Summer JAM
JAM is a daily (Monday -Thursday) program for children ages 3 through 18, running June through early- to mid- August. It features a weekly Bible curriculum(2009’s theme wass “The Redeemed Team” – a study of 9 men of faith in the Old and New Testaments), special interest clubs, arts and crafts, academic review, park time, weekly field trips, sports, summer camp, and Wilderness Trek (for teens only).
Click here to read an overview of Summer JAM 2009.
Overseen by Fortress staff and facilitated by college interns, Summer JAM relies heavily on volunteer groups who spend a week at a time nurturing, loving and mentoring our kids. If your group is interested in learning more about Summer JAM, or if you’re a returning group who wants to schedule a week for 2010, contact stacy@fwydc.org.
Summer JAM Purpose: To provide a safe, fun, loving environment where children are encouraged to learn and grow, experience new things, and develop a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.
Goals of Summer JAM:
- To teach and model basic life principles and values.
- To spur spiritual growth in the children, the community and ourselves through devotionals, fellowship and service.
- To develop relationships with people that will plant seeds and change lives.
How Can You Make A Difference?
- Host an intern in your home for the summer.
- Provide lunch for volunteers.
- Teach a weekly special interest club.
- Sponsor a field trip for the preschoolers.
- Get your group involved by organizing a donation drive for paper products, office supplies, bottled water, juice boxes.
