The teen years are a daunting time. Lots of changes in the air. Expectations and insecurities are ramped up. Drama seems to lurk around every corner, and you're wondering when…
“How was your day?” “Good.” “What did you do today?” “Nothing much.” “...Well, can you give me a little more?” “When is dinner going to be ready?” *Groan* Teenagers are…
For many of us living the fast-paced Silicon Valley life, happiness can feel elusive. Although the American dream was built on the assumption that we all are collectively and actively engaged…
I’m a student journalist. Before the end of my sophomore year, I published an article titled “Better to be busy, not idle, during summer break.” The headline’s pretty self-explanatory. Feeling…
This year's middle school and high school camps were incredible! I had the privilege to attend both camps this year, first as a counselor and then a camper. Naturally, we faced…
It's almost time for our annual middle school and high school camps! These camps are something we and the teenagers in our Y-ministry look forward to every year with great…
On Friday March 6th, the newly acquired Michigan head football coach, Jim Harbaugh, made his way down to Mesa, Arizona to visit the Oakland Athletics Spring Training camp. Coach Harbaugh…
Being a successful single parent can be daunting. We worry about our kids, we worry about our finances, we worry about our time, and we worry we won't be able…
This article was written by a local high school student and member of our BACC Y ministry. Every day when I walk through the hallways at school, anxiety walks with me.…