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#best week of your life, we recognize this past year has been tough for teens. they're thirsty for friendships, adventure and real-life., learn more about safety protocols for 2024 summer trips., summer trips, crooked creek ranch - fraser, co, july 6-11, 2024, high school summer trip.

What to expect: ​ Hang by the pool or hot tub, adventure ropes course, climbing wall, mountain biking, game room, huge gym, 3 zip-lines, mountain biking, ridge runners, horseback riding, 18-hole disc golf course, lake activities, sand volleyball and a wiffle ball field! Plus excellent food, hype Young Life Clubs & tons of surprises!

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Cost: ​ $899, including $100 deposit

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Washington Family Ranch - Creekside

Antelope, or, july 31-aug 4, 2024, middle school summer trip.

What to expect: ​ Waterpark!! 5 waterslides, jumping rock, 2 pools and a splash pad will keep you cool. Sand volleyball, basketball, mini-golf, bouldering wall, gaga ball court and game room will keep you busy. Then relax under the canopy with a treat from the Tin Cup snack bar. Plus amazing food, hype WyldLife clubs and tons of surprises!!!

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Cost: ​ $799, including $100 deposit

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*Here’s the deal: ​ this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip and is a 5-star resort made specifically for teenagers – so we have VERY limited spots on these trips. If you don’t register at sign-up night, we cannot guarantee you a spot. ​ We have filled the trip in one night in prior years. We will start a waiting list based on the day/time you register and will be notified if a spot opens.

**it is young life policy that first-timers get priority on trips. ​ ​ if you have been on a young life summer trip before, you know how awesome camp is and a great chance to share this experience with your buddies that probably wouldn’t go unless you invite them., • if you have been to one ​ young life summer trip in the past, you can go again, but you are required to bring 1 friend that hasn’t been before., • if you have been to two ​ young life summer trips in the past, you can go again, but you are required to bring 2 friends that haven’t been before., plus - you both get $100 off camp. ​ win-win.

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The Best Week of Your Life!

Young life adventure camp, for : high school students, where : wild ridge.

This includes transportation, housing, meals, activities and everything you need at camp. You will be responsible for meals on the trip to and from camp.

WyldLife Summer camp

For : middle school students, where : timber wolf lake, when : august 2-6, 2024, cost : $650, young life summer camp, for : high school students, where : castaway club, when : july 22-29, 2024, cost : $795, younglives summer camp, for : teen moms, where : timber wolf lake, when : july 23-27, 2024, young life fall weekend, for : high school students, wyldlife winter weekend, for : middle school students, young life college camping, for : college students, work week - twl, cost : free, adult guest - twl.

Attend a Young Life Camp for a day or a week in the Adult Guest Lodge at Timber Wolf Lake. You can attend for a weekend during the school season or for a whole week during the summer. You can go to camp the same weekend/week as kids and leaders from Greater Kalamazoo or you can go any of the other weeks.

The Lumberjack Lodge has nine private rooms and baths and is tastefully decorated to rival any exclusive resort. The Lumberjack Lodge is at the perimeter of camp, within walking distance of all the exciting activities for kids. During the week you will be hosted and given the chance to participate or relax and observe.

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FAMILY CAMP

WINDY GAP April 12-14, 2024

Who can go: this is our family camp weekend for forsyth county families (all ages and stages), what to expect:.

Just outside Asheville, Windy Gap is tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It's an amazing camp with tons for fun for the entire family - the waterfront, giant swing, sand volleyball, Frisbee golf, YL clubs, the snack bar and much more.

$150 (adults & children 12 & up) $100 (children 3-11) Free (children 0-2)

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SUMMER: Capernaum CPT

June 8-12, 2024, who can go: this is our summer trip to carolina point for our capernaum friends..

One of Young Life's camp properties, you'll find Carolina Point nestled in the Smoky Mountains, near Brevard, NC. Just a few of the many activities are Go Karts, the zip Line, Ogo ball, archery tag, the pool, waterfront . . .and much more. Transportation and camp meals are included in the cost.

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SUMMER: YL Carolina Point

July 14-20, 2024, who can go: this our young life ​ summer trip for high school students ​ from forsyth county..

Carolina Point is one of Young Life's camp properties, nestled in the Smoky Mountains, near Brevard. Activities abound, including Go Karts, the zip line, Ogo ball, sand volleyball, Frisbee golf, the pool and waterfront . . .and much more. Transportation and camp meals are included in the cost.

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SUMMER - WL Rockbridge

July 19-23, 2024, who can go: this is our wyldlife summer trip for middle school students from forsyth county..

Rockbridge Alum Springs is located in the Shenandoah Valley, near Lexington, VA. Just a few of the many activities include: the zip line, pool, waterfront, climbing wall, game room and much more. Transportation and camp meals are included in the cost.

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Young life summer trip, clearwater cove, when: july 16-22, 2022, cost: $675 (fundraising opportunities will be available throughout the spring and scholarships are available ), we will be taking a bus of high school students to young life’s clearwater cove in lampe, mo. in the middle of the ozark mountain range and just off of table rock lake, we cannot wait for kids to experience the beauty of clearwater cove. kids will get to enjoy wakesurfing, tubing, archery tag, a pool overlooking the lake, all you can eat food, daily young life club, and real conversations about faith with their leaders and friends., registration begins before club on december 6th at 7 pm and will work on a first-come, first-serve basis. a refundable deposit of $100 will hold a student’s place on the trip. we only have 13 spots available, so please be prepared to sign up on the 6th as we anticipate the trip will sell out that night. there will be an ordered waitlist and we will do everything in our power to get more spots for the trip. please see below for a flyer..

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Young Lives ​ Summer Trip

Lonehollow ranch, when: june 23-27, cost: $250 (fundraising opportunities will be available throughout the spring and scholarships are available), registration is open for our trip to lonehollow ranch in utopia, tx. ​ moms and their children alike will get to enjoy a beautiful lake, all-you-can-eat meals, endless adventure, and many more surprises, all with free childcare from one of our trained volunteers. camp includes daily young lives ​ club, and real conversations about faith with their mentor., check out what young life camp is all about..

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Central and eastern europe, bring a team in ​ 2024, ^click here^.

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Serve this summer at Young Life Camp!

If you are aged 19-24 years and would like to serve for 6-8 weeks.

Bring a team of people to serve and partner with a local area.

Serve on Work Crew or Summer staff at a 7-10 day camp week.

“Alive” may be the best description of the teenagers across Europe who are involved with Young Life in their communities. Our camp weeks during the summer are one of the places where leaders from all over Europe make that happen for kids. Would you like to be a part of the light of Christ that shines in what is perhaps one of the most “spiritually dark” regions on the planet? You can! Become part of the team that will be transforming a camp property to get it ready for European students to have “The best week of their life”.

*Young Life Expeditions Trips are Christian missions trips for teens and adults that are centered around ​ Young Life International Camping in Central and Eastern Europe . These short-term weeks are perfect for church missions teams, family missions trips, gap year students, Young Life Europe Summer Staff, individuals and more. Inquire today about bringing a team, your family or yourself!

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It's always Summer with Young Life!

Clearwater cove, june 2nd - 6th, 2024.

• CLASSES OF '28 & '29

WyldLife is heading to Table Rock Lake ​ near Lampe, MO where you'll stay at one of Young Life's newest properties - Clearwater Cove. ​ Fly from Austin to Kansas City where you'll board charter buses for the rest of your journey. ​ After you wakeboard on the lake, ​ hang high above the water on a giant ropes course, flip off the diving platform or just relax in the pool.

The cost of this trip is $1,550 including a $500 non-refundable deposit and includes all travel.

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CROOKED ​ CREEK

June 2nd - 8th, 2024.

• HP, SAS, SMCA, & TSD CLASSES OF '24, '25, '26 & '27
• RSA CLASS OF '27

Join your friends & Young Life leaders to head to Fraser, CO ​ where you'll stay at one of Young Life's premier properties - Crooked Creek Ranch. ​ Fly from Austin to Denver where you'll board charter buses for the rest of your journey. ​ You'll fly through towering pines on ziplines, horses, and go carts or just choose to relax in the naturally heated pool and one of the world's largest hot tubs. ​ All of it adds up to truly be the Best Week of Your Life .

The cost of this trip is $1,650 including a $500 non-refundable deposit and includes all travel.

BEYOND MALIBU

July 25th - august 3rd, 2024.

• RSA CLASS OF '26
• DEAF YL CLASS OF '24

Head to the mountains surrounding the Princess Louisa Inlet ​ on the coast of British Columbia, Canada . Your travel includes flights from Austin to Vancouver where you'll spend a night before jumping making your way up the remote coastline about 100 miles north of Vancouver where you'll venture out for a week-long trek across pristine glaciers & rugged peaks.

The cost of this trip is $2,250 including a $600 non-refundable deposit and includes all travel.

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BEYOND BEYOND

July 16th - 24th, 2024.

• RSA CLASS OF '26 GIRLS

Your adventure starts in Egmont, British Columbia, Canada where you'll set off to explore the pristine coastline and mountains surrounding the Princess Louisa Inlet - one of the world's top 10 yachting destinations. ​ Travel includes flights from Austin to Bellingham Washington, then on to Vancouver where you'll spend a night before making your way up the remote coastline. ​ Then you'll venture out for a week-long trek among rugged peaks, crystal clear waters, & pristine glaciers.

LAKE POWELL

May 26th - may 31st, 2024.

• HP CLASSES OF '24 & '25
• RSA CLASSES OF '24 GIRLS & ALL '25

The classes of '24 & '25 will join their friends, Young Life ​ leaders and a team of guides as they jump on a houseboat at Lake Powell in on the Arizona/Utah border . ​ They'll fly from Austin to Phoenix before making their way to Page, AZ where they'll board 59' houseboats and ultimately, travel more than 50 miles up the cool waters of the Colorado River under the towering cliffs of Glen Canyon.

Leaders & guides will be joined by a medical team & crew traveling with the boats at all times.

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May 26th - june 1st, 2024.

• RSA CLASS OF '24 GUYS

The guys from the Class of '24 area headed to Roatan, an island off the coast of Honduras surrounded by the world's second largest barrier reef. ​ The reef creates relatively shallow, calm, crystal clear, water packed with incredible sea life bordered by naturally pristine beaches.

They'll fly to the island then stay in a private, beachside villa. ​ To maintain appropriate financial stewardship, students are responsible for purchasing their own flights from a select list.

The cost of this trip is $1,650 with full payment due at registration including $500 which is non-refundable for any reason. ​ $825 (50%) is refundable if canceled between January 15th and March 15th. ​ All funds are non-refundable on or after March 15th.

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Over the last 3 summers, donors have provided nearly $100,000 in camp scholarships fulfilling our goal of never letting finances get in the way of the Best Week of Your Life.

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LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE.

Beyond buena 2023.

HP, RSA & SAS GIRLS TAKE ON THE COLORADO BACKCOUNTRY

"On peak day of our Colorado backpacking trip, we were climbing a steep & scary pass. I could tell the girls were nervous (as was I!) ​ Even in the midst of the freezing cold, half-dark morning, the girls continued to encourage each other. ​ I could hear them cheering each other on and quietly praying, “God give me strength” over and over again. ​ I was so encouraged to see them calling on the Lord in their need! ​ When we made it to the top of that pass, as they cheered and celebrated together, I realized the privilege I have to witness such a sweet picture of the community they have formed in Christ."

- Isabella Brogna, HP leader

Beyond Malibu 2023

HP & RSA GUYS VENTURE OUT IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

As Young Life leaders, we often pray for opportunities for God to use our own stories in the lives of kids, to explain who Jesus really is, & to see students choose to follow Him. ​ Part of any wilderness trip includes sharing each of our life stories & I had the opportunity to share mine on the first day of our six-day trip. ​ Three days later, a camper shared his story. ​ While a typical life story may last 15 minutes, he spoke for only 5 but what he shared stuck with me. ​ As he ended his story, he told the group that he chose to follow Jesus the day before.

As the two of us talked later, he said, “Well, after you told us your story, I knew I could share mine. ​ When you told us Jesus changed your life, I believed He could change mine.” ​ This kid chose to go on the trip 8 hours before the flight left and now, he’s following Christ!

- David Purdy, CapCity YL Staff

Work ​ Crew 2023

39 KIDS SENT TO SERVE AROUND THE COUNTRY NOW GET TO WALK OUT WHAT THEY LEARNED BACK HOME

"As this summer’s Outdoor Crew Work Crew Boss at Trail West Lodge, part of my role included discipling 5 high school girls from Texas & Tennessee, including one from home. ​ All day & everyday, we worked outside to help emphasize the beautiful landscape God has displayed. In that time, we learned just about everything about each other’s life: family, friends, struggles, dreams, school, relationships, and our walk with Christ through it all. ​ She shared with me what her life has really looked like at home and, as we sorted through lies and expectations she had on herself, she ultimately realized that Jesus already died for all these things weighing on her. ​ Through our conversations, she got to step into what true freedom means, looks, and feels like - true freedom and surrender in Christ. ​ Now, I get to continue walking alongside her at home & remind her of what freedom in Christ truly means."

- Caitlin Grandcolas, CapCity YL Staff

DEAF YL ​ 2023

THE FIRST DEAF WORK CREW AT TRAIL WEST LODGE

Isaiah 43:19 says, "Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." ​ That couldn't more accurately describe what we experienced this summer. ​ 14 Deaf kids joined Micah Willis, Young Life's first full-time Deaf staff member & a team of interpreters to serve & be discipled in an environment that simply has not existed for them previously.

In our time at Trail West, we got to watch families choose to love kids who often feel isolated, alone, & rejected. ​ Our kids confronted myths & lies they have been told about themselves then embraced the truth of a God who deeply loves & cares for each of us. ​ In short, we had the privilege of watching God truly create new life in front of our eyes. ​ Hardened hearts were broken & made new.

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A New ​ Thing

The story of Young Life's first Deaf Work Crew at Trail West Lodge

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LIFE AS IT WAS ​ MEANT TO BE.

Go to camp, camp scholarships available, we never want money to be a reason why a kid doesn't attend camp., click below to register:.

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WyldLife Summer Camp

July 11-15, 2024, who: middle school students and leaders from all over moore county., ​ what: southwind is located along beautiful long lake at the edge of the 420,000 acre ocala national forest. in addition to its beauty, southwind has plenty to offer. activities include a water recreation area, paddle boards, canoes, high ropes, beach volleyball, basketball, disc golf and much more. come enjoy a week to remember, when: ​ july 11-15, 2024, where: ​ southwind, 18115 se 95th st rd ocklawaha, fl 32179, total cost: ​ $850 - a $150.00 deposit is due at registration. this deposit and future payments are non-refundable after june 1st..

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Young Life Summer Camp Carolina Point

July 7-13, 2024, who: all high school students that have not attended young life summer camp twice are invited to attend this year's trip to carolina point. our heatbeat behind this is to take as many first time campers as possible. with that in mind, we want to encourage those that are attending camp for the second time to invite a friend., what: ​ carolina point is owned and operated by young life. it is located on the border of north and south carolina, and has fulfilled a huge need for camping in the southeastern united states an amazing week of fun camp activities, swimming, gokarts, archery, waterslide and so much more definitely a week to remember, when: ​ july 7-13, 2024, where: ​ carolina point, 19 pinnacle point lane, brevard, nc 28712.

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Get ready... SUMMER 2024!

Wyldlife summer trip, the greatest week of the summer at lake champion in ny, designed just for middle schoolers don't wait to reserve your spot, sign up now july 30th - aug 3rd, 2024, sign-up here, young life summer trip, high school week - july 18th-23rd, 2024, lake champion, ny awaits you...for a week of adventure, laughs, water sports, music, endless activities, delicious food, and meaningful conversation. sign-ups are officially open, sign me up, younglife.org, [email protected], po box 914 gorham, me 04038.

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You Were Made For This!

High school summer trip, sharptop cove, when: may 26 - june 1.

* Camp scholarships are available. Info on the registration page.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER TRIP

When: june 9-13, 2024.

*Camp scholarships are available. Info on the registration page.

CENTRAL FLORIDA FAMILY CAMP 2023

This is our camp trip for families of all ages to southwind, when: spring 2024 - date tbd, cost: varies based upon ages, 2024-2025 weekend camps, we will be taking weekend trips to southwind in the 2024-2025 school year stay tuned.

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The Best Week of Your Life!

Young life summer camp, for: all high school students, when: june 16-22, 2024, cost: $975 ($100 deposit), pioneer plunge adventure camp:, for: 11th-12th graders who have been to yl summer camp, when: june 8-14, 2024, cost: $675 ($100 deposit), 6th grade disney trip, for: 6th grade students, wyldlife summer camp, for: 7th-8th grade students, when: june 26-30, 2024, young lives summer camp, carolina point:, for: adolescent parents, when: july 23-27, cost: covered, get ​ wild ​ go on a young life ​ camp trip.

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LIFE AS IT WAS ​ MEANT TO BE.

Young life summer carolina point, june 25-july 1 what to expect:.

The week this summer that everyone will be talking about. You'll have all the food you can eat, and all the laughs you can imagine. All that alongside your friends and leaders from home. Lets go!

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WyldLife Summer Rockbridge

July 30 - aug 3, just for middle school folks in the greater huntington area this is the week this summer that you don't want to miss, get ​ ready go on a young life ​ summer trip, last summer we spent an epic week at rockbridge in va. ​ stay tuned for our plans for 2022.

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The Best Week of Your Life!

Wyldlife weekend at lonehollow ranch, for: eanes isd 6th-8th graders, when: spring 2025, c oming soon, wyldlife summer camp at clearwater cove, for: current eanes isd 8th graders (class of 2028), when: june 7 - 11, 2024, cost: $1100, j oin the waitlist, young life summer camp at wilderness ranch, backpacking trip:, for: current westlake juniors ​ (class of 2025), where: creede, co, when: july 6 - 14, 2024, cost: $1,300, young life summer camp at sharptop cove, for: ​ current westlake sophomores (class of 2026), where: sharptop cove - north georgia, when: june 1 - 9, 2024, wyldlife summer camp at lonehollow ranch, for: current eanes isd 7th graders (class of 2029), where: utopia, tx, when: june 19 - 23, 2024, scholarship application, click the button below to apply for a scholarship, get ​ wild ​ go on a young life ​ camp trip.

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Summer Trip

Sharptop cove, jasper, georgia, high school grad years 2024-2027, june 15-23, 2024 ​ ​ ​, click link for more information, scholarship form, and registration.

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Weekend trips, lonehollow ranch, fall of 2024.

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​ WyldLife ​ Summer Trip

Clearwater cove, lampe, missouri, current middle school students (must have completed a year of middle school), click link for more information, scholarship form, and registration ​ ​ ​.

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Young Life Discipleship Trip

Willow springs, small camp on a private lake focused on fun, adventure, and going deeper, utopia, tx (new yl camp near lonehollow ranch), students graduating 2024-2026, maximum of 18 students ​ ​ ​, click link for more information, scholarship form, and registration ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​.

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THE BEST WEEK OF ​ ​ ​ YOUR LIFE!

Young life camp, young life camp @ castaway, where: pelican lake, who: lakes area 10-12th grade students, when: july 11-16, 2024, cost: $650. ​ $100 deposit.

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9th Grade Trip

Summer trip, who: lakes area 9th graders, when: june 26-29, 2024, cost: $600. $100 deposit, wyldlife camp, castaway club, who: lakes area 7-8th graders, when: august 4-8th, 2024, cost: $550. $100 deposit, 6th grade only, ​ adventure trip, who: lakes area 6th graders, when: june 24-26, 2024, cost: $375. $50 deposit, you don't want to miss it, camp stagram, younglife.org.

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LIFE AS IT WAS ​ MEANT TO BE.

Summer camp trips, young life -summer camp, saranac village + 36 hours in nyc, june 19th - june 26th, cost: $1,800, deposit: $250.00 to hold your spot., *this trip is for first time campers*, young life -beyond buena, buena vista, co at noah's ark base camp, july 14th - july 20th, cost: $1,700, *this trip is for current upperclassmen only*, wyldlife - summer camp, july 11th - 15th, deposit: $150.00 to hold your spot..

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WYLDLIFE - ​ 8th Grade Trip

Pigeon forge, tn, june 1st - 5th, cost: $1,000, deposit: $200 to hold your spot., *this trip is for current 8th graders only*.

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LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE.

Fall weekend ​ - work crew ​ - young life summer camp ​ - wyldlife summer camp ​ - wyldlife winter weekend ​ - leader weekend ​ - college weekend ​ - el salvador, young life fall weekend, our 2024 details are coming this summer.

Hold time in Fall 2024 for a weekend with over 250 other kids from across the Northeast. Our time is full of adventure, fun, friends, amazing food, beautiful views, Young Life Club, and a chance to hear about and experience the love of God. We will be taking buses from Syracuse to our destination and back.

*This trip is for 2024-2025 9th-12th graders.

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WyldLife Winter Weekend

Date: March 1-3, 2024 Location: Lake Champion, Glen Spey, NY Cost: $225 Join us in March for Winter Weekend at Lake Champion to get a taste of Camp: Time with friends, time with leaders, small-group discussions, WyldLife Club, a keynote speaker, the game room, gymnasium, the snack bar, live music, outdoor adventures, entertainment and meaningful conversations.

*This trip is for current 6th - 8th graders.

El Salvador

Young life summer camp, click register button below for more details, wyldlife summer camp, dates: july 25-29, 2024 location: lake champion cost: $699.

We are going to Lake Champion for summer camp! It will be a week with other kids from across the Northeast country full of adventure, fun, friends, amazing food, beautiful views, Club, and a chance to hear about and experience the love of God.

*This trip is for 2023-2024 6th-8th graders.

2024 Coming Soon!

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Contact Syracuse East Young Life

122 E Seneca St. Manlius NY P.O. Box 473, Manlius NY 13104 [email protected] 315-682-7313

let's go to young life camp!

Windy gap in weaverville, nc, tap for details, important trip information, trip leader contact, maddie cox, staff associate ii 865-851-5220 [email protected].

Please bring any remaining balance and your completed health form with insurance information (unless you have confirmed you completed it online).

Departure on Sunday, June 9 Students will depart from the Young Life office parking lot (23 E. Tennessee Avenue, Oak Ridge) via charter bus (time TBD). ​

Return Saturday, June 15 The bus will return to the Young Life Office parking lot (time TBD). Please make arrangements to pick up your student.

ELECTRONICS AT CAMP

All camper electronics will be collected upon arrival, according to Young Life Camping’s policy on electronics. Campers may keep watches (except for smartwatches), alarm clocks, and cameras. Camp staff will collect and store them in a safe location. Cell service is not available at camp.

Campers are not permitted to have their cell phones. If you need to reach your child in an emergency, please contact the trip leader or call the camp directly.

HEALTH FORM

After registration, please check your email for the health form. You may complete online or print and return to [email protected] .

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP:

You may bring one suitcase and one small book bag/carry-on for the bus ride. Camp provides bed linens. Check the weather for Weaverville, NC the week of camp!

Packing List:

• One pair of comfortable gym shoes (must be closed toe) for certain activities.
• Rain jacket & sweatshirt
• Comfortable shorts and t-shirts plus one pair of long pants
• Swimsuit and beach towel
• Toiletries including washcloth
• Set of twin sheets or sleeping bag
• Plastic bags for dirty clothes/shoes
• Allergy medicine or any medications you will need during the weekend
• Camera (NOT YOUR PHONE)
• Jersey or sports team shirt
• Spending money for snacks on the way to camp and any souvenirs from the camp store or snack bar.

FUNDRAISE FOR YOUR TRIP

Students participated in our annual Christmas garland and wreath fundraiser to earn money for camp!

See your leader with questions about our other fundraisers!

Adventures wild ridge: a guys' trip

July 10-15, 2024, adventures wild ridge in ​ mt. nebo, west virginia, for upperclassmen high school boys who have already gone to a week of young life summer camp go deeper with your leader and friends., when: july 10-15, 2024, sneak ​ peek ​ watch this, the adventure you've been waiting for, younglife.org.

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The kids are going to summer camp. Time to plan an adult vacation.

The nearby trip can be comforting while also maintaining independence.

Michelle Minor drove more than 600 miles last summer to drop off her 12-year-old son at NASA space camp, his first overnight summer camp. Once he was settled in, Minor didn’t drive back home. She and her partner drove about two hours away to Nashville, where they stayed for the week.

“I wanted to be close. That’s really it. I did not feel like I could have him far away,” Minor said, who lives in Evanston, Ill., multiple states away from her son’s camp in Alabama. “I think he kind of also felt comforted by the fact that I was close by, that I wasn’t states and states away.”

It was an added bonus that for the first time in a long time, Minor and her partner got to enjoy a couples vacation. They’re planning a similar trip this August, when Minor’s son goes back to overnight camp.

“We could get to know each other as just adults again, doing things that we like, that aren’t necessarily related to us being parents, like art museums or live music. ... We could actually go see live music that starts at 9 p.m., and we don’t have to get up and make scrambled eggs at 7:30,” she joked.

Every summer, more than 26 million kids and adults attend camps, with overnight camps increasing their enrollment, according to the American Camp Association. As some parents sort out their children’s summer plans and make camp packing lists, they’re also planning nearby trips of their own. Here’s how to start thinking about one.

What to consider

Jody LeVos, chief learning officer at the children’s education company Begin, said staying close by while kids go to camp can be comforting for parents, but still allows children to build friendships and independence.

“It’s not going to impact the child’s experience. They’re away from their parents, whether the parent is half an hour away or six hours away, so it’s more about the parent and what makes them comfortable,” LeVos said.

She says each child develops independence at their own pace, but when they’re emotionally and mentally prepared, overnight camp can be a great opportunity for kids to enhance their skills. The transition, however, can be nerve-racking for parents who are seeing their child’s growing independence.

“Parents may be asking the what-ifs, you know, what happens if my child needs me or gets hurt? And so there is some anxiety around, what will the child do when I’m not there to protect them or respond to their every need?” LeVos said.

She recommends practicing overnight camp routines with children who are going away for the first time, like having them sleep in their sleeping bag at home first and practicing other routines that may typically get done with help from parents.

Melanie Gast is planning her first summer vacation spent without her older kids. After years of attending camps near their home in West Palm Beach, Fla., her 13-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son will attend their first overnight camps during the same week; an outdoors summer camp for the eldest, and a nearby overnight science camp for her son.

“I look at this as an amazing vacation for my husband and I,” Gast said. She and her husband will bring their 2-year-old daughter along on the trip to Memphis, but they’re planning to take turns entertaining her at the hotel while the other parent visits Graceland, the National Civil Rights Museum and other sights.

“We’ll still have a baby, but that’s really different than having a teenager and a 10-year-old,” Gast said. “So for me this is the best it can get.”

Most parents find a camp first then find a nearby city to explore, but it’s possible to reverse engineer that part of the process. The most important thing to do is make sure the chosen camp will be one that keeps your child engaged from start to finish. Once your kid is enrolled, you can start planning your own nearby getaway, but know that unforeseen hiccups at camp could cut a parent’s vacation short, such as illness.

Gast chose Memphis as the city she wanted to visit for vacation, then found summer camps for her children that were within a driving range that made her comfortable. Both Gast and Minor said a city that’s about a three-hour drive or less from camp is best.

LeVos says parents who are nervous about how well their child is adapting to their new environment should make time for movement to relieve stress.

“Going for a walk at night, looking up at the stars, knowing that your child is looking at the same stars can be really helpful and remind families that they may be a little bit apart, but they’re still together,” she said.

LeVos also recommends journaling, for both children at camp and their parents, to explore what emotions come up when the family is apart. Once reunited, family members can use their notes as an entry point for understanding how the time went for everyone.

A win for both parents and kids

At the end of camp, LeVos says children will likely return home feeling proud of the way they cared for themselves and developed new skills for managing their emotions.

That’s what Minor experienced when her son returned from camp last year. He did better than she expected. “I was like, ‘Oh, okay, you did bring all the clothes home? You actually wore all of them versus wearing the same thing? Oh, you did good.’ Those are important life skills,” she said.

She’s more comfortable sending her son back for another overnight camp this year, but she’ll still be vacationing nearby, just in case.

“This is an opportunity to not only still be the best parent – because as a parent, you get a lot of credibility when you send your kid to space camp, but then you also get to enjoy some of the benefits in a rewarding way,” Minor said. “Everybody wins here.”

Sheeka Sanahori is a travel journalist and video producer based in Atlanta. You can find her on Instagram: @sheeka.sanahori .

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Overlooking the confluence of the Amur and Ussuri Rivers, Khabarovsk is the second largest city in the Russian Far East , approaching 600,000 residents and growing. It is also the capital of both Khabarovsk Krai and the Far Eastern Federal District . Unlike Vladivostok, the city has never been closed to foreigners, and retains a distinct international feel, rare for the Russian provincial centers – a feeling propped up by an increasing Asian presence with arrivals from Asian countries now numbering over a million each year. In turn, Asians come here to experience a piece of Europe close to home, with the fortunate effect that the city is spending huge swaths of money renovating the city, in which old classical buildings were spared much of the destructive effects of the 1917-23 civil war, to provide its visitors with just that feeling. From a European's perspective, Soviet city planning has unmistakably taken its toll, but it is still far more attractive than your average Siberian city.

Climate [ edit ]

The climate is temperate and monsoonal, with a cold, dry winter and a hot and humid summer. The average temperature for a full year is just 2°C, but covers over wide span of monthly averages ranging from a bone chilling −20°C in January to a quite warm +21°C average in July. The city sees an average of 686 mm precipitation in a year, but unfortunately the lions' share falls in the warm summer months. The number of sunny days per year is 70, which is higher than Moscow's 54. Climate-wise, end of May - early June or end of August - early September are the best time for a visit.

Get in [ edit ]

By plane [ edit ], by train [ edit ].

• 48.49659 135.07283 2 Khabarovsk railway station ( Habarovsk 1 ), Leningradskaya, 58 , ☏ +7 4212 38-39-40 . Khabarovsk station, listed as Habarovsk 1 in most train schedules, is a major stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway . There are several trains each day bound for Vladivostok (800 km) and Moscow (about 8500 km) along the main Trans-Siberian line. Other options include trains #386 or #035 to Blagoveshchensk , #325 for Tynda, #667э for Komsomolsk , #943э Vanino , all on the Baikal-Amur Mainline . Vanino is an interesting option as it allows ferry connections to Sakhalin and further on to Wakkanai in Japan – more details in the Russia to Japan via Sakhalin itinerary. The international trains are Khabarovsk- Harbin , ongoing twice a week and Khabarovsk- Pyongyang on special days.  

By boat [ edit ]

• 48.46904 135.0581 3 River Port , Shevchenko 1 .  

If you want to go to places upstream on the Amur river, the Meteor speedboats will often be your transport of choice, but only during the summer when the river is navigable. However, in 2008, the water level in the river was at a historic low, so that the Meteor traffic had to be stopped. If Meteor traffic functions normally, you can go some 1,000 km downstream to the Ul'chi municipal district (rayon), a region mostly inhabited by indigenous Ul'chi people.

• Fuyuan – In spring and summer there are daily hydrofoil services to Fuyuan in northeastern China , departing from the ferry terminal facing the Amur river.
• Komsomolsk – If you are heading for the BAM line up north, an interesting option is to take a hydrofoil cruising up the Amur river to Komsomolsk (6 hours), and catch a train from there.

Get around [ edit ]

The best thing to start with is to walk around the center of the city. Have a nice walk from Lenin Square to the Amur River via the main street, Muravieva-Amurski. You will find all sorts of shops and places to eat.

By tram [ edit ]

The city has a network of four tram lines (there is no line 3 or 4). The most useful section for visitors is the stretch of the network running from the main railway station along Amursky Boulevard, before making a left turn down Volochaevskaya St. (near the market), and crossing Muravyov-Amursky Street one block west of Lenina Square, it then continues south intersecting Lenina Street roughly at its halfway point, before a stop at the botanical gardens (Lines 1, 2 & 6). The remainder of the network mainly extends into the sleepy suburbs. Line 5 serves the North, Line 1 and 2 the South along Krasnorechenskaya St.

By bus [ edit ]

The electric trolleybuses also has a few useful sections for visitors, Line 1 runs between the Airport and Komsomolskaya Square (River promenade, Museum cluster) along Karla Marksa and Mureava Amursky streets.

The regular bus number 1, is a useful circle line. It starts at the Railway station, turns down Seryshev street (a block north of Amursky Boulevard) until it reaches the river park at Lenin Stadium. Turns down Komsomolskaya Street (and square) and runs south until Lenina Street. It then runs the entire length of Lenina street before north at the City History Museum and returns to the train station.

Major destinations [ edit ]

• Airport 18, T1, T2, T4
• Botanical Gardens' 9, 25, 29, 33, 54
• City History Museum 1, 54, 56, 57, T5
• Komsomolskaya Square 1, 9, 14, 19, 29, 34, 38, 55, 56, T1, T3
• Lenina Square 14, 19, 21, 29, 34, 38, 55, 56, T1, T3
• Railway Station 1, 6, 7, 11, 13, 20, 22, 24, 26, 34, 54, 57, T2, T5
• Slavy (Glory) Square 1, 9, 29, 33, 34, 56

See [ edit ]

The Far Eastern Museums [ edit ]

There is a fantastic cluster of top notch museums along Shevchenko Street, just behind the tall blue-domed Church of Theotokos on Komsomolskaya Square towards the river and stadium. Not only are the museums some of the best in the far east, they also make their home in some impressive century-old buildings dating back to before the revolution. After a visit, the nice river promenade is just a short walk away, so you can wash all that new found knowledge away with some pivos in good company.

Tugged away just across the next street behind the military museum, you also find the Archeology Museum on Turgeneva street.

Learn [ edit ]

The Pacific National University [dead link] , formally a Polytechnic Institute, is now a full fledged university, with over 21.000 students enrolled. Has a single Masters programme in Computer Sciences in cooperation with a German university, which is taught in English.

The Far Eastern State University of Humanities [dead link] offers a summer course in Russian language in July as well as courses during the academic year.

The Far-Eastern State Medical University [dead link] is a major medical institution in Eastern Siberia.

The Far-Eastern State University of Railways being one of the largest universities includes the course of Russian-Americam Programme.

The Far-Eastern State Scientific Library is an old and beautiful Art-Nouveau building in the city's center and has American, German and Japanese centers.

Japanese Center in Khabarovsk offers course of Japanese language as well as participation in business seminars

Connect [ edit ]

Phones [ edit ].

Khabarovsk has the usual set of Russian mobile operators:

GSM 900/1800:

• Beeline ( by Vympelcom ), ☏ +7 4212 64-90-64 .  
• Megafon , toll-free: +7 800 333 0500 .  
• MTS ( Mobile TeleSystems ), toll-free: +7 800 333 0890 .  
• Skylink , Dzerzhiskogo, 4 ( Near Amur hotel. ), ☏ +7 4212 74-44-44 . The all-Russian CDMA operator, having less subscribers, than GSM operators, but popular for faster and cheaper mobile Internet service.  
• Megafon , ☏ +7 800 333 0500 . new standart of mobile internet.  

Check roaming prices, especially for mobile Internet, before using any non-Russian SIM card. Some mobile connection standards are not supported in Russia , e.g. those for Japan and the United States .

If you're staying in Russia for a week or more, it's definitely worth it to buy a local SIM card, but be aware, that a passport is needed for that. The easiest way to refill a local mobile account is to use an ATM. Most ATMs have bilingual interfaces, allowing numerous kinds of payments, including those for mobile services by local operators. You can also do it through terminals spread all over the city - like Qiwi or mobile shops.

Post [ edit ]

The General post office at 28 Muravyov-Amurskiy St. If you plan on calling anyone, Khabarovsk is UTC +10 (or 7 hours ahead of Moscow).

The post-office at the railway station is located on 13 Leningradsky per. about 200 m from the station building.

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The rise of booze-free backpacking: why gen Z are choosing to travel sober

As more young travellers opt for morning yoga over late-night parties, tour companies are shifting their focus away from alcohol-fuelled activities

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I ssy McDermott used to go on holidays to drink: she did schoolies, partied her way through Central America, Europe and Asia, and “worked at a party hostel in Indonesia where I drank every day for an entire month”. But over the past year, she has experienced a shift.

The 23-year-old Sydneysider, who also leads group tours with Plotpackers, a UK-based company marketing more affordable trips to young social media creators, became tired of the party life and wanted to travel “to experience the culture and adventure, rather than drinking” when she goes on holiday. She went to India in February and didn’t drink at all, even when she ventured out with large groups of fellow travellers.

McDermott is one of many gen Zs – those born between 1997 and 2012 – who are choosing to drink less, including when they travel.

Dr Amy Pennay, the deputy director of the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research at La Trobe University, has been studying “fundamental changes” in young people’s drinking patterns for 10 years. She believes the decline in gen Z drinking is because “they are more cautious and risk averse”.

“They are worried about their futures and economic security, they are more disciplined and surveilled by parents and on social media, they are more health-conscious, they are anxious, and mental health problems are increasing for young people.”

Drinking isn’t seen as “cool” as it once was, Pennay adds. This trend, she says, is playing out globally, “at least in high-income countries” – in line with the decrease in other risky activities including drug use, truancy and crime.

Student Universe, a discount flight and travel business, has noticed “a significant uptick in young people wanting to avoid alcohol on holiday”, says brand manager Will Jones. The company conducted a study of 1,000 gen Z Australians that showed 84% would take a holiday without drinking. Safety (62%), money (57%) and a desire to not feel unwell and affect the next day’s activities (56%) were the strongest deterrents.

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With gen Z’s travel priorities shifting, travel companies that target the demographic have been forced to shift too. Contiki has upped its focus on wellness and sustainability experiences after its research also revealed that most gen Zs (77%) would consider an alcohol-free trip.

“The most common question I’m asked is ‘how is travel changing?’ and we have certainly seen a shift in how gen Z are travelling,” says Toni Ambler, the managing director of Contiki. “Gen Z travellers value experiences over big nights out.”

Ambler references the hikes, safaris, food tours, cold plunges and cultural experiences included on Contiki tours. She says more than 80% of tours include a “make travel matter experience” focused on sustainability. For example, on Contiki tours through India, travellers visit the Dhonk centre, a social enterprise making and selling local crafts, while in Canada, Cree knowledge keepers teach about plant medicine in Jasper national park.

Contiki recently added a South Korean tour featuring a K-pop dance class. A the Philippines tour announced this year “was introduced to satiate the appetite of young travellers looking to visit more remote locations in a safe but authentic way”, Ambler says.

Boutique disrupters are also reimagining the group tour. Australian author Bri Lee takes small groups on trips through Morocco, Egypt and Turkey through Aweventurer, a company that aims to “create experiences as if it is your first and last trip”. On these tours, attenders connect over reading and writing, instead of over drinking.

Emma Dower, a 28-year-old teacher from Donnybrook in Victoria, went on the Turkey trip led by Lee because she wanted to travel with “like-minded people”.

“We visited ancient ruins and ballooned over the mountains of Cappadocia, but the true highlight was the meaningful and intellectual discussion with my peers,” Dower says.

Other Aweventurer trip leaders include influencer and Tammy Fit founder Tammy Hembrow as well as artist and author Reyna Noriega, who market their trips to their legions of young, mostly female followers.

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Amid a cost-of-living crisis, young backpackers coming to Australia are also noticing a move away from drinking. Lauren Frater, 20, who is in Sydney on a working holiday visa from the UK, says back home she was working 60 to 70 hours a week across two minimum-wage jobs and “drank excessively after and in between work”. She says “initially, yes, I was attracted to Australia for the backpacker party scene”, but soon realised it would be hard to keep up.

“I had the shock of my life when I discovered just how expensive it is to drink out here,” Frater says. “After a full-on party week in Sydney and realising how much money I had spent, I was quite disappointed as I had now knocked off almost a week of travel from my itinerary based on how much I had spent drinking and partying.

“I kind of had the realisation that if I wanted to do this trip, I really needed to make some lifestyle changes.”

The backpacker drinking scene hasn’t been extinguished, however. Bella Robben, a 20-year-old American residing in Melbourne, who has spent the past two years backpacking across the world, says: “I know just how big the drinking culture is within it [backpacking].”

She enjoys meeting new people when she travels, and drinking can help with that, but she says it “definitely takes its toll emotionally, mentally, financially and physically”.

“How much I drink also depends on the culture and attitude of the location. For example, when I travelled to Barcelona, it was essential to experience the nightlife whereas when I visited Morocco, although we tried a couple of the local beers, drinking as a whole was not ingrained in their culture.”

“The cost of alcohol also plays a big part in whether I decide to drink or not, especially since I am travelling on a budget. Here in Australia, the price of alcohol is expensive relative to other places I have been which deters me from drinking.”

Next, Robben plans to drive from Melbourne up the east coast of Australia “to hit every beach possible” before backpacking through south-east Asia.

Meanwhile, McDermott is headed to Oman and Spain next month, with different priorities than when she “used to plan my travels around party hotspots”.

“In Oman, I hope to experience the culture and go on a road trip around the country,” she says. “[Then] I’m going to Majorca for a week. I just want to relax and explore the beautiful beaches and Spanish villages.”

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A key pillar of the Government’s plan for youth is a focus on making life more affordable for young Canadians—because when young people have the support they need to thrive, they can contribute to the economy, build a better life for themselves, and play an active role in their communities.

April 22, 2024               Gatineau, Quebec            Employment and Social Development Canada

A key pillar of the Government’s plan for youth is a focus on making life more affordable for young Canadians—because when young people have the support they need to thrive, they can contribute to the economy, build a better life for themselves, and play an active role in their communities. The Government is restoring generational fairness by creating opportunities for young Canadians to get the skills they need for well-paying jobs. Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) supports this strategy by helping young people to earn money over the summer, while gaining skills and experience.  

Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced the launch of the 2024 hiring period for CSJ. This summer, more than 70,000 CSJ jobs are being made available for young people between the ages of 15 and 30. Young job seekers can find new job opportunities in their communities on the Job Bank website and mobile app . New jobs will continue to be added over the coming weeks.

Through CSJ, youth are able to apply for summer jobs in fields that interest them, whether it be the recreation sector, the food industry, marketing, or tourism. Jobs are also available in a variety of high-demand and growing fields, including the skilled trades and fields related to environmental protection. Youth are encouraged to check Job Bank regularly for updates and to share exciting job opportunities with their friends.

CSJ prioritizes projects that support youth who face barriers to employment. This includes youth with disabilities, Indigenous youth, as well as Black and other racialized youth. By providing all young people with equitable opportunities to develop their skills, Canada Summer Jobs can help them to succeed in the job market.

Canada Summer Jobs is delivered through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) and is part of a wide variety of programs offered by the Government of Canada to help youth gain the skills, education, and work experience they need to successfully transition into the workforce.

“The Canada Summer Jobs program is more than just an employment program, it’s an investment in the potential of young Canadians and the economic vitality of our communities. This program gives thousands of employers the opportunity to meet their staffing needs over the summer, and it gives youth valuable work experience that will set them up for a lifetime of success in the job market. It’s a win-win for employers and for young people across Canada.” – The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth 

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To help younger Canadians pursue and achieve their dreams, the Government is investing to create more youth job opportunities and ensure that hard work pays off for the next generation. In Budget 2024, the Government proposed the creation of 90,000 youth job placements and employment support opportunities by proposing $200.5 million in 2025–2026 for Canada Summer Jobs to provide well-paying summer job opportunities, including in sectors facing critical labour shortages, such as housing construction.

CSJ-funded jobs are full-time (30 to 40 hours per week), with a duration of 6 to 16 weeks (average duration being 8 weeks).

Since 2020, CSJ has created more than 383,000 job opportunities for youth. Last year, CSJ surpassed its job creation target of 70,000 with over 74,200 jobs created.

In a survey of CSJ youth participants for 2023, 92% of respondents reported having more confidence in multiple skills needed for future employment than they had at the beginning of their CSJ work placement. Additionally, 89% indicated that they had developed a positive attitude about their future employment prospects.

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An expat’s confession: Why I miss the city by the Amur – Khabarovsk

When a resident of Moscow or St. Petersburg hears from a foreigner that they think Khabarovsk is one of the most beautiful cities in the country, there’s usually one expression that is visible on his or her face – bewilderment! Not too many people from Western and Central Russia know much about the city by the Amur River.

View of Khabarovsk

How does a city that is an 8-hour flight or a week’s train journey from the Russian capital hold its own with the country’s celebrated historic towns and cities? The Russian Far Eastern city of 600,000 inhabitants is just 163 years old and is much closer geographically to Beijing, Seoul and Tokyo than it is to Moscow or St. Petersburg. But, perhaps, it’s this physical distance from the European part of the country combined with a sense of a strong Russian cultural identity that actually makes Khabarovsk unique.

The Chinese border on the Bolshoi Ussuriiski Island is less than an hour’s drive away, but one would not believe it when walking around the streets of Khabarovsk. Nothing in the city even hints of its geographic Asian location. Being one of the biggest cities of the Russian Far Eastern Federal District, plenty of care has been taken to tastefully restore and maintain its pre-Russian Civil War (1917-22) architecture. Take a walk down the main thoroughfare, the Muravyev-Amurskiy street and you can’t help but marvel at the buildings that remind you of “Old Europe”. 

A restored wooden beautiful house in the center of Khabarovsk

In fact, anyone familiar with St. Petersburg would just not be able to help himself from comparing Khabarovsk’s most famous street with the northern capital’s Nevsky Prospect. They both form the traditional heart of the old cities and lead straight to the riverfront. Dare I say that the Amur riverfront is more diverse and visually appealing than the embankment close to St. Petersburg’s Hermitage? This is on account of its special topography. There is a series of hills by the Amur from where you can get some fine views of the city, its sandy beach, an expanding skyline and the undisturbed opposite bank of the river.  

Cultural treasures

Petroglyphs on the stones on the bank of Amur river

This city was meant to be a hub of high culture and this is clearly visible in its museums and regional music and drama theaters. While Khabarovsk celebrates its Russian heritage, there is also a great deal of pride it takes in the traditions of its indigenous peoples. Travel 75 kilometers north and you’ll not just find 14,000-year old petroglyphs , but also a settlement and museum of the Nanai people. The original inhabitants of the eastern edges of Russia are small in number, but since the fall of the Soviet Union, there has been an increased and concentrated effort to save the language and heritage of the Nanai, Evenk, Nivkh and other ethnic groups.  

Khabarovsk railway station

Heritage and cultural treasures are everywhere you go in Khabarovsk. Hop on a 1950s tram and travel from the railway station (which was rebuilt in 1935) along the boulevards and main avenues of the city, through to its southern outskirts to see different architectural styles. You’ll cross red brick buildings, some of them dating back to the early 1900s, and move on to more colourful pre-Civil War buildings, nudging newer and modern structures and rebuilt cathedrals, before heading to an area, where Stalinist three-floor homes were built for those who were “more equal than others”.

Old Tram at the winter street of Khabarovsk

I usually hop off before the tram goes any further, since I’ve been told that the city’s ‘Pyataya Ploshadka’ neighbourhood has a notorious reputation. 

Blessed weather, cursed weather! 

Winter of 2019: It’s -30 degrees Celsius and I am being slapped silly on both cheeks by a bone-chilling wind and then I hear the following from a friend, born and raised in Khabarovsk: “You know, this is the mildest winter we have had in many years!” During that interesting winter of fluctuating degrees of cold, I travelled across the Tatar Strait to my old home, Sakhalin , where it was “just” 10 degrees below zero. I couldn’t help but think how stuffy it felt when I walked out of the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk airport! I had forgotten about the extra layers of clothing I put on while leaving my apartment in Khabarovsk.  

Winter of 2019

There’s a saying in Khabarovsk that the only place where people go for winter walks is from store to store. Such is the bone-chilling cold. So, that same winter, armed with a few extra layers of clothes on me, I walked around the city’s beautiful and frozen artificial pond just about every evening. The only company I had was the odd dog running around, while its impatient owner waited for the animal to “do its job” and head back home. 

As cold as Khabarovsk is in the winter, it’s very sunny. Residents boast of it being the city with the third largest amount of sunlight in Russia. For a man from the tropics, where the sun is often seen as too strong and annoying, I smiled in amusement at this show of pride. But seriously, most Russian cities are beautiful in the summer and autumn when either the greenery or colourful foliage dominate the landscape, but Khabarovsk, with its lovely buildings, broad boulevards and avenues and large sodium-vapour lamps (no ugly white LEDs here yet), retains its beauty all year round, even in the winter. Of course, winter photography is a real challenge when you have to press the shutter button in such cold. Cameras and phones often freeze in that weather. 

The freezing winters are great for those who like to sled, ice skate and take part in other winter sports. Even those who don’t have a great sense of physical balance on ice can take a long walk on the frozen Amur and prepare tea over an open fire on the opposite bank of the river. Others drive further out of town and over the river to try out a whole series of innovative ice sports. 

The city’s Lenin Square is also a visual treat in the winters when it is home to a large number of ice sculptures. 

Enjoying the outdoors 

As in many other parts of the country, a Khabarovsk resident’s favourite pastime is complaining about the weather. Winters are too cold and summers are too hot! That’s right. It can be as hot and humid as Bangkok or Mumbai in Khabarovsk on a summer day, but it inevitably cools down at night when the fragrant flowers from the trees intoxicate you with an aroma that the finest perfumes of Europe can’t hold ground with. 

Outside the Khabarovsk Airport in 2017

Khabarovsk feels like a Mediterranean paradise in the summer. Locals bask in the sun and tan on the beach by the Amur. That is, those who have not made a beeline for the sea beaches of Primorye to the south. On the outskirts of the city, there is a series of peaceful lakes, some of those home to large lotuses.  

The monsoons manage to find their way up north through East Asia to Khabarovsk, so you can find yourself enjoying a sunbath by a tranquil lake one minute and getting terrorized by the most potent and aggressive mosquitoes on earth the next if the heavens open up! 

The fall is beautiful and colourful and the hills by the Amur turn yellow with a touch of red, orange and green. This is a great time to go hiking on Mount Khekhsir, which offers the best views of the spot where the Amur and Ussuri rivers split and Russia gives way to China. Keep in mind though that this is the habitat of the world’s largest tigers and these wild cats usually leave humans alone, but if they have a change of heart or a real appetite, they could use the fall camouflage to have you as a nice lunch, so be careful when you venture out! 

Summer of 2017

Also, keep in mind that these are some of the wildest forests in the country and more importantly, considered to be of highly strategic importance. Don’t be like an Indian man who got lost in these forests in the autumn of 2007 and only managed to get out the next day and back to civilization. He escaped the attention of tigers, leopards and bears by sheer luck, and took punishment from the security services and police with a smile. But not everyone may be so lucky. 

Khabarovsk, Russia

Tours, Attractions and Things To Do in Khabarovsk

Khabarovsk travel guide.

• 1. Architecture
• 2. Attractions
• 3. Cultural life
• 4. Souvenirs

Khabarovsk, Russia fascinates visitors with its unusual heritage and fabulous untouched nature. Tourists are drawn to the native culture, eclectic architecture and mesmerizing waters in this off-the-beaten-track destination, which promises a unique and memorable vacation.

As the center of Russia’s far eastern region of Khabarovsk Krai, the city offers celebrations throughout the year which are sure to give added flair to your trip, from traditional culture days to large-scale food fests. It is easy to keep a full itinerary during your stay thanks to its many theaters, museums, restaurants, workshops and quest rooms. Guests who want a more relaxed holiday can venture into the serenity of Khabarovsk nature, including the coast of the Sea of Japan or one of the region’s many picturesque lakes .

Khabarovsk Architecture

Khabarovsk architecture surprises with its harmonious blending of varying types and styles. This is due in large part to major changes which the city underwent in the mid-19th-early 20th centuries in conjunction with developments in the political, economic, scientific and technical spheres. The search for new trends in architecture came after the death of the classicism style, which had dominated the Russian Empire and the wider world for centuries. Beginning in the mid-19th century, the practice of mixing eclectic architectural styles began to emerge, leading to an era of amazing stylistic improvisations.

During the final decades of Romanov reign, many educational institutions for architects and engineers were opened. As a result, the face of numerous Russian cities began to change rapidly. Art Nouveau - a new, modern trend that absorbed several preceding styles – had come to dominate the architectural scene.

Many Art Nouveau buildings can still be seen in central Khabarovsk. These include:

• Takeuchi apartment building (5 Muravyov-Amursky Street)
• Esplanade Hotel (18 Muravyov-Amursky Street)
• Luhta apartment building (84 Komsomolskaya Street)
• Zandau apartment building (34 Muravyov-Amursky Street)

Khabarovsk also has many Gothic buildings, a style distinguished by its elegance and attention to detail. Every element of Gothic architecture emphasize a vertical orientation, as seen in the massive walls and columns, round arches and wide windows which contrast with narrow towers, pointed peaks and lancet windows.

Khabarovsk’s Gothic architecture is best represented by the artillery warehouse buildings located at 16 Komsomolskaya Street. Another notable example is the Red Guard Headquarters (105 Komsomolskaya Street), which has been preserved in its original form. The complex consists of two identical two-story brick buildings with unusual motifs containing pseudo-gothic elements.

Also of note is the early 20th-century Treasury Building, a luxurious red brick structure with openwork balconies that exudes an architectural grace.

Khabarovsk also has many Soviet-era buildings which were mostly designed in the constructivism style. Characterized by their enormous size and grotesque shapes, they often occupy most of the block and dominate the surrounding space.

During your Khabarovsk excursion, be sure to appreciate its unique architectural heritage by going for a walk downtown .

Khabarovsk Attractions

The layout of Khabarovsk is very simple: its 3 main streets of Lenin, Muravyov-Amursky and Seryshev pass through the downtown area, while Ussuriysky and Amur Boulevards run perpendicular to them. A distinctive feature of Khabarovsk are its many hills, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes for your walk.

Begin your walking tour of Khabarovsk from the train station, where you can see the monument to Yerofey Khabarov, the famous explorer for whom the city is named. Nearby is a sculpture of a double-headed eagle, erected in memory of soldiers, officers and builders of the Far Eastern Railway. Moving from the station along Amur Boulevard you will reach the central market, just past which is Lenin Square. A spacious area with a granite fountain in the center, it is the main plaza of Khabarovsk and the site of the city’s Christmas and New Year celebrations. Next to the square is Dynamo Park, famous for its three ponds and Ferris wheel.

From Lenin Square, move along Muravyov-Amursky Street to reach Amur Embankment, passing most of Khabarovsk’s famous 19th-20th century buildings along the way. Descend to the embankment via two grand staircases or make a small detour onto Shevchenko Street, where you can follow the slope until you reach the embankment’s main stretch. Among other things, the area is home to the House of Officers and three museums.

As you move along the embankment through a park you will come across the city symbol of Khabarovsk, a building set on a steep cliff above the Amur River. It was at the foot of this cliff that the founders of a military post, the first semblance of civilization in the area, first landed.

After reaching the river and walking along Ussuriysky Boulevard to Turgenev Street, turn right to reach Glory Square. Here you will find another famous Khabarovsk landmark, Transfiguration Cathedral, along with a magnificent view of the Amur River and its dreamy islands. Glory Square concludes the main walking route of Khabarovsk, but from here you can reach any part of the city by public transport or taxi .

Khabarovsk Cultural Life

Khabarovsk entertainment centers around its many theaters and museums. Visit Khabarovsk Museum of Local Lore to get a better glimpse of city and regional life. Children and adults alike will want to visit Fishes of Amur River Museum, an aquarium which is home to some 90 species of the underwater world. To catch the vibe of local artists, head to the Far Eastern Art Museum.

There are several theaters in Khabarovsk, each of which is worth visiting:

• Khabarovsk Regional Puppet Theater;
• Triad Pantomime Theater;
• Khabarovsk Regional Philharmonic;
• White Theater, and others.

In addition, Khabarovsk offers several concert halls, culture houses, cinemas and art institutions .

Khabarovsk Souvenirs

While the city’s souvenir selection is not as diverse as in other Russian cities, guests can still find something suited to their tastes on their tour to Khabarovsk. Amur River and the Sea of Japan offer an abundance of seafood that can be tasted on the spot or brought home in dried or smoked form. Yet it is the rich culture of the local indigenous peoples which provides the largest selection of national souvenirs.

If you’re looking for an original gift, traditional Nanai slippers are comfortable and warm. Sewn from leather or fabric and decorated in a bright, colorful style before being trimmed with fur, they make the perfect house shoes in winter. Traditional decorations include amulets which are made from animal bones, fur or fabrics and decorated with ribbons and colored beads.

Standard souvenirs like plates, magnets, mugs and flasks stamped with images of Khabarovsk or its coat of arms can be purchased in souvenir shops, which are mostly located downtown and at the airport and railway station.

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About a third of U.S. workers who can work from home now do so all the time

Roughly three years after the COVID-19 pandemic upended U.S. workplaces, about a third (35%) of workers with jobs that can be done remotely are working from home all of the time, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. This is down from 43% in January 2022 and 55% in October 2020 – but up from only 7% before the pandemic.

While the share working from home all the time has fallen off somewhat as the pandemic has gone on, many workers have settled into hybrid work. The new survey finds that 41% of those with jobs that can be done remotely are working a hybrid schedule – that is, working from home some days and from the office, workplace or job site other days. This is up from 35% in January 2022.

Among hybrid workers who are not self-employed, most (63%) say their employer requires them to work in person a certain number of days per week or month. About six-in-ten hybrid workers (59%) say they work from home three or more days in a typical week, while 41% say they do so two days or fewer.

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Many hybrid workers would prefer to spend more time working from home than they currently do. About a third (34%) of those who are currently working from home most of the time say, if they had the choice, they’d like to work from home all the time. And among those who are working from home some of the time, half say they’d like to do so all (18%) or most (32%) of the time.

Pew Research Center conducted this analysis to study how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the workplace and specifically how workers with jobs that can be done from home have adapted their work schedules. To do this, we surveyed 5,775 U.S. adults who are working part time or full time and who have only one job or who have more than one job but consider one of them to be their primary job. All the workers who took part are members of the Center’s American Trends Panel (ATP), an online survey panel that is recruited through national, random sampling of residential addresses.

Address-based sampling ensures that nearly all U.S. adults have a chance of selection. The survey is weighted to be representative of the U.S. adult population by gender, race, ethnicity, partisan affiliation, education and other categories. Read more about the ATP’s methodology .

Here are the questions used for this analysis, along with responses, and the survey’s methodology .

The majority of U.S. workers overall (61%) do not have jobs that can be done from home. Workers with lower incomes and those without a four-year college degree are more likely to fall into this category. Among those who do have teleworkable jobs, Hispanic adults and those without a college degree are among the most likely to say they rarely or never work from home.

When looking at all employed adults ages 18 and older in the United States, Pew Research Center estimates that about 14% – or roughly 22 million people – are currently working from home all the time.

The advantages and disadvantages of working from home

Workers who are not self-employed and who are teleworking at least some of the time see one clear advantage – and relatively few downsides – to working from home. By far the biggest perceived upside to working from home is the balance it provides: 71% of those who work from home all, most or some of the time say doing so helps them balance their work and personal lives. That includes 52% who say it helps them a lot with this.

About one-in-ten (12%) of those who are at least occasionally working from home say it hurts their ability to strike the right work-life balance, and 17% say it neither helps nor hurts. There is no significant gender difference in these views. However, parents with children younger than 18 are somewhat more likely than workers without children in that age range to say working from home is helpful in this regard (76% vs. 69%).

A majority of those who are working from home at least some of the time (56%) say this arrangement helps them get their work done and meet deadlines. Only 7% say working from home hurts their ability to do these things, and 37% say it neither helps nor hurts.

There are other aspects of work – some of them related to career advancement – where the impact of working from home seems minimal:

• When asked how working from home affects whether they are given important assignments, 77% of those who are at least sometimes working from home say it neither helps nor hurts, while 14% say it helps and 9% say it hurts.
• When it comes to their chances of getting ahead at work, 63% of teleworkers say working from home neither helps or hurts, while 18% say it helps and 19% say it hurts.
• A narrow majority of teleworkers (54%) say working from home neither helps nor hurts with opportunities to be mentored at work. Among those who do see an impact, it’s perceived to be more negative than positive: 36% say working from home hurts opportunities to be mentored and 10% say it helps.

One aspect of work that many remote workers say working from home makes more challenging is connecting with co-workers: 53% of those who work from home at least some of the time say working from home hurts their ability to feel connected with co-workers, while 37% say it neither helps nor hurts. Only 10% say it helps them feel connected.

In spite of this, those who work from home all the time or occasionally are no less satisfied with their relationship with co-workers than those who never work from home. Roughly two-thirds of workers – whether they are working exclusively from home, follow a hybrid schedule or don’t work from home at all – say they are extremely or very satisfied with these relationships. In addition, among those with teleworkable jobs, employed adults who work from home all the time are about as likely as hybrid workers to say they have at least one close friend at work.

Feeling connected with co-workers is one area where many workers who rarely or never work from home see an advantage in their setup. About four-in-ten of these workers (41%) say the fact that they rarely or never work from home helps in how connected they feel to their co-workers. A similar share (42%) say it neither helps nor hurts, and 17% say it hurts.

At the same time, those who rarely or never work from home are less likely than teleworkers to say their current arrangement helps them achieve work-life balance. A third of these workers say the fact that they rarely or never work from home hurts their ability to balance their work and personal lives, while 40% say it neither helps nor hurts and 27% say it helps.

When it comes to other aspects of work, many of those who rarely or never work from home say their arrangement is neither helpful nor hurtful. This is true when it comes to opportunities to be mentored (53% say this), their ability to get work done and meet deadlines (57%), their chances of getting ahead in their job (68%) and whether they are given important assignments (74%).

Most adults with teleworkable jobs who work from home at least some of the time (71%) say their manager or supervisor trusts them a great deal to get their work done when they’re doing so. Those who work from home all the time are the most likely to feel trusted: 79% of these workers say their manager trusts them a great deal, compared with 64% of hybrid workers.

Hybrid workers feel about as trusted when they’re not working from home: 68% say their manager or supervisor trusts them a great deal to get their work done when they’re not teleworking.

Note: Here are the questions used for this analysis, along with responses, and the survey’s methodology .

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