WHAT WE EXPECT FROM PARENTS
- Always encourage your child. Children have much more fun when Mom and Dad show interest in their accomplishments.
- Help children to attend AWANA every week and to arrive on time (Club begins at 6:30 PM). If your child rides the bus, please have them ready to go at the pick up time. Consistency builds friendships, achievement, and self-discipline.
- During the week, help your child prepare at least two to three sections. This will insure they will complete their handbook and will receive their special awards.
- Attend all major events. Parents are always welcome and are encouraged to attend special events as a way of showing your support and approval for your child’s accomplishments.
- AWANA has very few rules of behavior, but in order to insure that all clubbers have an opportunity to learn as well as have fun, some rules of behavior will be enforced.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM CLUBBERS
- We expect clubbers to follow club guidelines and observe the High-5 and 3-Count.
- We expect clubbers to arrive at AWANA ready to participate in their uniforms.
- We expect clubbers to exhibit respectful behavior and be kind to others.
- We expect clubbers to participate fully in the program.
- We expect clubbers to have FUN!
WHAT TO BRING TO AWANA
- Your child should wear their designated uniform and comfortable shoes for running and playing, and bring their Bible and AWANA Handbook.
- Your child should not bring other items with them. If your child does bring something which does not pertain to AWANA, and a leader sees it, your child will be asked to put it away and keep it out of sight. If a leader sees the item again, the leader will confiscate the item until then end of the AWANA club night. No cell phones, please.
- There will be some nights where a special theme is being used and your child will be asked to bring a certain item(s). When this is the case, your child will bring information home about what they should bring. Theme night information is on the calendar as well.
Discipline
In the event discipline is required, we have two procedures that will be used by all clubs, the High-5 and the 3-Count. The High-5 is for all clubbers, while the 3-Count is for an individual clubber.
High-5
When a leader needs the clubbers to be still and quiet, he/she will raise their hand and say High 5. All clubbers need to stop talking immediately and be still. Clubbers who are not quiet will then enter the 3-Count.
3-Count
If a child is disrespectful or is disruptive to the club, the following procedure will occur:
- A “1” count will be given for the first offense. This is just a warning to change their behavior
- A “2” count will be given for the second offense, and the child will be counseled by a leader outside the club room and then returned to club. This is essentially a second, but more stern warning
- A “3” count is given and the child is taken by the leader to their parent or guardian. If this occurs, contact between the parents and the AWANA Commander is necessary before the next club meeting for the child to return to club. If the AWANA Commander has to contact a parent a second time, the clubber must miss the next two club meetings, and a parent must speak with their child’s leader and the AWANA Commander to discuss returning to club. If a clubber is removed from club a third time, they will not be allowed back into the program for the remainder of the club year.
Discipline is always difficult, but scripture tells us that God disciplines those he loves. As followers of Jesus Christ at Grace Baptist Church we strongly believe that we should show love to all people and be patient with them just as God is patient with us, but at times discipline does become necessary in hopes that it brings about a needed change in behavior. It is our prayer that no situation will have to be resolved in the above stated manner, but in fairness to all clubbers and leaders, the above will be enforced if necessary.