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May 31st/June 1st
All children ages two years through high school will be promoted to their new grade/age appropriate classes. More information will be available as the time nears, so be watching.
Preschool parents: All classes are grouped by ages. We promote all at one time so that the children will remain in their appropriate peer/learning groups, which are decided upon by birth dates, attendance and room size.
Tuesday, June 3rd 9:30 - 12:30 a.m. $2 per child
We will meet at Brandi Fenton Park for a fun day in their “Splash Park”, ramadas and play area! We have reserved ramadas B and E for Pantano Christian Church. Children should wear their swimsuit and sunscreen as well as bring a towel. In addition to the water play, we will have crafts for the kids in the Ramada’s. We will be there from 9:30-12:30, so why not bring your lunch and plan to stay for awhile.
Brandi Fenton Park is located at 3482 E. River Road, 85718.
June 5th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $16 per child
We’ll be going WILD as we visit the International Wildlife Museum and view over 400 insects, spiders, birds and mammals (including prehistoric). We will even be able to participate in some hands-on exhibits. After a break for lunch we’ll take our wildness over to Skate Country East where our afternoon will be filled with free-skate, games on the rink and arcade games (tokens not included). All children will need to bring a sack lunch and drink and don’t forget socks for skating! Spending money is optional for arcades and snack bar at Skate Country. Don’t forget your lunch!
Deadline to register is June 1st. After June 1st, a $2 late fee applies while space remains.
June 8th - 11th
Kid’s Kamp is for children who will be entering 3rd – 4th grades in the fall of 2008. It is designed as a first-time camp experience for this age group. Every effort is made to make the four days positive and fun with small groups, games, dramas, swimming, hiking, and more! The cost for camp is $208 and includes all camp activities, lodging, meals at camp, leadership, AND transportation to and from United Christian Youth Camp located in Prescott, AZ. Kids will need to bring $10 to cover meals to and from camp. We will be traveling in an air conditioned chartered bus and church van. This year’s camp theme is: Adventure Mountain Times for departure and return, as well as more specific details will be available as camp gets closer. Pantano Christian Church has only 57 camper spots available. The deadline to register is May 18th. After 5/18 if there are any spots remaining, the camp charges a $25 late fee.
June 12th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $22 per child
We will travel to Breakers for a great day of play on the slides and in the wave pool! Kids will be grouped according to ability and ride interests. Since Breakers doesn’t allow outside food /drinks, we have purchased the lunch package. Each child will get a hot dog, chips, and drink as part of the fee. Please wear your swimsuit and bring a towel and sunscreen. Spending money is optional for snacks.
Deadline to register is June 8th. After June 8, a $2 late fee applies while space remains.
June 16th - 20th 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. $22 per child
Welcome to Power Lab where kids discover Jesus’ miraculous power! Get ready for an exciting adventure, following Jesus as he heals, helps and gives power to people who need him! This VBS is open to children who are or will be three years old by 08/31/08, through those entering 1st grade in the fall of 2008.
On Monday morning, June 16th, children will check in and be given their class assignments from 8:45-9:00a.m. in the outdoor basketball court. (For the remainder of the week, children will be checked in directly to their classrooms at 8:45 a.m.). From there they will sing, play games, hear stories, have Bible learning activities, make crafts, eat snacks, and more!
The cost for this program is $22 and includes a t-shirt, one musical CD per family, all activities, snacks, supplies, and leadership. Children will need to be picked up in their rooms at 12 noon each day.
The registration deadline for VBS is June 11. After 6/11, a $2 late fee will apply while space is available. On Friday night, June 20th from 5 - 8 p.m. we will enjoy a fun family evening with food, petting zoo, activities, inflatables and the children will perform the songs they learned during the week. Tickets for this event will be available for purchase the week of VBS and will Include $4 unlimited use wristbands, $1 hot dogs, burgers and more.
June 22nd - 27th
Junior Camp is for children who will be entering 5th grade in the fall of 2008. Camp is a great way for 5th graders to connect with their peers, learn about God in a fun and exciting environment, and participate in great outdoor activities! Every effort is made to make the six days positive and fun with small groups, games, dramas, swimming, hiking, climbing wall, zip line, paint ball guns, archery, and more! The cost for camp is $274 and includes all camp activities, lodging, meals at camp, leadership AND transportation to and from United Christian Youth Camp located in Prescott, AZ. Kids will need to bring $10 to cover meals to and from camp. We will travel by air conditioned church bus and vans. This year’s camp theme is: Kid vs. Wild Times for departure and return as well as more specific details will be available as camp gets closer. Pantano Christian Church has only 35 camper spots available. The deadline to register is June 1. After 6/1 if there are any spots remaining, the camp charges a $25 late fee.
June 26th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $16 per child
Back by popular demand - our 2nd Kid’s Expo Live with special guests the Arizona Live Theatre! This year Arizona Live Theatre and their group of talented actors will be performing “Oso Fuerte (Strong Bear)”. After the play children will each receive $10 in PCC BUCKS to spend however they want at a PCC fair. We will have toys/fun items and yummy snacks to purchase. Entertainers, photo-ops, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, and games to play with prizes to win. There will also be booths where kids can pay for a manicure, hair do, adopt stuffed animals, temporarily dye their hair and more! Don’t forget your lunch.
Deadline to register is June 22nd. After June 22nd, a $2 late fee applies while space remains.
Tuesday, July 1st 9:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m. $6 per child
Join us from 9:30-11:30 at JW Tumbles for 2 hours of non-stop fun, excitement and movement! The children will get to climb, balance, swing, slide, run through the obstacle course, climb the rock wall, try the bars and more! Children must wear socks! JW Tumbles is located at 6546 E. Tanque Verde Suite #140, just west of the Grant/Kolb intersection –across from Golf-N-Stuff in the Sakura parking lot. Deadline to register is June 29th. $2 late fee after June 29th if space available.