Special Events

Special Events For Kids At Buffalo Covenant

Throughout the year, special events are planned to provide additional opportunities for children to know, love and serve Jesus.

2013 Children's Ministries Summer Camps

VBS 2013

Games • Stories • crafts • snacks • music • fun!

June 10-14 | 9:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

VBS is for kids 4 years old through 4th grade completed. Kids must be 4 years old by June 1st. Children younger than 4 may attend only if a parent is working as a volunteer for VBS. $15/child or $35/family. Registration deadline is June 2. Registrations turned in after that day will be charged a $5 late fee. To volunteer to help with VBS, contact Janine Kruger.


Awana Camp Out

June 20-21

There will be an overnight camp out at the Wallenta home on Deer Lake for all T&T kids who have completed a handbook this year. Activities will include a bike ride, camping, swimming, boating, playing and having lots of fun. Only T&T clubbers who have completed a book during the club year are eligible.


Cowboy Camp at the Lingo Ranch

Boys : July 8-10 | Girls : July 11-13

For boys and girls who have completed 3rd or 4th grade. Roping lessons, swimming, archery, campfires, horseback riding, and great Bible lessons! Attendance is limited to 16 kids for each camp, so register early! Children who attend must be able to swim, and must bring their own life jacket. Cost is $30/child.


Sports Camp

baseball • gymnastics • soccer • volleyball

July 15-18 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

For kids who have completed 1st-5th grades. $30/child or $65/family.


Summer Music and Drama Camps : The Game Plan

This year, there are two camps available. Please determine which camp is appropriate for your child.

First Act Camp

July 29-31 | 8:30 a.m. - Noon

For kids who have completed Kindergarten through 2nd grades; and any 3rd-5th graders who are new to music camp and would prefer the shorter, simpler format or prefer not to audition for Main Stage Camp. Performances Wednesday afternoon, July 31 and this camp will sing one song on Sunday morning Aug 4.

Main Stage Camp

August 5-11 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (8:30-3:30 on Thurs)

For kids who have completed 3rd through 5th grades. Any 3rd through 5th grade children who have never attended our music and drama camps will need to audition for Main Stage Camp, even if they are only interested in being in the chorus. 3rd through 5th graders who have attended Music Camp in the past may skip auditions if they are only interested in being in the chorus. Anyone who wants a speaking part, solo, or dance team MUST audition. Auditions are June 17 & 18. Performaces: Friday evening, August 9 and the entire Worship Services on Sunday, August 11, 9:30 & 11:00. Registrations will be accepted beginning April 21st. Copies of the practice CD of the music will be available in June. Cost $25/child or $55/family.

2013 Lake Beauty Camps & Transportation

For complete details on the camps, click on the title of the camp below and you will be taken to Lake Beauty's web site. This year the camp is encouraging online registration. Also, brochures are at our Welcome Center. For elementary and youth summer camps, please know that our district is "Crow River". Here is a glance of the upcoming Lake Beauty Camp Calendar:


Transportation

Transportation will be provided for Frontier Kids & Trailblazers camps. The van leaves at 1:30pm (come at 1:15) on the day kids go TO Lake Beauty and they are back by about 3:00pm on the day they RETURN. Space is limited. To sign-up your kid(s) to get a ride in the church van TO and/or FROM Lake Beauty, please contact via e-mail Barb (barb@buffalocov.org) or call her in the Church Office at 763-682-1470. The deadline is June 15.

For the Junior High camp, both the bus and van are not available, as they will be at Lone Tree in New Mexico with the High School students. Call the office if your child is going to this camp and you would like to carpool with other parents.