Frequently Asked Questions

How old does my child have to be to participate?

Our Awana Club includes kids from age 3 up to 6th grade, who are divided up into the Cubbies (age 3-5), Sparks (k-2nd grade) and Truth & Training clubs (3rd-6th grade). We do have several Jr. and Sr. High students involved as volunteers, but have not yet created a specific program for them. If you or your child would be interested in such a program, please email Commander Joel. At the lower end of the spectrum, we will allow two-year-olds who turn three in the fall to participate in Cubbies on a case-by-case basis. The fact is, children develop at different rates, so some children in their late "two's" are ready for Cubbies, while others are not.

How much does it cost?

There is no fee for participation in Awana Clubs, however, you will need to purchase a uniform, a bible and a handbook for your child, if they do not already have these things. Typically, each of these items costs $10 or $15 apiece. If purchasing them presents a financial hardship for you and your family, please let Secretary Sarah Titus or Commander Joel know your situation.

Which version of the Bible does CBC Awana use?

We use the New International Version (NIV) in our Awana Club, which is one of the three versions for which Awana International prints materials. (The others are KJV and NKJV). Although we know that people prefer different translations of the Bible for a variety of reasons, many of them good, we offer only handbooks based on the NIV. This prevents a lot of confusion among kids and leaders, and helps us minister with more efficiency. For clubbers who have already purchased handbooks based on other versions, we are happy to let them finish in that version before switching to the NIV. Of course, we do not mean to imply that other Bible versions are inferior, we are merely trying to establish some consistency in our teaching and memorization.

What does a typical club night include?

Clubbers arrive between 5:15 and 5:25pm at the Rec Center (please do not arrive earlier!) and play in the gym until we officially begin with our Opening Ceremony, which includes our theme song, pledge and announcements. Afterward, the Cubbies go to their own room for games, songs, puppets, crafts and instructions. Meanwhile, the T&T and Sparks Clubs split up for their own group time, which usually includes songs and a story or discussion. Each club also has handbook time, where kids can recite the memory verses they practiced throughout the week to their leaders, who can sign off on their accomplishments. Each memory milestone- a whole section or even a book- brings clubbers an award! After handbook time, the Sparkies and T&T'ers come together for game time, which varies from week to week.

What if my child has attended a different Awana Club?

We welcome kids from any church or any other Awana Club. In fact, your child may even participate in both clubs at once! (We have some who do.) At CBC, we want to minister to the community as a whole, not only the folks who we see every Sunday. If we can support the efforts of other godly churches in our area, we'll do it! All we ask is that clubbers recognize and respect the fact that we may do things a bit differently than they are used to. For our part, we are happy to honor the work that clubbers have already done, so they won't be required to start over in their handbooks.

How can I help with the CBC Awana program?

Thanks for asking! Whether you have a child in our Awana Club or not, we would be delighted to have you participate in our ministry. There are a variety of ways you can do this: 1) donating money for materials, 2) volunteering on a temporary basis, or 3) joining our leadership team. (Prayer is not listed because that should be assumed!) If any of these options interest you, contact Commander Joel to discuss your thoughts. There are quite a few ways that you can help without making a long-term commitment- taking photos and video for a day, bringing a snack, operating the Awana prize cart, decorating for theme night, and more! Please do realize that if you would like to assume a role in which you interact with the kids, you will need to undergo a training/screening process.