Been to a holiday club before ? Trying to remember what we did each year ? The following list may jog your memory.
2016 : Seaside Rock
Last year around 60 children aged 5-11 joined us at “Seaside Rock” to have a great time and learn more about Jesus.
It was set at “St Catherines-By-The-Sea” where we enjoyed all the excitement of the beach with five fun-filled days of games, craft, music, drama, fun and laughter. We also heard through Gospel stories, how Peter (the Seaside Rock) took up the challenge to follow Jesus.
Each day, the 2 hour session ended with a music or drama performance by some of the children for family and friends.
Click below for a glimpse of the fun we had !
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2015 : Polar Explorers
2015s holiday club had an exploration theme and was called “Polar Explorers”.
With the help of ‘Sir Random Finds’ and ‘Bare Feet’, the children were explorers who went on a mini-expedition to learn about a different New Testament character each morning. Through the lives of these people, they learn that no one is too ‘anything’ to be part of God’s big expedition, that is, to be a friend of Jesus and go out and help other people be friends of Jesus too. It used stories from the book of Acts.
Have a look below to see what fun we had.
or click here to watch the video.
2014 : Mega Makers
The 2014 holiday club was called Mega Makers. It was based on the theme of inventions and explored God Creations as well as the vastness of God’s love. It used stories from Matthew’s Gospel.
If only the Mega Machine had been as reliable as God’s love !
Have a look below to see what fun we had.
or click here to watch the video.
2013 : Starship Discovery
The 2013 holiday club had a space theme and was called “Starship Discovery”.
As well as exploring space, we followed the story of Peter, from his initial meeting with Jesus, following Jesus, through Jesus’ death and resurrection and onto his travels around the known world telling others of Jesus.
Have a look below to see what fun we had.
or click here to watch the video.
2012 : On Your Marks
In honour of the London Olympics, the 2012 Holiday Club was sports themed. It was called “On Your Marks” and contained stories from the book of Mark. It started with an ‘Opening Ceremony’ on Sunday 12th August, with the main club running from Monday 13th to Friday 17th August 10am to 12noon.
Have a look below to see the fun we had !
Or click here to see the video
2011 : Mission Rescue
We discovered how God rescued the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, and how God continues to rescue people today through Jesus.
We turned the church into a “Secret Mission” training camp.
Watch the video below to see some of our fun, games, drama and songs.
Or click here to see the video.
2010 : Rocky’s Place
Rocky’s Plaice focused on stories about Peter from Acts and how the early church started to grow. It all took place in a Fish & Chip shop ! We even had a fish and chip lunch on the last day.
Watch the video below to see some of our fun, games, drama and songs.
Or click here to see the video.
2009 : Showstoppers
Using music and drama, we explored the stories of Creation, David and Goliath, Daniel in the lion’s den, Jesus’ birth, and his crucifixion and resurrection. And, of course, there was the usual mix of games, craft, jokes and much more !
2008 : Champions Challenge
Champions Challenge had a sporting theme to go along side the Olympic Games. We thought about Jesus fulfilling many different roles – Trainer, Physio, Teammate, Substitute and Winner.
2007 : Wastewatchers
We learned about how God made the world and we need to care for it. We also learned how Jesus can help clear the rubbish out from our lives.
2006 : Pyramid Rock
We looked at the story of Joseph and how he was part of God’s big plan.
2005 : Landlubbers
Landlubbers are pirates searching for hidden treasure on a desert island. They discover the greatest treasure of all – knowing Jesus. That’s what the apostle Paul discovered and shared with Jesus’ followers in Philippi.
We had great fun for our week during August. We also enjoyed the Christmas Eve “This Winter Night” Musical which will saw the pirates return.
2004 : Going Bananas
Yes, we enjoyed it so much in 1997, we met the Banana boys with their Time Shed again !
2003 : Seaside Rock
Seaside Rock was all about Peter who met Jesus at the Seaside and was given the name “The Rock”. The Seaside Rock holiday club had all the fun of being on the beach and much more – including games, crafts, Bible stories, the beach lookout, music and rock pool groups.
2002 : Desert Detectives
Desert Detectives was a cross between Indiana Jones and Time Team where we dug up biblical artefacts and find out how the stories they help tell are relevant today.
2001 : Ground Breakers
Each day both biblical and (relatively) modern characters were introduced who were all noted for breaking new ground in their own way, sometimes figuratively and other times through practical engineering.
2000 : Go for Gold
This year’s theme was the Olympics – although St Catherine’s held the All-ympics, and the weeks title was ‘Go for Gold!’ It was based upon the image used several times by Paul that following Jesus was like running a race.
1999 : MegaQuest
Using a computer game based theme, Chronic, Flora Croft and Super Harrio were the Virus Busters, battling with the baddy Logoff and his sidekick DumDum.
1998 : Storykeepers
Using the popular children’s TV programme as a guide, we re-told many of the stories of Jesus and his followers.
1997 : Going Bananas
We met the Banana boys who lived on Banana Island. Using their Time Shed we met loads of people from the Bible who went Bananas about God.
1996 : Chattabox
We chatted about Jesus while using boxes for all sort of things !
1995 : Newshounds
The church became a strange combination of TV studio and newspaper office as we reported on the strange happenings in Israel and Jerusalem.
1994 : On Fire
1993 : Body Builders
1992 : Ship Shapes
1991 : Light Factory
1990
This is so long ago, it’s hard to remember ! However we think it took place over three days and was called “J Team”.