Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry Programs begin June 17, 2024
Ocean Grove is a great family resort! Whether you are here for the day, the week or the entire summer...
Come and play! Stop by...there is plenty of fun with a purpose, every day.
Check out our daily calendar for a full list of offerings for the entire family
Register to Participate Starting May 1st
Check back after May 1st for the registration form!
Register for Youth Ministry Programs, Thornley, Riptide, Sandpipers, Breakfast Club, Freestyle, Children’s Show, Teen Show and Small Beginnings:
Please complete the participation form for all programming.
Junior Guards and Sandy Toes require separate registrations, links are below.
Junior Guards: (Ages 6-15)
Monday - Friday, 7:45am-8:45am
Days vary by age group.
Program runs June 24 – July 26, 2024 Competitive and Recreational options.
Registration opens April 1st
For 4 to 7 year olds, Thornley Chapel meets Monday – Friday, 9 – 10:45 AM, (child must be 4 by July 1, 2024)
June 17 - August 9
The Thornley Chapel program is designed to introduce students to the awesome life adventure of faith in Jesus through Bible lessons, songs, games and crafts.
”Small Beginnings” performing arts learning opportunities will be available to children during the Thornley Chapel program from June 20 through July 22 from 10 to 10:45 AM.
The Small Beginnings performance date is coming soon.
Join us for the day or the entire summer!
For kids aged 6 months through 4 years, Sandpipers meets Monday – Friday, 9 – 10 AM in the Youth Temple from June 17 through August 9.
Sandpipers is a condensed and age-appropriate version of Thornley Chapel. Children ages four and under can attend and experience a creative time of learning, play, art, song and prayer all tied into the Bible story of the day. The kids are also challenged to memorize a small portion of God's word each week.
Riptide
For 8 to 11 year olds, Riptide meet at the Youth Temple
Monday-Friday 9am-11am.
(Child must be 8 by July 1, 2024)
June 17 - August 9
This program is designed to take pre-teens to a new level of relationship with Jesus through Bible lessons, recreation, crafts and worship.
Join us for the day or the entire summer!
Solid Rock Club
For Ages 12 - 17
Mon - Fri , 7:30 - 8 AM
in the Boardwalk Pavilion
Join the Solid Rock Club for a fun-filled, energetic morning! Every weekday from 7:30-8:00am, we gather for a beachside run, invigorating calisthenics, and lively scripture memory games. Hit seven out of ten sessions, plus a little community ser- vice, and snag an exclusive T-shirt! Go the distance for all four sessions and upgrade to a cozy hoodie! Let’s start our days with joy and purpose!
For 12-18 year olds, Breakfast Club meets in the Boardwalk Pavilion
Monday–Friday 9–10am, June 17 - August 9
Dive into the day with breakfast and a relevant message from the Bible followed by games.
Join us for the day or the entire summer!
Small Groups: Varying times and places
Check out our INSTA @oceangroveyouth for up to date information!
HUB Programming
Summer Reading Program
Age 5 – grade 8
Earn rewards for reading on our summer list
Visit the HUB for more details!
For 3 to 5 year olds, Sandy Toes will meet in the Boardwalk Pavilion from 11 AM to noon on Tuesdays from July 9 through July 30, 2024.
This is a children’s hour filled with beach-themed story time and activity.
Registration will open May 1
Freestyle : (12-18 year olds) Youth Temple
Tuesday & Thursday 7pm-9pm, June 17 - August 9
Enjoy theme nights, games, crafts and fun!
Join us for the day or the entire summer!
For 12 through 18 year olds, the Current Youth Worship meets in the Youth Temple on Sundays at 7 PM, June 23 - August 11
Youth Worship experience. The Current offers opportunities for worship, sharing, singing, prayer and a time of relevant Bible teaching.
Join us for the day or the entire summer!
Nursery (6 months – 3 years)
Sundays 10:15 AM
Youth Temple Lower Level
June 9 - September 8
For children of parents attending worship in the Great Auditorium.
Children’s Church (4 – 11 years)
Sundays 10:15 AM
Youth Temple Lower Level
June 9 - August 18
A special time of age-appropriate worship.
Youth Performing Arts Ministry
Small Beginnings: Ages 4–7
Children’s Show: Ages 8–15
Teen Show: Ages 13–18
Registration is required for
all Performing Arts Ministry programs.
For details, visit our Youth Performing Arts Ministry page.
New! The Sandbar
Family Ministry
August 19th and 26th
6:30 PM
Fellowship and fun for families while gearing up for the school year.
YOUTH TENNIS
Online Registration Opens May 1st.
YOUTH CLINICS
June 20 - August 8, 2024
Clay Courts
Thursdays
Ages 6–11 (4–5 PM) 1 hour
Ages 12-16 (5–6 PM) 1hour
($100 for 9 sessions, $15 per 1 hour session)