Frequently Asked Questions About A Day To Remember

• How can “A Day to Remember” impact lives so greatly in just one day?
• Who can participate in “A Day to Remember?
• What is the format of the “A Day to Remember?”
• Where are the "A Day to Remember” Events Located?
• How are the events funded?

How can “A Day to Remember” impact lives so greatly in just one day?

From start to finish, the purpose of the "A Day to Remember" is to share the amazing love of Christ through the hands-on activities of water sports and the personal interaction of our staff. It is more than a ski day! Through the amazing hospitality of our staff and volunteers, through the encouraging words shared throughout the day, and through the opportunity of new experiences, the “A Day to Remember” becomes a day that provides an opportunity for our participants to grab hold of the truth that their lives have purpose, hope, and a plan no matter how bleak their circumstances! The event provides a day of breakthrough for healing and a starting point for a new beginning!

Another reason the "A Day to Remember" is so impacting is because of the time and personal interaction required to teach the participants the on-water activities. For many of our participants, just entering the water takes patience, encouragement and a hand to hold. This time enables us to create a bond of trust as they experience overwhelming activities for the first time. The participants learn to persevere, as they are encouraged to continue to try until they experience victory. They gain confidence and a sense of self worth as they receive, often for the first time, encouragement and praise for a job well done! They also learn the valuable lesson of second chances as they are reminded of how God, like the boat, will always circle around to pick them up and take them on an adventure of a lifetime, no matter how hard the fall.

Furthermore, the "A Day to Remember" is impacting because of the unique gospel presentation. God has provided us with amazing analogies between water sports and our walk with the Lord…analogies which enable people of all ages to grasp how deep and how wide the love of Christ. Ultimately, the participants are shown through example how important it is to be hooked up to the Only Power Source that will never fail! They are also shown that victory only comes when you are willing to get off the dock!

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Who can participate in “A Day to Remember?

The "A Day to Remember" was originally created for the individuals who, in their ordinary course of life, would not have the opportunity to experience water sports activities. A majority of our participants fall into this category as we work with at-risk youth and adults from various group homes, abuse shelters, and foster systems. However, God has shown us the amazing impact that this day can have on the lives of individuals from various walks of lives, especially on our volunteers!

We are consistently adding school groups, camp groups and church youth groups to our "A Day to Remember" schedule. We have also added "A Day to Remember Adoption Matching Events" where children who are waiting to be adopted are matched with families who have gone through the pre-adoption process. Whatever on-water experience the participants have had in the past and whatever their life's experiences, it is our goal to push each one past their comfort zones, to build trust relationships, and then to share God's Truth which has the ability to impact their lives forever.

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What is the format of the “A Day to Remember?”

There are many types of D2R events. In the past, In His Wakes has used the “A Day to Remember” event to provide outings for abuse shelters and group homes. In addition, the “A Day to Remember” has served as an opportunity for children to be adopted through our parent/child matching events. The events have also been held as memorial events, ‘field trips’ for local schools, and events for mentors and their ‘children’ to attend together and bond through the experience of water sports. Regardless of the style of event, the format of the event is consistent.

Generally, participants arrive at the lake by 9 am and are led through a registration process. Next, our “A Day to Remember" Facilitator welcomes our participants through a high-energy presentation, which creates excitement, eases fears and builds team spirit through on-land activities and warm-up exercises. The participants are then broken into groups and head off to the lake with our highly trained staff and experienced volunteers. Each group is rotated throughout the day to ensure all have the opportunity to experience each of the on-water activities. Snacks are provided throughout the day as well as lunch.

The final hour of the D2R is where life-changing decisions are made. A unique presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is shared through the use of amazing water sports analogies. The participants are given the opportunity to respond to this message of hope by accepting God’s free gift of salvation. Counseling is offered to those who make life-changing decisions and resources are provided to help them in their new journey with Christ.

The day is concluded with an awards ceremony where the children receive goodie bags and are given a medal inscribed with the words “Champions in God’s Eyes” to remind them that regardless of their circumstances, they are all champions and God has an incredible plan for their lives.

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Where are the "A Day to Remember” Events Located?

In His Wakes travels nationally and internationally conducting our "A Day to Remember" program at various locations. Generally, water sports enthusiast who have resources such as lakes, boats, and water sports equipment and who desire to share their love of the sport with others contact us to bring "A Day to Remember" to their site. Our staff works closely with the 'hosts' of our events to plan the events including organization of participants, volunteers, financial sponsorship, media and insurance. Contact us if you are interested in bringing an event to your area!

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How are the events funded?

In His Wakes is a non-profit organization that operates solely on the donations of its supporters. The “A Day to Remember” is provided as a free event to our participants. The event host generally raise the funding for each event. The host seeks donations from local businesses and foundations. In His Wakes provides a fundraising and marketing packet to assist the host in their efforts. The cost to In His Wakes is estimated at $100 per participant. With thousands of participants yearly, In His Wakes would not be able to operate the “A Day to Remember” without the financial support of our host.

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