Jaars Center

JAARS Day

Bring your whole family or group for a fun day of discovery!

Explore

The day is yours, so come and go as you like. We’re open 10 a.m.–3 p.m., with displays and activities all day.
Download our liability waiver for rides.

Flight Demos

Watch a pilot demonstrate the precision and skill needed to operate a mission airplane or helicopter overseas.

Activities and Displays

Come see how innovations in technology and software are speeding Bible translation. Check out a boat, our aircraft, or solar power.

Chat

Over 600 people work on our campus. They’re pilots, software developers, boat captains, trainers, translators, and more—people who’ve served all over the world. And they all have stories.

Museums

The Museum of the Alphabet takes a close look at the heart of our work: language, culture, and Bible translation. Come trace the history of writing. 

Ride Along

Hop into a missionary plane, or pile into a four-wheel-drive vehicle and enjoy our off-road course. Either way, you’ll get a taste of how Bible translators reach remote villages. Come early!  Rides in both aircraft and the vehicle course are limited, and tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

You’ll need to sign our liability waiver. To save time on JAARS Day, simply fill it out now and bring with you. 

Make a Day of It

Pack a picnic, or buy lunch here served up by local food trucks. Drop by historic downtown Waxhaw for coffee, antique shopping, or a walking tour. Hike or camp at Cane Creek Park or Andrew Jackson State Park.

Shop

Take home a souvenir of your day at JAARS. Your gift shop purchase helps JAARS make Bible translation possible.

“What a fun day, and inspiring! It opened my eyes to the importance of God’s Word to all languages!”

– Visitor to JAARS Day

Event Details

Saturday, October 1, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., JAARS Center, Waxhaw, NC.  You’ll find more details here.

COST

  • Admission – Free
  • Helicopter Ride – $35
  • Plane Ride – $30
  • Four-Wheel-Drive Ride – $7

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