I have been with fun and freedom for about almost seven years now and it’s so much fun! The day camp, basketball, volleyball, helping with the purse bash, winter activity’s for the littles, everything! It is so much fun helping with f&f
I cannot say enough about this organization. My kids started in their day camp over the summer and wanted to get involved in any and everything they offered. My kids became volunteers as they got older and enjoyed every minute being with the other kids helping out. If I had to pick one thing I loved most about this organization it would have to be the acceptance they offer. Everyone is treated equally no matter where you come from or who you are. The most important thing is that kids feel welcomed and feel confident all while having fun. Everyone is respected. I even have developed friendships out of this wonderful group of people. Amazing, just simply amazing group of people that I will be forever grateful that my kids found this organization.
From summer through Christmas, this group of lovely women (and men) treat these children to stress free multi sports activity's, that have no cost for the participants. They have backpack day to provide the kids with their school needs. There is a Christmas party to ensure that some of these children that may not get anything on Christmas morning, have new gifts and at times, clothes. Money is raised and spent continually through the year for the kids as this non profit is also trying to raise enough money to develop 108 acres into a camp for retreats and summer camps. A safe place for these children to go and be kids while growing in the word of God. It's an awesome feeling being involved with this group.
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Wonderful experiences helping with the Christmas party, summer camp, fundraisers, golf outing and picnic fun!
I have had my 2 older boys(ages 11 and 9) starting since they were in first grade for the summer camp. My 7 year was excited to be a part of it this year, but COVID stopped camp from happening. My oldest was also part of the 3 on 3 basketball tournament. There were also various other sports related functions that they attended. They have always loved it. It was a great way to meet new friends and learn about Jesus. It also helped teach them team work and learning it isn't about always winning, but rather just having fun.
Great organization! Very devoted to helping children and making a difference through faith, sports and other events. All involved put a lot of effort into making everything fun for the kids.
My wife has volunteered for Fun and Freedom over the last months. and she tells me how much seeing the children be so truly thankful for EVERYTHING, makes her heart melt. These children are learning that God loves them .And the women at Fun and Freedom are teaching these children how important they are. It is a WONDERFUL organization.
I have had the great pleasure of being involved with several service and outreach ministries with this organization. Fun and Freedom Youth Sports has a servant-oriented heart for community and its leadership team has character and vision.
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Every summer I look forward to the week of day camp and seeing the groups throughout my neighborhood. Fun and Freedom's programs reach my community and provide young people with opportunities to play, grow, and learn. I support what this organization represents and I am proud to have served alongside them.
I cannot say enough about this organization and the dedicated volunteers who keep it running. I signed my kids up for the day camp the first year they offered it and it was the most rewarding and exhausting week of their lives. My kids were no slugs, both played soccer, competed on swim team, participated in youth group, academic clubs and competitions, scouts, baseball & softball and one played basketball along with day trips, friends and family social events, chores, vacations, and volunteer activities.
There came a point in our lives when our schedule just became too hectic to allow us any time for spontaneity or restoration and we sat down as a family to discuss what we needed to eliminate. First word out of my oldest child’s mouth and seconded in lighting speed by my younger was “Not Fun & Freedom, anything but that.” I asked and was assured by both of them that they considered this the most fun thing they did all year. They progressed through the program from campers to counselors to coaches and that love for Fun and Freedom as a whole but especially for that week of Day Camp never lessened. It was not an easy week. It was physically and emotionally exhausting at times and that was when you were a camper and only had one shift. When you advanced to a counselor or coach, you needed to attend pre camp week meetings and raids, show up for camp early each day and stay after camp every afternoon to prepare for the next day. When you are an adult volunteer responsible for keeping the whole show running I don’t think that handful of people sleep at all that week. Did I mention during this week hundreds of kids are encouraged in sports they have never experienced, exposed to the word of God in a fun and meaningful way, participate in one or more community projects, taught to do all things with hustle, good spirit and with a lending hand for another.
In addition to the camp, they offer a support program to a nearby impoverished community that includes organized playground activities on Saturday mornings in the summer. These kids were not able to come to Fun & Freedom do they went to them. Now my kids were no saints and didn’t want to give up their summer Saturday mornings anymore than any other young teens but they asked my son to lend a hand one Saturday, he showed up and he was completely committed. He sounded so wise for his years when he said “It is so hard to believe that just a few miles up river there is a whole town that lives like this. I get bummed that I may never be able to wear a $200 pair of Lebron James shoes and these kids show up to play basketball every week in flip flops because they don’t own any tennis shoes. All summer, nothing but dollar store flip flops.“ He continued to go every week because “I can’t let my boys down.” Did I mention as part of this program the also offered a snack and a drink, end of summer back to school gifts for everyone, a Christmas Party with a meal and gifts every year and the love of God and these volunteers.
I can go on and on about their basketball training and tournaments, their college scholarship program, and their numerous acts of goidwill for those in need. This organization is all about inclusion, uplifting of spirit, building of confidence, staying active, being kind, contributing to the community, teamwork and support, while being taught sports and God’s word.
This is without a doubt the number one best organization I have ever been involved with and that is no small list.
Love working with local families and kids. I have been volunteering with Fun and Freedom since they started!
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Fun and Freedom Youth Sports is an awesome nonprofit that serves the youth and families in the surrounding areas. Fun and Freedom provided many opportunities for fun, such as: Summer day camp in June, Saturdays in Natrona, Mission Days, sports clinics throughout the year, Christmas party, and more. I would recommend Fun and Freedom to all!
I have been volunteering with Fun and Freedom for over seven years and fortunate to watch the positive influence they have had on the lives of children as well as the volunteer staff. We are all encouraged to stretch ourselves in sports, leadership and faith. Its wonderful to see a community come together and support this program in making the facilities available such as school sports fields, auditoriums and gymnasiums.
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What better way to invest in our future than provide for our children! Fun and Freedom not only supplies valuable activities for youth in need, it is run by some of the most caring people I know! I urge others to contribute at least a little every month by using your auto-pay banking. Keep this local non-profit in mind when contributing each year and each month.
Like their name says-Fun and Freedom gives every kid a chance to have fun and the freedom to play and have a good time without all the pressures of today's world of sports. Helps kids built their self-esteem and feel good about themselves. They are a great organization to be a part of!!!!!!!!!
Fun and Freedom (FAF) is a great organization! It is beneficial for the kids who participate in the numerous sports related activities. Families benefit from the Christmas party, and the back to school back pack program (among other activities sponsored by FAF). Lastly, FAF gives back to the community through the annual mission project, which cleans up the neighborhoods and completes house projects for chosen families. FAF is a worthy, needed organization that positively impacts the community on many levels!
Fun and Freedom offers so much for the children in our local community. They offer youth sports, summer camp, and the ability for children to participate in activities that might not ever have the opportunity. The staff and volunteers are the most amazing people I have ever met. They do so much for every kid, and I wish our community could do more to help them. Thank you Fun and Freedom for all you do. We are Blessed to have you!