SUMMER GOOD NEWS CLUB
What is a Summer Good News Club?
SGNCs are action-packed Bible clubs for children ages 4–11. Clubs run 90 minutes a day for four consecutive days and include games, Bible lessons, songs, prizes, and snacks.
Who teaches the clubs?
Clubs are led primarily by teens trained at Christian Youth in Action, alongside an adult club host. These students are screened to ensure a safe environment for every child.
Where are the clubs held?
These clubs can be held anywhere children gather. Locations such as public parks and neighborhood backyards make the Gospel accessible for kids right where they are.
During Summer '26:
Summer GNCs
children enrolled
professions of faith
See Summer Good News Clubs in action!
FAQs
How do I host a Summer Good News Club?
Just scroll down to the bottom of this page and click “Host a Summer Good News Club”. We’d love to have you host a club in your neighborhood.
Hosting is simple: hold the club in your yard or at a nearby park, remain at the club each day to take attendance and provide an adult presence, and hand out snacks/water for the children at the end! We also encourage hosts to invite children and their families to church following Summer Good News Club. Learn more about hosting here.
Can my church host a Summer Good News Club?
Yes! We love when church families come together to host a SGNC. Clubs can absolutely be held on church grounds, however, we have found that this can discourage some unchurched families from attending. We encourage churches to hold SGNCs in neutral locations, such as a church member's backyard or a park in a neighborhood near the church. Learn more about hosting HERE (host link).
What happens at a Summer Good News Club?
SGNCs run 90 minutes a day for four consecutive days. Clubs start with 20-30 minutes of relationship-building games, then children are strategically transitioned into the teaching portion. This time includes the memory verse, the Bible lesson, and a missionary story (broken up with songs and games throughout). The club finishes with a fun review game and snacks provided by the club host.
Our club schedule is intentionally designed to keep kids active and engaged from start to finish. Even during longer teaching times, kids are kept involved and moving!
What exactly is taught at Summer Good News Club?
Every portion of club, however small, is intentionally designed to reinforce the day's main teaching, making big truths understandable for young children. This summer (2027), children will learn about Jesus through our curriculum series, "Jesus: My Savior and Friend," learning about the stories of Jesus healing the paralyzed man, Jesus meeting the woman at the well, Jesus healing the centurion's servant, and Jesus' conversation with the rich young ruler.
See a detailed breakdown of last year's curriculum ("Turned Around") as an example: Summer 2026 Curriculum Snapshot (link the pdf found in OneDrive)
Please reach out to Brandon Shippy (brandon@cefofomaha.org) if you have any other questions.
Evangelize children in their own neighborhood through games, snacks, Bible lessons, and relationship.
Disciple unchurched children by helping them grow in their understanding of God’s Word.
Establish children from your community into your local church for ongoing spiritual growth.
