Basecamp

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” DEUTERONOMY 6:5 (NIV)

An early youth discipleship path designed to train and equip our youth with the basic knowledge and skills of being a Christian in today’s world.

Grade 6

Next instance is September 2025

Every Sunday during the second service sermon (students are dismissed to the Fireside Room during announcements). It’s 33-week program/curriculum. Commitment to attend regularly and participate in a positive way is required. Cost is $20 for the year. The curriculum is called “New City Catechism”. Find out more about it here: newcitycatechism.com

Grade 7

Starts October 5, 2025

Every OTHER Sunday during the second service sermon. 19-week program (October-June). Commitment to attend regularly and participate in a positive way is required. Cost is $20. Students will learn how to understand and read the Bible for themselves. The curriculum includes a video from the Bible Project each session, followed by discussion and other activities.

Grade 8

Starts Fall 2026

Every OTHER Sunday during the second service sermon. Over the school year, students will move through three programs: Hearing God (6 weeks); Apologetics (4 weeks); Prayer & Spiritual Warfare (6 weeks). Commitment to attend regularly and participate in a positive way is required. Cost is $50 to cover the workbooks. It will be offered every year to Grade 8 students.

Nicole van Ek-Veenstra
Nicole van Ek-VeenstraGrade 6 Co-Teacher
Gabriella Williams
Gabriella WilliamsGrade 6 Co-Teacher
Lynda Vanson
Lynda VansonGrade 7 Teacher