Awana at Belgrade Alliance

Wednesdays at BAC are all about fun & friendships at Awana! Kids preschool through 4th grade will surely have a blast! Awana provides opportunities for kids and their families to put their trust in Jesus Christ and learn to faithfully follow Him. Children have the opportunity to memorize, study, and learn important life lessons from the Bible, while having fun and participating in exciting games and activities. Kids can join us anytime throughout the year. Learn more about Awana

Sign Up for Awana Today!

Pay Awana Fees 

Online fee payment is now available for Awana. You may also pay your fees via cash or check  at the block party or on the first night of club. Should your family need financial assistance, we do have partial scholarships available, as well as payment plans. We don't want finances to keep your child from attending Awana. Talk to us at the block party, at club or reach out to our ministry leader at nextgen@belgradealliance.com and we can give you an application.
2024/2025 Yearly Awana Fees:  Registration = $40 | Handbook =  $13 | Cubbie/Sparkie Vest =  $14 | Tnt Shirt =  $20 - That comes out to about $2/week.
Your child already has a vest or shirt and doesn't need to purchase one $53
Your child is new to Cubbies or Sparks and needs  a vest $67
Your child is new to  Truth & Training and needs a shirt. $73

Cubbies

Cubbies celebrates the spiritual potential of preschoolers by helping them develop respect for God, His Son and His Word. Kids need to be potty trained and willing to participate without a parent. Space is limited in Cubbies, so register early! Cubbies are preschoolers age 3+ on 9/10/24 and potty trained.
Preschool
Wednesdays 3:30 – 5:15PM

Sparks

Sparks ignites the curiosity of early-elementary aged kids to learn about the people and events of the Bible, building a foundation of wisdom for knowing Christ. In 24/25 we are offering two Sparks clubs at Belgrade Alliance. Sparkies are kids in grades K - 2 and age 5+ on 9/10/24.
K – 2nd Grade
Wednesdays 3:30 – 5:15 PM 

Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:45 PM

Truth & Training

Truth & Training teaches kids the truth of God’s Word, & trains them to follow Him and practice His grace.  T&T helps students to grow and develop as lifelong followers of Jesus Christ.  TnT'ers are in grades 3 & 4 and age 8+ on 9/10/24.
3rd & 4th Grade
Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:45 PM
We gather weekly, September through April, excluding Belgrade school holidays. Throughout the year, clubbers participate in special events, including our Christmas Party, Verse-A-Thon, Awana Grand Prix Race and fun theme nights. Don’t miss the fun!  Families are asked to cover the cost of books, uniforms, and other supplies. However, please do not let cost be a barrier.  We have financial assistance available to enable everyone to attend.

What Happens at Awana?

Check-In

Check-in begins 15 minutes before the start of club., downstairs at BAC.  Clubbers must be checked in  by an authorized caregiver, who will be given a security tag for checkout.  Clubbers will earn "check-in" points for attendance and being prepared.

The Gathering

Clubbers gather together for  prayer, worship songs and  open ceremony.  During gathering time, we share an engaging  Bible  story related to the Scripture we are studying. Often we have guest speakers and exciting object lessons.

Games & Activities

Game time is  high energy fun that  helps clubbers learn the value of teamwork an d  sportsmanship. We play a variety of games for all abilities and interests,. We often add other activities  to the mix, such as crafts and service projects. 

Team Time

Small group "team time" is devoted to relationship  building and digging into the Bible. Clubbers work through their handbooks and memorize Scripture and learn how to apply key truths to their daily lives.  Discussion & Q & A.

Mission Time

Each week we spend time learning about  past and present missionaries who have shared the Gospel of Christ locally and around the world. Clubbers will learn how they can be on mission at school and in their neighborhood.

Awards 

We conclude each club with awards and recognition for  completing handbook sections, Scripture memorization, good sportsmanship and competition in games. We share important announcements and  send clubbers off with prayer. 

Coming Events

Bring a Friend in September

Clubbers are encouraged to invite a friend to join them at club in September! Each clubber who brings a friend will be entered into a drawing to win a scooter! 
September 2024

Christmas in October

We are celebrating Christmas just a bit early! Wear Christmas themed clothing and bring a small stocking stuffer to fill up our stocking. as we kick off our annual toy drive for kids on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation here in Montana.
Wednesday October 2 - Afternoon & Evening Clubs

Corn Maze & Cookout

Clubbers and their families are invited to join us at the MT Corn maze for an evening of fall family fun! We will roast some hot dogs around the fire and share dinner together, then head to the maze for fun and adventure. Learn more and get tickets at our group rate by visiting http://belgradealliance.com/events
Saturday October12 | 4:30 - 7:30 PM

Join us for Family Dinner !

Between our afternoon & evening Awana clubs, we invite everyone to join us for dinner! Family Dinner is served between 5:00 - 6:005 PM and includes homemade soup, salad & bread.  The first Wednesday of each month is pizza night!  If you are able, a donation of $3/person or $6/family is appreciated to help cover the cost of food. This is a great time to pause and fellowship with friends and family. Sign-Up to bring soup here.

Join Our Team!

Our volunteers love Jesus and love hanging out with all of our amazing kids. Not only do we serve on Wednesdays, we love to have fun together! Just a couple of hours a week can make an eternal impact on the life of a child. Visit with Millie Veltkamp to talk about possibilities! 

Connect with Us

Millie Veltkamp

Director of NextGen Ministr& Awana Ministry Leader
(406) 388-6030
nextgen@belgradealliance.com
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We want to be sure you are fully informed about what’s happening at Awana throughout the year. When you register your child, you will be asked to share your email address.  We primarily communicate via email, printed newsletters and Facebook. If you have any questions, concerns, or prayer requests, we would love to talk to you. Feel free to reach out on Wednesdays, or contact us via phone, email or text.