// IRON SHARPENS IRON 2020 SUMMER TRIP

In 2026, eight Iron Sharpens Iron youth and three volunteers traveled by RV to Lake McConaughy, the Grand Canyon, Moab, Utah, and Elitch Gardens in Denver.

Each day included time in the Gospel of John, connection, adventure, and new experiences designed to help youth grow in faith, strengthen relationships, and see a bigger vision for their future.

Partial view of a young person with curly dark hair wearing a blue and red jacket, sitting on a rocky ledge overlooking the Grand Canyon under a partly cloudy sky.
Group of people and children posing together outdoors with mountain background and utility vehicles
A group of children wearing light blue shirts standing outdoors in a desert landscape with red rock formations and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A group of people gathered in a circle, holding hands for prayer or reflection on a sidewalk outside a building with people sitting on benches and some standing nearby. The area appears to be an outdoor space with decorative pavement and plaques, sur
People riding a dragon-themed amusement park ride with expressions of excitement and fear.
Group of children outdoors near a scenic canyon, some making peace signs, with trees and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
Four children sitting on a couch reading books inside a trailer, with a kitchen area visible in the background.
Group of people posing under the 'Welcome to Colorful Colorado' sign on a gravel surface with a cloudy sky in the background.
Group of children and two adults on a sandy beach near the water, smiling and laughing, some wearing swimwear and casual clothes, with cloudy sky overhead.
A group of children and two adult men standing together in front of a swimming pool at an amusement park on a sunny day. The background shows water slides and other park structures.
People posing with a person in a dog costume at an amusement park or fairground, with colorful buildings and trees in the background.
People sitting in a log-looking boat on water at an amusement park, with some making peace signs and smiling. The setting is sunny, with a metal fence and amusement park rides visible in the background.
A group of children standing on a rocky overlook with a river and canyon in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
Five children on a wooden water ride at an amusement park, with water splashing around them, and a sign reading 'Draken Falls 2026' in the background.
A man with a beard and tattoos on his arm, wearing a white shirt and headphones, smiling, taking a selfie with a young boy with curly hair and glasses, smiling, wearing a white Nike t-shirt.
A group of children and two adults gathered on the porch of a wooden house during daytime. The children are sitting in front, some making peace signs and others posing for the camera. The two men are standing behind them, one flexing his arm and the
Group of children and a person lying on the ground on a circular plaque that reads "Universal UNESCO" and "Freedom 2001." The children are climbing and lying on the person forming a pile.
A group of eight people, consisting of children and adults, posing on a rocky ledge with a canyon landscape in the background. They are flexing their muscles and smiling, wearing casual clothing and sunglasses, with a partly cloudy sky overhead.
Group of seven children standing on a dirt trail in a desert landscape with red rock formations and sparse vegetation, some making peace signs and smiling.
Group of children in blue T-shirts holding Holy Bible booklets, and three adult men in red T-shirts standing outdoors near a brick wall and trees.
Group of children and adults posing for a photo at the Grand Canyon on a sunny day, with clear blue sky in the background.
A group of kids and two adults standing in front of a large white RV, smiling and relaxed.