FAQs

Dues and Donations

Our AWANA club program is self-supporting. We charge a flat fee of $25.00 which includes all the supplies needed for the year.  We feel that this cost allows for everyone to attend, no matter the financial need in the family. If there is any financial difficulty in paying , purchasing uniforms or books, please see the Commander. No child will ever go without in AWANA. If you have any old uniforms that would benefit a child that cannot afford one, please bring them to AWANA and they will be passed on.

Financial Policy

Our policy is that all AWANA items (handbooks, uniforms, etc.) are paid for at the time they are received. Our staff cannot give out any AWANA items without payment. It helps us not to have to chase someone for money. Therefore, we have made it a blanket policy that we need payment before we hand out any book, uniform or other item. Exception: If there is a financial need, please let the Commander or Director know. We will work with those families regarding fees and AWANA items. 

Leaving Early

If you have to take your child home before AWANA is over, you must advise a leader or secretary that you have your child. If you see your child in the hall with a “buddy” or in the bathroom, do not take him/her out of the building without telling his/her leader and signing them out. We are monitoring your child the entire evening and we take our responsibility very seriously. 

Injuries/Illness

Your child is our utmost priority. Occasionally, we have bumps and bruises when the children play the AWANA games. We have several leaders that are doctors and nurses and they will help any injured child. We need to have your home and cellphone numbers on file in case we need to contact you. Please do not send a child to AWANA that is coughing, sneezing, vomiting or feverish. We will send a child home if he/she is ill.

Allergies

We do our best to make sure your child is in a safe environment. If your child has allergies or has any medical restrictions, please provide this information on the medical release posted on the website or available at the team registration tables. We serve popcorn, lemonade, pizza, cake, sundaes, etc. on occasion. If your child is allergic to certain foods, please send in a “special snack” for him/her on that evening and give it to your child’s leader.

Uniforms and Bible

Make sure your child wears his/her uniform to AWANA each week and brings his/her Bible and handbook each Wednesday. Modest dress is always proper at all AWANA and church activities. Please do not send your child in midriff tops, torn clothing, swimsuits, short shorts, etc. When we have any special night that requires costumes, the modesty rule still applies. Also, we play games that require running, jumping and sliding. Tennis shoes are required for game time. No flip flops, sandals, bare feet, stocking feet, boots.  Bringing your Bible to AWANA is the most important part of the AWANA program. Please provide your child a Bible of their own. The New International Version (NIV) or King James Version (KJV) is recommended to coincide with AWANA books. If you cannot afford a Bible, we will provide one. Please let the Commander know.

What not to bring

We ask that all electronics and cell phones be left at home. We have a No Tolerance Policy against any dangerous items. Only Bibles, handbooks or other materials that are related to AWANA activities may be brought to church. Also, by leaving electronic equipment at home, your child will not lose any expensive items. 

Bullying

AWANA’s policy is “We do not tolerate any child bullying or deliberately harming another child or insulting a parent or a leader.” Any problems that need our attention should be brought to the attention of a leader, director or commander. Please let us know immediately if anything was said or done inappropriately so we can stop bad behavior quickly. All we ask is that all conversation be done in private and in a loving and Godly manner. We will handle the matter promptly. If we have a problem with your child, we will bring it to your attention in the same manner. We may separate children that do not get along. Please cooperate with us. Our goal is to improve a behavior problem and not to embarrass your child. We will teach your child to forgive or to ask forgiveness, whatever the case may be. All children are welcome to attend so long as they are respectful of our staff, parents, other children and our church property. 

Parent Involvement and Volunteering

Please help your child prepare for club each week by spending time at home with him/her reading and reviewing the handbook material. The goal is to have 2-3 sections completed each week. At the end of AWANA each year we will need volunteers for special events and the Awards Ceremony reception.