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Whithaugh 2008 - Bookings: Bookings are slightly down on last year, mainly due to increased cost of living and financial pressures. There are still places available for campers and leaders; we are still actively seeking 3/4 more female leaders for Whithaugh 1. If you are interested, please contact Tim Blackburn. Note that financial support from the special fund can be made available where necessary. (26/06/08)

Living The Life: Recently, a number of 17-18 year olds involved in Taskforce went on a ‘Living the Life’ weekend at Wydale Hall. Andrew Sach (Curate - St Helens London), gave some amazing teaching from the book on Exodus. We are really blessed to have such mature young people who have a deep relationship with God. This year Taskforce will again be a key support to the leaders at Whithaugh Park. They are also involved leading group discussions in RUup4it? (01/05/08).

Whithaugh 2008 - Bookings: We have received 91 camper bookings so far, with a good number of bookings expected over the next few days. If you are interested but finance is an issue, ask about the special fund. We still need a few more female lodge leaders on Whithaugh 1 & 3, a caterer on Whithaugh 2, and a couple of caterers on Whithaugh 3. (21/04/08)

Taskforce: We have received a good number of applications for Taskforce at Whithaugh 08. There are still opportunities for people to apply. All Taskforce Forms are available to download. (21/04/08)

Whithaugh 2008 - Bookings: So far we have received 36 bookings for Whithaugh 2008. The holiday brochure is available for download. If you really want to go, get your booking forms in as soon as possible. (23/01/08)

Volunteer Administrator: We are pleased to announce that Heather Barnes has offered to take up the admin role for YCYH. Over the coming weeks, she will take up a crucial role as we prepare for the summer camps at Whithaugh. Please pray for her, as she learns this new role. (18/01/08)

Promotional DVD: Our brand new DVD is now out. Austin Blaylock has just finished producing this brilliant DVD, which now has a version for young people as well as a supporters/adults version. This will shortly be on the website to download. Please let us know if you would like a copy. (18/01/08)

Living The Life Weekend: This weekend which is aimed at 17-18 year olds, will again be held in the relaxing and peaceful surroundings of Wydale Hall, Brompton by Sawdon, Scarborough from Friday 11th - Sunday 13th April 2008. Back by popular demand is Andy Sach (St Helens Church, London), who will lead the teaching on Living the Life 2008. Brochures are now available to download. (10/01/08)

Volunteer Administrator Required Over the last few years, YCYH has seen an amazing growth in it's holidays, programs and events. Next year, our work will be expanding to 3 summer holidays for 8-16 year olds, and we urgently require a person who is able to to commit themselves on a voluntary basis, to provide crucial administration support for this charitable organisation. The time required would range between 1 and 2 days a week, dependent on the time of year. A job description outlining the key responsibilities is available for download. For further details contact Tim Blackburn. (30/11/2007)

YCYH - Junior Camp 2008 Since 2005, when the Scripture Union 'Invader' camps, based at Thirsk stopped running for 8-11 year olds (School Years 3-6), there has been an real need to develop a new residential experience for children of this age in and around the York area. Now that we have stronger links with churches/youth groups, youth workers and organisations such as York Schools & Youth Trust (YOYO), there has been universal support to start a brand new Junior Camp in the summer of 2008. Over the last few months we having been praying about this and seeking God's guidance. As a result it has become clear that this is what He wants, and that the time is right to implement His plans.

This Junior Camp will take place on our 2nd week at Whithaugh Park, sharing the same site as our 11-16 holidays. We are thrilled to have experienced team leaders such as Mick & Sarah Fox (ex Invaders Leaders, SU Camps), James Simister (St Michael le Belfrey – Children’s Coordinator) & Dan Finn (YOYO – Primary Schools Worker), who will be overseeing this junior camp. Exact cost & dates are still to be confirmed, but we do know it will run for 5-6 days between Saturday 2nd August - Saturday 9th August 2008. Bookings can be made from 18th November when our brochures and application forms will become available.

We are really excited about this new development in our ministry. We thank God that He has opened a 'new door' for YCYH, enabling more children & young people to have great fun, build good relationships, and above all hear the gospel through our ministries. Please continue to pray that the message that we share about Jesus Christ, will really impact their lives forever.

If you want to find out more about the YCYH Junior camp, then don't hesitate to contact Tim on 01904 705004. (13/10/07)

Publicity Team: For a while we have discussed setting up a small publicity team to advertise the work of YCYH to a far wider area. With so many people enquiring about YCYH, it has become clear that we need a small team to network with churches/youth groups/organisations, encouraging them to be involved. If you have a real passion to publicise and are willing to communicate our work, a meeting will be arranged mid September, to share our vision and strategy. We are hoping to launch this team during October. If you want any further information or clarification of what this role would involve, don't hesitate to speak with Tim. (08/08/07)

Whithaugh Park 2007: It was a great success, involving nearly 150 young people and over 60 leaders across both weeks in the Scottish Borders. Despite the wet weather on the first week, both weeks had a wonderful time. Activities included raft building, climbing, go-karting and then every evening spending time listenning to God. "Everything was just brilliant!" was just one of the comments from the young people as they returned back to York. Many churches across the city were involved, not to mention a significant number of campers from overseas. It's amazing to see God bless this work, impacting the lives of so many young people. (07/08/07)

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