The Friendship Factor
Boston Avenue Youth come from more than a dozen different middle schools. Making friends at church is key to wanting to be part of our church family and be comfortable in all settings. We strive to provide a friendly and hospitable place where lifelong friendships can be formed and kept, where a young person begins to branch out in their faith journey and make some decisions about where God is calling them to serve.
BA's Mid-High Youth Group at District Camp.
Sunday morning on the third floor offers our middle school youth option-based classes. Every six to eight weeks youth enroll in a class of their choice. Some of the more popular classes are: Cooking for Others, Reel to Real (a movie class), Quilting Service Project, Prayer Centers, Collage Class, Christian Scrapbooking, and Manners for a Christian Youth. United Methodist Curriculum designed with a creative flair serves as the base for our classes.
All of our offerings encourage youth to think for themselves and to learn to make good decisions about their personal life, relationships with peers and family, future plans, and spiritual growth.
Beyond Sunday Morning
Volunteers lead all of our programs under the direction of Debbie Peterson, Director of Mid-high Youth and Confirmation. To be part of this team, call Debbie at 918.699.0124.
DTBA, Downtown Boston Avenue, is our mid-week ministry for youth. On Wednesday evenings, our 7th and 8th graders gather with a focus on how to live out their faith in all areas of life. Games, speakers, worship, music, and food are all part of the weekly meetings.
Fellowship Events are scheduled for once a month, generally on Sunday after church.
Mission Projects are worked in to Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. We always have a service project in progress. Summertime allows for more hands-on projects around the city and through our Circle of Care.
Basketball is offered in the wintertime. We play in a league at First UMC. Christian sportsmanship is taught and lived out with leadership from our volunteers.
Small Groups meet monthly on a Sunday evening in the homes of our youth. Seventh and 8th graders are divided by gender and grade for this opportunity to discuss issues pertinent to their physical, emotional, spiritual, and individual needs.
Interfaith Education is emphasized at Boston Avenue. Middle school youth participate in the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade and service in January, the Tulsa Youth Interfaith Tour in April, and occasionally experience a Seder with leadership from Temple Israel.
We are all about building bridges of peace and harmony among all peoples. Understanding differences removes the walls. Sunday morning classes and Wednesday evening programs encourage and help to teach these principles.
Many Mid-High Youth participate in the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
and parade in Tulsa.
OCCJ's Annual Youth Interfaith Tour
OCCJ's Youth Interfaith Tour brings together middle and high school students and others to visit various houses of worship and learn about faith traditions. Please contact Senior High Director Audra Fogle, 699.0130, or visit OCCJ's website for more information.
BAY Troupe, Boston Avenue Youth Troupe, is the place for those that enjoy being on stage. Once a year all youth are offered an opportunity to be part of a stage performance.
Chapel Choir meets on Wednesday evenings and is combined with the senior high. Our excellent Chapel Choir sings Sunday mornings at the 8:30 service. Many of our youth make this commitment to be part of worship. A summer tour is planned each year.
L.I.T.s - Leaders In Training
Leadership is taught and encouraged for our mid-high youth. In the 7th grade, youth can enter our Leaders in Training program. Helping with the nursery, VBS, Night Owl Camp, Respite Care, the Advent Worship, or the Easter Egg Hunt for children are just some of the service options available. Specific projects as directed by Debbie are also part of the LIT program. When qualified to be part of this Leadership Team, credit is given for each hour of service that can then be used towards any church activity.
Upcoming 7th-8th Grade Camps & Activities
How To Register:
Join us for Camp Sign-Up Night on Wednesday, April 7th
at 5:30 in Bishops' Hall...
or
pick up hard copies of the forms from the Education Office...
or
download the registration form(s) for each camp below
and mail the completed form(s) with payment to:
Norma Cave
Education Office
Boston Avenue United Methodist Church
1301 S. Boston Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74119-3297
PLEASE NOTE:
- Registration deadline for all Conference Camps is May 15, 2010 (or when the camp fills up, whichever comes first) – Please DO NOT register through the Conference Office, as it will affect your cost.
- Boston Avenue Church will pay half of the cost of ONE camp for our church members.
- LIT credit can be used, but must be requested. LIT accounts must have adequate balance to cover camp fees, or cash payment of balance is required.
- One check, payable to "Boston Avenue Church," may be written to pay for all of the camps.
- All registration fees must be paid in full prior to camp starting.
- Only ONE Official Transportation and Medical Release Form needs to be completed for each participant regardless of how many camps he/she is enrolled in.
~ SUMMER 2010 ~
7th – 12th Youth Force OKC 2010
Camp Registration Form
Official Transportation and Medical Release Form
June 6-11 in Oklahoma City (housing at OCU)
— For rising 7th-12th graders
Whether it’s giving a home a new coat of paint, fixing a leaky faucet, or sharing the love of Jesus with elderly and disadvantaged families in our state, youth and adults will be united in mission this summer at Youth Force. Registration fee includes all meals, lodging for Sunday evening through Friday morning, project supplies and expenses, recreation, worship, training materials, and a Youth Force t-shirt.
Registrations are processed in a first come, first served basis and spots fill quickly.
Cost: $185 (includes lunch on the way home)
J.E.M. (Junior High Effectiveness Ministry Transformation) Camp:
“More Than Meets the Eye”
Camp Registration Form
Ropes Course Form
Camp Recommendation Form
Official Transportation and Medical Release Form
June 7-11 (Code: 2103) at Canyon Camp — For rising 6th-8th graders
Would you like to develop your leadership skills as a mid-high youth? J.E.M. Camp is designed specifically with junior high youth in mind. It is the goal of this camp to develop leadership skills that can be used immediately. Leadership skills will be discovered through group dynamics, low rope elements, individual reflection and small group process. J.E.M. has many unique events including a spectacular banquet. PLEASE NOTE:
Must be recommended by youth director and willing to be active in our youth ministry programs. A completed ropes course form is also required for this camp.
Cost: $250
Wilderness Camp
Camp Registration Form
Official Transportation and Medical Release Form
June 10-16 (Code: 4101) at Canyon Camp
— For rising 7th & 8th graders
This camp is a unique, seven day, six night adventure to create a Christian community while living in the out-of-doors. It is a challenging adventure to develop personal skills; specifically: how to listen to others, how to express your own needs and ideas, how to care for the group, and how to make group decisions.
Cost: $210
Dance & Art Camp: “Unleash Your Creative Spirit”
Camp Registration Form
Camp Brochure
Official Transportation and Medical Release Form
June 14-18 — For rising 1st-8th graders
Time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (bring your own lunch)
Closing Performance for everyone Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m.
Come “Unleash Your Creative Spirit” with us. Enjoy dance: such as stomp, ballet, jazz, modern, liturgical and more; hands on art such as clay, Tye Dye, recycle art, candle making, leather tooling, duct tape art and more.
Cost: $50.00
The Great Unknown: "Shaped to Serve"
A Mystery Mission Camp (this replaces Mission on the Move)
Camp Registration Form
Official Transportation and Medical Release Form
June 27-29 — For rising 6th-12th graders
You never know where sharing the love of God may take you!
Each day brings new opportunities. Pack your bags and come live at Boston Avenue for a few days. During this camp you will participate in hands-on missions that make a difference in the Tulsa community. Each evening we will celebrate the day with fun activities and late night festivities. Living together at the church will help you make new friends and grow closer together as a Boston Avenue family.
Cost: $50 for Boston Avenue members, $100 for non-members
Tulsa District Junior High Camp
Camp Registration Form for Boston Avenue Members
Camp Registration Form for Non-Members
Official Transportation and Medical Release Form
July 12-16 at Camp Egan — For rising 7th & 8th graders
We will enjoy river hikes, swimming, singing, volleyball, small group discussions, hands-on spiritual growth, crafts, and a variety of fun activities. Awesome worship will be led by Guy Langston and the dean is Debbie Peterson.
Cost: $250 (includes lunch on Friday); some scholarships available
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