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 the 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 residents, the dream was completed in May 2007 with much celebration.

Activites
Activities at the River of Hope Youth Center include:

* Sand volleyball
* Indoor & Outdoor Games
* Movies
* Karaoke
* Concerts
* Snacks
* Lock-ins

Hours
Summer hours: Sundays 7:00 pm to midnight
School year hours: Saturdays 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

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.

* It cannot be used for selling parties - Tupperware, Pampered Chef, etc.
* No smoking.
* Alcohol free.
* It will not be a substitute for the fellowship hall.  No showers, receptions or weddings.
* Events must have a youth focus, so it could be used for graduation receptions, confirmations and baptisms.
* It can be used by youth organizations such as Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.
* There will be a game area with a pool table, ping pong table, air hockey table.
* There will be couches, chairs, movie screen, TV, musical instruments and kitchen items.
* The building can be used for a wedding reception if the building has meaning to the individual.