KidzQuest : September 21-23, 2018
KidzQuest, the annual children’s fall retreat sponsored by South Georgia’s Connectional Ministries is for students in 3rd-6th grades. This event typically sells out and brings so much energy (and noise!) to the grounds of Epworth By The Sea retreat center on St. Simons Island, GA. 500 children and adult leaders come together with dozens of other church groups, learning how to worship, study God's Word, and understand what a relationship with Jesus really means. Amidst beautiful coastal scenery, amazing adult leaders (that's you!) and time away from home gives these children an opportunity to experience Christ in brand new ways!
Registration is CLOSED until Summer 2018.
Payment is required at time of registration in order to be complete. Registrations received without payment will be considered PENDING and payment must be received within 7 days or registration will be dropped. Space is limited to the first 500 complete registrations. Deadline is September 10, 2018.
The cost for the retreat is $135 per person and includes meals, cabin lodging, insurance, tshirt and programming.
Church leaders: Click here if you need a form to hand out to gather your student's and chaperone's information. This is not a registration form. Only online registration is accepted.
Refund Policy: Cancellation PRIOR to the deadline = Total refund less $35.00 (non-refundable deposit). Cancellation AFTER the deadline = No refund. Cancellation due to illness prior to retreat = Total refund less $35.00. Fees may be transferred to a NEW REPLACEMENT camper if the registrar is notified prior to the first day of the retreat.To make notice of cancellation or change, you must contact the Connectional Ministries office at (912) 638-8626 and in writing to suzanne@sgaumc.com.
2017 THEME & LEADERSHIP
Speaker: Clayton Poland
Clayton is a talented evangelist, speaker and entertainer who travels nationally and internationally bringing the Bible to life for this generation. He is an ordained minister with a passion for this generation. He believes this generation, young and old alike, can do great things for the Kingdom of God. Kids and families today are tired and discouraged. Clayton understands the need to encourage and motivate families to live for Christ every day! He combines his skills as an Engineer with his love for amazing gadgets and gizmos to create events that everyone will love!
Clayton's programs are designed to keep audiences on the edge of their seat! He uses a unique blend of comedy, story-telling, science and illusions.
Whether he's performing a magic trick, sharing an awesome story, or setting off his famous 3,000 ball Ping Pong Volcano, audiences love his message of hope and encouragement! The reality of God's love is revealed in an exciting and creative way that everyone can connect with and remember.
"Press Start" Game Show:
Press Start is a magical game experience that combines modern technology, audience participation and live on-stage physical challenges. During Press Start, the audience will work together as one team to complete a series of levels. Some of the levels are single player. Some are multi-player. Some are all players. And there are even a few magical bonus levels! The score from each level will be combined into a cumulative score which will allow the entire group a chance to set a new high score for Press Start!
Emcee: Hey Ya! (Brandon Rushin)
Hey Ya! has an uncanny ability to improv and interact with the crowd to give everyone a personal experience. He brings guaranteed fun to the KidzQuest event each year!
Worship Leader: Shawn Walden
After serving as the worship pastor at Porterfield Memorial UMC and now at Mountain Lake Church in north Georgia, Shawn Walden leads people of all ages in proclaiming Jesus as Lord through powerful, engaging music. As a husband and dad of 3, Shawn knows kids! Put those together and KidzQuest gets the honor of having Shawn lead our 500 elementary students in worship throughout the weekend.
RESOURCES FOR CHURCH LEADERS
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Promo Material - A one-page full color pdf promo flyer to distribute as needed will be available by summer 2018.
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Adult Leaders Guide - available in all packets upon arrival as well as online closer to the event.
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Church Time - There will be two opportunities, 45 minutes each, to debrief with your group about what they are learning and how to apply that to their daily lives. Resources are available to help plan for this time; however, feel free to tailor this time to best fit your group of kids.
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Devotions - Each child will receive devotional guides for both Saturday and Sunday mornings. These will be in church packets at registration.
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Pre-Arrival Checklist
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Register group online and make sure payment is received within 7 days.
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Print off, fill out and have Pastor sign Safe Sanctuaries Form.
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Collect and keep all youth medical forms and insurance information with you.
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Give participants a list of What to Pack.
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Make plans for when and where late arrivals will meet for your group transportation.
- Confirm transportation arrangements.
- Conduct a KidzQuest orientation meeting at your church for parents and/or chaperones.
- Cover objectives, schedule, procedures, financial obligations, expectations, honor code, and the consequences for violations.
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- During the Event Checklist
- Check-in group at the Connectional Ministries Office between 5:30-7:00pm Friday night.
- Check on health and well being of children. Make sure all are fully participating in activities.
- Arrive to sessions, workshops, meal times and other scheduled activities on time.
- Have at least one adult from your group participate in orientation before the first session Friday night.
- Distribute cabin keys, devotion guides, etc from the Welcome Packet.
Safe Sanctuaries Compliance
Adult chaperones are provided by each church group attending. A 1:6 chaperone/camper ratio is required and both genders must be represented in chaperones if represented with campers.
KidzQuest is a Safe Sanctuaries compliant event and all adult chaperones must be certified. Please include the following Safe Sanctuaries form with registrations. Only one form per group is needed. Click here to download the Safe Sanctuaries form.
Accommodations
Participants at KidzQuest will be sleeping in the cabins at Epworth By The Sea. All beds are twin size. Participants will need to bring their own bed linens and towels (see What to Pack). In most cases, multiple church groups will be assigned to each cabin.
SAMPLE Schedule
*Subject to change. Free time has been scheduled in to allow for groups to enjoy the island as a part of the programming.
Friday, September 21, 2018
Questions
For more information, contact Event Coordinator Suzanne Akins at suzanne@sgaumc.com.
Office of Connectional Ministries (912) 638-8626.
