holiday club curriculum

Ready-to-use, 5-day programmes

Our materials have been designed to be adaptable for different churches and organisations, regardless of their resources, number of children, or volunteers.

The primary goal is for children to hear the gospel, have a chance to respond to it, and have fun.

Explore our ready-to-use programmes designed to help you run impactful children’s and youth ministry weeks. Each curriculum includes a full 5-day plan, activities, and teaching material.

movie makers

Step into the spotlight with the "Movie Makers" curriculum, a 5-day journey through the Book of Acts.

think big

The "Think Big" curriculum focuses on shifting a child's perspective from temporary earthly pursuits to an eternal "heavenly perspective".

game on

Inspired by the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and teaches children they are chosen for God's winning team.

deeper

An "under the sea" concept to challenge children to move beyond a shallow faith and cultivate a meaningful, lasting relationship with Christ.

around the world

This gospel-centered curriculum invites children on a 5-day global adventure to discover God’s immense love for all people.

wonder worker

This curriculum uses the circus as a metaphor to inspire a sense of wonder about Jesus, who should be number one in our lives.

ready to launch

An "out of this universe" adventure that uses an outer space and rocket-ship theme to teach children about the character of God.

survivor: redemption island

A high-energy curriculum that challenges children to discover their true identity and purpose through the life of Jesus.

light bearers

An Olympic-inspired gospel-centred curriculum, children are encouraged to follow Jesus as their Leader.

dive in!

Dive In! is a curriculum that explores the story of Jonah to discover the "God of second chances".

wonderland

This curriculum invites participants to explore five "big questions" about God.

movie makers

Step into the spotlight with the "Movie Makers" curriculum, a 5-day journey through the Book of Acts.

Using a cinematic lens, children join a "production crew" to discover that they are part of one body with one purpose: to spread the Good News to everyone.

From the "director’s" guidance to navigating "hard times" on set, this program teaches kids to trust God's plan and share His love with the world.

  • Day 1: One Body, One Purpose. (Acts 1:10-11; Acts 2:1-4, 14a, 36-41; Acts 2:42-47)
  • Day 2: Sharing and Caring. (Acts 3:1-10; Acts 4:32-25)
  • Day 3: The Good News is for Everyone. (Acts 10)
  • Day 4: Courage Through Hard Times. (Acts 16:22-34)
  • Day 5: God has a Plan for You. (Acts 27:13-28:10)

think big

The "Think Big" curriculum focuses on shifting a child's perspective from temporary earthly pursuits to an eternal "heavenly perspective" through the theme of "when I grow up" through a variety of Old and New Testament stories.

It emphasises that true fulfilment is found in a relationship with God rather than in status, wealth, or popularity.

  • Day 1: Joy Comes from the Lord. (Luke 19:1-10)
  • Day 2: God Provides our Needs. ((Ruth 1 and 2)
  • Day 3: Number 1 with Jesus. (1 Samuel 10:20-24, 17:1-51, 18:1-9; 2 Samuel 2:1-7)
  • Day 4: Wisdom Comes from the Lord. (Matthew 7:24-27; 2 Chronicles 1:7-12; 1 Kings 4:29-30)
  • Day 5: Jesus Gives Us Life. (Luke 2:41-52; John 6:47)

game on

“Game On” is a curriculum inspired by the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

The program teaches children they are chosen for God's winning team through sports analogies and Biblical stories—including the disciples, Elijah, Daniel, Moses, and David.

The curriculum encourages kids to follow their Leader, exercise faith, live on God’s Word, obey His laws, and never give up.

  • Day 1: Chosen for God’s team – Focuses on Jesus calling the disciples and the choice to follow Him (Matthew 4:12-22, Luke 5:27-31, Mark 10:17-23).
  • Day 2: Fit for God – Focuses on exercising faith (1 Kings 18:15-46 – Elijah and the fire on the altar).
  • Day 3: God’s good food – Focuses on living on God’s Word, the Bible (Daniel 1 & 6).
  • Day 4: Obey God’s law – Focuses on sticking to the rules (Exodus 20, 32, Deuteronomy 10 – Moses and the Ten Commandments).
  • Day 5: Give God your all – Focuses on never giving up (1 Samuel 16:1-13, 17:1-50 – God chooses David, and David defeats Goliath)

deeper

The "Deeper" curriculum uses an "under the sea" concept to challenge children to move beyond a shallow faith and cultivate a meaningful, lasting relationship with Christ.

Over 5 days, the program explores key spiritual foundations—Identity, Truth, Love, Peace, and Mission—teaching children to root their lives in Jesus so they can withstand life's storms and share His light with others.

  • Day 1: A Deeper Identity– Is Your Life Built on Christ? (Luke 6:46-49)
  • Day 2: A Deeper Truth– Have You Responded to the Truth? (Matthew 14:22-33)
  • Day 3: A Deeper Love – Loving like Christ, even the unlovable. (Matthew 14:13-21)
  • Day 4: A Deeper Peace– Choosing Christ as your Captain of your life. (Matthew 8:23-27)
  • Day 5: A Deeper Mission– Shining your light and “fishing for men”. (Luke 5:1-11)

around the world

Pack your bags and get ready to go Around the World! This gospel-centered curriculum invites children on a 5-day global adventure to discover God’s immense love for all people.

Following the journeys of the apostles in the book of Acts, kids will explore how the good news of Jesus reaches every corner of the earth.

  • Day 1: God Loves the World. (Acts 9:1-19)
  • Day 2: Share Jesus with the World. (Acts 8:26-40)
  • Day 3: Compassion for the World. (Acts 16:16-40)
  • Day 4: One God of the World. (Acts 3:1-10 & 4:1-12)
  • Day 5: Impact the World. (Acts 27:27-28)

wonder worker

The "Wonder Worker" curriculum is a circus-themed program designed to help children discover the amazing nature of Jesus.

Just as a ringmaster leads a circus, the curriculum teaches that God is the "Ringmaster" who should be number one in our lives. This curriculum uses the circus as a metaphor to inspire a sense of wonder about Jesus.

The curriculum centres on the idea that just as children watch circus acts with "eyes wide open," they should feel that same awe when thinking about Jesus.

  • Day 1: God is the Ringmaster. (Daniel 6:6-23)
  • Day 2: Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things for God. (Jonah 1)
  • Day 3: You’re on a Tightrope- Keep Your Balance. (Matthew 14:22-33)
  • Day 4: God’s Dream for Me! (Genesis 37:1-11)
  • Day 5: Come One, Come All! (Acts 2:42-47)

ready to launch

The "Ready to Launch" curriculum is an "out of this universe" adventure that uses an outer space and rocket-ship theme to teach children about the character of God.

By exploring the Book of Daniel, kids discover that God is the ultimate "Ground Control"—a constant source of guidance and strength who remains in charge even when life feels like a field of unpredictable "asteroids".

Through interactive lessons, children learn to stay connected to God via prayer, stand firm in their faith, and reflect His character to the world around them.

  • Day 1: Who is your “ground control”? (Daniel 1)
  • Day 2: Searching the visible, discovering the invisible. (Daniel 2)
  • Day 3: Avoiding Asteroids. (Daniel 3)
  • Day 4: Truth is starlight to others! (Daniel 4)
  • Day 5: Stay on the shuttle. (Daniel 6)

survivor: redemption island

Survivor: Redemption Island is a high-energy curriculum that challenges children to discover their true identity and purpose through the life of Jesus.

Participants learn that while surviving in the wild requires skill, the ultimate "survival manual" for life is the Bible, leading them to a deeper relationship with God.

  • Day 1: Identity in Christ. (Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:1-10)
  • Day 2: Wisdom. (Luke 2:41-51)
  • Day 3: Godly Friendships. (Luke 5)
  • Day 4: Making Wise Decisions. (Luke 4:1013)
  • Day 5: Perseverance. (Matthew 27:32-65; Matthew 28:1-8)

light bearers

Light Bearers is an Olympic-inspired, 5-day gospel-centered curriculum designed to teach children they are chosen for God's winning team.

Through sports analogies and Biblical stories like those of Elijah, Gideon, and David, children are encouraged to follow Jesus as their Leader, exercise faith, and persevere through life's challenges.

  • Day 1: Chosen for God’s Team. (Matthew 4:18-22; Luke 5:27-31; Mark 10:17-23)
  • Day 2: Fit for God. (1 Kings 18:15-46)
  • Day 3: God is our Coach. (Judges 6:11-12; Judges 7:13-22)
  • Day 4: Run God’s Race. (Hebrews 12:1-3)
  • Day 5: Give God Your All. (1 Samuel 16:4-13; 1 Samuel 17:30-50)

dive in!

Dive In! is a curriculum that explores the story of Jonah to discover the "God of second chances". Through an ocean-themed adventure, children and teens learn that while disobedience has consequences, God is a perfect and gracious Father who is always ready to forgive.

The program challenges participants to build a meaningful relationship with Christ by practising obedience, repentance, and compassion, ultimately surrendering to Him as the "Captain" of their lives.

  • Day 1: Obedience. (Jonah 1:1-16)
  • Day 2: Repentance. (Jonah 1:17-2:10)
  • Day 3: The Truth. (Jonah 2:10-3:10)
  • Day 4: Compassion. (Jonah 4:1-11)
  • Day 5: Surrender. (A recap of Jonah 1-4)

wonderland

Step into Wonderland, a 5-day journey designed to spark curiosity and ground children in the Christian faith. This year’s curriculum invites participants to explore five "big questions" about God—ranging from His character in creation to the guiding presence of the Holy Spirit. Through engaging drama, creative activities, and biblical storytelling, children will discover that they are uniquely known and deeply loved by a God who has a special purpose for their lives.

This curriculum is inspired by Luke 5:26 (NLT), “Everyone was gripped with great wonder and awe, and they praised God, exclaiming, ‘We have seen amazing things today!’” Our prayer is that as you use this curriculum, awe and wonder at the greatness of our God would explode in your churches and communities.

  • Day 1: Who is God? (Genesis 1-2)
  • Day 2: Why did God make me? (1 Samuel 16:1-13)
  • Day 3: Why do bad things happen? (Genesis 3 & Genesis 37-50)
  • Day 4: Who is Jesus? (Luke 2:1-20)
  • Day 5: Who is the Holy Spirit? (Acts 2:1-12)

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