LARGE GROUP GAMES are the heart of WyldLife. Here's an easy, fast-moving, and inexpensive one, i.e. perfect for WyldLife. (Also, a link to the Authorized History of The Big Cookie, for those who want to know.)
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Tips from The Church
The local church has been deeply invested in middle school ministry for a long time. They are well-resourced and have lots to offer those of us doing WyldLife ministry. While not every detail of every idea will transfer into our specific ministry context, much (even most) of it will. The videos linked below are from three … Continue reading Tips from The Church
Solo/Ensemble Contest: A Top-Tier WyldLife Contact Work Zone
Every WyldLife leader knows about the challenges of meeting and spending time with middle schoolers. They don't have as many extracurricular activities as high school students. There are fewer special events to volunteer at. They don't have access to their own transportation. Many of them don't yet have phones (either cell or landline). Most don't yet … Continue reading Solo/Ensemble Contest: A Top-Tier WyldLife Contact Work Zone
15 WyldLife Insights from New Staff Training
Each year, new WyldLife staff gather with hundreds of other new and current YL staff for a week of intensive training. Here are fifteen takeaways that this years' new WyldLife staff want to share with you.
What middle schoolers want in a friend
Middle schoolers know exactly what they want in a friend - we should pay careful attention.
The joy (and ease) of meeting middle schoolers
When you're meeting new kids, has that nagging whisper of fear ever threatened to mess with your joy and excitement? Yeah - me too.
4 Ways to Start Conversations with Middle Schoolers
If you're meeting a middle-schooler for the first time, the standard questions (name? grade? school?) are the obvious starting point. But since many 11- to 13-year olds haven't yet learned how to carry a conversation, it's up to you to keep things going. One of the easiest ways to do that is by saying, "Tell … Continue reading 4 Ways to Start Conversations with Middle Schoolers
5 Tips for Chaperoning a Middle School Dance (with Style and Grace)
Chaperoning a middle school dance is one of The Best Ways Ever to spend your Friday night. Seriously. No joke. Read why here.
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