Officials from the Geneva Lakes Family YMCA have presented plans to establish a new campus on the former Hillmoor Golf Course property. City officials have the final say on how the property will be used.
The entrance to the Big Balloon Build features a relaxing nature scene
The entrance to the Big Balloon Build features a relaxing nature scene.
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A moose mascot greets guests near the entrance of the Big Balloon Build
A moose mascot from Timber Ridge Lodge & Water Park greets guests near the entrance of the Big Balloon Build in the Jackson Family Activity Center at Covenant Harbor Christian Camp and Retreat Center.
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A nature at the Big Balloon Build features a frog relaxing underneath an umbrella
A nature scene at the Big Balloon Build features a frog relaxing underneath an umbrella.
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A racoon is roasting some marshmallows during one of the nature scenes
A racoon is roasting some marshmallows during one of the nature scenes at the Big Balloon Build.
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Invited guests take pictures near some of the balloon scenes during a kick-off event
Invited guests take pictures near some of the balloon scenes during a kick-off event for the Big Balloon Build.
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A sign reminds attendees not to touch the balloons
A posted sign reminds attendees not to touch on the balloons.
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A cat is doing some fishing during one of the nature scenes
A cat is doing some fishing during one of the nature scenes.
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A group of dogs enjoy some boating and water skiing
A group of dogs enjoy some boating and water skiing as part of one of the Big Balloon Build's nature activity scenes.
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Watch now: Walk through the Big Balloon Build
One of the more impressive scenes of the Big Balloon Build featured a racoon hang gliding on a butterfly
One of the more impressive displays of the Big Balloon Build featured a racoon hang gliding on a giant butterfly.
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Invited guests begin to enter the Big Balloon Build, March 23
Invited guests begin to enter the Big Balloon Build during a kick-off event, March 23.
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Small family of bees gather around a hive
A small family of bees gather around a hive during one of the nature scenes.
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A group of pandas enjoy some relaxtion
A group of pandas enjoy some relaxation as part of one of the scenes of the Big Balloon Build.
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Even some Angry Birds joined in the fun of the Big Balloon Build
Even some Angry Birds joined in the fun of the Big Balloon Build.
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Several nature scenes filled the Jackson Family Activity Center including one depicting a waterfall
Several nature scenes filled the Jackson Family Activity Center at Covenant Harbor including one depicting a waterfall.
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A flying bee greets guests during the Big Balloon Build
A flying bee greets guests during the Big Balloon Build.
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One of the nature scenes depicts a family of rabbits
One of the nature scenes depicts a family of rabbits.
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A close-up view of a ladybug balloon
A close-up view of a ladybug balloon.
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Attendees enjoy the nature scenes of the Big Balloon Build
Attendees enjoy the nature scenes of the Big Balloon Build.
Officials from the Geneva Lakes Family YMCA have presented plans to establish a new campus on the former Hillmoor Golf Course property. City officials have the final say on how the property will be used.
