique way to engage with culture and learn from each other!

Hill Country Hangout

Join us for a weekend in the beautiful Texas Hill Country designed for men to step away from the busyness of everyday life, build lasting friendships, and grow in their faith.

​ Come make lasting memories, be encouraged in your walk with Christ, and experience the camaraderie that comes from gathering with men who share a desire to grow in faith and community.

College Spring Break

This spring break, join us on an expedition to Kenya and experience Young Life ministry on a global scale! Participate in Campaigners and Club alongside local leaders, serve on work crew at a day camp in Mombasa, build relationships with college leaders reaching kids just like you, and round out the trip on an African safari creating space to debrief with your community.

Everest Basecamp

Experience dramatic landscapes, breathtaking views, and traditional culture on this trek to the base of the tallest mountain in the world. Guided by local Sherpas and with porters to carry your belongings, this trek is suitable for all experience levels. You will enjoy three hot meals a day – resting each night in a Himalayan tea house and enjoying local cuisine.

Young Lives Patagonia

Experience the stunning beauty of Argentina’s Patagonia with hikes to iconic landmarks like Laguna de Los Tres and Laguna Torre, glacier exploration, and time in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, where guests will experience a taste of YoungLives ministry in the local area. Witness the gospel shared with teen moms and their babies, enjoy boutique accommodations, local cuisine, horseback riding, fly fishing and wine tasting—all set against the dramatic Andes backdrop.

Jesus Trail Hike

Join Hunter Lambeth, local Young Life staff, volunteers and friends for a 5-day, 40+ mile journey from Nazareth to Capernaum. Walk where Jesus walked while experiencing the Holy Land, engaging in prayer, worship, silence and reflection, and building community along the way.

Invite friends and family to support your journey as you raise funds for Young Life camperships, helping more kids experience camp and hear about Jesus.

Coachella

This trip is a deep dive into culture and the intersection of faith and mainstream media. While listening to the biggest names in music at the iconic Polo Fields, we'll explore music's meaning and impact, and Coachella's role in it.

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Man Camp at Clearwater Cove

Men, join us at Young Life's Clearwater Cove for a weekend full of adventure, laughter, thought provoking conversations, and relaxation. ​ The setting is a first-class, resort-like camp on the shores of Table Rock Lake in the Ozark Mountains. You can expect great food, humor, inspiration & of course a few surprises.

Man Camp at Trail West Lodge

Men — your epic dream weekend is just around the corner. We're taking over Young Life's Trail West Lodge, a first-class, resort-like camp nestled in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. You can expect a weekend full of fun, adventure, relaxation, and all around manliness. Along with great food (and plenty of it!), you will be treated to world-class speaking, incredible music, and engaging seminars. All focused on encouraging you in your faith and your relationships.

Cape Town Marathon

The Cape Town Marathon—26.2 miles through one of the most beautiful cities in the world—is an Abbott World Marathon Major, and running it with Young Life means every mile has a purpose. Our runners fundraise for campership in Africa, sending kids to camp where they’ll experience the adventure of a lifetime and hear they’re known and loved.

Kilimanjaro (Trip #2)

On this non-technical climb conquering one of the Seven Summits, you'll journey through five different climate zones ascending above the clouds to Uhuru Peak where you'll watch the sunrise over Africa. With over 15 years experience working alongside our team of Tanzanian guides, we've achieved a 95% summit success rate, assuring you a safe and unforgettable adventure.

Machu Picchu

Experience the vibrant culture, traditional cuisine, and ancient ruins of Peru. Your trip will start in Cusco – where you’ll tour the ancient city with an experienced local guide and and learn how to cook traditional cuisine from a Peruvian chef. After three days, which is how long you need to acclimatize, you’ll begin your climb to Machu Picchu. The Lares Route takes you through Incan villages where you’ll meet with locals and climb Andean passes with stunning vistas. After three days, you’ll arrive in Machu Picchu. After a full day tour of the ruins, you’ll take the famous Hiram Bingham Train back to Cusco.

Malawi Summer Staff

Designed for college students ready for a high-impact summer, you’ll join an exclusive cohort serving alongside students in Malawi who are actively leading the Young Life College movement on their own campuses. From the streets of Lilongwe to a Young Life camp, you’ll be fully immersed as Summer Staff — assisting local leaders, participating in Campaigners, running high-energy clubs, leading games, serving on a work project, and facilitating life-changing gospel conversations.

The mission is only half the story. After we serve, we’ll transition into a safari or adventure experience in one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes — a space for deep spiritual development, celebrating ministry wins and the wonders of the continent together.

Savannah Bananas

Get ready for an unforgettable experience with the Savannah Bananas! Join us for an exciting outing filled with high-energy baseball, incredible entertainment, and the one-of-a-kind fun that makes a Savannah Bananas game unlike any other. Whether you're a longtime baseball fan or simply looking for a memorable experience with friends, this is a great opportunity to connect, have fun, and enjoy a unique event together.

Work Weeks & Weekends

Interested in Going Back To Camp?

Did you know that you can go back to camp as an adult, and make a huge difference? That's right! There are Young Life camps throughout the U.S. that run off-season work weeks and weekends to prepare camp for the summer. Depending on where you live, or where you would like to serve, we may have a great opportunity for you!