What is Awana?

That's a great first question.  We have all kinds of information about what Awana is over on our main Awana page.

When and where does Awana meet?

Clubs meet at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday night starting September 14, 2011.  The Puggles and Cubbies clubs run until 8:00 p.m.  Sparks and T & T ends at 8:15 p.m.  We ask that a responsible adult remain on the church premises if you have a child in Puggles or Cubbies.

Puggles meets in the Park Avenue room in KidsVille. Cubbies take the Sonshine Ranch Highway down to the basement of KidsVille.  Sparks begins in the new Awana room (#216) at the east end of the church building, but ends over at the gym.  T & T clubbers can be dropped off and picked up at the new Awana room (#216).

What are handbooks and sections?

New clubbers begin the year with their club's entrance booklet.  Upon completion of the booklet, your child is eligible to wear the Awana uniform and may begin on a handbook. Both the entrance booklet and the handbooks are divided into "sections", usually an activity or a memory verse or two.  To complete the section, the clubber must recite the verses to their leader.

Awards for achievement are given upon completion of Bible memory work and activities contained in your child's handbook.  Special awards are given at the end of the club year for those who complete an entire handbook.

What goes on at Awana?

Club meetings consist primarily of Bible memory work, games, activities, and a brief Bible message.  From time to time, our clubs will have a special night (see the 2011–2012 Awana calendar).  For the older children, there are a few events off the church property, like Bonfire Night, Christmas Caroling, and Bike Night. You will be advised in advance of these special activities.

In order for your child to participate in an activity off the church premises, we must have a current parent/guardian consent form completed and signed. You can also pick up a copy of this form from the Awana office (room #207).

How much does it cost?

Club dues of 50 cents per week are collected from each clubber to help offset a portion of the Awana program's cost. If you wish to pre-pay the dues for the entire year, it is $15.00 per clubber.

Handbooks for Cubbies and T & T are $8.00; for Sparks they are $9.00.  Puggles T-shirts, Cubbies vests, and Sparks vests cost $11.00; T & T shirts are $15.00. 

Books may be purchased and uniforms may be ordered from our Awana office (room #207).  We accept cash and checks.  Please make checks payable to Calvary Baptist Church.

Is there parent involvement?

Absolutely, yes!  As parents, you play a most important role in Awana.  Your child will need your encouragement—and probably reminders—to prepare their handbook sections in advance of Wednesday night.  Generally a child who prepares just ten minutes a day will be able to successfully finish their entire book before the end of the club year.

There are also many other helpful resources for parents on the Awana website.

How can I help my child memorize all those verses?

Check out the Awana site for some good tips for helping your child memorize Bible verses.

What's new this year?

Lots! Wednesday night will truly be a family night at Calvary Baptist Church beginning, September 14, 2011.  We will be offering dinner each week in our fellowship hall from 5:30–6:30 p.m.  Meals are provided on a donation basis, and we encourage your whole family to come.

Then families will split up for their own special time.  We have a great nursery for the very little ones (0–23 months), Awana clubs for kids age 2 through 6th grade, and our new youth group program Youth Standing Firm, led by Scott Elwart, for 7–12 graders.

Adults can choose between our new Family Club with Pastor Graham, or the Adult Bible Study with Pastor Matt.

Questions or concerns?

If you have any other questions or concerns during the club year, please speak to your child's leader or contact our Awana Commander Connie Simpson.