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Leadership Gatherings
Are you a young adult connected with Young Life in high school and now attending SU, Le Moyne, ESF, OCC, or a surrounding college? We invite you to come hang out with us this semester!
Stay Tuned for spring 2026 info!
Annual Fundraising Banquet
Join Syracuse East Young Life for a night of food, friends, and fun to fundraise towards our annual budget and to hear more about our ministries!
DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
TIME: TBA
LOCATION: TRADITIONS AT THE LINKS, EAST SYRACUSE
This event is for parents/guardians with students in our ministries, adults who support our ministries (e.g., host Club, make meals for Leadership, drive students), adults who serve on a subcommittee, adults who serve on the Board and Committees, leaders of WyldLife, Young Life, College ministries, or Young Lives, and staff in Syracuse East.
Annual Golf Tournament
Join us for lunch, an afternoon of golfing, and an evening dinner with friends!
Date: spring 2026
Time: 11:00 A.m.
Location: THe Pompey Club
7200 Hamilton Rd, Jamesville, NY
This event is for everyone: parents and guardians of students in Young Life ministries, adults who support our ministries, serve on a sub committee, serve on Committee, lead WyldLife, Young Life, College ministries, or are on staff in Syracuse East, and family and friends!
register in 2026
YL Laser Tag
Date: Fall 2026
Location: The Fun Warehouse | 222 Chapel Dr, Syracuse
Time: TBD
Cost: TBD
9th-12th Graders in Chittenango, East Syracuse - Minoa, Fayetteville-Manlius, and Jamesville-DeWitt are welcome! Tag your friends along!
IMPORTANT- Access waivers & YL 1717 Form ahead of time
stay tuned
NEW: Trivia Fundraiser
Join us for fun-for-the-whole-family, team trivia with concessions and prizes to raise funds and awareness for Syracuse East Young Life ministries!
DATE: Fall 2026
TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: TBA
This event is for everyone: community members, kids, parents and guardians of students in Young Life ministries, adults who support our ministries, serve on a subcommittee or committee, lead WyldLife, Young Life, College ministries, or are on staff in Syracuse East, family, friends!
Sign up Fall 2026
WyldLife Ice Skating Event
DATE: DECEMBER 2026
TIME: TBA
LOCATION: CLINTON SQUARE ICE RINK
COST: TBA (Cost includes skating, skate rentals if needed, snacks, and hot chocolate!)
All 6th- to 8th-graders in Chittenango, ESM, FM, and JD are welcome to register for WyldLife's Ice Skating Event.
Register Winter 2026
Giving Tuesday & Year-End Giving
DATE: December 2026
LOCATION: ONLINE
Giving Tuesday is a day for giving back. It's a day when people around the world come together to support the causes and organizations that mean the most to them. We hope that you are led to give on #GivingTuesday and that you would consider Syracuse East Young Life!
Charitable cash gifts made by check and sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be postmarked by December 31, 2026, to be eligible for a deduction on your 2026 tax return.
Or, give online through the button, "Give Now!"
El Salvador Pasta Dinner
The Pasta Dinner serves as a fundraiser to raise money towards Syracuse East Young Life's mission to El Salvador.
DATE: January 2027
TIME: 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: GYM IN DEWITT COMMUNITY CHURCH (PELHAM RD & CHURCH LN, DEWITT)
Everyone is invited: Members of our community who are teachers, youth leaders, civic leaders, ministers, or parents of students in middle school, high school, or local colleges, and their friends, family, or neighbors.
Syracuse East YL Christmas Party
An afternoon to celebrate the Advent season and thank adult supporters, committee members, donors, high school and adult volunteer leaders, and staff of Syracuse East Young Life.
DATE: DECEMBER 2026
TIME: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: TBA
Bring your families, an appetizer or dessert to share, and a $10 white elephant game gift to swap!
