Youth Activities Programs
Proposed Calendar and Tentative Plan for 2025
Dear Youth Group parents,
Our luck in trying for miniature golf has been unsuccessful due to the rain. Having received emails from parents on the possibility of gathering on June 22 at Hunter’s is also not successful because several are on vacation. I learned from some of the preteens and teens that June and July are vacation months. So no June dates but this is my new plan with lots of hope:
July 12 —SSCM Summer Festival from 10:30 to 4:30 — Choose time to come and help at the Kids Fun Zone, please.
July 20–Help with Cleanup after the Christmas in July Tea Party that Mrs. Elaine Luschas coordinates. Please come at 2:30. It will probably take a half hour and then we can play some games and have treats in our new Youth Group room until 4:00.Mrs. Luschas gave the money for our Christmas tree we decorated for the Tree Fest at the end of November in 2024. She is one of our best supporters and will appreciate our help.
August 3– Another try at Tee To Green miniature golf from 4:00 to 5:30
August 4 to 8– 9:00 to noon, Vacation Bible School volunteers, 7th grade to 12 grade are needed. Contact Mrs. Deanna McKinnon at finmgr@saintcolumbachurch .org or parish office 570-784-0801
August 10–Parish Picnic in the cafeteria and concert in the gym around noon (more info to follow)
August 17–Hunter’s Dairy Freeze for our scavenger hunt, volleyball, and other board games and Hunter’s food from 4:00 to 5:30
A New Program at Saint Columba!
Kids Peace Club –Grades K-6
What? A monthly gathering of children
When? Fridays from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where? St. Columba’s cafeteria, gym and art room
How? Mindfulness, Games, Stories, Movement, Art, Drama, Food and Fun
Why? Jesus calls us together to be a community of peace builders and parents need a date night
How? Registration is necessary but the CYE registration form will qualify. Attendance each month must be made by Tuesday before each event to Sr. Suzanne. Suggested donation is $5.00 for each event, but scholarships are available. Sister Suzanne will lead with supervising adults and Youth Group volunteers.
The Kids Peace Club has been blessed this year with the Youth Group joining them in being their guides and leaders. I have new opportunities for both groups as they band together in the spirit of community.
Einstein said,” If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” I, for one, believe fairytales spark imagination, help children develop a broader understanding of the world and its possibilities, which can lead to more creative and innovative thinking. Fairytales are not only for children but for all of us. Therefore I invite both groups to:
Youth Group – Grades 6 – 12
What? Come together for fun, faith, food and friendship by exploring the world of your creativity!
When? Sundays from 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Where? Cafeteria, Kitchen, Gym and away.
How? Sister Suzanne will have special guests to teach and provide many opportunities for this year’s explorations and fun! Mr. Ed Dilg and Ms. Rita Millard will offer their special talents among others.
On July 12 our SSCM Sisters have our Summer Festival on our grounds from 10:30 to 4:30. I will be asking for help from the Youth Group to coordinate the children’s games with me.
July 20–Help with Cleanup after the Christmas in July Tea Party that Mrs. Elaine Luschas coordinates. Please come at 2:30. It will probably take a half hour and then we can play some games and have treats in our new Youth Group room until 4:00.Mrs. Luschas gave the money for our Christmas tree we decorated for the Tree Fest at the end of November in 2024. She is one of our best supporters and will appreciate our help.
August 3– Another try at Tee To Green miniature golf from 4:00 to 5:30
August 4 to 8– 9:00 to noon, Vacation Bible School volunteers, 7th grade to 12 grade are needed. Contact Mrs. Deanna McKinnon at finmgr@saintcolumbachurch .org or parish office 570-784-0801
August 10–Parish Picnic in the cafeteria and concert in the gym around noon (more info to follow)
August 17–Hunter’s Dairy Freeze for our scavenger hunt, volleyball, and other board games and Hunter’s food from 4:00 to 5:30
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