What is Club 456?  If you are in the 4th, 5th, or 6th grade…this is a ‘tweens’ youth group created just for YOU! 
We meet the 3rd Sunday of the month, unless otherwise indicated.

  Our meetings are comprised of both fun activities and…fun activities that include service projects.  These events are planned around what YOU and your Club 456 friends want to do! 

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We wanted to share some of the upcoming events so that you can get them on your calendar and so that our Club members and families can begin to plan for the upcoming year!

Cost is $12.00 for students, $20.00 for adults. 

We will meet here at the church at 1pm and carpool out to the museum.  Currently we have 12 slots reserved for the kids.  Please sign up outside of the Children’s Ministry office if your child would like to attend this event.  Cost includes museum admission only – it does not include snacks or drinks of any kind.  If you anticipate that your child may need a snack, please send extra $$ for them. All children need to have been fed lunch prior to our departure. 

Money for this field trip is due on January 29th and is non-refundable.  If your child cannot attend, you are welcome to try to find someone to take their place – but since this is a pre-paid event – no refunds will be given.

March 9^th & 10^th 2012  Super Start! Retreat   **

Cost:  $25.00 per student.

In the last few years, the need for ministries that are specific to preteens has begun to grow throughout America. Many church leaders are beginning to realize that when it comes to an effective understanding of Jesus,our 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students need more! They need more time, space, and resources. They need us to stop lumping them into programs that are either too young or too old. They need us to begin intentionally teaching them. It was from this need that the idea for a weekend event specifically designed for preteens was born.

Super Start! provides a safe environment for students to learn and grow in their relationships with their friends, their leaders, and most importantly with God. Throughout the event, your preteens will encounter Christ through high-energy worship, interactive teaching, and small groups all designed with their needs in mind. When you bring your preteen students to Super Start! you can be sure that they will leave with not only a great weekend experience, but also the teachings and foundation to further amplify Christ’s call on their lives to become Kingdom Workers.

More info can be found at:  http://www.ciy.com/superstart/dates-and-locations/cincinnati-oh

In order to obtain the Early Bird discount of$25.00 – you will need to sign up and commit to this event for your child by January 29th, 2012.  Payment will be due no later than February 12^th.  This event fills up very quickly so the earlier you can sign up your child – the better our chances are of being able to attend.  Again since this is a pre-paid event – no refunds will be given. Also, if you sign up in January for this event – please make sure that you are committed to having your child attend this event.   

April 15, 2012 Ronald McDonald House  7:00 PM –9:30 PM

We will travel to Ronald McDonald House and provide an ice cream social for the residents.  We will have a sign up for the necessary ingredients as time gets closer.

May 20, 2012 Spring Fling   2:00 PM – 5:00 PM  

This is a work time where Club 456 (parents welcome too)will help with Spring Clean up for those members in our congregation that could use the help.

June 24 – 29, 2012  Camp Wesley

Cost:  $365 per person

Once again we will be taking our Club 456 and Jr. High youth on a “Road Trip” to Camp Wesley!!!! This year we will be joined by Pastor Benji!  We will leave together from the church right after 1^st service for those of you needing a ride.  For those traveling later – we will meet you there by 4pm. 

Deposit of $38 is due by March 1^st,2012.  We will again have fundraising activities/opportunities available to you and your child in order to pay for camp.  Ask another parent whose child has attended in the past and you will find that it is possible to fund raise the majority of camp costs.   Do not let cost be a deciding factor for sending your kid to camp – this is a tremendous experience and we will raise the funds together.

As always, we will need adult volunteer camp counselors–talk to Dianna if you are interested.  Please keep in mind though that you will not be assigned to a cabin with your child.  Training is provided for you,along with room and board.  It’s a fun experience – so pray about it and see where God may be leading you and your child.

July 27 – 28, 2012  Lock In                     

A fun time for all involved. We can use parent assistance during this exciting time to make sure all in attendance have a great time in a safe environment.  Members need to attend at least 3 regular meetings and 2 community service events to attend Lock In as this is a special way we give back to Club 456 members for making the commitment to grow in Christ’s Love.

General Rules for Club 456 members –

• You can bring friends,relatives as long as they are in grades 4^th through 6^thgrade and are willing to following Club 456 rules. 
• Please leave all electronic devices at home during Club 456 meetings…such as phones, game boys, etc…
• Be respectful of your leaders and your peers at all times.
• Remember we are here to not only have fun, but to learn how to do so while serving others J

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Dianna Sheely, Director of Children’s Ministry @ 385-1750 x 21 (childrens@groesbeckumc.org) or Janine Loyer at 741-8441.