Ministries : Summer Stretch

Summer Stretch
Summer Stretch Frequently Asked Questions
Summer Stretch Staff
Summer Stretch Sr. High Leaders
 
  Summer Stretch is a weekly program where Jr. High youth experience service, recreation, Bible study, and worship. Summer Stretch is for youth who will complete grades 6-9.

Dates: Sessions meet on Wednesdays or Thursdays throughout the summer. Choose the day of week that works best for your schedule.
 

2012 Schedule: The dates are as listed. Specific service projects and activities will be published at a later date. Wed dates are: June 13, 20, 27 July 11, 18 and 25. Thursday dates are June 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19 and 26. The all day trip to ValleyFair will likely be scheduled for August 2. All groups from both days will go to ValleyFair on the same day, Thursday, August 2.

Small groups: When registering you may request one person to be partnered with during the small group time. Groups of friends will not be placed together during the service portion but they are able to be together during the afternoon recreation time.

Cost: $225.  A $125 non-refundable deposit is due at registration.

Registration:  Registration will be open from February 18 through March 4. Anyone registering during that period will have a place in Summer Stretch. Anyone wanting to register after closing on March 4 is not guaranteed a place. Please contact Gerad Remus at gerad@lordoflife.org with any questions.

Summer Stretch Staff: Have you completed at least one year of college and are interested in being paid staff at Summer Stretch? Visit the Summer Stretch Staff page.  Complete both the application and the questionnaire. Here is a Summer Stretch Staff Job Description:

Summer Stretch Staff Job Description 2012 Summer Stretch Staff Job Description 2012 (34 KB)

High School Leaders: If you are interested in leading a Summer Stretch small group, having a great time in service, developing your leadership skills and doing all that while enjoying all the fun of Summer Stretch, consider applying to be a High School Leader. Complete the questionnaire. Here is a High School Leader Job Description:

High School Leaders Job Description 2012 High School Leaders Job Description 2012 (34 KB)



If you have any questions be sure to contact Gerad@lordoflife.org.

 Service sites have included:

Feed My Starving Children
Kids Against Hunger
Global Health Ministries
Rose Arbor
Park and playground clean-up
Lord of Life and other churches
C.R.O.S.S.
     Emergency Foodshelf Network   
Value Village
Goodwill
CommonBond Communities
Tree House
Zoom House
The Wellstead of Rogers
SourceMN and The Fallout

 The daily schedule for Summer Stretch

8:30        Check-in, morning Bible study
9:30        Depart for service site
10:00      Service
12:00      Lunch (bring your own)
1:00        Afternoon recreation
3:45        Head back to church
4:15        Afternoon worship and closing
5:00        Dismissal

 Recreational sites have included:

WaterPark of America
Grand Slam
Bunker Beach
Roller Skating
Ice Skating
Horseback Riding
Brunswick Zone
High Ropes Course
Minnesota Zoo
IMax Movie
Lord of Life
Camp Ihduhapi