River of Hope Youth Center

History

The River of Hope Youth Center started with a donation and a dream. The building was obtained at no cost from Camp Ripley in northern Minnesota. The building was no longer in use by Camp Ripley and the only requirement was that Hope Church would be responsible for the dismantling and moving of the building. Volunteers from Hope undertook this monumental task. The Session of Hope Church approved proceeding with the youth building in September 2003. After numerous volunteer hours by the church members and community, the youth center opened its doors in May 2007 with much celebration.

Activites

Activities at the River of Hope Youth Center include:
  • Wednesday evening youth group
  • Midweek program for children
  • Community Easter Egg Hunt
  • Concerts
  • Vacation Bible School
  • Lock-ins

Equipment Available

  • Indoor games: video games, foosball, ping pong, pool and large assortment of board games
  • Large screen for movies
  • Popcorn machine
  • Outdoor games: sand volleyball, basketball, large yard for baseball or soccer
  • Patio with gas grill

Donations

Donations for maintaining the River of Hope Youth Center, programming and staff can be made to:
River of Hope Youth Center
c/o Hope Presbyterian Church
7730 North Shore Drive
Spicer, MN 56288

Criteria for Use

The following criteria for use of the youth center was ratified by the Session of Hope Church on July 16, 2007. If you would like to use this facility, please fill out the River of Hope Youth Center activity request form.

  1. Activities that conflict with a planned function will not be permitted on that day requested.
  2. Fill out an activity request form and mail it in to the address listed below. Planners of activities must consult with the Director of the Youth Center. All activities must be approved by the Director.
  3. There is no fee for using the facility. It is understood that those using the facilities will leave things as they were found prior to the scheduled activity. We do have a fully furnished kitchen; however we do ask that you supply your own food and beverages.
  4. Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted at functions held on the River of Hope Youth Center premises.
  5. NO smoking within the building.
  6. It cannot be used for selling parties - Tupperware, Pampered Chef, etc.
  7. It will not be a substitute for the fellowship hall. No showers, receptions or weddings.
  8. Events must have a youth focus. Some of these events could be graduation receptions, birthday parties, confirmation or baptism receptions. It can also be used by organizations such as FFA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, etc.
  9. Maximum capacity of people that can be in the Youth Center at one time will be negotiated once the request form has been received by the Director of the River of Hope Youth Center.

Monthly Calendar

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