Hundreds of Adventurers learned how to navigate busy city streets of “Sacramento” at the annual NCC Adventurer Bike Derby, held this year at Safetyville USA.
This kid-sized miniature city, full of stoplights, stop signs, railroad crossings, left-turn lanes, and life-like settings, was perfect to give kids a chance to ride their bikes and learn about traffic safety. Children representing more than 25 different Adventurer clubs rode for hours, while volunteers from clubs sold delicious food and snacks to hungry children and parents alike.
In previous years, the Bike Derby was held on the Sacramento Adventist Academy track, where children rode as many laps as they could. This year, however, was an experiment to try a different setting, with an emphasis on learning the rules of the road and being safe in a city setting. Based on the positive feedback from many club directors, Adventurers may alternate between the two venues to maximize opportunities for all kinds of riders.
If your church does nto currently have an Adventurer Club and you’re thinking about establishing one, don’t hesitate to contact Barry van Iderstein in the NCC Children’s Ministries Department for a consultation!
Featured in Northern Lights, April 24, 2025
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