BC CHEC
Youth & Kids Programs
Youth and children's programs are available for kids from preschool to grade 12. Each program is available for a single day, or for the full weekend. You can view pricing for each program here.
We no longer offer a supervised nursery program, but there will be a nursery room available for parents to use. If a program option does not show up on the registration form, it is full. Please contact Michelle Kapelle to be placed on a waiting list.
CHEC does not have Special Education assistants for these programs. Children with special needs or behavioral issues will be required to have an adult/older sibling attend with them.
Okanagan Youth CHEC Service Opportunity
True to the spirit of homeschooling, we are raising up leaders!
This year the youth volunteers, (grades 7-12), will be more involved with the planning and operations of the children’s program. Youth will be leading children’s groups and will be actively involved in the workshops/stations on both CHEC days. Youth will receive school credit and a reference letter for their portfolio/resume for volunteering in the CHEC Children’s Program. Email Michelle Kapelle if you have a youth in grades 7-12 who would be interested in volunteering in the program and she will respond with an email outlining the details of this CHEC Service Opportunity. This is a wonderful way to get volunteer hours completed for the Grad program and the youth will learn many skills!
Program Pick-up/Drop-off Times
Drop off for the children's programs starts at 8:15 a.m. at the tent. The program starts at 9:00 a.m. Please pick up children promptly at 4:30 p.m.
Children in the Grades 1-6, Jr. Kindergarten, and Jr. Preschool programs need to be picked up from their programs during lunch, from 11:45-12:45. Please be prompt!
Sibling groups will be kept together whenever possible. If you wish for your family to be in the same group as another family, please indicate in the place provided during registration.
Youth Day Camp: Check in begins at 8:30 in the cul-de-sac by the bus. The bus leaves promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Programs
Youth
Maple Springs Youth Day Camp for Grades 6–12 (age 11 and up)
When registering, youth will be asked to choose their preferred activities. Every effort is made to ensure they will take part in at least one of their choices, however space is limited and spots are filled according to date of registration (first come/first serve).
- Archery
- Riflery (pellet guns)
- Artisan Woodshop
- GPS Geocaching
- Pinteresting Crafts
Maple Springs is a unique non-profit kids and community camp. We believe in great relationships and amazing times in the outdoors! The CHEC youth program is a great place to meet other kids, try out new activities and play awesome games.
Enjoy snacks, lunch, wide games and more! Come and meet other youths, enjoy creation and have a blast!
Where do the Youth meet and at what time?
- Check in begins at 8:30 in the cul-de-sac by the bus.
- Youth will be bussed to and from the camp each day, (trip is 1-hour, each way).The bus leaves the BC CHEC venue at 9:00 a.m. sharp and returns by 4:15 p.m.
Where is Maple Springs Bible camp and what is the contact information?
- Phone: (250) 767-2354
Peachland, BC V0H 1X8
Children's Program
Grades 1–6; Born in 2006–2011 Students in Grade 6 or 7 can be registered in either the Grade 1-6 Children’s program or the Youth program. If you are enrolled with HCOS and want to register for the PAC Discount, please be sure to use the correct Type of Registration (ie. Children's Program Gr. 1-6 (HCOS)).
The 2018 CHEC Children’s Program theme is Salt & Light based on the beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-16 and with an emphasis on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23.
Join us this year as we embark on an exciting new format for the children’s program!
Your children will actively participate in a combination of hands-on activities including biblical teaching, music, fitness related games, Maker Ed, Make-n-Take, and team building activities. A forty-five (45) minute interactive praise and worship session featuring skits and our very own youth worship team will kick-off each morning of our two-day program. Children in Grades 1–6 will move through a variety of five (5) workshop-style sessions each designed to emphasize how children can demonstrate Salt & Light in their attitudes and behaviour both at CHEC and in their lives. Grades 1–6 registration on CHEC days is at the Welcome Table near the Big Top Tent.
View the Daily Schedule.
On their first day of attendance, each child in grades 1-6/7 will receive a CHEC 2018 Salt & Light Team T-Shirt to keep as a souvenir. They are required to wear their shirt during the program on both days.
Allergies
We will do our best to accommodate common allergies such as peanuts and gluten however if your child has multiple allergies we expect parents to send suitable snacks with their children.
Medical Information and Waiver Required
A medical and legal release must be completed and signed in order for your children to participate in the CHEC Children’s Program for all ages and stages.
Please click on this link to fill out the digital waiver form. One form must be filled out for each child you are registering.
Jr. Kindergarten
For children born in 2012 and 5 years old. Please register them under Jr. Program Kindergarten or Jr. Program Kindergarten (HCOS).
Note: To use the current year's PO number, your child must be actively enrolled in the 2017-2018 school year.
The CHEC Preschool/Kindergarten program is run by our ECE certified staff. Your children ages 3–5 will enjoy Salt & Light bible stories, action songs, games, and crafts designed to teach them to shine their light for Jesus. The Preschool/Kindergarten children join the Grades 1–6 in the Big Top Tent each morning for the forty-five (45) minute interactive praise and worship session.
Preschool/Kindergarten sign-in is downstairs in the KCC church preschool rooms.
Allergies
We will do our best to accommodate common allergies such as peanuts and gluten however if your child has multiple allergies we expect parents to send suitable snacks with their children.
Medical Information and Waiver Required
A medical and legal release must be completed and signed in order for your children to participate in the CHEC Children’s Program for all ages and stages.
Please click on this link to fill out the digital medical/waiver form. One form must be filled out for each child you are registering.
Jr. Preschool
Ages 3-5 years (must have reached age 3 by the time of convention and be fully toilet-trained). Born January 2013 to April 2015
The CHEC Preschool/Kindergarten program is run by our ECE certified staff. Your children ages 3–5 will enjoy Salt & Light bible stories, action songs, games, and crafts designed to teach them to shine their light for Jesus. The Preschool/Kindergarten children join the Grades 1–6 in the Big Top Tent each morning for the forty-five (45) minute interactive praise and worship session.
Preschool/Kindergarten sign-in is downstairs in the KCC church preschool rooms.
Allergies
We will do our best to accommodate common allergies such as peanuts and gluten however if your child has multiple allergies we expect parents to send suitable snacks with their children.
Medical Information and Waiver Required
A medical and legal release must be completed and signed in order for your children to participate in the CHEC Children’s Program for all ages and stages.
Please click on this link to fill out the digital waiver form. One form must be filled out for each child you are registering.
Nursery
We no longer offer nursery options at the Convention. Instead, there will be a Parent’s Room where you can take your young children for a break. It will be located downstairs in the church.