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Youth Campus
 The
Youth Campus will
house the Hope for Youth
Mentoring program. As these youth begin
to explore their God-given talents, they will
be given the opportunity to explore a range of
new hobbies and activities. The Youth
Campus will accommodate various facilities
such as an art and craft studio, darkroom, woodworking
shop, mechanical shop, and a kitchen. The property
will provide activities including music, pottery,
computer classes, sports, and much more. Each
activity will be run by volunteers called to share
a part of their life and interest with youth.
Some seven acres of land with six buildings were
acquired in July 2002 to provide facilities for
the many programs offered in the Hope
for Youth program.
Youth Activity Center
A building formerly used as an auto body shop
has been converted to the Youth
Activity Center with a large rec room providing
various games such as pool and ping-pong. The
center also includes a cozy family room setting
with a fireplace for the youth to hang out after
school, two counseling rooms, a conference room
for teaching Bible studies with groups up to 15,
and office space for youth staff.
 Worship
and Teaching Center
The construction focus has now shifted to the
Worship and Teaching center. This 3,500 square
foot building is divided into three areas:
Worship/teaching: Capable of seating over 200
people, this space includes a stage, large screen,
sound room, and small nursery. It will serve
as a facility for teaching larger groups, offering
opportunities to welcome guest speakers, and
other worship and fellowship events.
Kitchen: This commercial
kitchen will be ideal for teaching cooking skills
to small groups, with the functionality for
serving large groups.
Computer Lab: Set up as a small classroom with
12 computer stations, youth will gain valuable
technical skills to be applied in educational
or vocational applications.
Workshop areas
Also currently under construction are the workshop
areas that will be used for an art studio, woodworking
shop, refinishing area, and mechanical shop. Old
garage fronts will be given a new turn of the
century look as these workshops become stores
along main street in an old western town.
Nature Area
Five acres of wooded land, complete with a meandering
creek will provide nature trails, outdoor "campfire"
area, and gardening opportunities, offering kids
a setting to commune with God and enjoy the work
of His hand through his creation and garden.
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