Children have an opportunity to hear Bible stories and participate in art and music activities.
Children's Ministry Day Camps and Events

All programs, camps, and events are open to the community.

Vacation Bible School, July 21-25

Description: A week of fun and friends as kids age 4 through grade 6 participate in crafts, skits, movies, games and music inspired by our shared faith in God.

Download a Vacation Bible School brochure form
Download a Vacation Bible School registration form

Day Camps

Phone in registration befgins Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at 8:00 A.M. Contact Mary Schoenknecht at 832-6601 or marys@trinity-ec.org for more infiormation.

The Great Pretenders

Dynamic drama and awesome art will be combined to bring Bible stories and other children's literature to life. Children will create and use props and costumes to retell great stories. They will also participate in a variety of theater games and activities that will enhance vocabulary, body awareness and understanding of story patterns. Jill Kasmarek will lead this high-energy class.

For: Children that turned 4 before 12/31/2008 (limited to 16 children)
When: 1:00- 3:00 on Tuesdays beginning in September.
Fees: Cost includes supplies and snacks. For more information call Mary Schoenknecht at 832-6601.
Location: Trinity Library

Fantastic Fridays

Spend Friday morning engaged in a wide variety of preschool activities. Children will cook, read, paint, experiment, sing, and dance. The class will allow children to explore and discover in the areas of language, science, music, math, and art. A hands-on discovery approach will be emphasized in a Christian learning environment. Taught by Marlee Knickerbocker and Jill Kasmarek.

For: Children who are 4 by 12/31/08 through PreKindergarten. Limited to 20 children.
Time: 9:00–11:00 a.m. on Fridays beginning January 9, 2009.

Camp Come & Play

Children will have an opportunity to play with other children of their age. They will hear Bible stories, participate in art and music activities and take time out to share a treat. Members, non-members and friends of members are welcome to attend.

For: Children with birthdays between 9/01/2005 and 5/31/2006. Children with summer birthdays are eligible to register for second semester.
When: 9:15- 11:15 or 12:15- 2:15 on Wednesdays beginning September 10.
Location: Trinity Nursery and Art Room
Teachers: Marlee Knickerbocker and Jill Kasmarek

Thrilling Thursdays

This is for children who are four by 12/31/08. The class starts in September with possible morning and afternoon sessions.

Contact Mary B. Schoenknecht, Children's Ministries Director

Summer Day Camps

Hundreds of children will participate in the fun activities of the various camps this summer and learn of God's enormous love for them. Note enrollment availability for each camp.

Download a Trinity Day Camp brochure
Download a Trinity Day Camp registration form

Camp Discovery - completed. Watch for news on next summer's camp.

Description: Children will be challenged to discover the magic and beauty of God's world by investigating science and nature.

Trinity Sports Camp - completed. Watch for news on next summer's camp.

Description: The camp will offer skills instruction in various physical activities. Leaders will focus on teamwork, fair play and Christian values.

Camp Come and Play - completed. Watch for news on next summer's camp.

Description: Children will have an opportunity to play with other children of their age. They will hear Bible stories, participate in related activities and take time out to share a treat. This camp is limited to 15 children.

Camp Cooking & Booking - completed. Watch for news on next summer's camp.

Description: Kids will experience adventures in cooking, crafting, and playing while leaders share related stories from the Bible and children’s literature. God’s amazing story will come alive in meaningful ways!

Camp Veggie Tales - completed. Watch for news on next summer's camp.

Description: Description: Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and all their Veggie friends are back for another summer appearance at Trinity’s day camps. Sessions will include Bible lessons, skits, Veggie Tale videos, crafts, games, food and more!

Camp Tell the Good News - completed. Watch for news on next summer's camp.

Description: The goal of the camp is to create the opening video segments for Vacation Bible School week. Participants will learn journalism skills through interviewing, writing, and shooting and editing the film.

Special Events

Bible Sundays

Presentation of age-appropriate bibles to children in our congregation.

Grades 3 and 6: Sunday, September 7 at 8:15 and 9:30. Third graders receive the Kid's Study Bible, Sixth graders receive the Teen Devotional Bible.

Age 3: Day to be determined. Three-year-olds receive the Beginner's Bible.

Communion Instruction

The Lord's Supper is celebrated regularly in worship, and we invite children to participate. Trinity offers a learning event for first grade children and their parents in the Spring of each year. In the Fall we offer the same instruction to children in Grades 2 through 5 who may have missed the instruction at an earlier time. Parents who wish to have their children communing before this event are welcome to include them.

Kids in 1st Grade
Next session will be in March, 2009.

Kids in 2nd - 5th Grades
Next session will be in November, 2008.

Advent Workshop

A fun craft event for the whole family!
Sunday, November 30 from 2:00-5:00 in the Trinity Room.

Angel Breakfast

Breakfast with a Christmas Angel. For kids preschool through kindergarten. Each child may bring one adult guest.
Saturday, December 6 from 8:30-10:00 AM.
Advanced registration is required for this event!

Tell every nation on earth, "The Lord is wonderful and does marvelous things!" (Psalm 96:3)