YOUNG LIFE • DAWSON CREEK

YOU BELONG
HERE!

Bring your kind of awesome!

Good friends! Great people!!
Space to explore life and faith.

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COME AS
YOU ARE.

FriNov6

NEXT UP

Young Life Hangout
6:09 pm – 9:30 pmMcDonald's
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Room for one more.

FIRST TIME HERE?

Come curious.
Leave with a few
new friends.

Come on your own or bring a friend. We’ll say hello and help you settle in.

  • No need to know everyone.
  • Join in at your own pace.
  • Questions about life and faith? Bring them.
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YOUR FIRST YOUNG LIFE HANGOUT

New here? You’re already invited.

Bring a friend. Or come meet some.

You don’t need to know anyone or have anything figured out. Come as you are, say hello to a leader and we’ll help you get settled.

What actually happens?

Well that depends… are you attending on a Club night, or a Hangout night? The two can be very different from one another. Club is organized-chaos, high energy, lots of music and upfront games, along with mixers that involve everyone that ends in a club talk where we share a little about what we believe. Then there is Hangouts, these are more laid back and relaxed. We may head over to McDonald’s for hostage takeover and board games, or head to a park, or go do a challenge or an adventure of what kind or another - I promise, there’s never a dull moment in Young Life!

Do I have to join everything?

Absolutely not! You may join in at your own pace! We have no expectations, but we will certainly do our best to push you to challenge yourself; but always within reason. We want everyone to walk away feeling supported and encouraged!

Coming on your own?

That’s okay! Say hello when you arrive, or drop us a text beforehand. We’ll help you meet people and find your feet. Bringing a friend is always welcome too.

What should I bring? What about a ride?

Check the event for the time, location, age group and anything to bring. Need a ride? Reach out beforehand and we’ll see about helping with a ride!

Clubs and Hangouts are free! Some special events cost money (like when we go bowling, or the swimming pool), but we never want cost to keep you from coming. If money is a concern, let a leader know!

What’s Campaigners?

A smaller hangout where we open the Bible, ask questions and talk about real life and following Jesus. We hope you’ll come curious. You can listen, join the conversation and be yourself.

There is no expectation of you know anything or everything. Campaigners isn’t just bible studies, it’s a leadership group, that receives a variety of leadership opportunities as well. It’s our hope that campaigners will encourage their friends to attend Young Life, but also, one day maybe become leaders themselves.

A taste of camp.

There are big adventures! Your friends… and a whole lot of memories!! Take a look at RockRidge Canyon – this is camp, not your typical summer camp! Ask a leader, or a teen who went last year and they’ll tell you all about it!

Teenagers in the Wild · A glimpse of RockRidge Canyon camp

Young Life is for Grades 9-12. WyldLife, for Grades 6-8, is currently paused while we rebuild our volunteer leadership team. Check each event for its age group.

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THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU

Find your people.

Come with a friend, or come meet some. Here’s what hanging out with us can look like.

Young Life

Grades 9-12

Club nights, relaxed hangouts and people to share the week with.

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Grades 9-12

Young Life

A place to be yourself.

Club nights

Are something you won’t forget. A night of organized-chaos that includes lots of music, karaoke, up-front games, mixers (everyone get involved!) and all this equals a whole lot of fun! We end the night with what we call a “Club Talk” where we share a little about our faith in a way that is relatable with today. We usually finish up by heading to McDonald’s for talking, board games, and of course we cannot forget the endless fries we order!

Hangouts

A lot less organized, and often we’re hanging out around town doing something you guys want to do. We may head out to a Hockey Game, crash The Ark, go play Grounders at the park, or perhaps a round of disk golf. I guess what we’re saying is there’s a lot we do when hanging out on a Young Life night. We would strongly encourage your following us on Social Media for more updates on our weekly events.

New around here?

You don’t need to know everyone or share our faith to come. Bring a friend or say hello to a leader, and we’ll introduce you around.

Clubs and Hangouts are free. If another event has a cost and money is a concern, tell a leader - we don’t want that to keep you away.

Friends gathered around a picnic table at RockRidge Canyon.

Campaigners

Grades 6-12

A smaller group to ask questions, open the Bible and talk about life.

What’s Campaigners like? →

Grades 6-12

Campaigners

Grow in faith. Find your voice.

More than a Bible study

Campaigners is our weekly smaller-group meetup for students who want to explore faith and grow as leaders. We open the Bible, ask honest questions and talk about following Jesus in everyday life. You don’t need to have it all figured, or know anything about this fella named Jesus. It’s OK to come with questions and to be curious.

Help make Young Life happen

Bring your ideas, help welcome someone new and get involved in planning or running Club and other events. Together, we learn to notice others, include our friends and put our faith into action. You can grow in confidence, discover your strengths and try leading with support from leaders who are walking alongside you.

Take it beyond Club

There are also opportunities to serve at RockRidge Canyon through Summer Work Crew. It’s a chance to work alongside others, help make camp happen and grow through serving. Ask a leader about these opportunities.

Come curious

You don’t need to know the Bible or see yourself as a leader. Come listen, bring your questions and get to know our crew. Check the calendar for our current meetup time and place, or reach out if you need a ride.

Help bring WyldLife back.

Grades 6-8 · Not currently running

We’re rebuilding our volunteer leadership team for middle schoolers.

Learn more →

Grades 6-8

WyldLife

Not currently running in Dawson Creek. We’re rebuilding our volunteer leadership team.

What WyldLife Club is like

WyldLife is Young Life for middle schoolers. The energy is high, with games, laughter and a short, simple message about Jesus and God’s love.

It’s different from high-school Young Life Club: the setup is more spread out, with more activity options and ways to join in, suited to the younger age group.

Help bring it back

We’re looking for volunteers to help rebuild this younger program. Interested in helping or learning more? Reach out. If you know an adult who could make a great leader, invite them to connect with us.

Summer ROCKRIDGE CANYON

BIG Camp.
BIG Adventures.

Race a friend down the dual zipline, take on the legendary Spinner tube or find out how the Tower of Terror earned its name. Pool time, lake days, waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing - a whole week at RockRidge Canyon gives you plenty to try and time to just hang out.

The best part? You go with the leaders who’ve been alongside you all year. Share the adventures, explore life and faith, make some memories - then come home and keep doing life together.

Tell me about camp

RockRidge Canyon · Our 2026 Grades 9-12 trip · 3:32

MAKE A DIFFERENCE HERE

Be part of the story.

Your time, prayers and generosity can help more teens experience friendship, belonging and hope in Dawson Creek.

Volunteer

Life on life Mentorship

Bring your time and care to our local community youth. Explore how you could help teens feel welcomed, seen, and known.

BE IN THEIR CORNER

Pray

Stand alongside our teens, families and leaders through prayer.

MAKE MORE ROOM

Give

Help more teens find a place to belong in Dawson Creek.

IN DAWSON CREEK SINCE 1991

Known by name.

You were made for this.

Together, we are compelled to know Jesus and to know young people and to make Jesus’ name known.

A CONVERSATION STARTS WITH HELLO

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A SHARED VISION FOR DAWSON CREEK

Be part of someone's story.

Good company. Shared purpose. A place for you.

A coffee after school. A camp adventure. A team quietly making it all possible. Young Life grows through people who care about teenagers and want them to know they belong. Here in Dawson Creek, we're looking for Volunteer Leaders and Committee Members to help more young people experience friendship, encouragement and the love of Jesus.

A glimpse of Young Life · 3 minutes 44 seconds

HELP BUILD THE FOUNDATION

Committee Members

You don't have to lead a game or spend every Friday with teenagers to make a lasting difference. Our committee brings adults together to pray, care for our leaders, connect with supporters and help Young Life grow strong roots in Dawson Creek.

What could I bring to the team?

Committee Chair: help people find their part, encourage the Area Director and keep our shared vision moving.
Prayer Coordinator: bring people together to faithfully pray for our teens, leaders and community.
Financial Manager: caring for the budget and keeping the team informed of our current financial stability.

Donor Care: build friendships with supporters and help them feel thanked, informed and involved with our ministry work.
Banquet Coordinator: help create a memorable evening that brings our community together and raises support for our teens.
Communications Coordinator: share the stories, the updates and help more people discover what's happening.

Do you love organizing, welcoming people or encouraging someone behind the scenes? There are ways to help with meeting notes, community connections and leader care too. These are just examples of how a committee can serve. Reach out and let's chat more about it!

Find a commitment that fits

We ask Committee Members to commit with us for two years, giving your role and our team time to grow. If that feels like a big step, let's talk about a shorter starting term that feels comfortable. We are definitely willing to work with you.

You'll be asked to join regular monthly meetings and take on a part you can make your own, with support and training along the way. As you get to know the people and discover what you enjoy about your role, we can review it and talk about what are strengths, weaknesses, dislikes and likes to ensure you're exploring and growing the gifts God blessed you with.

SHOW UP IN A TEEN'S WORLD

Volunteer Leaders

Be someone a teenager is glad to see! (I just love that - and it feels even better when you experience it!) Learn their name, laugh with them, listen to their stories and keep showing up!! Consistency is key! As a Young Life leader, you share everyday life with teens and help them discover Jesus through a friendship that has no strings attached. It's a blessed opportunity for Life on Life mentorship through an Incarnational Ministry.

Share life, laughs and faith

Some days it's Tim Hortons, a bite at Burger King or Wendy's after school, or cheering from the sidelines. Other days it's listening when life feels heavy! We call this contact work: meeting teens in their world and building trust through ordinary moments together. It's about living life alongside your teenagers. It's not about disrupting or finding the time - it's about taking them alongside you, while you live out your life.

You'll help bring Club and Hangouts to life, open the Bible and explore questions at Campaigners, and share camp experiences that become favourite stories. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room. A steady presence, a listening ear and a willingness to join in matter too.

Make room for relationships

You don't need a polished talk or all the answers to get started. Bring a growing faith in Jesus, a teachable attitude and a heart for teenagers. You'll learn alongside a team, with training, prayer and people to turn to as you grow into the role.

Real friendships take time. A leader role can involve around 7-14 hours a week with teens and the team, plus camp and training. We normally ask for two years so those relationships have room to grow. Let's talk about the weekly rhythm, your availability and what sharing life with teens could look like for you.

Where could I help locally?

Young Life: walk alongside high school students in Grades 9-12 through friendships, Club, Hangouts, Campaigners and camp.

WyldLife: help us rebuild a volunteer leadership team for Grades 6-8. The program is currently paused. If you enjoy the energy and curiosity of middle schoolers, let's talk about helping bring it back.

Club Buddies: help our Capernaum friends take part alongside everyone else. Equipped leaders offer support where needed so young people feel seen, included and part of the group.

Your first step is a conversation.

Criminal record check: all Volunteer Leaders must complete one.
Driving: if you're able and willing to drive, we'll also need a driver's abstract.
Community Contact Work: we'll have additional applications available for opportunities at schools and centres such as The Ark and Nawican Youth.

We'll start by getting to know you, hearing what draws you to Young Life and talking through a role that fits. Then we'll walk with you through the applications, checks, training and arrangements needed before you begin. Asking a question doesn't commit you to a role. Please reach out!

Let's find your fit.

Maybe you're ready to jump in. Maybe you're just wondering whether there's a place for you. Either way, we'd love to hear from you! Occasional help with rides, snacks, drinks and hosting is welcome too!! Tell us what you enjoy and what your availability looks like.

STAND WITH US IN PRAYER

Will you pray with us?

It started with a prayer.

Young Life began with prayer, and it continues with prayer. Our Dawson Creek story also began with people praying together. Today, we're inviting you to stand faithfully with our team and our teenagers.

Prayer is at the heart of our shared vision: caring for young people, building friendships and sharing the Christian faith. We need a prayer team who will keep lifting up this work, week after week.

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PRAY TOGETHER

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Keep our teens and team in prayer.

Pray for teenagers to feel seen, included and loved; for leaders to have wisdom, care and energy; and for the friendships and community support that help this ministry grow. Whether you can attend a meeting or pray quietly at home, your faithfulness matters.

Thank you for standing with us.

To those who are praying, have prayed and will pray for Young Life: thank you!! Your unwavering faithfulness has helped sustain this ministry in Dawson Creek for 35+ years!! We're grateful to keep walking this journey together.