Youth Programs

Weekly youth programs are the core of our ministry to the students in our community. These programs are geared to students from 1^st through 12^th grade; they are free and are open to any young person. We even provide transportation for students living in the city of Lebanon! Our programs typically consist of games, snacks, small group activities, tutoring, and age appropriate Bible lessons. We create environments where every young person can feel safe and respected.

True to our name (Youth For Christ), our staff and volunteers make this a kid-friendly place. In addition, we want to see Jesus transform children and teenagers, in all aspects of their lives—faith, education, relationships, etc. We foster opportunities to develop positive mentoring relationships with students, which we believe is key to fulfilling our vision.

Students interested in attending one of our programs must fill out a Parental Consent Form and Medical Form/
Forma del Consentimiento de los Padres y Formulano Médico.

Kids’ Klub

Thursday nights children in 1^st through 5^th grade are invited to a fun-filled night of games, praise and worship, and bible lessons. The evening starts with a wonderful home cooked meal that is served by loving volunteers, followed by an organized game, praise and worship songs, small group bible lessons, and ends with the children making a craft.

Kids’ Klub takes place Thursdays, at our Teen Center, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. For students living in Lebanon city needing a ride, please call 272-5106 before 5:00 p.m. on Thursdays.

Junior High Club

It’s not easy being a junior high student. Peer pressure, school work, busy schedules, family issues, and difficult decisions are enough to drive anyone crazy. Junior High Club is the place where junior high students can cut loose and have a blast with their friends. It is an exciting mix of upbeat music, crazy contests, and wild games. Each student also leaves with a message from God’s Word that relates to them personally and challenges them to live life passionately.

Junior High Club takes place Tuesdays, at our Teen Center, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. For students living in Lebanon city needing a ride, please call 272-5106 before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. For more information, call Michael Dodson at 272-2400 ext. 403.

Senior High Club

Senior High Club is an activity night tailored just for teens in 9^th–12^th grade. Each night consists of hanging out with friends, playing sports like basketball or volleyball, and Biblical teaching. In addition, we have other events outside of the regular Monday night club like weekend retreats, game nights, Bible study groups, and more.

Senior High Club takes place on Mondays, at our Teen Center, from 6:30–9 p.m. For students living in Lebanon city needing a ride call 272-5106 before 5:30 p.m. on Mondays. Students can also drive or be dropped off at 6:30 p.m. at the Teen Center. For more information, call Lyle Wenger at 272-2400 ext. 401.

After School Program

The After School Program (ASP) has the potential of a glorious day’s end for the students of Lebanon Middle School. The ASP is located at the YFC downtown office on the corner of 10^th Street and Lehman Street. Our mission is to proactively facilitate growth—mentally, socially, physically, and spiritually.

The ASP is currently open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:00–6:00 p.m. It is divided into two parts: snacks, games, homework and tutoring at 3:00–4:30 p.m.; and  F.I.T. Discipleship groups at 4:30–6:00 p.m.

For interested students, our tutoring program, S.U.R.G.E., begins with a detailed assessment of each student’s strengths and concerns, followed by an individualized game plan. Students involved in S.U.R.G.E. have seen their school grades improve!

The F.I.T. (Faithful, Interested, and Teachable) teams are gender specific, small groups led by volunteers for the purpose of learning more about Jesus and what it means to live for him.

Contact  Michael Burkey at 673-0284 for more information about the ASP.