Early Childhood Services
Each day during all times there will be Godly play, toys for a variety of ages, and snack time. There will be a daily emotional check in for all children to evaluate how they are feeling that day. Each afternoon will include a quiet rest time. We will learn about what journeys we are all taking, how we express our emotions with this journey, and how we help our neighbors. We will also learn new songs, make new friends, and have fun learning about the world around us!
- Weekly Registration – $55.00 ($75.00 onsite)
- Per session – $5.00 ($8.00 onsite)
Sunday, July 10 6:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
Theme: Embracing One Another with Christ as Our Example (Luke 9:1-10 and 1 John 4:10)
- Discussion: We will get to know each other and talk about the ways that we embrace one another. We will talk about what it means to be welcomed.
- Activity: We will sort through a backpack and talk about what things we packed for our journey. Are these things we need?
- Book: Children’s picture bible, all are welcome book
- Craft: Love Rainbow craft hanging.
Monday, July 11 8:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | 6:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
Theme: Embracing One Another in Times of Pain and Brokenness (Genesis 45:4-15 and Matthew 11:28)
- Discussion: What does it mean to be sad? What are some examples of when we are sad? What can we do to support one another?
- Activity: Write out examples of what sadness looks like, and what tired looks like. Discuss similarities.
- Book: Children’s Bible, Lost in the clouds
- Craft: Jesus heals band aid heart craft
Tuesday, July 12 8:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | 6:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
Theme: Embracing One another in our joy and celebration (Psalm 147:1 and Luke 12:11-32)
- Discussion: What does it mean to be happy? What are things that make us happy?
- Activity: Use our thunder sticks to perform a small parade and sing our praises.
- Book: Children’s Bible, The jar of happiness book
- Craft: Make Thunder sticks
Wednesday, July 13 8:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | 6:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
Theme: Embracing one another amidst our diversity as a faith community (Text: Mark 3:31-35 and Romans 12:9-21)
- Discussion: What makes us all different? Are differences good? How do we live in harmony?
- Activity: Diversity beans sensory bin, crack and egg we are all the same
- Book: Children’s bible, the color red, same same different
- Craft: Rainbow colors of me
Thursday, July 14 8:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Theme: Embracing one another as we reach out to our neighbors (John 4:7-24, John 13:34-35 and Matthew 28:19-20)
- Discussion: What are neighbors and communities? How can we help our communities? In what way does our church help our local and far communities? How can we spread the good news of Christ? Talk about Heifer International.
- Activity: Making play-dough– as a special handout to friends.
- Book: Children’s bible, Maria’s kit of comfort
- Craft: When I serve others craft
Natalie Bellis
Co-coordinator
Krystal Bellis
Co-coordinator
Children Grades K-2nd Activities
- Weekly Registration – $85.00 ($95.00 onsite)
- Monday – $25.00 ($30.00 onsite)
- Tuesday – $45.00 ($50.00 onsite)
- Wednesday – $25.00 ($30.00 onsite)
Monday, July 11 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Devotions and theme-related activity
- Walk to Riverwalk and picnic lunch
- Center activities (games, art, books, play, STEM)
- Yoga/creative movement
- Children’s choir rehearsal
- Story time and snack
Tuesday, July 12 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Field Trip to Lauritzen Gardens and picnic lunch on site (with 3-5 Age Group)
- Field trip to Durham Museum (with 3-5 Age Group)
- Children’s choir rehearsal
- Devotions/conference theme activity
- Story time and snack
- Center activities
Wednesday, July 13 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Devotions and theme-related activity
- Walking tour of Omaha sculptures on way to green space near convention center and picnic lunch
- Center activities (games, art, books, play, STEM)
- Yoga/creative movement
- Guest speaker
- Children’s choir rehearsal
- Story time and snack
Children Grades 3rd – 5th Activities
- Weekly Registration – $85.00 ($95.00 onsite)
- Monday – $25.00 ($30.00 onsite)
- Tuesday – $45.00 ($50.00 onsite)
- Wednesday – $25.00 ($30.00 onsite)
Monday, July 11 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Welcome, get to know you activity, devotions
- Children’s choir rehearsal
- Activity stations
- Picnic lunch and outdoor games
- Exhibit hall scavenger hunt followed by circle time to share what they discovered
- Story time, circle games, activity stations
Tuesday, July 12 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Welcome and announcements
- Trip to Lauritzen Gardens with lunch at Kenefic park then head to the Durham Museum
- Children’s choir rehearsal
- Activity stations
Wednesday, July 13 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Welcome, devotions, circle activity
- Children’s choir rehearsal
- Activity stations
- Walk to the Riverwalk, picnic lunch, outdoor games
- New Community Project guest speaker
- Closing circle then activity stations
Junior High Activities
- Weekly Registration – $100.00 ($115.00 onsite)
- Sunday – $0
- Monday – $25.00 ($30.00 onsite)
- Tuesday – $30.00 ($35.00 onsite)
- Wednesday – $55.00 ($60.00 onsite)
Sunday, July 10 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Welcome, get to know you games, board games
Monday, July 11 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Get to know you games and group games
- Get to know Brethren ministries, Bible study, prayer labyrinth, games, crafts
- Picnic lunch
- New Community Project guest speaker
- Service Project
- Yard games
Tuesday, July 12 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Group games
- Get to know Brethren ministries, Bible study, prayer board, games, crafts
- Picnic lunch, walk to Bob Kerry Pedestrian bridge
- Lewis & Clark Landing – Omaha Tribe
- Board games
Wednesday, July 13 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Group games
- Tour exhibit hall
- Bible study, prayer labyrinth, games, crafts
- Trip to Big Lake Park, picnic lunch, Brethren College representatives, free play time
- Miniature golf
- Small group escape room
Senior High Activities
- Weekly Registration – $100.00 ($115.00 onsite)
- Sunday – $0
- Monday – $20.00 ($25.00 onsite)
- Tuesday – $55.00 ($60.00 onsite)
- Wednesday – $35.00 ($40.00 onsite)
Sunday, July 10 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Theme: Embracing One Another with Christ as Our Example (Luke 9:1-10 & 1 John 4:10)
- Welcome, ice breakers & evening devotions
Monday, July 11 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Theme: Embracing One Another in Times of Pain and Brokenness (Genesis 45:4-15 & Matthew 11:28)
- Welcome back & morning watch
- New Community Project guest speaker
- Picnic lunch, games in the park, Lewis & Clark Landing and pedestrian bridge
- About the COB guest speaker
- Highs/lows & go around
- Amazing race & evening devotion
Tuesday, July 12 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Theme: Embracing One Another in Our Joy & Celebration (Psalm 147:1 and Luke 15:11-32)
- Welcome back & morning watch
- Omaha Zoo
- Highs/lows & go around
- Brethren Kahoot & Evening Devotion
Wednesday, July 13 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Theme: Embracing One Another Amidst Our Diversity as a Faith Community (Mark 3:31-35 and Romans 12:9-21)
- Welcome back & morning watch
- BVS Presentation
- Scavenger Hunt
- Lunch with Brethren Colleges
- Get Out Omaha: a family friendly, team-building escape room experience
- Highs/Lows & Go Around
- Games & Closing Evening Devotion
Young Adult Activities
Sunday, July 10
- Share your favorite camp game in young adult activity room after opening worship. Snacks and drinks included!
Monday, July 11
- Stroll through Old Market with an ice cream stop at Ted and Wally’s. Meet in activity room immediately after evening worship. Bring money for ice cream.
Tuesday, July 12
- Jimmy John’s picnic lunch. Meet in activity room immediately after morning business session. Bring money for lunch.
- Evening bike ride at Lewis and Clark Landing/Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. ($12 for 60-minute bike rental)
Wednesday, July 13
- Touring Tri-Faith Commons, a dynamic campus that includes a synagogue, church, mosque, and interfaith center on 38 acres. It’s the only place of its kind in the world. Meet in activity room following the afternoon business session (will continue into the evening). Bring money for dinner. Will be carpooling.
Medical/Permission Form
All children must be registered for Annual Conference and registered for Age Group Activities prior to filling out this form.