YL Capernaum Everywhere

Thank you Emma, for this wonderful reflection on assignment and your time as a Summer Staff Coordinator! Hi! My name is Emma. I live in Northern California and have been involved with Young Life since I was given the opportunity to volunteer at a Capernaum Club when I was 15. I’m now on staff with Young Life College and had the privilege of serving as Summer Staff Coordinator at Woodleaf. If I had to sum up all that I learned from my four weeks with the most wonderful Summer Staff crew, it would be this:  When we intentionally include a diverse group of people in our community, everybody wins. Back in February, I got a text asking if my session had any summer staffers that could be a coach for another summer staffer, named Ryan, who has Autism. I nearly jumped out of my seat with excitement knowing that the Lord was giving our team the gift of wholeness. We prayed, found a coach for Ryan, and the rest is history. I valued everything about having Ryan on our team. When I think about

Connor and Matt served together at Carolina Point on the Ropes Team. Together, they drove the zip truck, cared for campers, got them everything that they needed in order to go down the zip line and so much more. Summer Staff also has the privilege of setting up all camp events like the carnival, field games and square dance. Connor loved being getting to be a part of all of these experiences alongside of his friend Matt. Together, they will go home having grown in their relationship with Jesus and with one another!