WORK CREW moved in!
We are deeply thankful for the donors who have seeded and supported this important project. The anticipation was electric as the first Work Crew met each other at Wolfe Creek Lodge then paraded from their past home – Nicola dorm lodge – around to their beautiful lakeside home base – Ashonola Leadership Lodge. There was a little mayhem as teens entered the foyer and rushed to find their rooms and brand new beds. The kitchen proved to be so valuable and the comfortable lounge was just the right size to be cozy yet have space for games and worship. Air-conditiong when the weather hit over 42C was so welcome and facilitated rest. We are so blessed!
Since 1954, the mission of Young Life of Canada has been reaching Canadian teenagers with the good news of Jesus Christ. In a world that boasts of its connectedness, we are witnessing a growing epidemic of adolescents who are experiencing disconnection from meaningful relationships with friends, family, God, and even themselves. The impact of this disconnection is devastating.
Teens are longing for
- Safe and unconditional relationships with caring adults
- Fun, adventure and a sense of significance
- A chance to know and respond to a creator they can know: Jesus Christ
- Leaders they can trust to make these things real Reaching the Next Generation of Canadian Teenagers
Why? Reaching the Next Generation of Canadian Teenagers
Young Life has over 70 years of positively impacting teens, loving teenagers in their world, encouraging them to know, Jesus Christ.
Adventure and excellence are staples of Young Life’s camping program.
Our camps are designed to reflect the abundant life that Jesus promised, and our work staff are part of that proclamation through their living testimony of hard work and service. Work staff serve in a variety of ways including as dining hall servers, grounds crew and housekeepers. The experience provides the opportunity for young people to grow as leaders, personally and spiritually, while surrounded by a loving community.
Serving at a Young Life camp is looked back on by many as a transformational time in one’s life as key relationships are built, and a sense of direction and purpose are discovered. Other benefits include
- Growing in deeper in faith & learning what it means to follow Jesus
- Making a difference in the lives of hundreds of other Canadian teens’ lives
- Experiencing new things surrounded by God’s beautiful creation
- Learning new skills & how to work hard
- Being part of an incredible team
- Building life-long friendships with others from across Canada
Building a dedicated Leadership Lodge
As the mission of Young Life grows across Canada, so does the need to increase our capacity at RockRidge Canyon. The Leadership Lodge enhances our leadership training experience and overall camping capacity with the following outcomes:
- Facilitate & encourage Christian leadership development
- Designated meeting and accommodations for leadership training
- Expand and improve accommodation for our Interns, CREW and work staff
- Improved meeting spaces for better community, interaction and collaboration including improved accessibility for those with disabilities
- Replaces existing work staff housing currently in a camper dorm to increase camper capacity by 50 beds (from 300 to 350)
- Increase camper beds to 350, with added flexibility to accommodate multiple groups, sizes and usage.
Funding
We praise God that the building is complete and funded! Wow.
Landscaping and parking still need to be completed. If you are interested in helping wrap up this important project, please contact Jon Harris, Director of Development at jharris@younglife.ca or at (604) 440-4995. Thank you!
Opportunity – Stay. Study. Be refreshed.
This building has been dedicated to focus on supporting young leaders. If you are part of a Christian college, university, school or church group who would like to use this unique space for small group retreats or longer term retreats please let us know. We are currently taking submissions and would love to talk to you. Contact Della.
