Children and Youth – July/ August 2026

UPDATE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION MINISTRIES – AMY GRELLA

Register now for our ALL-NEW KIDS CAMP - July 27 - 31

Our annual VBS is getting an exciting makeover as a community outreach

opportunity — creating a fun and welcoming place for kids to grow in faith,

friendship, and service. The registration experience has been upgraded to a

brand-new website… check it out! Click here to register.

Jr. Day Camp $25 for completed preschool - 2nd graders from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Campers will explore a fun “weird animals” theme and learn how Jesus’ love is one of a kind through games, crafts, music, and stories. First-year campers in this age group attend FREE, a great reason to invite a friend.

Day Camp $75 for completed 3rd - 5th graders from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Big kids love to help! Full-day campers will participate in a service-learning track. During the morning, campers learn compassion and service through real community impact. Kids will do hands-on mission projects led on-site by outside organizations like the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and SHIM. Kids bring their own lunch,

and then spend the afternoon doing group games, crafts and activities just for them. Cost includes snacks and supplies for the daily mission projects. If your child only plans to stay for the morning, you can opt out of the afternoon session.

Youth Volunteer $25 for Completed 6th – 12th graders from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Students entering grades 6 and up can earn service hours in our Youth Leader Track, helping mentor younger campers while building leadership and teamwork skills with one of the camp tracks and have the option to stay in the afternoon doing structured games, crafts and activities.

Save the Date for the Youth Group Fall kick-off picnic at Bird Park

The Faith Formation Committee is planning an all-family potluck picnic dinner to kick-off youth groups (for kids in MS and HS) on Sunday, August 30, at Bird Park from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. This event is for the entire family. We will do a parent meeting while youth play games and do a scavenger hunt. Details to follow, but please save the date!

Weekly Youth Group Kicks off in September

Exciting news! This fall, we're launching a weekly youth group that will meet every Sunday evening. Students in grades 6–12 will gather for fellowship, fun, and learning before breaking into age-appropriate small groups for discussion. We’re looking for passionate and caring adult volunteers to join a small group of leaders to launch this ministry. If you're interested in serving, please reach out to Brian or Amy for more information.