Dates

• Existence: 1976-

Administrative History

Especially for Youth (EFY) (1976- ) is a program offered by Church Education System (CES) Youth and Family Programs that contains spiritual and recreational activities for youth ages 14-18.

Especially for Youth (EFY) was established in 1976 by Ronald C. Hills. Enrollment at the first EFY session was 172. However, 30 years later EFY now has attendance at over 50,000 youth. It is a program offered by Church Education System (CES) Youth and Family Programs. EFY is a well-known, carefully balanced program of classes and activities for 14-18 year old youth. It provides a unique opportunity for youth to develop lasting friendships, grow spiritually, and gain self-confidence in a caring, trusting, and accepting setting. Activities at Especially for Youth have been designed according to the needs of specific age groups. EFY generally includes classes, counselor workshops, devotionals, dances, recreational activities, and a unique service opportunity.

Citation:

Treasure the truth, c1997: t.p. (Especially for Youth)

Daily Herald obituaries, Apr. 14, 2011 (Especially for Youth (EFY); est. 1976 by Ronald C. Hills; enrollment at first session was 172; 30 years later attendance at over 50,000)

Especially for Youth records, 1976-1986 (CES Youth and Family Programs; classes and activities for 14-18 year olds; youth develop lasting friendships, grow spiritually, and gain self-confidence in a caring, trusting, and accepting setting; activities designed according to the needs of specific age groups; classes, counselor workshops, devotionals, dances, recreational activities, a unique service opportunity)

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