Encouragement & Empowerment
Children and Youth Ministry
We understand the pressure and stress under which so many parents and their families are functioning. We offer a nurturing and safe environment for children and youth through programs tailored to their unique spiritual needs. Through engaging activities, age-appropriate teaching, and caring mentors, we aim to support children and families on their faith journeys, while also supporting you on your everyday journey.
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JOY COMPANY is a weekly after-school children’s program where playfulness has meaning. Children will have opportunities to make new friends, use their imagination, be creative, explore new experiences, and try new skills. Each week there will be time for play, storytelling, music, crafts, and games. All children 4 years through 5th grade are welcome to attend every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This program is held in the Community Center, 6210 Crestwood Ave. Click HERE to register.
Questions: Contact Debby Wendell at 941-780-5857 or debby@pineshorespres.org or the church office at 941-922-1597.
Adventure Camps
Adventure Camps are provided for children in Pre-K through 5th grade on most days when Sarasota County public schools are not in session. Camp hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with drop off as early as 8:30 am and pick up at 5:00 p.m. at 6210 Crestwood Avenue – Sarasota, FL 34231. Arrangements for a later pickup may be made with the camp director. Cost per week is $300 which includes snacks, lunches, transportation and field trips. Spring Break camp is available for daily or weekly registration as space allows at $75 per day or $300/week. Summer camp is only available on a weekly basis. Parents can be assured that their children are experiencing a safe, fun, enriching day. Activities include field trips as well as art, crafts, cooking, music, games, indoor and outdoor play, science experiments, reading & language arts, math games, movies, Lego and more. Contact Debby at 941-780-5857 for more information. Please leave a message if there is no answer.
SPRING BREAK ADVENTURE CAMP 2025: Be Like a Tree
March 17-21
Enjoy field trips to Tree-Umph, an Longino Orange Grove, and Myakka.
SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP 2025: Islands in the Sea
June 2-August 1 (except week of July 4)
Come and explore Easter Island and the islands of Galapagos, Hawaii, Iceland, Ireland, Madagascar, Palawan, & Vancouver. Try their foods, play their games, learn their culture and music, & make their crafts. 3 field trip each week including restaurants, swimming, playgrounds, and special trips like Sea World, Aquariums, Iguana Land, boat rides and more.
Scouts at Pine Shores
Three Scout Troops meet at Pine Shores in the Community Center Chapel Room during the school year:
Cub Scout Pack 50 (for boys & girls ages 5 - 11) meet on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. For more information call Karen McGrath at (941) 879-5909.
Scouts BSA Troop 50 (boys) meet on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Visit the Troop 50 website: https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop50Sarasota/.
Scouts BSA Troop 1920 (girls) meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. For more information contact Shawn Airey (shawn.airey@gmail.com)
Moments with our Youth
