SURF students in 5th and 6th grade are at a very transitional point in their lives, neither wanting to be treated as kids, nor yet ready to be treated as teens. It is Surf’s desire to minister to preteens by teaching them about Identity (Who God is + Who Am I), Belonging (Who is the Church + Where Do I Fit In), and Mission (Who is Jesus + What is my Mission).
Surf Meets in the Surf Shack on the west side of the NewCov campus.
Contact our Family/Preteen Pastor, Chip, for more info on Surf Preteen ministries at [email protected] or (559) 298-0688.
Dan Bartel and his team, take an apologetics approach for preteens, and teach them how to solidify a faith of their own and how to defend the many questions that they will come across in this world. Topics include science, world religions, preparing for adolescence, how to study the Bible, etc.
On alternate weeks, Bill Choate takes the preteens through a fun and unique walk through the New Testament and highlights the ministry and works of Jesus.
Surf Wednesday nights is a preteen youth group just for 5th and 6th graders. We use creative and fun teaching to make the Bible come alive, and well as unique games and our special Gremmy groups to surround preteens with fellow preteens to journey through life with and a Lifeguard (mentor) to help guide them.
Trunk ‘R Treat – Sunday. October 31st (5-7pm) – NewCov Parking Lot
Winter Camp for preteens at Hartland Christian Camp is an awesome way for 5th and 6th graders to learn more about Jesus and take a step in owning their own faith. Winter Camp is an amazing weekend of fun, singing, games, an awesome speaker and meeting new friends.
2022 Date = February 4th-6th
Cost – $199. Registration has begun! Limited space available.
Surf goes to Hume Lake’s Wagon Train for summer camp.
Wagon Train is a fun, rustic summer camp for students in 5th and 6th grade. This Old West experience includes sleeping in a real covered wagon, learning Archery and BB guns, riding canoes and kayaks around the pond and exploring Fort Logan (our three story island fort). You’ll also sit around a campfire singing worship songs, memorize scripture, watch amazing skits about the Bible performed by the Wagon Train staff and hear each morning and evening the Good News of Jesus and his love for us.
2022 Date TBD – Most likely July 10th-16th
Registration will begin February 6th
VBX is an extreme version of our summer Vacation Bible Adventure — just for 5th and 6th graders! In addition to the morning programs at NewCov, VBX includes afternoon experiences just for preteens, like roller skating, bowling, or DEFY. VBX is an awesome place for 5th and 6th graders just beginning to explore a relationship with Jesus Christ, as well as those who have grown up in the church and are seeking to strengthen their personal relationship with God.
VBX 2022 will take place June 13th-17th.
Registration will begin on Easter Sunday, ONLINE ONLY!