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Jim McNaughton: It was with great shock and sadness that we learned that Jim McNaughton died after emergency surgery on Tuesday 25th May 2010. Jim was an amazing person who radiated such love and joy to so many people. He has blessed the YCYH camps in so many ways since 2002. His funeral is due to take place next Wednesday 2nd June, 2pm at the Oasis Christian Centre - Elim Church, Fells Rigg, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 8RH. Together wih YCC (Jim's previous church in York), we have booked a coach to go up to Livingston to the funeral. The coach will be departing Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue, Tang Hall, York. YO31 0UG at 7:30am, with an approxiamate return to York around 9pm. If you would like to go to Jim's funeral and travel up by coach, please can you contact office@ycyh.org.uk so that we can sort out the number of seats required. A donation towards the cost of the coach hire would be greatly appreciated. Any person who is under the age of 18 would be most welcome to come. Please print off the linked form, complete with signature of your parent/carer and bring this with you. The leadership group are looking to formally recognize what Jim has given to YCYH over the years. (29/05/10)

Whithaugh 2010 Bookings: In terms of bookings, so far we have received 40 bookings for XPLoRE 1, 32 on XPLoRE 2, and 35 on XCiTE. Of these bookings, 34 are brand new campers. For Taskforce, we have received 10 applications (5 on both weeks). XPLoRE 2 bookings are already up by 8 campers on last year! (01/04/2010)

Whithaugh 2010 Bookings: The bookings for all the camps are coming in well. So far we have received 22 bookings for XPLoRE 1, 17 on XPLoRE 2, and 22 on XCiTE. Remember the discount scheme on all booking received by 31st March (i.e. £10 on all bookings, plus further £10 on siblings). We have still have some spaces available for Living the Life weekend (19th-21st March). We have received 10 booking confirmed with a number expected in the next few days. Bookings will close on Wednesday 17th March. We have also had a lot of interest, with a good number of applications already received for Taskforce at Whithaugh. Application Forms are available online. (07/03/10)

Whithaugh 2010 - Leaders' forms: Yes it's that time again! Whithaugh 2010 is only a few months away!!. Please see the downloads page for Whithaugh 2010 leaders' forms. With around 80 leaders expected to be involved this year in the summer camps, it is very important that all the applications/references/CRB checks (where necessary) are coordinated effectively. Please can you help us by completing and returning your leader forms back to the office within 21 days. (06/03/10)

RUup4it? - Events: We have reviewed our ‘RUup4it’ events, looking at new ways to give them the ‘wow’ factor to the young people. This has resulted in a new termly cafe styled themed event bringing in professional entertainment. Our new styled event which will be held on Friday 12th March, 7:30-9:30pm at Manor School, York, is an exciting act called Juggling World. This will be a full performance, involving many different acts, and includes a Christian message. It would be great to see you there. Entry is only £3 for the evening. (20/01/10)

• XPLoRE 1: Saturday 24th July - Saturday 31st July. Ages 11-16 (School Years 6-11). Price £185. Places 90.
• XPLoRE 2: Saturday 31st July - Saturday 7th August. Ages 11-16 (School Years 6-11). Price £185. Places 45.
• XCiTE: Saturday 31st July - Thursday 5th August. Ages 8-11 (School Years 3-6). Price £130. Places 55.

Taskforce: For those young people who are too old to be a camper (i.e. School Years 12 & 13 or equivalent), there are opportunities to be involved in a Taskforce during the year. Taskforce is an informal training and mentoring program aimed to encourage, equip and enable young people for Christian service and leadership. Events planned this year include:

• Pizza & Wii Evening: This will be a great opportunity to meet up, have fun and find out about Taskforce in 2010. This will be held on Friday 5th February, 7:45pm at 12, Stonethwaite, Woodthorpe, York. YO24 2SY. Please let us know in advance so we can sort out all the catering.
• Living the Life 2010: This will again be held in the relaxing and peaceful surroundings of Wydale Hall, Brompton by Sawdon, Scarborough from Friday 19th - Sunday 21st March. The cost will be £40.00 (includes accommodation, food & travel). Leaflets are available.
• Whithaugh 2010: Be part of a Taskforce team serving and supporting leaders during Whithaugh 2010, at a cost of only £135.00. Option will either be at Taskforce 1 (Saturday 24th July – Saturday 31st July), or Taskforce 2 (Saturday 31st July – Saturday 7th August). As places are limited, to ensure suitability for the role, a selection process including an informal interview could apply. We must receive all application forms by 30th April. All applicants will then be notified shortly afterwards.

Living The Life 2010: Living The Life 2010 will take place on 19th - 21st March. Booking forms are now available. (07/01/10)

Whithaugh 2010: Brochures are now available for Whithaugh 2010: XPLoRE and XCiTE! You can book now, and prices are still being held at 2008 prices, with early bird and family discounts as before. (04/01/10)

RUup4it? 2010: RUup4it is due to be relaunched with the first new event in early March 2010. As soon as the new event is confirmed, we will update you with the details. (01/01/10)

Whithaugh 2010: Plans are well underway for Whithaugh 2010. Dates and information are available, and brochures/booking forms will be distributed at the beginning of January. (13/12/09)

Whithaugh 2009: We have received 73 bookings for Whithaugh 1, 14 confirmed for Whithaugh 2, & 50 on Whithaugh 3 (Junior Camp). Spaces are still available on the Senior Camps. (17 on Whithaugh 1, 10-12 on Whithaugh 2). We know of people who are intending to go on both these camps, but for whom returning their booking form takes along time! To encourage new people to Whithaugh, we have introduced ‘Friend for a Fiver’, which is available on the Senior Camps. Basically campers will receive £5 spending money for every new friend they bring to Whithaugh. This money will be placed in ‘Camp Bank’ for them to spend however they wish. All the campers have now received their activity forms, which in the past has seen a number of late bookings coming in. The taskforce deadline for Whithaugh 2009 has been extended until 14th June; there are a few spaces left, which will be offered on a first come, first served basis. On the leader front, we still require more caterers on both weeks, so do get in contact if you are interested or have anyone in mind; we also need a couple more male leaders for Whithaugh 3. (16/05/09)

Living the Life Weekend - 24-26th April: Brilliant weekend away fo rthe 18 people who were there. Received great teaching from Simon Rennie (YCC Pastor), on a series 'OUT through the IN door'. Weather was lovely throughout, and the best since we started the weekends in 2004. (28/04/09)

‘RUup4it?’ - Event: The next ‘RUup4it?’ event will take place on Sunday 10th May, 7-8.30pm at the exciting new venue: Manor School (new building), Millfield Lane, Poppleton, York. Please note the new start time of 7pm! We are really excited about this up and coming event, and if you’ve not been before or you’ve not been there for a while, it would be great to see you. The event is based on fun & involvement through: games; lively worship, loads of multimedia content; bite sized interactive teaching, group discussion, social time and so much more. Entry is only £1. (18/04/09)

Whithaugh 2009: With a waiting list now existing on the Junior camp, the focus is to encourage further campers for the senior camps. We have received 61 bookings for Whithaugh 1, with 14 confirmed for Whithaugh 2. We are aware of further bookings expected in thre next copule of weeks on both camps. However, even with these bookings there are plenty of spaces still available. (xx/xx/09)

Whithaugh 2009: Bookings for Whithaugh 2009 have been encouraging. We have received 49 bookings for Whithaugh 1; 11 campers on Whithaugh 2; 50 campers on Whithaugh 3. This camp is full, although further spaces are expected through some of the Juniors aged 11 moving up to the Senior camp on week 2. To encourage new people to Whithaugh, we are now introducing ‘Friend for a Fiver’, which is available on the Senior Camps. Basically campers will receive £5 spending money for every new friend they bring to Whithaugh. This money will be placed in ‘Camp Bank’ for them to spend however they wish. The financial situation may be very tight for a number of families, while others are worrried about long term job security. This is having an impact on families being able to afford to send their child/children on holidays such as ours. Where possible we have to support them through this, through providing the right financial support for them to be able to go, and above all to be impacted by GOD. Please contact us if you know anybody who wants to be involved at Whithaugh, but for whom finance is a barrier for them going. (16/03/09)

Whithaugh 2009: We have already received a good number of bookings on all our summer camps for Whithaugh 2009. All those who have booked have received a £10 discount on their holiday, plus any further savings on siblings. However, there are still £10 discounts are available on all camper bookings received by 28th February 2009. On top of this there will be a further reduction of £10 per child when a sibling/s book for any camp. (e.g. 2 siblings - £10, 3 siblings - £20 etc). For further details, see the Whithaugh page. (19/02/09)

Taskforce: For those of you who are too old to be a camper (i.e. School Years 12 & 13 or equivalent), there are opportunities to be involved in a Taskforce team at Whithaugh Park, at a cost of only £135.00. As places are limited, to ensure suitability for the role, a selection process including an informal interview will apply. We must receive all application forms, by Thursday 30th April. All applicants will then be notified shortly afterwards. (19/02/09)

RUup4it? Events: The next ‘RUup4it?’ event, which will take place on Sunday 22nd March, 7:30-9pm again at Manor School, York. Lots of exciting things will be happening including; lively worship; games, discussion; interviews; dvd clips; interactive teaching and much much more. If you're aged 11-16, it would be great to see you there. Entry is only £1. Further ‘RUup4it?’ events are planned on Sunday 10th May. (19/02/09)

Taskforce 2009: Application forms are now available for Taskforcers wishing to take part in Whithaugh 2009. Please check the downloads page for forms, or the Taskforce page for more information. (24/01/09).

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