Children

Activities:

www.asburyhills.org = Camping and Summer Camps for children and families

www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Rays+Splash+Planet/Waterpark.htm = Indoor swimming and water park (Charlotte NC). Ray's Splash Planet - Charlotte - 704-432-4RAY...North Carolina's first indoor waterpark is a municipal one. The Blue Comet is the largest water slide, 3 stories tall sending wet riders spinning in a figure-eight. Current pools, a lazy river and 4 more slides also highlight the park's many offerings.

www.childrensdefense.org/site/PageNavigator/Childrens_Sabbaths = Organized by the Children Defense Fund, this observance encourages people to take time in prayer, study, worship, and mission to focus on justice issues related to the health and well-being of children everywhere. CDF's National Observance of Children's Sabbaths^® Celebrations encourage prayer, education and service to help children and families. Congregations hold special worship services, education programs, and other activities to help people of faith learn more about problems facing children and poor families.

h ttp://www.eudorafarms.com/ = Our mission at Eudora Farms is to present an educational and interactive animal adventure like no other. Everything from Antelope to Zebra roam our countryside setting and we want to share our experience and the beauty of these animals with as many visitors as possible. Education is the key to preserving these animals for future generations to enjoy.

http://www.lakejunaluska.com = Year-Round Programs and Retreats for all ages. Summer includes Youth weeks and weekends.

Trick or Treat for UNICEF: Could be simple coin collection or Halloween carnival. http://www.unicef.org/support/14884.html

Fund-raisers

http://www.accurateadvertising.com/ = commemorative ornaments, bells, plates, caps, mugs using your photograph.1-800-426-6069

http://www.pinnacleamusements.com = rent inflatables for your outdoor event. Charlotte NC company.

http://www.schoolmate.com = Cookie Jars, mini-gourmet cookbooks, custom cookbooks.

www.spirit-of-america.com/ = fund raiser ideas and fund raising programs for churches, schools, and other organizations who wish to generate additional revenues through sales of popular products and proven fund raising programs. Cookie dough, candy, planners, home safety, and personal gift items.

http://www.tkfundraising.com/brochures-2year.htm = cookie dough, pizza cards, candy, pocket calendars, candles, Christmas, Easter, Valentines, "Jingle Bell Shop" or "Elf Shelf" gift mart, cards and gifts. 1-800-574-3899.

http://www.ygp.com/ = beautiful calendars and notecards with scenery and scripture references.

Missions:

http://www.buildavillage.org/ = Build a Village is an interactive web site for the whole family. The stories, games, and other activities provide a way for children of all ages to learn about the struggles of impoverished people to make a better life for themselves - and the ways Church World Service is helping them do it. The site also provides an opportunity for visitors to support that life-changing work by purchasing a "Tool of Hope" gift.

www.familyconnectionsc.org/ = Family Connection is a support network for families who have children with special needs. Founded in 1990, we're here to help thousands of children in South Carolina reach their potential by providing parent-to-parent connections, linking families to community resources, and sponsoring a number of educational and support programs.

http://www.heifer.org/ = Across the globe, Heifer donors, volunteers, staff and project partners strive daily to build communities, distribute resources fairly, improve access to education and preserve our environment. At Heifer, we offer children and adults a variety of ways to “turn on the switch” and begin enlightening our world about hunger, poverty and environmental issues. Includes "buy-an-animal" and "read to feed" program resources.

"Kids Praying for Kids" = Your children know the basics of prayer. Introduce them to the power of prayer to change lives all around the world. This prayer journal will teach them how to keep a prayer list, track God's answers to their prayers and their thanks for those answers, and memorize Bible verses. It's filled with interesting facts about other countries that will help your children know how to pray for other children just like them. by Franklin Graham. http://www.family.org/resources/itempg.cfm?itemid=5125

Resources:

http://www.bibleactivities.com/ = Children's Bible Activities Online is the place to get instant access to Activity Sheets and Bible Story Guides for virtually every story in the Bible! Why spend hours searching for Bible lesson aids? With over 400 reproducible Bible Story Guides and Bible Activity sheets filled with puzzles, mazes, crafts, snacks and more … and our easy-search features, you can find everything you need with a couple of taps on your keyboard. Trail period risk-free sign up $49.95.

Children's train: contact Joseph Polk at B & J's Country Store, 534 River Rd, Fort Lawn, SC 29714. 803-872-4744.

Christian clown: Kaki the clown (Rock Hill). home (803) 325-1713. Cell (803) 448-3622. Trained under Ringling Brothers. Non-denominational gospel ministry since 2000. email carovinson@aol.com

Christian Clown: Peanuts shares the Gospel using her magic bag that only works with prayer. And then continues using balloons to complete the message. Peanuts has her very own guitar that she plays and sings, with several children up on stage playing her other instruments. You can also find peanuts using Bubbles to teach about missions at home and around the world. This is lots of fun! ( Seniors really enjoy it when Peanuts comes with this message ) If you would like to know more, please feel free to email me. I will come to your church event for, My Transportation, (or cost of), the cost of my supplies, meals and lodging if needed, and an honorarium according to your churches budget. Looking forward to hearing from you and coming to your church or event. http://morethanjustpeanuts.homestead.com/Peanuts.html

Family Ministries: Christian Home Month resource book-Family and Life-Span Ministries General Board of Discipleship UMC. Phone (toll free) 1-877-899-2780, ext 7119. FAX 1-615-340-7071. email: mnorton@gbod.org. 2005: Called to Love; 2006: Called to Peace; 2007: Called to Justice; 2008: Called to Hope. Information includes worship and activity suggestions, Famikly Covenant for Living Together in Love, and a retreat model. Additional resources may be found at www.gbod.org/families.

http://www.geocities.com/buildakid/links.html links to:

- Adventures in Odyssey daily radio broadcast

- Ethel Barrett's children's book It Didn't Just Happen & printable coloring pages

- object lessons, devotionals, illusion applications, puppetry ideas, and more

- more than 100 five-minute children's sermons ready to print and use

- Bible stories and coloring pages online

http://www.gospellight.com/ = Christian Education coloring books: The Lord's Prayer and My Prayer Coloring Book: Both designed by Shirley Dobson of Focus on the Family. Available through Gospel Light Publishers.

Family-friendly movie reviews online: www.pluggedinonline.com/. A website of Dobson's Focus on the Family.

Zelnik the Magician: www.zelnikthemagician.com = a magician from the Charlotte, NC, area. He specializes in magical entertainment by creating lasting memories and fun for that special occasion! Greg offers educational magic, packages, and fund-raiser event magic. Fun for the whole family!

Trips

Center for Puppetry Arts: www.puppet.org. The Center for Puppetry Arts is a unique cultural treasure - a magical place where children and adults are educated, enlightened and entertained. Since 1978, the Center has introduced millions of visitors to the wonder and art of puppetry, and has touched the lives of many through enchanting performances, curriculum-based workshops and the hands-on Museum, as well as Distance Learning and Outreach Programs. 1404 Spring Street, NW at 18th, Atlanta GA. 404-873-3391.

Sleep With the Sharks® = Riley's Aquarium, Myrtle Beach SC:

Count sharks instead of sheep while drifting off to sleep in our Dangerous Reef Tunnel in this exciting overnight adventure! Unlock the mysteries of the aquarium at night through learning activities designed to meet the needs any age group from 5 to 95! Designed for groups of 15 or more, activities include: An aquarium scavenger hunt , A craft activity, An educational presentation, A late night snack and a continental breakfast, A self-guided aquarium tour . You will need a white t-shirt to “Fish print” on, a sleeping bag, a pillow and if desired, a pad or air mattress. One chaperone per ten participants is required to stay with the group. To make a reservation, call 1-800-734-8888, ext. 226.