WHO?
Who can attend Go Week?
Edge Kids Go is available to anyone who is currently in Primary School.
Edge Youth Go is available to anyone who is currently in Secondary School.
Do I need to be a part of Edge Church to attend?
Absolutely not! The invitation is open to anyone to be part of the fun. We would love to encourage your children to invite any of their friends to attend as all are welcome.
Who are the team that facilitate Go Week?
Go Week is facilitated by a team of incredible staff and volunteers from Edge Church that have experience in working with children and teenagers through our weekly programs. The team are passionate about ensuring that your child/ren feel welcome, valued and safe as well as having heaps of fun.
What qualifications and clearances do the staff/team have?
All of our team have certified police clearances to work with children and are trained in child safety and mandatory reporting. Many of our team also have certified First Aid training.
WHAT?
What does a typical day at Go Week look like?
Every day is different at Edge Kids Go and Edge Youth Go as we aim to create fresh and fun spaces daily for your kids to experience and enjoy. Some key daily aspects of Go Week include:
- Activities: Throughout the day, your child will participate in a range of high energy, engaging group activities which may include going to an offsite location (trampoline park, bowling etc.), group games and challenges appropriate to their age group. These activities are designed to build teamwork, friendships and allow every child to feel included.
- Electives: We value the unique gifting, skills and personalities of every child at Go Week, so have created the opportunity for them to be able to choose which electives they would like to be a part of each day. These electives change daily, but some examples include:
- Creative Arts // Dance, Drama, Musical Workshops
- Sports // Sports Workshops, Nerf-Gun Wars, AFL clinics, Ninja Warrior
- Visual Arts // Painting, Cooking, Woodwork, Jewellery making
- Pathway // Opportunities to ask faith questions and learn about the Bible.
- Free Time: Between activities and electives, we have created intentional space for your child to build friendships as they choose to move between active games, creative play, arts and crafts, board games, and chill out zones.
- Go Gather: At the start of each day, we come together for 30 minutes in our ‘Go Gather’ space. This is an opportunity for us to share what is happening throughout the day, share a short, positive and Bible-centred message and set an atmosphere of fun, friendships and safety from the outset.
- Lunch/Snacks: Meal times are an opportunity for kids to connect with one another and with the team. We love to take every opportunity to have fun, so this can range from a packed picnic lunch if we are offsite, to a “big family lunch” at long set tables.
Will my child be going off site at all?
Yes, depending on which days of Go Week your child is attending, they may be going off site for an activity such as Bowling, Trampoline Park, Laser tag etc. You will be notified of what this activity is and when they will be going in the week before the program. Children will be transported either by chartered coaches or fully licensed drivers in mini-buses. All transport to and from offsite activities will have seatbelts and be fully supervised by Go Week Team.
Will there be Spiritual/Christian teaching at Go Week?
At Go Week we love and value that we have a large mix of young people that all come from different backgrounds and beliefs. Each day at Go Week, we create a space (up to 30 mins) where we have Bible-based interactive discussions and activities around topics that are relevant to young people and promote a positive message around friendship, identity, kindness and self-worth. We are passionate about giving your kids the opportunity to explore and learn more about the Christian faith, in a fun and pressure-free environment. Your young person may also choose to be part of our 'Pathway Elective' where they can find out more about the life of Jesus. This elective is based around a book called "Pathway" which is a gift from us for you and your family. This elective is entirely optional for your child.
What food is provided?
It is our privilege to be able to provide lunch and snacks for your child each day. Our menu is designed to cater for all dietary needs, is completely nut free, has many healthy options and is designed to be enjoyed by your kids! Some examples include:
- Lunch // Bread rolls & wraps (with choice of filling), burgers, nachos & salad
- Snacks // Fruit, veggie sticks, biscuits, savoury and sweet muffins, popcorn, crackers.
Children will be able to access fruit and water at any time throughout Go Week, and it is also an option if you would prefer to send packed (nut-free) food with your child.
What does my child need to bring?
- Clearly labelled hat
- Clearly labelled water bottle
- Any medication (labelled and in original packaging)
- Backpack to keep all their belongings in
- Enclosed shoes
What happens if my child requires First Aid at Go Week?
The safety of your child is very important to us and we have First Aid certified team members available to administer the appropriate care and attention if required. For minor incidents parents will be informed upon collection of your children and for serious incidents, parents will be contacted immediately.
HOW?
How can I contact the facilitators during Go Week?
Each of our locations can be contacted through our Edge Church Reception and you will then be connected with the relevant, local facilitator.
Australia: +61 8 8322 2888
Bristol, UK: +44 1454 837990
How can I arrange for someone different to pick up my child?
You can either let us know when signing your child in for the day or via email/phone who will be picking your child up by sharing the following information:
Name
Relationship to child
Contact phone number
I still have more questions, how can I ask them?
We would love to be able to answer any questions that you have. Feel free to email your questions to reception@edgechurch.com or call us during business hours:
Australia: +61 8 8322 2888
Bristol, UK: +44 1454 837990
