6th Grade is a very busy year for Boston Avenue youth as they take the important step of confirmation into the church.
This year includes Sunday School, "Confirmands in Action," Summer and Fall Programs, and tons of available Camps and Special Activities.
What is Confirmation? Confirmation is our Sixth Grade Sunday School and youth program. It is for our sixth graders and families. Included in this program are Sunday morning classes, monthly fellowship events, service projects, a retreat, being matched with an adult mentor called a Friend in Faith, and classes designed for parents and youth. The Confirmation Journey is designed for many different experiences to help in your faith journey.
BA's 2008 Confirmation Class Begins Its Journey.
CIA “Confirmands in Action”
Our mid-week youth ministry for Confirmands is offered on Wednesday evenings during the school year. Sixth graders are encouraged to attend and be part of this fellowship. Tween curriculum that includes service projects and social issues is included in this action-based hour.
Confirmation is a year-long journey beginning the first Sunday in June. Confirmation includes Sunday morning classes, Wednesday evening CIA “Confirmands in Action,” monthly fellowship events, service projects, worship, trips, and a fall retreat at Camp Egan.
Summer Program
We meet in Jubilee Hall during the summer months from 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. Dress is casual and a new challenge meets our students every week.
Fall Program
Our formal classes begin on “Great Day at BA” in August. We move to the third floor confirmation suite. Our curriculum team will have a rotation set of classes designed to take our students on a journey through the church year to help prepare our young people for making their decision to become members of the church. Confirmation Sunday was Sunday, November 9, 2008. Thirty-one youth were confirmed! This is not the end of the journey, only a step in the process. The remainder of 2008 Sunday School classes will cover mission projects and Advent and Christmas. January through May includes one Sunday a month with mentors, one with parents and a rotation of guest speakers that includes our church staff and ministers.
Who is in charge of Confirmation? Debbie Peterson, Director of Mid-High Youth and Confirmation oversees this ministry. Confirmation is led by parents and other interested volunteers under Debbie’s leadership. If you are interested in helping, please call Debbie at 699.0124.
Enrollment Requirements
Confirmation is designed for our sixth graders but other youth that have not yet been through Confirmation are offered the opportunity to be part of the class from August through Confirmation Sunday in November.
Sixth graders can join the class at anytime during the year. Confirmation is our sixth grade Sunday School and youth program. Call Debbie Peterson at 699.0124 if you have questions about being part of the class.
Upcoming 6th Grade Camps & Activities
~ How To Register ~
Join us for Camp Sign-Up Night on Wednesday, April 8th
at 5:30 in Bishops' Hall...
or
pick up hard copies of the forms from the Education Office...
or
download the registration form(s) for each camp below
and mail the completed form(s) with payment to:
Shirley Dyer
Education Office
Boston Avenue United Methodist Church
1301 S. Boston Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74119-3297
PLEASE NOTE:
- One check, payable to "Boston Avenue Church," may be written to pay for all of the camps.
- Only one Official Transportation and Medical Release Form needs to be completed for each participant regardless of how many camps he/she is enrolled in.
- Please register for the camps through the church and not the Conference Office, as it will affect your cost.
- Boston Avenue will pay half of the cost of ONE camp for our church members.
~ SUMMER 2009 ~
J.E.M. Camp: Livin' the Life!
Camp Registration Form
Camp Recommendation Form
Official Transportation and Medical Release Form
June 8-12 (Code: 2103) at Canyon Camp — For rising 6th-8th graders
The Journey J.E.M. (Junior High Effectiveness Ministry) Camp uses the model of teaching leadership skills to United Methodist youth through active participation. Small groups will participate in the low ropes course at Canyon and a variety of leadership skill workshops are a part of this camp. J.E.M. Camp offers training to Junior Highs in leadership and is designed specifically with the Junior High youth in mind. It is the goal of this camp to develop leadership skills at the Junior High level that can be used immediately, and naturally progress to the training provided by CYME for Sr. High youth. J.E.M. has many unique events, including a spectacular banquet. We will discover our leadership skills through group dynamics, low rope elements, individual reflection and small group process. Participants at J.E.M., must be recommended or invited by their youth minister and their senior pastor. A signature is required from both of these persons on the registration form before a camper will be allowed at camp.
Cost: $235
“Mission on the Move"
Camp Registration Form
Official Transportation and Medical Release Form
June 29-July 1 — For rising 5th & 6th graders
Time: 9:00-11:45 a.m.
Closing Celebration for everyone, with a video of each day's project, Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.
BA's four-day mission camp runs concurrently with Vacation Bible School and involves four Mornings of Community Service.
Youth and leaders travel to places like the Tulsa Community Food Bank, Methodist Manor, and Daycenter for the Homeless to participate in service projects designed with our 5th and 6th graders in mind.
This is a great time of fellowship and learning to serve others.
Youth are welcome to have their friends enroll with them
for these four days of service to the community.
Advanced registration is required since
we need to have transportation reserved.
Cost: Free!
6th Grade Camp: God Is in Our Midst
Camp Registration Form
Official Transportation and Medical Release Form
July 13-17 (Code: 2202) at Camp Egan — For rising 6th graders
In their small groups, campers will: hike, cook out, develop a "Home-in-the-Woods," and explore nature. With the whole camp, they will: swim, enjoy recreation, worship, and the Discovery Center.
Cost: $206
Music & Drama Camp
Camp Registration Form
Official Transportation and Medical Release Form
July 20-24 — For rising 2nd-6th graders
Time: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Closing Concert for everyone on Friday evening at 7 p.m.
Campers will learn and perform choral music of the highest quality appropriate for their age level. Children will also develop camaraderie and artistic skills by enjoying drama, art, and handbell classes –
plus a wide variety of recreational activities.
Cost: $75 (covers lunch & materials)
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