Special Programs & Activities

During the year, we offer an assortment of exciting and innovative programs and activities in addition to our Sunday morning programs.  Be sure to visit this page regularly for information on all events.

To learn more about our Sunday morning programs, click on the photo at the left to be re-directed to our Children's Ministries page. 

Summer Sports Camp for Kids - Registration Begins May 18

 


July 21-25, 2008
3:00-6:15pm

Held at Granby High School

Open to all kids in Grades 1 through 6

 

 

For the 3rd consecutive year, Valley Brook is offering a sports program for kids in grades 1 through 6 at the facilities of Granby High School.  Kids are given the choice of receiving instruction in basketball, soccer and cheerleading.  The program is led by “Uncharted Waters Sports Ministry,” an organization based out of Colorado.

Each camp day includes sport training/instruction time, snack/water breaks, character building lessons, cool music, and more fun than could ever be recorded on a score board!  This year's program is called "Undefeated" and promises to be incredibly fun!

Registration forms will be available to download on May 14.  For more information, contact Diane Heermance at 844-0001.  

Click on the link above to download and print a Sports Camp Registration Form.  Completed registration forms should be mailed to Valley Brook Community Church, P.O. Box 567, Granby, CT 06035.

 

Vacation Bible School - Registration Begins June 8

 

 August 4-8, 2008
9:00am-12:00pm

Held at West Granby United Methodist Church

Children's Ministries will be "mixing it up" at "Power Lab", this summer's Vacation Bible School program.  VBS is a week-long program designed for kids ages 4 through grade 5.  Kids will have loads of fun with great team-building games, crafts, lively songs, Bible stories and tasty treats. 

Registration forms will be available to download on June 5.  For more information, contact Diane Heermance at 844-0001. 

Click on the link above and print a Vacation Bible School Registration Form.  Completed registration forms should be mailed to Valley Brook Community Church, P.O. Box 567, Granby, CT 06035.

 

Grapple Youth Group


Grapple? Preteen Bible Curriculum
(Click on link above for more detail)

FOR KIDS IN 5TH & 6TH GRADE
Wednesdays • 7:00-8:30pm, Valley Brook Office
This is fun, new program is designed especially for 5th & 6th graders!  "Grapple" is a time for you to get together to play games, connect with friends, and "grapple" (or wrestle) about some topics that are important to YOU!  For questions please contact Diane Heermance at 844-0001.

 

Monthly Program for Kids in Grades 3-6


Open to all Kids in Grades 3-6!
A New Adventure Every Month 

KICN' is hitting the road...the bus is ready!  This 2007-2008 school year KICN' will meet every month for a special event that promises to be loads of fun!  It's a great way to make new friends! 

Advance sign up and payment is required prior to each of the monthly gatherings.  Sign up early to save your spot on the bus and consider inviting a friend!  To sign up, visit the display in the lobby on Sunday or use the electronic form below.  If you would like to help support this program or have any questions, please contact Diane Heermance by clicking on her name.

CURRENT EVENTS
MARCH 1 – Maple Sugaring @ Sweet Wind Farm – Hartland, 1:00-3:00pm
MAY 17 – R&B Sport World Go Carts – Winsted, 2:00-6:00pm

God & Country Religious Award Program


Valley Brook is pleased to support this program that allows all local scouts to earn their Religious Award.  This program is designed for both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in grades 1-12.  Scouts can earn up to four different awards that are age/grade specific:

God & Me (grades 1-3)
God & Family (grades 4-5)
God & Church (grades 6-8)
God & Life (grades 9-12)

Classes will start up again in the fall.  For information on any of these award programs, contact Jim Works, Program Coordinator by clicking on his name.