Batavia United Methodist Church Children's Activities

We’ll plan a scavenger hunt for families at Brookfield Zoo. Let’s meet there at 10:00 a.m. and see what we can find - great time to invite friends and neighbors!

Saturday, August 8:

Fishing and a good old fashioned picnic. Children’s Ministry team will supply hot dogs and hamburgers, and beverages. Bring a dish to share and your tableware. Watch the bulletin for time and place.

REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2009

It’s time to register your child for Children’s Ministry programs for the 09-10 school year. You may pick up the forms in your child’s Sunday School room or contact the church office and we will email it to you. It is important that we have current information on any allergic or medical condition, as well as any learning needs that your child has. Early registration allows us to plan appropriately for Fall programs. A medical release must be on file for all children.

ROCK SOLID
Building a Heart of Faith!
Batavia Campus, Sunday school, 9:00 & 10:30 am
Flowing Grace, Sunday school, 9:00 am

Rock Solid, Building a heart of Faith is more than just a Sunday School Curriculum for children. Research shows that a child’s faith is developed through interacting with adults of faith. Faith cannot be taught- it must be caught! Rock Solid is a relationship - building faith journey, developing a child’s personal connection to God as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ, friendships among children, and bonds between parents, leaders, and children Children will learn key Bible stories, and therefore be better able to understand and remember the Bible’s message. Children are given examples and then encouraged to apply the weekly Bible Story and faith experience to their every day lives. Children do more than just memorize Bible verses, they experience God’s message through consistency, community-building, application, dedication and commitment. Rock Solid helps leaders create a sacred space for children to know God and become lifelong followers of Jesus. Please come and join us on this journey! We’d love to have parents, and plenty of honorary older brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles and grandparents join us!

If you would like more information about Sunday school or any of the programs listed below, please contact Deb@bataviaumc.com

CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

Click here to register for Children's Ministries
Children's Ministries Registration

A Medical Release form must be on file for all children participating in classes or activites. Follow the link below to fill out the Medical Release online, or contact the church office (630-879-7060). Children's Ministries Medical Release

The following weekday programs are offered September through March

SPROUTS
Affirmation and Celebration through service
Wednesdays - 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Sprouts is a small group ministry for children in 3rd through 6th grade. The goal of this group is to help children develop habits of discipleship including daily prayer and Bible study. They will also learn about and act together on social justice issues. There are several opportunities for this group to gather socially. This group is led by Teresa Guillemot.

PIONEER CLUBS & LIVING INSIDE OUT
Wednesdays, 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.

The goals of the Pioneer Club are to enable children to enter into a personal relationship with Christ and to know His Word, to enable children to form healthy relationships, to enable children to grow as whole persons, to enable adults to understand children and help them develop. We accomplish this through Bible study and Bible memorization, games, hobbies, the arts, sports, camping and many other activities.

SCOOTERS - ages 4 and 5

Join this lively group and learn to be more like Jesus. Led by Cathy Bross and Kelly Manley. Parent or youth helpers are always welcome!

VOYAGERS
For kids in 1st and 2nd grade

Join us for fun activities that help kids learn how to put God first in our lives - to learn to live according to the Bible stories we learn in Sunday School.

CHRISTIAN FRIENDSHIP NIGHT
Wednesday evenings, September through March

Join your Church Family every Wednesday evening for dinner, fellowship, learning and music!

DINNER FOR EVERYONE: 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Alleluia Choir- 5:30

for 3rd through 6th graders

Living Inside Out Class and Angelus Choir 5:45

For 3rd through 6th graders

Pioneer Clubs and Cherub Choir 5:45

Scooters for 4 and 5 year olds
Voyagers for 1st and 2nd graders

Sprouts Class - 6:00

For 6th graders

Cost for dinner is $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for children. Please sign up on the clipboard so we know how many to plan for. You will also be asked to help with preparation and/or clean-up.

Contact Deb Mengler for more information (630-879-7060) or Deb@bataviaumc.com

For more information on about the music program please contact Director of Music, Ellen Anton
Ellen@bataviaumc.com

PARENTS' DAY OUT REGISTRATION

2009-2010 Registration opens March 2 for returning students, alumni, and BUMC members. Registration is open to the general community March 16. Registration for both days begins at 8:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.

This Christ-centered program is intended to show children the love of God through play, songs, stories, and crafts. Children will learn about the neat and amazing things that happen in the world around us.
The program runs from September through May and follows school vacation dates. Children must be 2 years of age by September 1, 2009 through pre-kindergarten. You may sign up for one or two days per week:

Mondays 9:15—1:15

2 year olds through pre-Kindergarten ($65.00 per month)

Tuesdays 9:15—1:15

2 year olds through pre-Kindergarten ($65.00 per month)

Wednesdays 9:15—1:15

2 year olds through pre-Kindergarten ($65.00 per month)

Thursdays 9:15—1:15

2 year olds through pre-Kindergarten ($65.00 per month)

Fridays 9:15—1:15

2 year olds through pre-Kindergarten ($60.00 per month, there are fewer Fridays during the program year so the cost is slightly lower)

A non-refundable application fee of $35 per day of enrollment is required (details on application), with an application, to reserve a spot for your child. Stop by the office, or call 630-879-7060, to pick up forms or for more information, please contact Deb@bataviaumc.com

Download the Parent's Day Out Child Application below
Parent's Day Out Child Application
Applications received by mail will be registered on Monday, March 23, 2009.





	VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 27 - July 31; 9:00 until 12:00 noon Camp E.D.G.E. We’re going on Treks this summer! Monday - Trek to the Promised Land: God is with me and I will choose to stay with God. Tuesday - Trek to Bethlehem: God Guides me, and I will Follow Wednesday - Trek to the Pharisee’s House: God Teaches me, I will learn Thursday - Trek to the Upper Room: God loves me, I will love God and Others. Friday - Trek to Galilee: God Sends me, I will Go! Camp E.D.G.E is an extreme adventure camp taking kids on exciting Bible treks to experience and discover God everywhere, every day. Each trek has science activities, songs, crafts, games and snacks. VBS Registration Form Camp E.D.G.E. SERVICE SQUAD New VBS program just for kids entering 5th and 6th grade! July 27 - 31; 9:00 - 12:00 We’ll meet the same time as the VBS for the younger kids - but we’ll go out and do a mini mission project, learn some scripture related to mission, and have time to talk and journal together. We need a leader to set up the mini mission - we have lots of ideas for you, and adults to chaperone the kids and lead the scripture lesson, discussion and Journaling time. SUMMER CHILDREN'S GETAWAY PROGRAM Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 - 1:00 Join us for one day or as many as you like! Children ages 2-5 are invited to join us in a fun-filled, Bible based program this summer. Pick the day(s) that works best for you (choose one day or many) - cost is $15.00 per day and payment is due with registration. Register now for any or all days. (Registration forms will be available here soon). Children will need to bring lunch (we are peanut free); snacks will be provided. Children do not need to be potty trained. For classes to run, at least 5 students need to be registered, (maximum is 16 students) on any day. Classes will not be held July 28 or July 30 due to Vacation Bible school. For more information, contact the church office (630-879-7060). MONDAYS WITH FRIENDS All children and their caregivers are invited to join this group of friends for some fun summer outings. We meet at 10:00 at each location, and bring a snack and/or picnic lunch. All activities are free and the zoos and butterfly house accept donations. Invite your friends and neighbors! Monday, June 15 - Peck Farm Butterfly House, Geneva http://www.genevaparks.org/parksandfacilites/peckfarmpark/peckfarm.html Monday, June 29 - Rocket Park, St Charles http://www.st-charlesparks.org/Parks/Kehoe-Park.htm Monday July 13 - Cosley Zoo, Wheaton http://www.wheatonparkdistrict.com/pgs/parks/cosley/default.html Monday July 20 - Moore Park (Splash Park), Geneva East Side Drive & Geneva Dr, Geneva Monday August 10 - Phillips Park Zoo, Aurora http://www.aurora-il.org/ParksAndRecreation/MunicipalParks/PhillipsParkZoo/ For more information, contact the church office (630-879-7060). BUM AROUND WITH US IN AUGUST! Saturday, August 1: Let’s all go to the Zoo! We’ll plan a scavenger hunt for families at Brookfield Zoo. Let’s meet there at 10:00 a.m. and see what we can find - great time to invite friends and neighbors! Saturday, August 8: Fishing and a good old fashioned picnic. Children’s Ministry team will supply hot dogs and hamburgers, and beverages. Bring a dish to share and your tableware. Watch the bulletin for time and place. REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2009 It’s time to register your child for Children’s Ministry programs for the 09-10 school year. You may pick up the forms in your child’s Sunday School room or contact the church office and we will email it to you. It is important that we have current information on any allergic or medical condition, as well as any learning needs that your child has. Early registration allows us to plan appropriately for Fall programs. A medical release must be on file for all children. ROCK SOLID Building a Heart of Faith! Batavia Campus, Sunday school, 9:00 & 10:30 am Flowing Grace, Sunday school, 9:00 am Rock Solid, Building a heart of Faith is more than just a Sunday School Curriculum for children. Research shows that a child’s faith is developed through interacting with adults of faith. Faith cannot be taught- it must be caught! Rock Solid is a relationship - building faith journey, developing a child’s personal connection to God as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ, friendships among children, and bonds between parents, leaders, and children Children will learn key Bible stories, and therefore be better able to understand and remember the Bible’s message. Children are given examples and then encouraged to apply the weekly Bible Story and faith experience to their every day lives. Children do more than just memorize Bible verses, they experience God’s message through consistency, community-building, application, dedication and commitment. Rock Solid helps leaders create a sacred space for children to know God and become lifelong followers of Jesus. Please come and join us on this journey! We’d love to have parents, and plenty of honorary older brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles and grandparents join us! If you would like more information about Sunday school or any of the programs listed below, please contact Deb@bataviaumc.com CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES Click here to register for Children's Ministries Children's Ministries Registration A Medical Release form must be on file for all children participating in classes or activites. Follow the link below to fill out the Medical Release online, or contact the church office (630-879-7060). Children's Ministries Medical Release The following weekday programs are offered September through March SPROUTS Affirmation and Celebration through service Wednesdays - 6:00-7:00 p.m. Sprouts is a small group ministry for children in 3rd through 6th grade. The goal of this group is to help children develop habits of discipleship including daily prayer and Bible study. They will also learn about and act together on social justice issues. There are several opportunities for this group to gather socially. This group is led by Teresa Guillemot. PIONEER CLUBS & LIVING INSIDE OUT Wednesdays, 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. The goals of the Pioneer Club are to enable children to enter into a personal relationship with Christ and to know His Word, to enable children to form healthy relationships, to enable children to grow as whole persons, to enable adults to understand children and help them develop. We accomplish this through Bible study and Bible memorization, games, hobbies, the arts, sports, camping and many other activities. SCOOTERS - ages 4 and 5 Join this lively group and learn to be more like Jesus. Led by Cathy Bross and Kelly Manley. Parent or youth helpers are always welcome! VOYAGERS For kids in 1st and 2nd grade Join us for fun activities that help kids learn how to put God first in our lives - to learn to live according to the Bible stories we learn in Sunday School. CHRISTIAN FRIENDSHIP NIGHT Wednesday evenings, September through March Join your Church Family every Wednesday evening for dinner, fellowship, learning and music! DINNER FOR EVERYONE: 5:00-6:00 p.m. Alleluia Choir- 5:30 for 3rd through 6th graders Living Inside Out Class and Angelus Choir 5:45 For 3rd through 6th graders Pioneer Clubs and Cherub Choir 5:45 Scooters for 4 and 5 year olds Voyagers for 1st and 2nd graders Sprouts Class - 6:00 For 6th graders Cost for dinner is $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for children. Please sign up on the clipboard so we know how many to plan for. You will also be asked to help with preparation and/or clean-up. Contact Deb Mengler for more information (630-879-7060) or Deb@bataviaumc.com For more information on about the music program please contact Director of Music, Ellen Anton Ellen@bataviaumc.com PARENTS' DAY OUT REGISTRATION 2009-2010 Registration opens March 2 for returning students, alumni, and BUMC members. Registration is open to the general community March 16. Registration for both days begins at 8:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. This Christ-centered program is intended to show children the love of God through play, songs, stories, and crafts. Children will learn about the neat and amazing things that happen in the world around us. The program runs from September through May and follows school vacation dates. Children must be 2 years of age by September 1, 2009 through pre-kindergarten. You may sign up for one or two days per week: Mondays 9:15—1:15 2 year olds through pre-Kindergarten ($65.00 per month) Tuesdays 9:15—1:15 2 year olds through pre-Kindergarten ($65.00 per month) Wednesdays 9:15—1:15 2 year olds through pre-Kindergarten ($65.00 per month) Thursdays 9:15—1:15 2 year olds through pre-Kindergarten ($65.00 per month) Fridays 9:15—1:15 2 year olds through pre-Kindergarten ($60.00 per month, there are fewer Fridays during the program year so the cost is slightly lower) A non-refundable application fee of $35 per day of enrollment is required (details on application), with an application, to reserve a spot for your child. Stop by the office, or call 630-879-7060, to pick up forms or for more information, please contact Deb@bataviaumc.com Download the Parent's Day Out Child Application below Parent's Day Out Child Application Applications received by mail will be registered on Monday, March 23, 2009.

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