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This is your child's last year in CompassKids and we want to make it their best! The transition from Children's Ministry to Junior High Ministry is critically important because those are the years when youth either own their faith, or sadly choose to leave it behind. This is why we must focus on building into our 5th Graders. By working together, this year can be filled with opportunities for your child to grow spiritually, develop strong friendships, and ultimately transition smoothly into our Junior High Ministry this Spring. We are planning Bible Studies, Serving Events, Fun Outings, a Winter Overnight Retreat, a Spring 2-Day Retreat, and even an Epic Nerf War in May. You will want to prioritize these opportunities and look for ways to get involved. As your child grows there are less opportunities for you to do things together. Since we are always looking for parent chaperones and leaders, this is a great chance to make memories together.
Sep 18 | Thur | 6-7:30p | Activate | 804 Illinois Route 59, Naperville, IL
You're invited to an exciting night of fun and friendship at Activate in Naperville! Experience the thrill of interactive gaming as you and your friends team up to conquer various challenges. From high-energy obstacle courses to mind-bending puzzles, there's something for everyone to enjoy. It's the perfect opportunity to have a blast and make new friends along the way! Register by September 15.
COST: $20
Sept 28, Oct 5, 12, 19 | Sun | 12:30-2p | Room S102
This 4-week study will teach kids how to think, not just what to think. Just because somebody says something doesn’t make it true. So how do you know what to believe? Your kids will develop the skills needed to investigate the evidence of God’s existence. We will discover logical thinking skills as we examine the vast universe and the contents of a mysterious box. Ultimately, kids will learn how to make their own case for God’s existence. We will be studying the book, God’s Crime Scene for Kids by J. Warner and Susie Wallace. J. Warner is a cold-case homicide detective who has been featured on Dateline, FOX News, Court TV and other crime related television shows. We will gather after the 11:15a Sunday Service and include lunch with each session. Register by September 25.
COST: $30
Nov 4 | Tue | 6-7:30p | Slick City | 1830 Towne Center Dr, North Aurora, IL
Slide into fun during our next 5th Grade Fun & Friends event! All 5th Graders are invited to a fun night at Slick City Action Park in North Aurora. We'll spend the evening sliding, laughing, and connecting with friends. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring water. Snacks and socks are provided. Join us for epic slide adventures - no water, just tons of fun! Drop off and pick up are at Slick City in North Aurora.
REGISTRATION OPENS IN SEPTEMBER
Jan 18, 25, Feb 1 | Sun | 12:30-2p | Room S102
Join us for three high-impact rallies focused on helping our preteens understand that their true value and worth is found in God who treasures them. Our theme verse is Deuteronomy 26:18 which says…
“And the LORD has declared this day that you are His people, His treasured possession as He promised, and that you are to keep all His commands.”
Each session will meet right after the 11:15a Sunday Service in Room S102 and will include lunch, then fun activities and faith building teachings. You don’t want your child to miss this opportunity to build strong friendships and strengthen their self-esteem. Register before January 15.
REGISTRATION OPENS IN DECEMBER
Feb 15-16 | Sun-Mon | Camp Timber-lee
Head North on President’s Day weekend for our Annual 5th Grade Overnight Winter Retreat at Camp Timber-lee in East Troy, WI. Our bus will leave right after church on Sunday and return Monday around 6:30p. Join pre-teens from various churches as we strengthen our faith while having a ton of winter fun. Activities include tubing, tobogganing, snow shoeing, nature center, leather shop, horse trail rides (weather dependent), cross country skiing, carpetball, and gaga ball. This is a great short entry into getting your child ready to go to overnight camps in Junior High.
COST: $100
RESGISTRATION OPENS IN DECEMBER
Mar 13 6:45-9:15p & Mar 14 8:15a-12p | Fri-Sat | Community Christian ChurchNOTE: Date subject to change
Join us at the nation's largest pre-teen Christian event where we will experience high energy worship, engaging teaching, and lots of friendship building time. This is NOT an overnight retreat and drop-off/pick-up are at Community Christian Church (AKA Yellow Box) in Naperville. This year's theme is TBD! This event is open to any 4th or 5th grade student.
COST: $50
REGISTRATION OPENS IN JANUARY
Apr 19 | Sun | 12:30-2p | Room S102
Join us as we enjoy lunch together, then pack snack items for our local firefighters. When we're finished packing our boxes and making cards, we'll make s'mores around a safe campfire. If we’re lucky, we may even get a visit from a fire engine. Please bring shelf-stable snack items (nuts, trail mix, cookies, cereal, granola bars, pretzels, chips, jerky, raisins, dates, pop-tarts, cans of soup, applesauce, pudding cups, ground coffee, coffee creamer), but please make sure everything is store bought. No homemade items are allowed. Parents are invited to stay and enjoy the fun.
COST: $10 (plus food donations for our firefighters)
REGISTRATION OPENS IN MARCH
May 17 | Sun | 2-4p | the HUB
After spending an amazing year with your 5th Grader, we will have to say goodbye CompassKids-style with a super-charged graduation party with pizza and an all out Nerf War! This is another opportunity to deepen friendships with the kids that will be moving on with them to Student Ministries. For that reason, this is primarily for 5th Graders who have joined us throughout the year on the weekend and during our many events and retreats.
COST: Free
REGISTRATION OPENS IN APRIL