We focus on Bible stories whether this is following one person’s life or a series of different people and there is always a theme every year. Past years have included: Landlubbers, On Your Marks, Space Academy, Mega Makers, Cops and Robbers, Polar Explorers and Mission Rescue.
For the whole week we transform the church for example into a Pirate Ship, Space Station, Spy Camp etc. and take over the entire building with our theme.
Our day starts with junk modelling where cardboard boxes, tubes etc. cover the hall floor as the group get creative building things representing the theme for the week. At the end of the week they get to display their creations to the church and then take them home.
Once all have arrived we move into the main body of the church for songs, stories and questions with sweets for prizes. They are challenged during the week to try and remember as much of the story as well as a memory verse and other fun facts. We know that they can become very competitive with this! We’re always impressed by how much they can remember.
Part of the morning is then spent in small group activities where they will be with children of a similar age to them. There are different crafts each day and a chance to chat to their leaders and write some prayers as the week goes on.
We finish the morning with a game and recapping what they’ve learned before our last few songs.
It’s a fantastic week with lots of different activities to keep everyone happy. Our beach trip on Saturday is always great fun and we bring it all together on Sunday in our service when the children share with their families what they have been doing all week. We provide a buffet lunch as well to everyone following the service.
Forms are available from the start of the summer term, they currently go to All Saints’ CinW Primary School and Llanedeyrn Primary School and are available through the church and Uniformed organisations. Registration is essential and we ask for forms back before the beginning of July to assist us in planning, although we do accept them after that time.
If you’d like to know more please get in touch via the email address below.
Contact Us
Mrs. Ruth Dickinson
Mrs. Liz Collins
juniorchurch@christchurchunitedcardiff.org.uk