2024 Early Childhood Activities
For children birth up to entrance into Kindergarten.
Weekly Registration – $60.00 ($80.00 onsite)
Per session – $6.00 ($8.00 onsite)
Wednesday Evening, July 3 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Theme: Welcome & Worthy: Jesus loves everyone
- Story: The Good Shepherd shares and loves (Lk 15:3-7)
- Exploration: Magnifiers
- Creative response: Sheep mask
Thursday, July 4 8:15 a.m.–11:45 p.m. | 1:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Theme: Welcome & Worthy: Jesus knows and loves me
- Story: Jesus welcomes the children (Mt 19:13-15)/li>
- Exploration: Magnets
- Creative response: Create name using marker dots or sticky dots
Friday, July 5 8:15 a.m.–11:45 p.m. | 1:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Theme: Welcome & Worthy: We help others
- Story: Friends bring paralyzed man to Jesus (Lk 5:17-26)
- Exploration: Gears
- Creative response: Paper friends with varied skin tones
Saturday, July 6 8:15 a.m.–11:45 p.m. | 1:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Theme: Welcome & Worthy: We share with each other
- Story: A boy shares his lunch (Mt 14:13-21)
- Exploration: Balance scales
- Creative response: Friendship paper chains
Sunday, July 7 8:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Theme: Welcome & Worthy: We are kind and fair
- Story: Jesus visits Zacchaeus (Lk 19:1-10)
- Exploration: Ooblek
- Creative response: Collage of friends or simplified God’s eye
Additional activities each day
Playtime | Creating time | Games | Music | Snacks | Puppets | Books
Sign-Up Information
Complete the Medical/Permission Form for your child. All children must be registered for Annual Conference and registered for Age Group Activities prior to filling out this form.
2024 Children Grades K-2nd Activities
For children who have completed grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Weekly Registration – $90.00 ($100.00 onsite)
Thursday – $30.00 ($35.00 onsite*)
Friday – $30.00 ($35.00 onsite*)
Saturday – $40.00 ($45.00 onsite*)
*Onsite Daily registration cutoff time is 8:30 a.m. on the day of activities.
Thursday, July 4 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Children’s Story Scripture: Luke 1:46-49
- Creative Play Stations
- Crafts: Make Conference T-shirt and Water Bottle
- Visit from New Community Project
- God’s Eye Craft and Lesson
Friday, July 5 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Children’s Story Scripture: Romans 12:3-10
- Study Trip to Children’s Museum
- Creative Play Stations
- Craft: Kindness Rocks
- Glow Day Activities
Saturday, July 6 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Children’s Story Scripture: Acts 2: 42-47
- Outdoor Fellowship Games
- Share Kindness Rocks Around Convention Center
- Creative Play Stations
- Michael Stern “God Made You and Me” Presentation
- Create Thankful Jenga
Sign-Up Information
Complete the Medical/Permission Form for your child. All children must be registered for Annual Conference and registered for Age Group Activities prior to filling out this form.
Tina Riley
Co-Coordinator
Email: grubert92@yahoo.com
Sherry Bickel
Co-Coordinator
Email: sbickel@markstech.com
2024 Children Grades 3rd – 5th Activities
For children who have completed grades 3-5.
Weekly Registration – $90.00 ($100.00 onsite)
Thursday – $25.00 ($30.00 onsite*)
Friday – $30.00 ($35.00 onsite*)
Saturday – $45.00 ($50.00 onsite*)
*Onsite Daily registration cutoff time is 8:30 a.m. on the day of activities.
Thursday, July 4 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Ice Breaker Games
- Make Posters based on Bible Lesson
- Games in the Park
- Craft: Service Project Blankets
Friday, July 5 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Craft: Service Project Blankets
- Make Cards for Church Members or Each other based on Bible Lesson
- Walk to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital to Share Blankets
Saturday, July 6 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Make Personal Journey Boards based on Bible Lesson
- Walk to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
Sign-Up Information
Complete the Medical/Permission Form for your child. All children must be registered for Annual Conference and registered for Age Group Activities prior to filling out this form.
2024 Jr High Activities
For youth who have completed grades 6-8
Weekly Registration – $105.00 ($120.00 onsite)
Wednesday – free
Thursday – $60.00 ($65.00 onsite*)
Friday – $30.00 ($35.00 onsite*)
Saturday – $25.00 ($30.00 onsite*)
*Onsite Daily registration cutoff time is 8:30 a.m. on the day of activities.
Wednesday, July 3 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Welcome / Set the Stage
- Get to Know You Games & Activities
Thursday, July 4 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Visit from On Earth Peace
- Bus Trip to TreeRunner Adventure Park Ropes Course – Brethren Colleges Sponsoring Lunch
- Games/Downtime/Snack
- Evening: Tailgating Games & Board Games
Friday, July 5 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Group games
- Visit from New Community Project
- Create Worthy Rocks
- Walk to Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Games/Downtime/Snack
- Evening: Minute to Win It
Saturday, July 6 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Group games
- Service Projects Around Grand Rapids
- Visit from Brethren Volunteer Service
- Games/Downtime/Snack
- Evening: Friends with the Weather Concert
Sign-Up Information
Complete the Medical/Permission Form for your child. All children must be registered for Annual Conference and registered for Age Group Activities prior to filling out this form.
Michele Gibbel
Co-Coordinator
Becca Miller
Co-Coordinator
2024 Sr High Activities
Weekly Registration – $105.00 ($120.00 onsite)
Wednesday – free
Thursday – $60.00 ($65.00 onsite*)
Friday – $25.00 ($30.00 onsite*)
Saturday – $30.00 ($35.00 onsite*)
*Onsite Daily registration cutoff time is 8:30 a.m. on the day of activities.
Wednesday, July 3 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Get to know you activities
Thursday, July 4 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Bible Study related to AC theme
- Craig’s Cruisers fun day with go-karts, laser tag, mini-golf, bumper cars, zip line, and more!
- Evening activities
Friday, July 5 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Bible Study related to AC theme
- Service projects located around downtown Grand Rapids
- Afternoon swimming and other recreation
- Evening activities
Saturday, July 6 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Bible Study related to AC theme
- Visits from Brethren ministry staff
- Walk to the Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Evening wrap-up
Sign-Up Information
Complete the Medical/Permission Form for your child. All children must be registered for Annual Conference and registered for Age Group Activities prior to filling out this form.
2024 Young Adult Activities
Carol Fike is planning activities for Young Adults age 18 – 35. If you would like to participate contact Carol at cfike@dekalbcentral.net for more information. All activities are pay as you go and will be published in the Annual Conference Book.
Medical/Permission Form
Complete the Medical/Permission Form for your child. All children must be registered for Annual Conference and registered for Age Group Activities prior to filling out this form.