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Middle School WyldLife Weekend Trip

A WyldLife weekend trip for middle school students is coming up!  March 12-14, middle school students from Darien, along with the local WyldLife* Staff and leaders, will enjoy Young Life's Lake Champion, a resort-style property designed especially for kids.

The trip includes first-class fun and adventure, top-notch facilities, food, lodging, activities including a giant swing, climbing wall, game room, gymnasium, free time, social interaction, WyldLife programming including Club which features live music, hilarious skits and entertainment and brief, relevant talks about life and the Christian faith, and nightly discussions with peers and adult WyldLife leaders.

Students often cite WyldLife Weekend as "the best weekend ever."  Darienite Julie Martens said of WyldLife, "My 8th grader has participated in many Wyldlife events and has had such a great time.  Now my 6th grader has gotten involved and it is something they can do together."

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All students currently in grades 6-8 are invited to attend. DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF WYLDLIFE TRIPS, ALL SPOTS ARE RESERVED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. Download registration at www.darien.younglife.org and submit with payment of to the Young Life office ASAP to secure your child's spot.

About Young Life/WyldLife: WyldLife is the middle school expression of Young Life, a non-profit, non-denominational Christian organization which provides opportunities for high school and middle school students to experiences incredible fun, unforgettable adventure and dynamic friendships. Supported by a steering committee of local parents, supporters and alumni, Young Life has been in Darien for more than 45 years and has earned a reputation for reaching teenagers of all types and positively impacting their lives. 

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As parents, you have high expectations for your children, want them to be successful in life and prepared for the challenges they will face in the future. Through authentic, responsible relationships, local Young Life and WyldLife leaders seek to assist teenagers making their way through the challenging time of adolescence, and help them become men and women with ideals and definite goals in life.

Register for WyldLife Weekend and get more information about Young Life including the WyldLife Summer Trip June 25-29 at www.darien.younglife.org or contact Andy Ward, Director of Young Life in Darien and Rowayton at 203-972-3062.

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