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At GFBC, our Cubbies club is limited to 25 children, due to room space. Parents must register their child and pay the applicable fees. Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis, and a waiting list is available. Every Cubbie, returning or new, begins in the Bear Hug Brochure. It has two "Bear Hugs" (A & B) to complete, and some basic information for parents about the Cubbies Program. After completing the Bear Hug Brochure, Cubbies begin working in their Hopper or Jumper Handbook, and new Cubbies will receive their vests.

Our time at Cubbies Club is divided into 7 sections:

Coming-in time: Table activities & play time
Starting time: Flag pledge, Cubbies song & puppets
Story time: Bible story & prayer
Snack time & birthdays
Book time: Reciting verses, crafts
Play time: Organized game time in Room 14
Going home time: Table activities & play time

Each week, parents help their Cubbie complete the scheduled Bear Hug by reading the stories in that section, and then teaching the verse through repeating it a few times and explaining what the verse means. Include the reference when you say the verse. Talk about how it relates to their life. At Cubbies Club, they will recite the verse to their leader, and every part of the evening centers around the truths that you have
worked on at home with your child!

All Cubbies progress through their books at the same pace. The required pace for finishing the Cubbies book is one Bear Hug per week. The "Under the Apple Tree" sections are not required for finishing the book, and are meant to be a fun extra activity and review of previous verses.

As your child progresses through their book, they will receive patch awards. They will receive a trail patch, 4 lamb patches, and 4 elephant patches. Patches will be placed in the envelope provided in the front of your child's book. Placement of the patches is shown in the back of the Hopper or Jumper Handbook. The patches are small and easily lost, so please attach them to your child's vest as soon as possible - replacement patches cost $2.00 each.

We have one special event during the year - our Jesus Loves Me Party! It is held on February 11, 2011 this club year. The party is for the whole family, not just your Cubbie. We have a simple and kid-friendly dinner, and then enjoy an evening of songs, games and valentine-themed crafts and snacks.

AWANA CUBBIES Wednesday Nights 6:30-8:15 pm Fun For Preschoolers, ages 3-5 years! Room 12 at GFBC Children must be 3 years old by Sept. 1 Cubbies Director: Becky Pyles (503)654-7728 or becky@gfbcfamily.org
Cubbies Calendar 10-11 Sept. 15 Welcome Every-body Bear Hug A Sept. 22 Cool Shades Night Bear Hug B - Book/Vest Sept. 29 Bring a Real Friend (BARF!) Bear Hug 1 Oct. 6 Team Color Night Bear Hug 2 - Trail Patch Oct. 13 Parents Night Bear Hug 3 Oct. 20 Wacky Tie Night Bear Hug 4 - Lamb 1 Oct. 27 Clown Night Bear Hug 5 Nov. 3 Crazy Hair Night Bear Hug 6 - Elephant 1 Nov. 10 Red White & Blue Night Bear Hug 7 Nov. 17 Shoe Box Night Special Day 1 Thanksgiving Nov. 24: NO CLUB Dec. 1 PJ Night Bear Hug 8 Dec. 8 Crazy T-shirt Night Bear Hug 9 - Lamb 2 Dec. 15 Canned Food Night/Happy Birthday Jesus Special Day 2 Christmas Dec. 22 & 29 NO CLUB Jan. 5 Stuffed Animal Night Bear Hug 10 Jan. 12 Crazy Hat Night Bear Hug 11 Jan. 19 Hawaiian Night Bear Hug 12 - Elephant 2 Jan. 26 Super Hero Night Bear Hug 13 Feb. 2 Flashlight Night Bear Hug 14 Feb. 9 Leader Appreciation Night Bear Hug 15 - Lamb 3 Feb. 16 Silent Night Bear Hug 16 Feb. 23 Funny Slippers Night Bear Hug 17 Mar. 2 E.R. Night Bear Hug 18 - Elephant 3 Mar. 9 Plaid & Polka Dot Night Bear Hug 19 Mar. 16 Green Night Bear Hug 20 Mar. 23 NO CLUB Mar. 30 What I want to be when I grow up... Bear Hug 21 - Lamb 4 Apr. 6 Sports Night Bear Hug 22 Apr. 13 Backwards Night Bear Hug 23 Apr. 20 Twin Night Bear Hug 24 - Elephant 4 Apr. 27 Ice Cream Night Special Day 5 Missions May 4 AWARDS NIGHT!	How much does it cost? Registration Fees: New Cubbie $62.00 -includes book, vest, bag & dues for year Returning to Cubbies $46.00 -includes book and dues for year 　 Optional Items: Character Builders Book: $6 Cubbie Bear Stuffed Animal: $15 Hopper/Jumper Celebrations on CD: $12 *Does Your Child Need More?* Cubbies Character Builders is a supplemental book filled with activities and verses that help lay a foundation for godly character. This material would be completed along with all of the required Bear Hugs & the Under the Apple Tree sections each week. Replacement Patches: $2.00 each Visit the Awana Website (www.awana.org) to see more fun optional items!

	Awana Cubbies is a 2-year weekly club program for preschoolers in the two years prior to Kindergarten. Three-year olds must be 3 by Sept. 1 to be in Cubbies. Our purpose is to help your child take their first little step on a lifelong journey of knowing God. In the Bible, parents are instructed to teach their children about God's word, little by little, day by day. The Cubbies program is designed to help parents in this critical role. 　　　　　　　　 At GFBC, our Cubbies club is limited to 25 children, due to room space. Parents must register their child and pay the applicable fees. Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis, and a waiting list is available. *Every Cubbie, returning or new, begins in the Bear Hug Brochure.* It has two "Bear Hugs" (A & B) to complete, and some basic information for parents about the Cubbies Program. After completing the Bear Hug Brochure, Cubbies begin working in their Hopper or Jumper Handbook, and new Cubbies will receive their vests. Our time at Cubbies Club is divided into 7 sections: Coming-in time: Table activities & play time Starting time: Flag pledge, Cubbies song & puppets Story time: Bible story & prayer Snack time & birthdays Book time: Reciting verses, crafts Play time: Organized game time in Room 14 Going home time: Table activities & play time 　 Parents, the teaching begins at home Each week, parents help their Cubbie complete the scheduled Bear Hug by reading the stories in that section, and then teaching the verse through repeating it a few times and explaining what the verse means. Include the reference when you say the verse. Talk about how it relates to their life. At Cubbies Club, they will recite the verse to their leader, and every part of the evening centers around the truths that you have worked on at home with your child! All Cubbies progress through their books at the same pace. The required pace for finishing the Cubbies book is one Bear Hug per week. The "Under the Apple Tree" sections are not required for finishing the book, and are meant to be a fun extra activity and review of previous verses. As your child progresses through their book, they will receive patch awards. They will receive a trail patch, 4 lamb patches, and 4 elephant patches. Patches will be placed in the envelope provided in the front of your child's book. Placement of the patches is shown in the back of the Hopper or Jumper Handbook. The patches are small and easily lost, so please attach them to your child's vest as soon as possible - *replacement patches cost $2.00 each.* 　 We have one special event during the year - our Jesus Loves Me Party! It is held on February 11, 2011 this club year. The party is for the whole family, not just your Cubbie. We have a simple and kid-friendly dinner, and then enjoy an evening of songs, games and valentine-themed crafts and snacks.