Younger Folks
Explorer Program (Kindergarten to Grade 5)
Come and experience the fun!!
We have launched
our own in-house program for children between kindergarten
and grade 5. They
are called “The Explorers”.
The goal of this program is to get
the children excited about God while learning the bible, applying
it to their everyday lives, and developing friendships. Unlike traditional
curriculums which have a heavy emphasis on stories and crafts,
our in-house program is multi-faceted so that the diverse
interests and needs of each child are met.
4-Weeks Of Fun & Learning
The Explorer Program teaches one bible story
over four weeks. Each
week has a different theme:
Week 1 is called our Blast
Off week and has
a story, arts and game emphasis. This is the week that
we introduce the bible story. Our active learning
approach allows all the children to be engaged in telling
and discussing the story. We then provide
a variety of arts-based activities that the children can
choose from. We conclude with a challenging game
for the children to play. Our games take into
account the fact that some children like adventure, some
children like to be physically and mentally challenged, and
all children like to have fun.
Week 2 has a Drama theme. This
is the week that the children get to act out the story in
a pre-planned, guided manner. We have lots of costumes
which sometimes include props the children made the previous
week, and we make use of our indoor and outdoor facilities
in order to craft the physical setting of the story together.
Week 3 has a Technology theme. This
is the week that the children get to watch a movie related
to the story as well as use some bible game software in an interactive
manner to learn more about the story.
Week 4 has a Parallels theme. This
is the week that the children relate the bible story to
their lives through discussion together and some role-playing.
We then finish our 4-week learning experience with a game
called The Great Challenge. It is competitive, goofy,
and fun in nature and it includes some of the learning elements
that have taken place. There are different
versions of the game so that it is developmentally appropriate
for all the children.
Every week we also incorporate
music, prayer, and some bible memory verse work but don’t expect it to
be ordinary! On the contrary, music time is
lively and action-based. Prayer time takes different
forms (for example, a football huddle) that create
a comfortable space for the children to learn how
to pray. The memory verse is practiced so that the
children can memorize it and be correspondingly recognized.
You Are Welcome To Join Us!
We are very excited about this
program and hope that your children will join the adventure
with us. No sign
up is required. All the children who show up on any given
Sunday will be able to join in the fun.
If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
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Nursery
We have a well equipped Nursery for children four years of age and under with a playpen,
lots of toys and snacks. It is located in the Christian Education Building along with
The Explorer Program for children aged 5 and up.
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Vacation Bible Camp
The 2011 Vacation Bible Camp will run July 11-15 from 9 am to 12 noon.
Click here to download a registration form.
VACATION BIBLE CAMP SANDCASTLE SHORE—
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Thank you to all those who have volunteered to help with Son Surf Beach Bash.
Once again, Emmanuel will be transformed! The beach is a beautiful natural playground and
the perfect place for this year's camp! As kids explore the wonders of the beach, they'll also
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discover the Big Answers to their Big Questions about Jesus. Five life-changing Bible
verses including John 14:6 will help them understand who Jesus is:
"I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the father except through me."
and why they need Him.
Please remember to pray for the camp that all our staff needs will be met and there
will be time and energy to complete the many tasks to be done.
Watch for notices about plans to work on decorations and items that are needed to help
turn Emmanuel Church into the best beach possible.
Nothing is impossible with God!!
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