Youth Summer Camp 2024
Jul
8
to Jul 11

Youth Summer Camp 2024

Incoming 6th-12th Grade students are invited to Church by the Sea’s 2024 Youth Summer Camp at Lakewood Retreat Center from July 8th-July 11th. This year will be a smaller, more personal camp experience with just CBTS students with tons of games, outdoor activities and time in the word. The cost to attend is $100 (scholarships available) and cover all food and lodging except for lunch on the way to and from camp. Register here.

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Super Sunday Spring Break Kick Off
Mar
10
12:00 PM12:00

Super Sunday Spring Break Kick Off

After church on Sunday March 10th, all youth are invited for an All Day Spring Break Kick Off! We will to Seminole City Centre for lunch and to go see a movie. Then we will head to Seminole Lanes for Laser Tag. Finally we will return to the youth room for a game night competition until the students need to be picked up at 6pm. The movie ticket and laser tag tickets are covered. Students will only need to bring money for lunch. Register here.

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Nov
1
6:30 PM18:30

Slime Wars

Join us for a fun night at The Refuge Youth Ministry as we host a costume contest and a series of slime competitions. Please bring a change of clothes that you are willing to get dirty for the Slime Wars Games in addition to your costume.

Parents, register your students here.

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Aug
13
10:00 AM10:00

Preview Day and Open House

Preview Day and Open House

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13TH
If you are a family that is new to our Youth Ministry, you won't want to miss this opportunity to be introduced to The Refuge! On Sunday, August 13th all students 6th-12th Grade will be dismissed immediately after the opening music portion of the service to go to the Youth Room and experience Youth Group for themselves! Parents are invited to come visit after service for a brief lunch and Q&A experience to become more familiar with our vision. Please
RSVP!

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Jul
23
to Jul 27

Summer Camp

Camp Theme and Content

This Summer, we are joining Central Christian Church at Weeki Wachee Christian Camp (7360 Erin Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34607). Our theme will be “It’s Your Move” and our theme verse will be Philippians 3:14 “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”  Throughout camp, we will have lots of water activities, sports, games, small group break outs, interactive Bible lessons and amazing praise and worship together. We pray that this camp will be a transformative experience for everyone one who comes, as we grow closer to each other and God. Get ready for an incredible few days of learning, growing and having a blast together! We can’t wait to see what God has in store for our week together!

Important Info for Church by the Sea Parents

DROP OFF: Students will leave Church by the Sea (495 137th Ave Circle, Madiera Beach, FL 33708) with their adult leaders on Sunday, July 27th at 2:00pm.

PICK UP: Parents are invited to a special chapel on Thursday evening at 6pm. If you choose to attend this chapel you will take your child home with you. If you cannot attend the chapel we will bring them back to Church by the Sea to be picked up at 10:30pm. We can also bring your student straight home that evening, but you will need to request this in advance.

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Mar
15
12:00 PM12:00

Youth | Spring Kick Off

Spring Kick Off

We hope your kids are ready for a fun filled day where they will be challenged to go deeper in their faith. We will have games, food, fun activities and that’s just the start!

Most importantly - this conference will help your teen:

  • Connect with God

  • Connect with each other

  • Connect with our church

    This year’s Theme is Spiritual Disciplines

    Students will have the opportunity to learn about and practice such integral Christian disciplines as

  • Prayer

  • Worship

  • Bible Reading

Cost - Suggested Donation of $25 to help offset our costs.

Click here to pay online or pay at the door with cash.

Please invite your friends and fill out the form below.

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Aug
12
6:00 PM18:00

Happy-All-The-Days Half Nighter


Time Left to Register


Description

This year, our half-nighter is getting a holiday theme — like, all the holidays.

Throughout the night, you'll be celebrating some popular (and not-so-popular) holidays as you go, like New Years (January 1), Rubber Ducky Day (January 13), World Pizza Day (February 9) Oreo Day (March 6), National Eat Your Jell-O Day (July 12), Christmas (December 25), Playing Card Day (December 28), everyone's birthday, and more!


Times

6pm-11:30pm


What

Meet at Church Fellowship Hall.

Email: refuge@churchbythesea.com for details.


Cost

$10-15 Dollar Donation Recommended.


If you haven’t filled out a slip before please do so.

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Jun
3
6:00 PM18:00

Golden Glow Awards


In this end-of-the-year event, we'll celebrate our students and volunteers with a night of fun and silly awards that are just for them (and their families)!

This isn't your average stuffy, long-winded, boring award ceremony.

This event has awards, a red carpet, a great meal, fun snacks, and music.

Why?

Because every teenager wants to celebrate and to feel known.

This event is designed to celebrate the best in our students (and our graduating seniors) and give our community a chance to have fun.


The event starts at 6PM at Church by the Sea. Please invite your friends and fill out the form below.


If you haven’t filled out a slip before please do so.

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Mar
18
to Mar 19

Spring Youth Conference

We hope your kids are ready for a fun filled two days where they will be challenged to go deeper in their faith. We will have games, food, a trip to an escape room and that’s just the start!

Most importantly - this conference will help your teen:

  • Connect with God

  • Connect with each other

  • Connect with our church

The event will be in 2 sessions. The first session will be Friday, March 18th from 6 PM to 10 PM and the second will be Saturday, March 19th from 12 PM to 8 PM at Church by the Sea.

Cost - This event is a $75 value offered to students at only $15.

Click here to pay online or pay at the door with cash.

Please invite your friends and fill out the form below.

Parents!

Everyone needs an updated permission slip as we head into 2022.

However we added an option where you can select for a permission form to be valid until a child ages out of youth group.

If you prefer not to fill a new one out each year.
Please select this option at the end of the form.

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Nov
19
6:00 PM18:00

Pizzapalooza

What happens at Pizzapalooza? Well, pizza parties (that's what we call your teams) will compete for pizza prizes to create pizzas, talk about pizzas, and play games related to pizza all in order to be deemed the World Pizza Champion! The point? Pizza.

The event starts at 6PM at Church by the Sea. Please invite your friends and fill out the form below.

Parents!

Everyone needs an updated permission slip as we we head into 2022.

However we added an option where you can select for a permission form to be valid until a child ages out of youth group.

If you prefer not to fill a new one out each year.
Please select this option at the end of the form.

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Jul
23
7:30 PM19:30

Neon Night

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Neon Night Summer Event

CHECK-IN & HANGOUT TIME 7:30PM-8:00PM

Teens will head to the Glow Bar to gear up! Food will be available for the teenagers during this time.

INTRO & GLOreintation -8:00PM-8:15PM

FUN & GAMES - 8:15-9:15 PM

-Glo Hunt

- Glowling  (Glo Bowling)

- Capture the Flag | Glo Edition

CLEAN-UP & COOL-DOWN- 9:15-9:30PM

 Students will help pick up any mess they made. They’ll be able to grab a popsicle and cool down.

CLOSING & PRIZES - 9:30 PM

Parents will pick up their teens and teens will claim their prizes on their way out.

Cost is $15.



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May
21
4:45 PM16:45

Escaping The School Year

Escaping The School Year:

Escape Room At Escape Florida

MANDATORY WAIVER

When?

May 21st
4:45 PM - 8:30 PM

What?

We'll be heading out to Escape FL for an Escape Room Experience.

Cost?

$45
(Includes Escape Room, Dinner, And Transportation)

*A special Scholarship Applies to our Regular Attenders of the Refuge.

Contact for more.


Schedule

4:45 PM - Dinner/Gather @ Church

5:20 PM - Depart

6:15-7:45 PM - Escape Room 8:30 PM

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Time is of the essence.
We need to be on time to execute & enjoy this experience.

MANDATORY WAIVER

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Mar
19
to Mar 20

ReKnown Conference

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What?

There are a lot of voices out there telling you what to believe. It’s hard to know who to trust. Renown Youth Conference will create clarity by helping you understand the Bible is trustworthy.

How much?

$25-$55 Suggested Donation

Covering cost of registration to the simulcast we’ll be viewing is about $30

as well as Meals, Snacks & Activities While on Campus is about $25

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A PAYMENT

We don’t want to turn anyone away!!!!

$0, $5, $3.32, etc. are also all acceptable amounts ;)

THE WEEKEND

FRIDAY MARCH 19

5:30PM | DINNER & REGISTRATION

7:00PM | SESSION I

7:45PM | DISCIPLESHIP TALK I

8:30PM | SESSION II

9:15 PM | DISCIPLESHIP TALK II

9:45 PM | SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION

10:15 PM | ASK ANYTHING LIVE WITH DR. R. ALBERT MOHLER JR.

11:30 PM | PARENT PICKUP

MARCH 20

8:00 AM | BREAKFAST

9:00AM | SESSION III

9:45AM | DISCIPLESHIP TALK III

10:30AM | SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION

11:00AM | DISCIPLESHIP TALK IV & V

12:00PM | LUNCH BREAK

1:00PM | PROSPECTIVE STUDENT OPPORTUNITY

1:30PM | SESSION IV

4:00PM | PARENT PICKUP

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Nov
20
6:00 PM18:00

Christmas Open

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Mini-Golf At It’s Finest

Christmas themed mini-golf, with refreshments and fun to kick off Thanksgiving break!

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

At Church By The Sea

(meet in Fellowship Hall)

RSVP

(Sign up by 6:00 PM November 18th)

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Aug
14
to Aug 15

AUGUST THEME NIGHT

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THEME NIGHT: WEDNESDAY AUGUST, 26th

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

We’re transforming youth group into our very own comic-con equivalent we’re calling NERDCON.

Most things will be the same but with some sweet decor, special snacks, and some nerd themed game shows.

ONE THING TO KNOW AHEAD OF TIME

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Come dressed as your favorite character from your favorite show, comic, movie, book, or whatever nerdy thing you’re into to. (We all have one.)

While dressing up is optional you won’t want to miss the chance to win a gift-card for best costume!

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