Check in
Sign your kids in at the welcome table. The first night, you'll fill out a short form and meet a leader.
Ready to visit?
Find a club near you, bring your kids, and come see what club night is all about.
New to Awana? Here's what to expect
Walking into something new with your kids can feel like a lot. This page covers the questions most parents have before their first club night, so you can show up feeling ready.
Which club is my child in?
Awana has a club for every age, each with its own handbook, games and awards. Kids move up to the next club as they grow.
| Club | Age or grade | What it's like |
|---|---|---|
| Puggles | Ages 2–3 | Songs, play and simple truths about God for the very youngest. |
| Cubbies® | Preschool (ages 3–5) | Short verses, Bible stories and activities parents can do at home too. |
| Sparks® | Kindergarten–2nd grade | Red vests, big games and three years of Bible heroes: HangGlider®, WingRunner® and SkyStormer™. |
| T&T | 3rd–6th grade | Four handbooks that dig into who God is, the Bible and following Jesus. |
| Trek | Middle school | Students wrestle with big questions and learn to own their faith. |
| Journey® | High school | Deeper Bible study and discussion that grows teens into lifelong disciples. |
Grade cutoffs can vary a little from church to church, and not every church runs every club. Your club will help you find the right fit.
What a club night looks like
Every church runs club a little differently, but most nights include these.
Game time
Relays, races and team games that get the wiggles out. For many kids, this is the favorite part.
Small group time
Kids meet with the same leader each week to say their verses, work in their handbook and pray together.
Large group time
Everyone gathers for songs, a Bible lesson and cheering for kids who finished a section or earned an award.
Special nights
Crazy hair night, pajama night, bring-a-friend night. Watch for these on your club's calendar.
Pick up
Leaders sign kids out to you. It's a great time to ask how the night went and what verse is next.
What to bring
Play clothes
Comfy clothes and sneakers for game time.
A Bible
If you have one. Most clubs keep extras, so don't worry if you don't.
Their handbook
After the first night. Your club will tell you how to get one.
Your questions
Leaders love meeting parents. Ask anything at drop-off or pick-up.
How handbooks and awards work
1. Work on a section at home
Each handbook is split into small sections, usually a verse to learn and sometimes a short activity. A few minutes most days is plenty.
2. Say it at club
In small group, your child says the verse to their leader, who signs it off in the handbook. Leaders help when kids get stuck.
3. Celebrate along the way
As kids finish sections and books, they earn patches, pins and other awards, and the whole club cheers them on.
Questions parents often ask
Does it cost anything?
Many clubs ask for a small fee to cover handbooks and uniforms. If cost is a worry, just ask. Most churches are happy to help so no child misses out.
Do we have to attend that church?
No. Awana clubs welcome kids from any church, or no church at all. Lots of families come just for club.
What if my child can't read yet?
That's normal for Puggles, Cubbies® and young Sparks® kids. You read the verse aloud together at home, and leaders help at club.
What if we fall behind on verses?
It happens to every family. There's no penalty, and leaders celebrate progress, not perfection. Just pick back up where you left off.
Can I stay the first night?
Most clubs are glad to have parents stay and watch the first time. Ask when you check in.
How do I know my kids are safe?
Ask your club about its check-in, pick-up and leader screening policies. A good club will be glad to walk you through them.