Praz de Lys France Young Life and Jeunesse Ardente Ski Lodges at Praz de Lys
Mt. Blanc Range, France
Praz de Lys is 5,000 feet above sea level and faces the entire chain of Mont Blanc. There is a breathtaking panoramic view. Today this ski area has become an elite destination town. Young Life s ski in/ski out resort is in a prime location.
Praz de Lys
Staff Chalet over looking Mt. Blanc Range
Hotel Received exterior face lift in 2001, but unoccupied since 1970 due to stricter building codes. Needs 100% interior reconstruction.
Koop Annex Renovation Rendering Expanded meeting, housing spaces including new main entrance
COUNTRIES THAT BENEFIT FROM PRAZ DE LYS CAMPING: France Belgium Germany Switzerland Czech Republic Italy United Kingdom Ireland
Praz de Lys has been our ministry tool for camp for over 30 years. Thousands of kids have gone there and were able to draw closer to God. Hundreds of them are now ministers in France and in the world. The place needs investment and renovating as it is. Investing in this camp will contribute to help the ministry grow exponentially! Marie Aline Noireaux Jouët Area Director, Villeurbanne France I believe that this property offers us unique opportunities. Besides being a fantastic place to go skiing, it is a beautiful setting that could be used for any number of Young Life events, staff retreats, campaigner weekends, ski camps, holiday local for staff and families, and more. I love it! Please, please invest the time and money to make this a quality Young Life Camp. I can see Young Life Areas from all across Europe using it for Ski Camps, Retreats, and other events. Michael Hunter Area Director, Herts United Kingdom
When Sergio and I started Jeunesse et Vie Young Life in Belgium in 1984, we started taking small groups of kids to join with the French camps at the Praz de Lys. It's beautifully located, right on the slopes and has a warm, cozy feeling to it. Belgian kids have a whole week off school in February and the ski camp is the favorite one of the year. It's also easy to invite non Christian friends to and every year we see God at work in wonderful ways in the lives of teen agers and leaders. We are definitely and anxiously waiting for the renovations to be done. We love the Praz de Lys and hope to take kids and adults there for many more years." Roselie Murru Area Director, Marchienne Au Pont, Belgium There are 50 plus years of the Gospel "spoken" on this soil in a country where it is unlawful to evangelize. Where else will they hear when most French never holiday outside of France's borders. The site is strategically placed surrounded by a committed team of nationals. Kathy Usrey Area Director, Paris France
Village of Praz de Lys KOOP ANNEX HOTEL CHALET
KOOP ANNEX Village of Praz de Lys This 2 story building is currently Six dorm rooms (60 beds) Meeting areas Substandard kitchen Dining area RENOVATION: 100% interior renovation Regulation and quality interior upgrades Energy conservation improvements Progress at Skilled Work Week Sept. 2012
Village of Praz de Lys NEW RECEPTION AND ENTRANCE Currently there is no reception area or main entrance to camp. RENOVATION: Add reception and service building Add main entrance road Add parking area
Village of Praz de Lys CHALET The 2 story chalet is currently used for staff housing. RENOVATION: 100% interior renovation
Village of Praz de Lys NEW CHALETS The 2 story chalet is currently used for staff housing. RENOVATION: 100% interior renovation
Praz de Lys blossoms in the summer. Perfect for mountain adventures.
If only every high school kid in this great land could come to know Him! It s up to us to show them what they are missing. Let s keep at it in your school, and in others all over the nation. They ll want Him when they find out who He is! Jim Rayburn Young Life Founder