Summer Life Events and Programs
You can register online for most events. Click here.
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AKE/Xodus “CONNECT Groups”
| Dates | July-August (8 weeks) |
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| Time | Various |
| Venue | Various |
| Target Group | Middle School and High School students |
| Leader | Nathan Mandsager |
Details: These will be small groups run by AKE/ Xodus leaders during July and August. These groups will meet at different times during the week, and will focus on friendship, fun, and growing deeper in the Lord.
For more information please register online or at the church.
Student Leadership “CONNECT Group”
| Dates | July-August |
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| Time | Various |
| Venue | Various |
| Target Group | High School students |
| Leader | Mark Zweigenthal |
Details: This Connect Group will flow the same way as AKE/Xodus Connect Groups but will be a more intensive course focusing on leadership and character development.
For more information please register online or at the church.
Haven Open Gym
| Dates | Tuesdays and Thursdays (July-August) |
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| Time | 2:00pm-4:00pm |
| Venue | The Haven |
| Target Group | All Students ages 7-16 |
| Leader | Dylan Hall |
Details: The Haven will remain open during the vacation break for kids and students to make use of the church facilities. Different intentional activities will be arranged depending on volunteer force and student interest.
No registration is required.
Haven/AKE/Xodus Field Trips
| Dates/Times/Venues | TBD |
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| Target Group | All students ages 7-16 |
| Leaders | Dylan Hall and Mark Zweigenthal |
Details: These field trips will be a scheduled depending on volunteer force and student interest. Some ideas include: Hiking, going to the beach, NYC, Thacher Park.
For more information please register online or at the church.
Full description of field trips and Permission slip
SCORE Summer Camp
| Dates | Thursdays (July 8th-August 12th) |
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| Time | 9:00am-1:00pm |
| Venue | Central Park |
| Leaders | Dylan Hall and Mark Zweigenthal |
Details: This is a summer camp organized, run, and funded by Schenectady County. Calvary will be partnering with the County and running a weekly session for the the Middle School students. These sessions will focus on character/value development.
MacGathans Community Outreach
| Dates | Fridays (July 9th-August 27th) |
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| Time | 11:00am-3:00pm |
| Venue | MacGathans Community Center 189 Jerry St. Schenectady |
| Target Group | Everyone |
| Leader | Amanda Zara |
Details: This is an outreach to the MacGathans community. This will be a student led initiative but the whole church family can be involved serving lunch, playing games, connecting with families or just being a part of the action!
For more information please register online or at the church.
Young Adults
| Dates | Sundays (July 18th, August 8th, August 22nd) |
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| Time | Various (generally 6:00pm-9:00pm) |
| Venue | Various |
| Target Group | Young Adults (18-30) |
| Leader | Mark Zweigenthal |
Details: These 3 events will range from social to devotional events. The focus is on community and on ‘doing life’ with other young adults. This ministry is organic and relaxed, so come and join us for a time of fellowship around some good food and great people.
For more information please register online or at the church.
Blaze Fest
| Dates | August 16th-20th @ City Life (Youth for Christ) |
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Blaze Fest is a summer event sponsored by City Life. Youth ages 11-19 can participate in a structured experience where they can learn to express themselves through, Break Dancing, DJ-ing, MC-ing, Graffiti Art and more.
For more information please register online or at the church.
Summer Life (Wednesday Evenings)
| Time | 6:45pm |
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| Venue | Various |
| Target Group | Everyone |
| Leader | Each week will be organized and run by a different church ministry |
A time of fellowship and growth with the Calvary Tabernacle Family.
No registration is required.
CLAY
| Dates | August 2nd-August 5th |
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| Time | 8:30am-12:30pm |
| Venue | Calvary Tabernacle |
| Target Group | Kindergarten-6th Grade |
| Leader | Delray Agnes |
Details: Creative Arts camp for kids to develop skills like art, baking, guitar, singing, sign language, dance, crafts.
For more information please register online with Kidcheck or at the church.
Student Song and Dance Workshop
| Dates | Tuesdays and Thursdays |
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| General | July 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, 29th |
| Global | August 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th |
| Time | 2:00pm-4:00pm, according to class (age) |
| Venue | Calvary Tabernacle sanctuary and CJ Hall |
| Target Group | Kids 4+5; 6-8; 9-15 |
| Leader | Delray Agnes and Josephine Kaliku |
Details: A new and varied version of Kidsong, these classes explore music and singing, or dance, according to age groups. The August Global weeks will move beyond general dance and song, to dance and song from other nationalities!
For more information please register online at Kidcheck or at the church.
Seniors Song and Dance Workshop
| Dates | Tuesdays (July 13th, 20th, 27th, Aug.10th, 17th, 24th) |
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| Time | 1:00pm-2:00pm |
| Venue | Calvary Tabernacle |
| Target Group | Seniors 50+ |
| Leader | Delray Agnes |
Details: 2pm ~ Song: An opportunity to sing along to some old favorites, renew your love for using your voice for pleasure n God and joy in life. James 5:13!
2:30pm ~ Dance: A way to enjoy fitness and relish being alive, by using your body in simple, joyful movement.
For more information please register online or at the church.
Church in the Park
| Dates | Sunday, August 22nd |
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| Time | 10:00am |
| Venue | Central Park |
| Target Group | Everyone (1st and 2nd services together) |
Details: Calvary Tabernacle will celebrate Sunday service at Central Park for this one day. Come out and join us for church done ‘a ‘lil differently’. Both services combine! Weather plan is back at 1840 Albany St.
No registration is required.
Chase the Light: VBS (Vacation Bible School)
| Dates | July 26th-July 30th |
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| Time | 9:00 am-12:00pm |
| Venue | Calvary Tabernacle |
| Target Group | Kindergarten-5th Grades |
Description: Chase The Light takes a look at the stories of people who came into contact with Jesus and how He changed their lives forever. We want to take a look at how their lives changed when Jesus, the Light of the world, stepped into it and how our lives also change when we follow after Him.
For more information please register online or at the church.