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Welcome to the Children’s Ministry!

We are privileged and overjoyed to welcome your child to the various programs offered by our Children's Ministry.

The Children's Ministry is committed to providing a warm, welcoming environment and God-based educational training for children from birth through fifth grade. In addition, we have a unique ministry for sixth graders that will help them grow in their commitment and walk with the Lord. We look forward to getting to know you and your family!
Ellie Greenhalgh has been the Director of Children's Ministries at COS for the past 12 years. If you would like to learn more about the Children's Ministry, please feel free to contact Ellie (or a member of her staff) anytime. We would love to hear from you!

Our Mission

At Church of the Saviour, we place a high value on children as Jesus did when he said, "Let the children come and do not forbid them." Our mission at Church of the Saviour is to welcome every child and give them an exciting opportunity to develop a faith relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church and to help them grow in their day by day life of faith.

Our Purpose

We treasure each child that comes through our doors and into our hearts. It is our goal to partner with parents to provide quality Bible-based education in which the love of God is shared, as well as Godly life principles. Our desire is to create a fun, safe and nurturing environment where boys and girls want to come and bring their friends.

 

Welcome to Tuesday Nights!

OVERVIEW

Tuesday nights (September - May) are hopping at COS with Celebration Kids Choir, Fun-Time Cafe, and AWANA/WANAJAM! Depending on what your child is interested in doing, the evening can start as early as 4:30 (Kids Choir) or as late as 6:00 (AWANA/WANAJAM). In between is Fun-Time Cafe.

HOW TO REGISTER

You can register your child(ren) for any or all of the Tuesday night programs using one downloadable form. Click here to download and print this year's registration form. Print and complete your form, then return it to the Children's Ministry team in one of the following ways:

  • Mail it with your registration fees (checks, please) to the Children's Ministry Office.
  • Drop it off anytime to the Children's Ministry office, and leave it on the main desk. Please be sure to seal the envelope and mark it to the attention of Joan P.

Sorry, online registration is NOT available this year.

TUESDAY EVENING LINEUP

Click the links below to learn more about the various exciting programs we offer on Tuesday nights! 

4:30-5:30PM Kid's Choir (Grades 1-6)
5:30-6:00PM Fun Time Cafe (Grades K-6)

6:00**-7:45PM

AWANA - Sparks (Grades K-2)
AWANA - T&T (Grades 3-4)
WANAJAM (Grades 5-6)

**Drop-off from 5:55-6:00 in COS Gym. After 6:00, go to 2nd floor of Bldg.

VOLUNTEERS/LEADERS NEEDED

Would you like to help out on Tuesday nights? We'd love to have you! Learn more...

Services for Elementary School Age Children

Sundays @ 9:30 AM

Sunday School for Grades 1 - 5

When: Sundays at 9:30 AM
Where: Buildings B & C
Activities: This year's focus is the Old Testament, with seasonal units on the life of Christ. Children study the Bible in small groups that allow for personal relationships and interaction. Loving Volunteers guide children and youth through Bible studies, verse memorization, crafts, contests and games. Journaling and prayer/praise sessions round out the morning activities.

Sunday Jam for Grade 6

When: Sundays at 9:30 AM
Where: Building C, Rooms 108/110
Activities: Unique to the 6th grade program is the teaching of the Dobson material, "Preparing for Adolescence," enhanced by other topics relevant to pre-teens (such as finances, God's will, music, Quiet Time, Spiritual Gifts and service opportunities at church). Teaching and discussion sessions are led by a core team of leaders and guest parent teachers. The year incorporates various service opportunities such as the re-enactments of the Living Nativity, Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) and Jesus' resurrection / empty tomb (Easter Sunday)."

Questions about Sunday School/Sunday Jam at 9:30? Contact Cindy Rumsey, the Elementary Sunday School Coordinator, at 610.688.6338 x223 or .

Sundays @ 11:00 AM

Kids Church for Grades 1-4

When: Sundays at 11:00 AM
Where: Grades 1-4 in Building C, Rooms 209/211
Focus for Winter 2008-09: Ten Commandments

The 11:00 Kids Church group meets as a larger group for their own kids-style worship service, including songs, offering, prayer, memory verses, updates on missionaries, celebration of monthly birthdays with a treat, games review, Bible drills, Bible lessons, skits, and more!

Worship JAM/Active JAM for Grades 5-6

When: Sundays at 10:45 AM
Where: Buildings C, Rooms 108/110

The 10:45 JAM class includes game time (ping pong, foosball, indoor basketball), worship songs, and a small group discussion format of the Bible lesson.

Questions about Kids Church/Worship JAM/Active JAM at 11:00? Contact Ellie Greenhalgh, the Director of Children's Ministries, at 610.688.6338 x219 or email .

 

Fun-Time Cafe

Fun-Time Café
5:30 - 6:00 PM
COS Gym
All ages welcome
$3.00 per child/week

Fun-Time Cafe is a great way for kids in Kids Choir and/or AWANA to get a good meal and share fun times with fellow clubbers and leaders.

In Fun-Time Cafe, your child will receive a kid-friendly, home-cooked meal, drink and dessert. Menus are handed out each month, so your child can choose to eat with us any time he/she wants to.

Please call the number below to reserve your dinner spot at least a 4 days in advance. You can call each week or reserve your meals on a monthly/yearly basis. Advance payment is encouraged, but no credit will be issued for missed meals (unless club is canceled).

To pay for meals, please see the cashier after 6:10 pm on the second floor of Building C. Pay by cash or check.

To reserve your meals, please email or call 610-688-6338, x230 with your name and the number of children/meals. State the week that you are reserving or paying.

Celebration Kids Choir

Grade 1 - 6
Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Meet in Building C - room 108/110
Cost for the year: $15

About Celebration Kids Choir

The Kids Choir meets every Tuesday from 4:30 - 5:30 pm to work on musicals that they perform for their parents, grandparents and friends in December and in May. The choir also has occasional opportunities to share their songs in neighboring communities. Children do not have to participate in Kids Choir to be a member of AWANA/WANAJAM (and vice versa).

Your $15 fee goes toward the cost of the CD and production costs. You can pay this fee when you register your child or you can pay the cashier on Tuesday nights after 6:10 pm on the second floor of Building C.

If your child wants to participate in Kids Choir and AWANA/WANAJAM, he/she can eat in between at Fun Time Cafe.

What is the choir currently working on?

Check back in September for the Fall 2009 musical.

Special Practice Dates for Choir:

  • TBD

Please contact the Children's Ministry Office with questions about Kids Choir.

WANAJAM

WANAJAM is COS's Tuesday night program for 5th and 6th graders! Club runs from 6:00-7:45 and is full of fun for guys and girls alike, including Handbook Time, Game Time, and Bible Time!



Evening Schedule

Each night is broken down into three segments (but not necessarily in this order):

    • Handbook Time - Children work in small groups (boys and girls separate) with a leader to memorize Bible verses and do other fun handbook activities.
    • Interactive Bible Lesson - An AWANA leader gathers all the children together for an interesting and thought-provoking Bible lesson.
    • Game Time - Leaders and kids break up into four teams and head down to the COS Gym to play really fun games with balloons, bean bags, parachutes, and just about anything else they can get their hands on!

    Registration

    The registration fee for AWANA is $15 per child. If your child is also participating in Kids Choir, there is a $15 fee for that, as well. You can register one of three ways:

      • Click here to download our registration form. Print and complete the form and submit it with your payment to the Children's Ministry Office.
      • Go to the Children's Ministry Office anytime and complete a paper registration form.

        Supplies

        Each child is asked to purchase a handbook at the beginning of the year to work on in Handbook Time. Sparks is built around three handbooks that walk the children through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Those in the T&T and WANAJAM clubs focus on working through four handbooks that answer such questions as "Who Is God?", "Why Do We Have the Bible?", "Who Is Jesus?" and other foundational biblical truths and principles. Each newcomer starts on Book 1 for their age level.

        Some children finish a handbook within a year, some do not. If a child completes his/her handbook before the end of the year, he/she purchases the next level. The goal is for each child to finish all  books for his/her age group, but this is not a requirement.

        Handbooks cost $8-$9 each and can be purchased from the cashier on Tuesday club nights after 6:10 pm on the 2nd floor of Building C. Please bring cash or check.

        Uniforms

        Children are encouraged to wear their AWANA uniform each week:

        • Sparks (K-2nd) wear a vest - Cost: $10
        • Truth & Training (3rd-4th) and  WANAJAM (5th-6th) wears a t-shirt - Cost: $13 (YM/YL) or $14 (AS/AM/AL)

        You can order (and pay for) your child's uniform when registering using the paper form.  Circle his/her vest or t-shirt size and include payment for the uniform along with your registration fee(s).

        You may also purchase your child's uniform from the cashier (cash/check only) on Tuesday club nights after 6:10 pm on the second floor of Building C.

        Truth and Training

        T & T is COS's Tuesday night program for boys and girls in 3rd and 4th grade. Club runs from 6:00-7:45 and is chock full of fun activities including Handbook Time, Game Time, and Bible Time.



        Evening Schedule

        Each night is broken down into three segments (but not necessarily in this order):

          • Handbook Time - Children work in small groups (boys and girls separate) with a leader to memorize Bible verses and do other fun handbook activities.
          • Interactive Bible Lesson - An AWANA leader gathers all the children together for an interesting and thought-provoking Bible lesson.
          • Game Time - Leaders and kids break up into four teams and head down to the COS Gym to play really fun games with balloons, bean bags, parachutes, and just about anything else they can get their hands on!

          Registration

          The registration fee for AWANA is $15 per child. If your child is also participating in Kids Choir, there is a $15 fee for that, as well. You can register one of three ways:

            • Click here to download our registration form. Print and complete the form and submit it with your payment to the Children's Ministry Office.
            • Go to the Children's Ministry Office anytime and complete a paper registration form.

              Supplies

              Each child is asked to purchase a handbook at the beginning of the year to work on in Handbook Time. Sparks is built around three handbooks that walk the children through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Those in the T&T and WANAJAM clubs focus on working through four handbooks that answer such questions as "Who Is God?", "Why Do We Have the Bible?", "Who Is Jesus?" and other foundational biblical truths and principles. Each newcomer starts on Book 1 for their age level.

              Some children finish a handbook within a year, some do not. If a child completes his/her handbook before the end of the year, he/she purchases the next level. The goal is for each child to finish all  books for his/her age group, but this is not a requirement.

              Handbooks cost $8-$9 each and can be purchased from the cashier on Tuesday club nights after 6:10 pm on the 2nd floor of Building C. Please bring cash or check.

              Uniforms

              Children are encouraged to wear their AWANA uniform each week:

              • Sparks (K-2nd) wear a vest - Cost: $10
              • Truth & Training (3rd-4th) and  WANAJAM (5th-6th) wears a t-shirt - Cost: $13 (YM/YL) or $14 (AS/AM/AL)

              You can order (and pay for) your child's uniform when registering using the paper form.  Circle his/her vest or t-shirt size and include payment for the uniform along with your registration fee(s).

              You may also purchase your child's uniform from the cashier (cash/check only) on Tuesday club nights after 6:10 pm on the second floor of Building C.

              Sparks

              Sparks is COS's Tuesday night program for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Club runs from 6:00-7:45 and is chock full of fun activities including Handbook Time, Game Time, and Bible Time.



              Evening Schedule

              Each night is broken down into three segments (but not necessarily in this order):

                • Handbook Time - Children work in small groups (boys and girls separate) with a leader to memorize Bible verses and do other fun handbook activities.
                • Interactive Bible Lesson - An AWANA leader gathers all the children together for an interesting and thought-provoking Bible lesson.
                • Game Time - Leaders and kids break up into four teams and head down to the COS Gym to play really fun games with balloons, bean bags, parachutes, and just about anything else they can get their hands on!

                Registration

                The registration fee for AWANA is $15 per child. If your child is also participating in Kids Choir, there is a $15 fee for that, as well. You can register one of three ways:

                  • Click here to download our registration form. Print and complete the form and submit it with your payment to the Children's Ministry Office.
                  • Go to the Children's Ministry Office anytime and complete a paper registration form.

                    Supplies

                    Each child is asked to purchase a handbook at the beginning of the year to work on in Handbook Time. Sparks is built around three handbooks that walk the children through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Those in the T&T and WANAJAM clubs focus on working through four handbooks that answer such questions as "Who Is God?", "Why Do We Have the Bible?", "Who Is Jesus?" and other foundational biblical truths and principles. Each newcomer starts on Book 1 for their age level.

                    Some children finish a handbook within a year, some do not. If a child completes his/her handbook before the end of the year, he/she purchases the next level. The goal is for each child to finish all  books for his/her age group, but this is not a requirement.

                    Handbooks cost $8-$9 each and can be purchased from the cashier on Tuesday club nights after 6:10 pm on the 2nd floor of Building C. Please bring cash or check.

                    Uniforms

                    Children are encouraged to wear their AWANA uniform each week:

                    • Sparks (K-2nd) wear a vest - Cost: $10
                    • Truth & Training (3rd-4th) and  WANAJAM (5th-6th) wears a t-shirt - Cost: $13 (YM/YL) or $14 (AS/AM/AL)

                    You can order (and pay for) your child's uniform when registering using the paper form.  Circle his/her vest or t-shirt size and include payment for the uniform along with your registration fee(s).

                    You may also purchase your child's uniform from the cashier (cash/check only) on Tuesday club nights after 6:10 pm on the second floor of Building C.

                    Applications for Serving

                    Dear Prospective Children’s Ministry Volunteers,

                    Thank you for your interest in serving in our Children’s Ministry at Church of the Saviour. At Church of the Saviour, we place a high value on children as Jesus did when he said, "Let the children come and do not forbid them." Our mission at Church of the Saviour is to welcome every child and give them an exciting opportunity to develop a faith relationship with Jesus Christ, and His Church, and to help them grow in their day by day life of faith.

                    In order to be effective in following our Lord’s command, we strive to build our children’s programs with the help of caring teens & adults. It is a huge responsibility to care for the children that the Lord brings to us. We want to do so with safety and excellence. Please look for the area that you wish to serve in, and follow the directions/links. Please return all application materials to:

                    Church of the Saviour
                    Attn: Children’s Ministry
                    651 N. Wayne Avenue
                    Wayne, PA 19087

                    If you have any questions, or if you have trouble downloading the forms, please contact our Children’s Ministry assistant at 610-688-6338 x230.

                    God Bless,
                    Ellie, Cindy, Julia & Janice


                    SUNDAY and/or TUESDAY VOLUNTEERS

                    Prospective Sunday/Tuesday ADULT Volunteers:

                        Prospective Sunday/Tuesday TEEN Helper:


                            PROSPECTIVE SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEERS

                            Prospective Camp Little Bear & C-Camp Junior Counselor/Jr. Block Helpers:

                                Prospective Servant Leadership Team (SLT):

                                  • Print and fill out the application form
                                  • Print and fill out the camp registration form(s) for the camp(s) you want work (see camp page for forms)
                                  • Print out TWO reference forms (ideas for reference – mentor, Bible study leader, teacher, coach, pastor, etc.)
                                  • All applications are DUE BY March 1st
                                  • Call or email Ellie Greenhalgh at 610-688-6338 x219 or to schedule an interview during the month of March – all interviews MUST be completed by March 1st.
                                  • DO NOT SEND PAYMENT FOR CAMP UNTIL NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED TO THE PROGRAM!

                                    Prospective Leadership Development Counselor (LDC):

                                    **Includes SLTs wanting to be LDCs**

                                      • Print and fill out the application form
                                      • Print and fill out the registration form(s) for the camp(s) you want work (see camp page for forms)
                                      • Print out TWO reference forms (ideas for reference – mentor, Bible study leader, teacher, coach, pastor, etc.)
                                      • All applications are DUE BY March 1st.
                                      • Call or email Ellie Greenhalgh at 610-688-6338 x219 or to schedule an interview during the month of March – all interviews MUST be completed by March 31st.
                                      • DO NOT SEND PAYMENT FOR CAMP UNTIL NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED TO THE PROGRAM!

                                        Prospective Sr. Counselor for ALL camps:

                                          • Print and fill out the application form
                                          • Print and fill out the Permission to Obtain a Background Check
                                          • **If attending Adventure Camp, print and fill out the camp registration form (see camp page for form)**
                                          • Print out TWO reference forms (ideas for reference – pastor, mentor, Bible study leader, employer, elder, etc.)
                                          • You will be contacted to schedule an interview once all application materials have been returned.

                                            RETURNING SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEERS

                                            Returning Camp Little Bear & C-Camp Junior Counselor/Jr. Block Helpers:

                                              • Type out a one-page (or more) testimony of how you have seen God working in your life this year. Include the following:
                                                • What God has been doing in your life this past year
                                                • What He has taught you
                                                • The ups and downs of your spiritual journey
                                                • Why you would like to return to serve at camp
                                              • Hand out TWO reference forms to an adult that knows you well, who may not have completed one for you in the past (ideas for reference – mentor, Bible study leader, teacher, coach, pastor, etc.)

                                                Former SLTs wanting to become LDCs:

                                                See instructions above, listed under Prospective Leadership Development Counselor (LDC)

                                                Returning Leadership Development Counselor (LDC):

                                                • Type out a one-page (or more) testimony in which you include three elements:
                                                • what God has been doing in your life this past year; what He has taught you; the ups and downs of your spiritual journey.
                                                • any and all leadership opportunities you have had, in school, at church, in the community, on teams; mention any involvement working with kids and youth.
                                                • why you want to return as an LCD at Adventure Camp; your goals for yourself and the kids.
                                                • Hand out TWO reference forms to an adult that knows you well, who may not have completed one for you in the past (ideas for reference – mentor, Bible study leader, teacher, coach, pastor, etc.)
                                                • Print and fill out the registration form(s) for the camp(s) you want work (see camp page for forms).
                                                • All materials are DUE BY March 1st.
                                                • Call or email Ellie Greenhalgh at 610-688-6338 x219 or to schedule an interview during the month of March – all interviews MUST be completed by March 31st.
                                                • DO NOT SEND PAYMENT FOR CAMP UNTIL NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED TO THE PROGRAM!

                                                SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

                                                Prospective Summer Interns:

                                                    Contact Us

                                                    Church of the Saviour Children's Ministry
                                                    651 N. Wayne Ave.
                                                    Wayne, PA 19087
                                                    Phone: (610) 688-6338, x230
                                                    Fax: (610) 964-7893


                                                     

                                                                          L-R: Cindy, Janice, Ellie, Julia, Joan


                                                    Ellie Greenhalgh
                                                    Director
                                                    (610) 688-6338, x219

                                                    Cindy Rumsey
                                                    Elementary Sunday School Coordinator
                                                    (610) 688-6338, x223

                                                    Julia Sovocool
                                                    Preschool Sunday School Coordinator
                                                    (610) 688-6338, x227

                                                    Janice Shehan
                                                    Nursery Sunday School Coordinator
                                                    (610) 688-6338, x244

                                                    Joan Petruzzelli
                                                    Children's Ministry Assistant
                                                    (610) 688-6338, x230

                                                    Serving Opportunities in COS Children’s Ministry

                                                    Here is a list of specific service opportunities in our Children's Ministry right now:

                                                    Nursery Sunday School (Birth thru Toddler - born after 11/1/06):

                                                    • Helpers needed at both the 9:30 & 11:00 services

                                                    Preschool Sunday School (2 yrs - born before 10/31/06 - thru Kindergarten):

                                                    • 9:30 service - 2yr olds - 1 support teacher
                                                    • 11:00 service - 2yr olds - 2 support teachers
                                                    • 11:00 service - Kindergarten - 1 support teacher to alternate weeks
                                                    • MUSIC teacher at the 11:00 service
                                                    • HALL MONITOR at the 9:30 service

                                                    Elementary Sunday School (1st thru 6th grade):

                                                    • 9:30 service - 2nd grade - 2 full-time support teachers
                                                    • 9:30 service - 6th grade - 2 full-time support teachers
                                                    • 11:00 service - 1st-4th grade - 4 full-time support teachers
                                                    • 11:00 service - 5th & 6th grade - 3 full-time support teachers

                                                    AWANA / WANAJAM (Kindergarten thru 6th grade):

                                                    • Small group leaders needed on Tuesday nights from 6-7:45pm

                                                    Summer Camps

                                                    • We would love to have your help at one - or all - of our summer camps.  From counselors to block leaders, and from cooks to swim instructors, we have lots of spots that need to be filled!


                                                    Downloadable Volunteer & Summer Employment Applications can be found here.  This includes Sunday School, AWANA, summer camp staff, and summer internships!

                                                    Ambassadors Soccer Camp

                                                    Who Should Attend?

                                                    All children ages 6-16 are welcome! You do not need to be a COS member to attend Ambassadors Soccer Camp!

                                                    Dates

                                                    Tuesday - Saturday, July 22-26, 2008

                                                    Location

                                                    Valley Forge Military Academy (next to COS)

                                                    Time

                                                    Tuesday-Saturday from 9:00am-3:00pm

                                                    Family Day: Saturday, July 26

                                                    Orientation

                                                    Registered campers should come to the Great Room (Gym) at Church of the Saviour, on Friday, July 11 anytime between 10:30 am and Noon. During this time, campers will meet their counselors and enjoy our camper orientation program.

                                                    Registration Deadline

                                                    Early registration: January 31 - May 31, 2008.
                                                    Late registration: June 1 - July 18, 2008.

                                                    Register early to reserve your spot and avoid the $20 late registration fee.

                                                    Cost

                                                    The cost is $155 for those who register before May 31.
                                                    The cost is $175 for those who register from June 1 - July 18, 2008.

                                                    After June 27, if we are full, your child’s name will be placed on a waiting list in case a space opens up.

                                                    Limited partial and full scholarships are for parents who need assistance. Visit our office for a scholarship form.

                                                    How to Register

                                                    There are two ways to register:

                                                    • Register and pay online.
                                                    • Open/print the camp brochure and fill out by hand, then mail or deliver to the address on the form with your payment. If you are unable to open the attached form, please contact the CM Office for a paper copy.

                                                    Questions?

                                                    If you have any questions, please call the Children's Ministry Assistant at 610-688-6338, x230.

                                                    Adventure Camp

                                                    Grades 5-7, Sun-Sat, August 3-9, 2008

                                                    Who Should Attend?

                                                    All children entering grades 5-7 in Fall 2008 are welcome! You do not need to be a COS member to attend Adventure Camp!

                                                    Dates

                                                    Sunday-Saturday, August 3-9, 2008

                                                    Location

                                                    Streamside Camp and Conference Center in the Poconos, Tannersville, PA.

                                                    If you would like to select your cabin mate, please write that person's name in the Cabin Mate(s) section on the registration form.

                                                    Time

                                                    Check-in is at 1:00 pm on Sunday, August 3 (or earlier if you wish). We will depart at 2:00 p.m.
                                                    Return around 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 9.

                                                    Registration Deadline

                                                    Registration is from January 31 - July 25, 2008. Register early to reserve your spot.

                                                    Cost

                                                    Cost is $275 per person, which includes meals.
                                                    If you are taking the bus, there is an additional cost of $28.00.

                                                    A non-refundable deposit of $75 is due at time of registration. Balance is due by July 25, 2008.

                                                    How to Register

                                                    There are two ways to register:

                                                    • Register and pay online.
                                                    • Open/print the camp brochure and fill out by hand, then mail or deliver to the address on the form with your payment. If you are unable to open the attached form, please contact the CM Office for a paper copy.

                                                    Castle Camp

                                                    Grades 1-4 in Fall 2008
                                                    July 14-18, 2008

                                                    Who Should Attend?

                                                    All children entering grades 1 - 4 in Fall 2008 are welcome! You do not need to be a COS member to attend "C" Camp!

                                                    Dates

                                                    July 14-18, 2008

                                                    Location

                                                    Church of the Saviour and Valley Forge Military Academy Pool

                                                    Time

                                                    Each day from 9:00 am-2:30 pm

                                                    Orientation

                                                    Registered campers should come to the Great Room (Gym) at Church of the Saviour, on Friday, July 11 anytime between 10:30 am and Noon. During this time, campers will meet their counselors and enjoy our camper orientation program.

                                                    Registration Deadline

                                                    Early registration: January 30 - May 23, 2008.
                                                    Late registration: May 24 – June 27, 2008.

                                                    Register early to reserve your spot and avoid the $10 late registration fee.

                                                    Cost

                                                    The cost is $100 for those who register before 5 pm on Friday, May 23, 2008.
                                                    The cost is $110 for those who register from Saturday, May 24 - Friday, June 27, 2008.

                                                    After June 27, if we are full, your child’s name will be placed on a waiting list in case a space opens up.

                                                    Limited partial and full scholarships are for parents who need assistance. Visit our office for a scholarship form.

                                                    How to Register

                                                    There are two ways to register:

                                                    • Register and pay online.
                                                    • Open/print the camp brochure and fill out by hand, then mail or deliver to the address on the form with your payment. If you are unable to open the attached form, please contact the CM Office for a paper copy.

                                                    Questions?

                                                    If you have any questions, please call the Children's Ministry Assistant at 610-688-6338, x230.

                                                    Camp Little Bear

                                                    Age 3 to entering Kindergarten in Fall 2008

                                                    Who Should Attend?

                                                    All children age 3 to entering kindergarten in Fall 2008 are welcome! You must turn age 3 by June 1, 2008 to attend CLB and must be potty trained.

                                                    If you are entering 1st grade in the Fall of 2008, you are too old for CLB - but check out C-Camp, which is for your age group.

                                                    You do not need to be a COS member to attend Camp Little Bear!

                                                    Dates

                                                    Week 1: Monday-Friday, June 16-20, 2008
                                                    Week 2: Monday-Friday, June 23-27, 2008

                                                    NOTE: Registration for both weeks of Camp Little Bear is closed. Please contact Julia Sovocool at or 610-688-6338 x227 to have your child's name be put on the waiting list.

                                                    Location

                                                    COS

                                                    Time

                                                    9:00 am - 12:00 pm (No lunch included)

                                                    Orientation

                                                    Registered campers should come to the Great Room (Gym) at Church of the Saviour, on Friday, July 11 anytime between 10:30 am and Noon. During this time, campers will meet their counselors and enjoy our camper orientation program.

                                                    Registration Deadline

                                                    Early registration: January 31 - May 2, 2008.
                                                    Late registration: May 3 – May 30, 2008.

                                                    Register early to reserve your spot and avoid the $20 late registration fee.

                                                    Cost

                                                    The cost is $75.

                                                    How to Register

                                                    CAMP LITTLE BEAR REGISTRATION

                                                    Registration for both weeks of Camp Little Bear is closed. Please contact Julia Sovocool at or 610-688-6338 x227 to have your child's name be put on the waiting list.

                                                    PARENTING SEMINAR REGISTRATION

                                                    To read more about the Parenting Seminar being offered during weeks 1 and 2 of Camp Little Bear, click here.

                                                    Spots for the Parenting Seminar are still available for both weeks, but online registration is no longer available.

                                                    Print the registration form, fill it out and drop it off or mail it to the address below with your payment.

                                                    Questions?

                                                    If you have any questions, please call the Children's Ministry Assistant at 610-688-6338, x230.

                                                    2009 Summer Camps / Progams

                                                    Camp Little Bear WITH Parenting Seminar (Age 3 - as of 6/1/09 -  thru entering kindergarten in Fall 2009)

                                                    • Week 1 - June 15-19 - FULL, but you can call to have your name put on the waiting list

                                                    • Week 2 - June 22-26

                                                    Construction Camp (Entering grades 1st-4th in Fall 2009) - July 13-17

                                                    Ambassadors Soccer Camp (ages 6-16) - July 21-25 (Tues thru Sat)

                                                    Adventure Camp (Entering grades 5th-7th in Fall 2009) - August 2-8 (Sun-Sat)


                                                    Big Brother Big Sister (Current 5th & 6th graders)

                                                    Each summer the 5th and 6th graders at Church of the Saviour have an opportunity to spend three hours on 5 Wednesdays with our summer interns eating a meal, studying God's Word, and doing something incredibly fun. This program is designed to build lasting relationships, give opportunities to be mentored by a Big Brother or Big Sister, and to help kids grow in their faith.

                                                    • June 24 ~ 12:30-3:30pm
                                                    • July 1 ~ 12:30-3:30pm
                                                    • July 15 ~ 5-7pm (Note - Change in time!)
                                                    • July 22 ~12:30-3:30pm
                                                    • July 29 ~ 12:30-3:30pm

                                                    We will not be having online registration this year!  Please print out the brochure and mail in the registration form to our Children's Ministry office.

                                                     


                                                     

                                                    If you are intersted in serving at any of the summer camps, please click here.

                                                    Services for Preschool Age Children

                                                    Sundays @ 9:30 & 11:00 AM - Children ages 2 years - Kindergarten

                                                    Our volunteers seek to help your children grow spiritually, socially, mentally and physically. We focus on the principles of God's Word, worship and participate in small groups. Bible-learning activities that incorporate guided conversation and play are used as primary teaching methods.

                                                    We use Gospel Light curriculum. It is a Bible based hands-on curriculum tailored to the developmental ages of preschoolers. The Bible story for each week is on the Family Time take home page, which you can pick up in a plastic container near the sign-in book in your child's class.

                                                    train Proverbs 22:6 says, "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Each classroom is a different part of a train, to remind parents and teachers what our purpose is, and to create an atmosphere that is age appropriate and FUN!

                                                    When: 9:30 & 11:00 AM

                                                    Where: Building C, 1st Floor

                                                    Questions? Call Julia Sovocool, Preschool Coordinator, at 610.688.6338 x227 or .

                                                    "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6

                                                    Services for Nursery Age Children

                                                    Sundays @ 9:30 & 11:00 AM - Children ages Birth - Age 2

                                                    Sundays @ 6:00 PM (Vine service) - Children ages Birth - Age 4

                                                    We begin our teaching ministry on your child's first day at church! Infants learn to trust those loving, smiling faces who look after them while Mom and Dad worship. Your toddlers experience a full year of planned Bible stories, songs with instruments and hand motions, crafts and play time.

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                                                    When: Sunday mornings at 9:30 & 11:00 AM and Sunday evenings at 6:00 PM

                                                    Where: Building A

                                                    Questions? Call Janice Shehan, the Nursery Coordinator, at 610.688.6338 x244.

                                                    Sunday Mornings at COS

                                                    We offer various services for your children while you attend one of COS' Sunday morning services/adult Sunday school classes at either 9:30 or 11:00, and again at 6:00 PM for the Vine Service.

                                                    Please note that while our Sunday morning services are extended to children birth-Grade 6, the evening child care services are only available for children birth-4 years. For the Vine service, click the Nursery Age Services link below.


                                                    Visiting for the first time?

                                                    Get a head start by printing & filling out a registration form by clicking here.  Bring the form with you on Sunday morning.


                                                    Volunteers

                                                    Would you like to help out on Sunday mornings? We'd love to have you! Learn more...

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