Early Childhood Activities
For children birth up to entrance into Kindergarten.
Advance
Full Conference Activity Fee: $60.00
Per Session Fee: $6.00
Onsite
Full Conference Activity Fee: $80.00
Per Session Fee: $8.00
Sessions:
Each session begins with a centering activity designed to bring children into the space and share anything they want to talk about before we start. Afterwards, children will be introduced to the verse & theme for the day, using stories, visuals, and songs. Each session will include an art and sensory invitation and a variety of play centers. These centers include blocks, books, group art, and dramatic play. Embracing the theme of imagine, each session is designed to provide children with open ended materials and play invitations. Children are encouraged to wear play clothes, as some art activities include painting.
Sunday Evening, June 28
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Theme: Radical Discipleship (Cross) Luke 9:23-27 C Luke 14:25-33
Monday, June 29
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: A New Testament Church (Bible) 2 Timothy 3:16-17 C John 1:1-5, 14
Children will have an opportunity to paint today
Tuesday, June 30
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: Community (Table) Acts 2:42-47 C 1 Corinthians 12:12-2 C Romans 12:9-10
Wednesday, July 1
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: Peace (Dove) Matthew 5:9 C 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 C Romans 12:14-21
Children will have an opportunity to paint today
Thursday, July 2
8:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Theme: Service (Basin C Towel) John 13:1-17 C Luke 22:24-27
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.
Children Grades K-2nd
For children who have completed Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Weekly Registration – $90.00 ($100.00 onsite)
Monday – $25.00 ($30.00 onsite*)
Tuesday – $35.00 ($40.00 onsite*)
Wednesday – $35.00 ($40.00 onsite*)
*Onsite Daily registration cutoff time is 8:30 a.m. on the day of activities.
Monday, June 29 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Theme: “Called to Peace”
- Bible StoryBook
- Peace craft
- Storytime with New Community Project
- Bubbles at TinCaps Stadium park
- Explore the Allen County Public Library Children’s Department
Tuesday, June 30 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Theme: “Peace in Our Words”
- Bible StoryBook
- Peace Quilt Blocks craft
- Service Project with COB FaithX staff
- Experience the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
Wednesday, July 1 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Theme: “Peace in Our Actions”
- Bible StoryBook
- Peace craft
- Story/Activity with On Earth Peace staff
- Learn and discover at Science Central
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.
Children Grades 3rd-5th
For children who have completed grades 3-5
Full Conference Activity Fee – $90.00 ($100.00 onsite)
Monday – $20.00 ($25.00 onsite*)
Tuesday – $30.00 ($35.00 onsite*)
Wednesday – $45.00 ($50.00 onsite*)
*Onsite Daily registration cutoff time is 8:30 a.m. on the day of activities.
Monday, June 29 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Games and devotions
- Tour the Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum
- Explore the Allen County Public Library Children’s Department
- Bible study with On Earth Peace staff
Tuesday, June 30 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Games and devotions
- Blessings in a Backpack service project
- Play time in Headwaters Park
- Learn and discover at Science Central
Wednesday, July 1 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Games and devotions
- Visit from New Community Project staff
- Experience and interact at the Fort Wayne Zoo
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.
Junior High
For youth who have completed grades 6-8
Youth are expected to stay for the entirety of any sessions for which they are registered. They will not be released early, even with parental permission, except in the case of illness. Early departures are disruptive to the group.
Weekly Registration – $105.00 ($120.00 onsite)
Sunday – Free
Monday – $50.00 ($55.00 onsite*)
Tuesday – $30.00 ($35.00 onsite*)
Wednesday – $30.00 ($35.00 onsite*)
*Onsite Daily registration cutoff time is 8:30 a.m. on the day of activities.
Sunday, June 28 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Welcome activities
Monday, June 29 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Explore the Fort Wayne Zoo
- Hear from On Earth Peace staff
- Games/crafts/free time
- Exhibit Hall Bingo
- Game show night
Tuesday, June 30 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Biomes Lab at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
- Visit from Bethany Theological Seminary staff with sponsored lunch
- Visit by New Community Project staff
- Games/crafts/free time
- Minute to Win It games
Wednesday, July 1 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Service Projects in Fort Wayne
- Lunch at Promenade Park Tree Top Trail
- Learn about FaithX and Brethren Volunteer Service from staff
- Visit from Youth/Young Adult Ministries staff
- Games/crafts/free time
- Group games and ice cream
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.
Senior High
For youth who have completed grades 9-12
Youth are expected to stay for the entirety of any sessions for which they are registered. They will not be released early, even with parental permission, except in the case of illness. Early departures are disruptive to the group.
Weekly Registration – $105.00 ($120.00 onsite)
Sunday – Free
Monday – $20.00 ($25.00 onsite*)
Tuesday – $45.00 ($50.00 onsite*)
Wednesday – $45.00 ($50.00 onsite*)
*Onsite Daily registration cutoff time is 8:30 a.m. on the day of activities.
Sunday, June 28 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Welcome and games
Monday, June 29 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Visit with On Earth Peace staff and Alive Community Outreach/Peace Academy youth
- Service Project at Poplar Village Community Garden
- Activities with the Youth and Young Adult team
Tuesday, June 30 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Tour of Sweetwater Music
- Visit with Miami Nations
- Trip to Paige’s Crossing entertainment center
- Activities with the Brethren Volunteer Service and FaithX team
Wednesday, July 1 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Convention Center Scavenger Hunt
- Explore the Fort Wayne Zoo and downtown Fort Wayne
- Visit from Bethany Theological Seminary and Brethren Colleges
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.
Young Adults
Sunday Evening, June 28
- Meet after worship for board games and scavenger hunt around conference center, led by BVS
Monday, June 29
- Meet for lunch at Union Street Market (meet at convention center to carpool)
- Outdoor scavenger hunt near conference center
- David Radcliff might speak that evening
Tuesday, June 30
- Service project during lunchtime at Poplar Village Gardens
- David Radcliff might speak that evening
Wednesday, July 1
- Eat dinner together after business
- Go to worship together
- Go to the concert together
Thursday, July 2
- Breakfast together before worship
Stay connected!
Communicate with one another and get updates through this Whatsapp link: chat.whatsapp.com/J5Nx5Mu00oe3mE7iXNsVEJ
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.