Free Fun Day a Rousing Success!

We wanted to say "thank you" to the community.  We've been in our facility in Halfmoon for three years.  Town officials, neighbors, local businesses and patrons at the Edge have been so gracious to us as we continued to expand and renovate.  Last Saturday, it was time to give back.

You likely saw some form of advertising for YFC's Free Fun Day @ The Edge.  Everything here was free: indoor rock climbing, the outdoor high ropes course, GaGa Ball, food, the gymnasium.  From the start, it was an amazing time.  The Lord gave us one of the most beautiful fall days I've seen in years.  Bright sunshine and plenty of warmth with a slight breeze.

In the week leading up to the Free Fun Day, our staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to get our facility ready.  When we opened the doors Saturday afternoon, the crowds began to pour in.  We had set aside climbing time slots at the Edge and on the ropes course. Both filled up within the first hour and a half.  There was an exciting and festive atmosphere throughout the day.

Our kitchen staff gave out smoothies, snacks and the very special Christi's Cafe' House Blend of coffee non-stop.  YFC staff not only ran the various game and climbing areas, but had many opportunities to talk with our guests, to share the story behind the bricks and mortar.  Families brought their children, youth groups came from all around.  When all was done, over 500 came through our doors - many for the first time.

One of our staff told me that their new next door neighbors stopped by to check things out.  While the climbing spots were already full by mid-afternoon, they took a tour, grabbed some snacks and promised to come back and climb at the Edge.  So many guests told us how impressed they were with the Adventure Center and that they, too, would come back soon to do it again.

I have to thank our business sponsor for the day, Simmons Capital Group, for backing this outreach to our community.  Their partnership allowed us to provide everything for free and at the same time not have a huge bill waiting for us at the end.

If you were one of our guests last Saturday, THANK YOU for making the day an incredible success.  We were constantly fascinated with how many came through our doors and with the enthusiasm everyone showed for our facility.  If you did not make it to the Free Fun Day, there is another opportunity for you to see not only the Adventure Center, but to hear about Youth for Christ's ministry.

On Saturday and Sunday, November 1 & 2, our Annual Banquets will take place, focusing on our mission of bringing the light of Jesus Christ to lost kids. If you would like to be our guest at one of the banquets, please let us know by clicking on the banquet button to the right. The banquets are part of the Grand Opening & Dedication Weekend for Christi's Light of Mine Cafe', named in memory of my late wife Chris.  Information on the Grand Opening itself is a just a click away on the button to the right.

Thank you so much for standing with us to reach kids for Christ! We are constantly amazed, grateful and inspired by your partnership with us.