March 7th, 2025 Update

Hello Phoenix Knights supporters,

Just one week after the Game Loft closed its doors, the Phoenix Knights truly rose from the ashes and continued game-based youth development programs in Belfast! We’ve now had two full weeks of programming, and wanted to reach out to share several developments:

1. The Schedule:

Monday, First Baptist Church (95 High St, Belfast)

Ages 7 – 11yrs  2:30pm-5:30pm

Tuesday – Friday, UU Church (37 Miller St, Belfast)

Ages 12 – 18yrs 

Upstairs in the Sanctuary 2:30pm-4pm then move downstairs 4pm-6pm

2. Volunteers/Food

We could use your support preparing simple lunches and snacks for the kids as well as welcoming families and supporting programming. Please respond with your availability and we’ll schedule you in! 

If you are able to support our food needs we would appreciate:

Bread, lunch meat, cheese, pasta and sauce, jelly, healthy snacks, fruit and vegetable snacks (carrots, celery, mandarins, apples, etc,)

Please bring any food items when programs are running!

3. The Survey

We want to hear from you! Your input is crucial to the success of the Phoenix Knights. Please CLICK HERE to take the survey.

4. Facebook 

We’ve made a Facebook page to keep you abreast of last minute changes! Check it out here: Phoenix Knights Facebook Page. We will still send emails regarding substantive changes or notifications, but for the day to day please check Facebook! 

We are staying focused on the fundamental services that the Game Loft provided:

– Positive relationships with mentors and peers

– Youth development through non-electronic games

– A safe and supportive place to play and grow

We are grateful for your input, your passion, and your support of the youth of Waldo County!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to this email address to sign up to volunteer, to ask questions, or to tell us your thoughts.

With gratitude,

Belfast Phoenix Knights Steering Committee

~~Rio Greeley, John Jurcheck, Courtney Hayes, Pen Occhipinti, Anne Saggese, Esther Williamson, Logan Marietta, Oliver Jurcheck, Sara Moscoso, Graham Mallory, Stephen Colby, Rory Williamson, and Leo Smith~~