New Info for Fall 2013

Fall 2013 Volunteer Schedule
Volunteer Roles Described

We've expanded the Adventure Camp Ministry by developing 5 major teams or groups:

1. Registration Team
2. Nursery (birth-3 years not potty trained) Team
3. PreK (3-5 years potty trained) Team
4. Lower Elementary (Kindergarten-2nd grade) Team
5. Upper Elementary (3rd-5th grades) Team

We've also adjusted the room assignments to meet the needs of our growing ministry. The following ministries will now meet in the following areas each Sunday:

• Registration Team - at the red Registration Desk
• Nursery (birth-3 years not potty trained) Team - in the Small & Large Nursery Rooms, using Adventure Heights as overflow space
• PreK (3-5 years potty trained) Team - in Education Rooms C & D with an adjoining door and bathroom
• Lower Elementary (Kindergarten-2nd grade) Team - in the Children's Worship Room
• Upper Elementary (3rd-5th grades) Team - in Education Rooms A & B, entering and exiting through the new entrance by the Kitchen

Drop-off and Pick-up:

• Those under 3 will continue to drop-off and pick-up in their respective Nursery Rooms. Adults will need to show a numbered security ticket.
• Adventure Heights will be open for the drop-off of children ages 3-5th until the worship countdown begins. It will then close and children will be escorted through the Children's Worship Room to their assigned rooms.
• After countdown begins: 
• PreK - will drop-off in Education Room D (Classroom off Children's Worship Rm) and pick-up by an adult with a numbered security ticket.
• K-2nd - will drop-off at a Small Group circle inside the Children's Worship Room. Children will be assigned to a circle by the Large Group Leader/Facilitator s they enter the room. Helpers will be assigned to a group circle and lead the children in an Icebreaker Game as they arrive. Pick-up will happen at these same circles by an adult with a numbered security ticket. 
• 3rd-5th - will drop-off inside Education A & B (off the kitchen) using the new entrance. This group is also "self-releasing" - students can leave on their own at the end of class without a parent pick-up.

Curriculum:

We will be using Elevate Jr. (for PreK & Lower Elem) & Kids' "Kingdom Tales" from September through December. This exciting theme & curriculum explores The Armor of God and God's desire for our character. 

Small Group/Large Group format:

PreK & Elementary age groups will now meet in the same room for both Large Group videos, worship & activities and for Small Group discussions & games. Each room will be  strategically decorated and equipped to maximize the effectiveness of both the Large Group and Small Group experience. Leader/Facilitators will guide helpers and kids through the morning's lesson and activities and encourage small group huddles to continue to develop relationships within the groups. 

Sample Schedule A:
(those leading the activity are in parenthesis)
9:00 - Volunteers arrive in rooms to prepare for morning activities
Drop-off Time
9:10 - Adventure Heights closes
9:10 - Students can now drop-off in their respective rooms
9:10 - greet students in small groups as they enter (helpers) &
          assist with small group assignments (leader)
9:10 - 9:20 -  small group huddle - icebreaker game (helpers)
9:20 - 9:30 - Welcome: announcements, greet  visitors & prayer (leader)
Lesson Time
9:30 - 9:35 - Introduce the day's lesson (large group leader)
9:35 - 9:45 -  Show Bible Story video (leader)
9:45 - 9:50 - Small Group Q &A (leader & helpers)
9:50 - 10 - Show Bible Verse & Memory Game (leader & helpers)
10-10:10 - Show Lesson Skit (leader)
Pick-up Time
10:10-10:15 - Ending prayer requests in small groups & pick-up (helpers)

Sample Schedule B:
(those leading the activity are in parenthesis)
9:00 - Volunteers arrive in rooms to prepare for morning activities
Drop-off Time
9:10 - Adventure Heights closes
9:10 - Students can now drop-off in their respective rooms
9:10 - greet students in small groups as they enter (helpers) &
          assist with small group assignments (leader)
9:10 - 9:20 - small group huddle - icebreaker game (helpers)
9:20 - 9:30 - Welcome: announcements, greet  visitors & prayer (leader)
Lesson Time
9:30 - 9:40 - Worship songs (video/leader)
9:40 - 9:45 -  Review Lesson (leader)
9:45 - 9:55 - Small Group Activity 1 (leader & helpers)
9:55 - 10 - Small Group Huddle (helpers)
10 - 10:10  Small Group Activity 2 (leader & helpers)
Pick-up Time
10:10 - 10:15 Gather in small group for final huddle & pickup (helper)

Volunteer Opportunities for Fall 2013

Volunteering on Sundays:

Fall 2013 Volunteer Schedule
Volunteer Roles Described

What's NEW this Fall?
We have made some awesome updates and want to give you the full details on them all by following this link:


What are the volunteer opportunities for Sundays in Adventure Camp?

1. Adventure Heights Volunteer – supervising children between the ages of 3 years to 5^th grade at our indoor playground, between the 9:15am and 10:45am worship times (from 10:15-10:45am). Serve at least one week/month for 30 min.
2. Camp Registration Desk / Greeter – welcoming new families, answering questions, entering information into the computer system and assisting other families with check-in. Serve at least one week per month for 1 hour 30 min. 
3.  Infant Room Helper– care for, play with and hold babies ages birth to 1.5 yrs (not walking).  Assist the Nursery Staff. Serve at least one week per month for 1 hour 30 min.
4. Toddler Room Helper – play with and comfort Toddlers ages 1.5 (solid walkers) to 3 yrs, as well as assisting Staff with weekly Bible Story Time activities & Shaker Song. Assist the Nursery Staff. Serve at least one week per month for 1 hour 30 min.
5. PreK Helper – assisting the Leader/Facilitator with activities and games for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years. Select dates & times that work for you.
6. PreK Group  Leader/Facilitator – leading preschoolers, ages 3 through 5 years (potty trained), through games and activities with the assistance of helpers. Serve for at least 6 two week sessions for 1 hour 20 min.
7. Lower Elementary Helper – welcoming K-2nd grade students into a Small Group as they enter, guiding children through easy games and activities, assisting Leader/Facilitator, & helping with checkout. Select dates & times that work for you.
8. Lower Elementary Leader/Facilitator – leading Large Group activities for K-2nd grade students & helpers, introducing DVD driven lessons and themes and engaging kids & helpers in worship. Serve for at least 6 two week sessions for 1 hour 3 0 min.
9. Upper Elementary Helper – welcoming 3rd-5th grade students into a Small Group as they enter, guiding children through easy games and activities, assisting Leader/Facilitator, & helping with checkout. Select dates & times that work for you.
10. Upper Elementary Leader/Facilitator – leading Large Group activities for 3rd-5th grade students & helpers, introducing DVD driven lessons and themes and engaging kids & helpers in worship. Serve for at least 6 two week sessions for 1 hour 3 0 min.

How can I get involved?

1. Contact the Director of Children’s Ministries at children@ChristChurchMequon.org.
2. Sign up for a age level or ministry area within Adventure Camp and choose your rotation schedule before the last Sunday in August.
3. Sign a background check release form. We perform a background check on all volunteers over the age of 17 who work with children in ministry.
4. Make a commitment to serve when you can during the Fall of 2013 (Sept-Dec) and place those dates on the schedule asap.
5. Consider making a deeper commitment to the program by volunteering to serve:
1. For a committee within your age level or ministry team (TBA).
2. For more than 12 weeks total.
3. For both the 9:15am and 10:45am time slots on your scheduled Sunday(s).
4. As the Team Leader for your age level or ministry team.

What is expected of a volunteer?

1.      Make a commitment to attend worship regularly when not volunteering.

2.      Continue to grow in the areas of personal Bible Study and prayer.

3.      Prepare for each week by reading the Ministry Updates on Director’s Blog, praying for the children and families you will serve and by reading through the lesson materials & activity descriptions (when applicable).

4.       Arrive inside at least 15 min before each Worship Hour begins, ready to greet the children and their families. Be inside the room where your kids will gather or be dropped off.

5.      Stay in assigned area until all children are safely delivered to their parents or a relief volunteer arrives (usually 10 min after each service ends).

6.      When you need to miss a Sunday, please find your own sub or trade Sundays with another volunteer from our approved list.

7.      In an emergency, try to contact the Team Leader for your Ministry Area or for the Sunday you were assigned to serve.

8.      Communicate your concerns, needs, and questions to your Team Leader first.

9.      Understand, agree with and strive to further the mission and vision of Christ Church and the ministry area in which you serve.

Are there any behind the scenes or non-Sunday volunteer opportunities?

1. Yes!!!
2. We have needs for  
• closet, supply & toy organizers  
• toy & furniture cleaners, 
• weekly lesson supply gatherers & prep-ers , 
• skit actors, 
• thematic decorators , 
• puppeteers, 
• musicians, 
• helping hands at our midweek events and more.
3. Contact the Director of Children’s Ministries at children@ChristChurchMequon.org, and let us know how you’d like to help. Look at our schedule for fall -  Fall 2013 Volunteer Schedule.

Fall 2013 Volunteer Schedule

Please follow the link to access our Adventure Camp Volunteer Schedule & sign up by Sept 1st. This is our committment renewal time. We will repeat this each year and may include a committment review time in January.
Link to Fall 2013 Schedule

Adventure Camp Volunteers

(our Sunday Morning Program for kids birth through 5th grade)

Getting Started:

Thank you for volunteering to help on Sundays in Adventure Camp. We have a variety of roles and schedules available for you. To get started on our schedule, please put your name and info directly into our online document. Thank you for giving your time and energy to this ministry!

1. Select the correct tab to begin. There is a seperate tab for each age group and volunteer team.

2. Choose the dates (Sept-Dec) & times (9:15am or 10:45am) you'd like to serve. Nursery, Registration & Adventure Heights: Choose one Sunday per month. PreK, Lower Elem & Upper Elem: If possible sign up for at least two weeks in a row (Parts A & B of a lesson as listed).

3. Review your info on the Team Contact Sheet or add it if it is not listed.

10 Requirements for Volunteering:

1. Middle School & above can serve as helpers in Nursery, PreK & K-2nd Tech. High School & above can serve in all areas.

2. Complete a background check form before your 1st Sunday (17 years and above. Return to Anne' in the Christ Church office).

3. Observe another leader in your area before you are on the schedule (if possible)

4. Review the lesson materials for your week If applicable (posted online at www.christchurchmequon.org/lessons or sent via email).

5. Pray for the children and families you will serve.

6. Arrive in your room 10 minutes before your service begins.

7. Wear a CC tshirt or grab and Adventure Camp apron when you arrive.

8. Be flexible...children's ministry can be unpredictable and we make plans that are usually altered based on what each Sunday brings. That's why they call it an "Adventure"!

9. Remember that your role is to "love on" children and share the love of Christ with them - that's your primary role. Everything else flows from that one principle :)

10. If for some reason you can't serve on your committed Sunday, we request that you contact a sub from the Team Contact Sheet or trade Sundays with another volunteer.

Contact Melissa Barnett (Dir of Children's & Fam Ministries) with any questions or concerns

262-339-1313 - cell

children@christchurchmequon.org

Fall 2013 Ministry Vision Notes

All 1st time and return Adventure Camp Volunteers, please review the notes from our Fall 2013 Vision Casting Meeting. Contact Melissa at children@christchurchmequon.org with questions.
Notes from Fall 2013 Vision Casting Meeting