Ready-to-Go School's Out: Youth Ministry Ideas for School Breaks and Summer Vacation
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One of the biggest challenges in youth ministry is finding effective ways to minister to teenagers during school breaks and summer vacations—those times when the usual routines of education and structure aren’t there. Families are vacationing. Youth groups get smaller. And very often youth ministry takes a noticeable dip in attendance and excitement.
Ready-to-Go School’s Out!: Youth Ministry Ideas for School Breaks and Summer Vacation by Todd Outcalt is a book that can help. Here youth workers can find support and practical ideas that can help them minister to teens during the “down times” such as:
· Fall & Spring Breaks
· Summer Vacation
· Christmas Break
· Special Days such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, and Thanksgiving
· New Years Eve
Ready-to-Go School’s Out! will be a welcome addition to the youth leader’s arsenal of resources. It includes learning activities, outings, games, worship services, and suggestions for the busy youth worker—in addition to renewal activities for tired youth leaders—all collected in one resource.
Rev. Todd Outcalt
Todd Outcalt is a United Methodist pastor in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has been active in youth ministry for more than 17 years and has led eight youth mission trips in the United States and abroad. He also has led several youth Bible studies and training events.
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Ready-to-Go School's Out - Rev. Todd Outcalt
For most teenagers, summer vacation constitutes the longest and most rewarding break from school. These weeks in June, July, and August give teens some unique opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities and to participate in outings that can have a life-changing impact.
In many congregations, the youth group does a mission trip or the bulk of its outdoor fundraising (such as car washes) during the summer. Other churches hold youth rallies, summer camps, or outdoor concerts. Summer break can also be a time to consider some learning opportunities that fall outside the scope of your usual Sunday school, youth group, and Bible study offerings.
The hope is that you'll find two or three summer suggestions in this chapter that can make your youth ministry richer and fuller and that will provide meaningful, life-changing experiences for your youth.
Image3Image4Preparation: Find an observatory or amateur astronomer to host your group.
Supplies: Bible, a few flashlights
If you want to create an event that is both educational and fun, arrange for a high-quality stargazing event for your group. Many universities will open their observatories to groups if you call in advance. And many highly qualified buffs, with large, portable telescopes will be willing to set up an evening for your group for a small honorarium or on a volunteer