Welcome to Awana!
Awana is a place for kids to learn and grow in their relationship with God through intentional discipleship materials and scripture memorization. It is an exciting opportunity for them to make new friends, play exciting games, receive awards for their achievements, and connect meaningfully with one another, their leaders and God. Awana's mission is to stand for “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed” based on 2 Timothy 2:15.
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15
The Awana program encourages children to experience God by learning His word in a regular and systematic manner. Each group has age appropriate handbooks for you and your child to work through together. Children are rewarded for remembering God’s Word, as they recite their verses with their leaders on a weekly basis.
All Awana leaders are required to attend training on
Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Awana runs weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30-8:00pm.
Fall 2026 session runs: September 22 to December 1.
Winter 2027 session runs: January 12 to May 4.
If you have any questions please contact us at awana@crossroadschurch.ca
Awana is not a stand-alone program. It is connected to the bigger mid-week discipleship plan for CrossRoads Church. Please read carefully to see if your child is eligible.
- Requirement #1 | You must attend CrossRoads Church (exceptions below):
- If you are from another church, you must be signed-up for one of our mid-week discipleship programs running on Tuesday nights.
- All children who do not have a church home and are invited by a friend can come without a requirement of having to attend CrossRoads Church.
- Requirement #2 | One of the following:
- A parent is signed up to serve in Awana.
- A parent is signed up for a discipleship group running on Tuesday night.
- A parent is serving in a CrossRoads Church ministry or discipleship program on Tuesday night.
About 90% of our volunteers in Awana are needed to run small groups. There are two adults assigned per small group and as a team you work together throughout the year. You will select your top three choices and one choice must be a small group leader.
Please be aware that all volunteers need to arrive at 6:00pm for Huddle and some of the positions do require an earlier/later time.
These costs are a yearly fee per child that helps cover the costs of running the program (includes awards, basic materials, etc).
Infants/Toddlers: $55
Puggles (2 year-olds): $55
Cubbies (3-4 year-olds): $70
Sparks (Kindergarten-Grade 2): $80
T&T (Grade 3-6): $90
Material Fees:
Each child will need specific materials to participate in Awana each year, including a uniform and a handbook. Every time a child moves up to a new Awana age group, they will need to purchase a new uniform and handbook. There are Awana handbook bags to purchase so children can carry their items in each week, but this is an optional purchase and not necessary.
Handbooks:
Cubbies Handbook: $22
Sparks Handbook: $22
T&T Handbook: $22
Uniforms:
Cubbies Vest: $22
Sparks Vest: $22
T&T Uniform: $28
Optional Items:
Puggles T-shirt: $20
Puggles Mini Backpack: $20
Cubbies Handbook Bag: $15
Sparks Handbook Bag: $15
T&T Sling Backpack: $22
Awana Fall 2026 Registration will open August 1, 2026 for CrossRoads Church families.
How do I know what supplies my child needs for the Awana program?
Since this is the second year, we’re running Awana at CrossRoads, supplies needed will be dependant on if you are returning to the program or brand new.
Does my child need a new uniform?
If your child is new to Awana, or if they move up to a new age group, they will need a new uniform. Once you purchase the uniform for that age group program (Cubbies, Sparks, T&T) the child keeps the same uniform throughout their time in that specific program.
Cubbies: 3yrs – 4yrs
Sparks: K-Gr.2
T&T: Gr.3 – Gr.6
Does my child need a new handbook?
Whether your child is new or returning to Cubbies or T&T, a new handbook will need to be purchased.
Cubbies New Book (2026/2027): HoneyComb
T&T New Book (2026/2027 Curriculum): T&T Mission: Agents of Grace Handbook
If your child is new to Sparks, please purchase the HangGlider handbook.
If your child is returning to Sparks, there is no need to purchase the next handbook unless they have already completed their current one. If they are partway through a handbook, they can simply continue where they left off. You may wish to purchase the next handbook so you have it when they complete the current handbook they have.
Below is a list of the Sparks Handbooks that they may complete:
- Sparks HangGlider Handbook (Book 1)
- Sparks HangGlider Frequent Flyer Extra-Credit Book
- Sparks WingRunner Handbook (Book 2)
- Sparks WingRunner Frequent Flyer Extra-Credit Book
- Sparks SkyStormer Handbook (Book 3)
- Sparks SkyStormer Frequent Flyer Extra-Credit Book
Please note that all Extra-Credit Books are not necessary but a great option for children, if they are advancing fast through the books.
What if my child lost/damaged the uniform and/or the handbook?
Unfortunately, parents are responsible to repurchase those items in case they get lost or damaged.
As a parent, what is required of me?
Every registering family must follow the requirements for registration stated above. Also, as a parent you need to commit to bring your child weekly to Awana and be intentional about helping your child complete the handbook sections; this can include Bible verse memorization, review, acitivities or questions. Not only do we want your children to experience discipleship, but we want to help set them up to succeed when it comes to learning God’s truths found directly in His Word.
I want to register my kids for Awana but I do not attend CrossRoads Church?
Please contact Telaina King at awana@crossroadschurch.ca. One option is to attend a Tuesday night discipleship group so you can register your kids for Awana. However, before registering please ensure that you contact our Children’s Director to discuss.
Can I get a refund if I choose not to attend?
Unfortunately, we can not refund your money once your registration is complete. When we process your registration form we count on those funds when making orders to Awana for club supplies.
