what we do
Since Young Life of Canada began in 1954, staff and volunteers have been leaving their adult “comfort zone” to meet teens on “their turf”. You will find Young Life leaders wherever kids are found… cheering in the stands at a hockey game, encouraging them in school activities, or hanging out at the nearest coffee shop or skate park . Young Life communities strive to create meaningful, mentoring relationships between leaders and teens and to create spaces where teens are listened to, and where questions of life and faith can be discussed.
our history
Young Life started in New Westminster, BC in 1954 and enjoyed years of camping at YL USA’s beautiful camp called The Malibu Club. The work grew in the west and also started in the Toronto area. In 2004 we opened our own Canadian camp, RockRidge Canyon, near Princeton, BC. Today we continue our work in BC, Alberta, Ontario and are moving into a new province in the next few years.
our vision
At Young Life, we welcome, value, and respect all teenagers, engaging them in the context of their lives. We have cared for young people in Canada for over 60 years and — with an increasing number of communities asking for our help — we are excited to reach more teens than ever before in the years to come. As we continue to grow, our motivation remains the same: to care for Canadian teenagers and earn the right to share God’s great love.
our values
In all of our Young Life communities, we seek to engage teenagers through long-term relationships, allowing room for trust and mentorship. Because every teen is unique, we have developed a variety of programs — both one on one and in groups — to further these relationships, as well as provide unique, life-giving adventures. Even just one positive influence in a teen’s life can change their outlook for the better, and affect their decisions for the future.
younglife east fraser
East Fraser serves kids from grade 6-12 the areas of Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission. Find the Younglife that was made for you at the button below.
our leader
Mathieu Chamberlain has been working for Young Life since 2011 and has been living in Abbotsford as the Area Director which oversees ministry for East Fraser since 2017. He has a wonderful family. Married to Tina for 18 years, they have a 11-year-old son Eli, a 9-year-old son Koa, and a 4-year-old daughter Liv. When not at home keeping busy, the family loves to get outside and explore; especially with friends. Their vision is to be living examples of loving followers of Christ.
