In an attempt to reach out to the youth in the Inner City of the greater Chattanooga Area, Grace Baptist Youth Ministries is hosting the 2014 Youth Explosion for ages 11-18.
The event will include singers, guest speakers, and activities starting Friday with a trip set up by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office “Beat the Heat Program” and sponsored by the Brainerd Optimist Club.
The Brainerd Optimist Club has offered to host the Friday night event on grounds at the Drag Strip, offer entertainment and food for those who attend. Members of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s “Beat the Heat Program” will also be there to assist and speak to the youth.
The track and gates will open at 5 p.m. Friday, test and tune begins at 6 p.m. The Youth Explosion will start at 7 p.m. and end at 9 p.m.
On Saturday at the Tennessee Temple campus will be sports and a cookout from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be a college fair and Cedine Camp signups from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. A youth rally with Brother Otis Duhart will begin at 7 p.m. Music will be provided by Johnathan Buckner and the Chosen Road Singers.
The Sunday finale and trophy awards presentation will be held at 4 p.m. at St. Andrews Church.
Make a reservation to attend by calling 624-7804.