CENTRAL STUDENTS
6th-12th Grade
CENTRAL STUDENTS
6th-12th Grade
UPCOMING EVENTS
SUPPORT CENTRAL KIDS & STUDENTS
Join Us in Supporting Our Student & Family Ministry!
We’re seeking financial support for the following essential needs:
- New Curriculum for Kids Corner
- A New Sound System for the Student Room
- Special Events for all ages throughout the year
- Camperships to help students attend retreats and camps
- Childcare Items for our brand-new classroom space
Your contribution, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful impact in the lives of our children and students. Thank you for helping us create a blessed year ahead!
REGISTER FOR STUDENT PROGRAMMING - Rhythm, Impulse & Confirmation
Student programming starts on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM
Already registered your student for Rhythm or Impulse last year? We ask that you register your student again this year to insure we have the most updated information.
Rhythm (6th-8th grade) & Impulse (9th-12th grade)
Friends, fun, and faith come together for students at Central! We provide a place for students to reflect, ask questions, and build community. There’s time from 6:30-7:00 PM to hang out and play 9-square, pickleball, Guitar Hero, and more!
Then Rhythm and Impulse break out from 7:00-8:30 PM for more games, worship, small group, and Bible teaching. We have plenty of special events, retreats, and service opportunities throughout the year too.
*6th-8th Grade Registration: REGISTER FOR RHYTHM
*9th-10th Grade Registration: Go to Confirmation registration below
*11th-12th Grade Registration: REGISTER FOR IMPULSE
Confirmation (Starting 9th grade)
Confirmation is an exciting opportunity for high schoolers to dive deeper into their faith, build relationships with others, and grow in the knowledge of what it means to be a child of God. Students walk with the same IMPULSE small group and mentor, attend retreats and camps, and serve the church and community throughout their confirmation journey. Confirmation culminates in a meaningful ceremony during the fall of 11th grade.
*9th-10th Grade Registration: REGISTER FOR CONFIRMATION
Have a child Birth-5th Grade? Check out our Sunday Morning Kids Programming.
End of Year Bash: Rhythm & Impulse - May 7
Whirlyball: Impulse Event - May 16
Whirlyball: Impulse Event
📅 Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:15 – 8:30 PM
📍 Where: Meet at Central, travel to Whirlyball in Maple Grove
🎯 Who: 9th – 12th Grade
💲 Cost: $10
Join us for a fast-paced, fun night of Whirlyball!
Meet at church by 6:15 PM. We’ll play from 7:00 – 8:00 PM and return to Central by 8:30 PM.
🍽 Plan to eat dinner before you come!
Graduate Sunday & Honoring the Graduates Ritual - May 18
📅 Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
📍 Where: Central
🎓 Graduate Sunday – During Sunday worship gatherings (8:30 & 10:00 AM), we’ll honor our graduating seniors with a blessing and special recognition.
🌟 Honoring the Graduates Ritual – From 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM in the gym, seniors are invited to take part in a meaningful ritual marking this new stage of life.
the end of the year with Rhythm & Impulse! Join us for a night of fun, games, and prizes as we wrap up an awesome year together.
Substance, Soul, & Shenanigans - May 28
Substance, Soul, & Shenanigans
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Central
🎯 Who: 6th – 12th Grade
💲 Cost: Free
Join us for a night of great food, a meaningful devotional, and all-out fun with games like Gaga Ball, 9-Square, and more! Bring a friend and get ready for some serious shenanigans.
Mall of America Day Trip - June 12
📅 Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Mall of America (Meet at Central)
🎯 Who: 6th – 12th Grade
💲 Cost: $30 (includes 5-hour Nickelodeon Universe pass)
Join us for a fun-filled day at the Mall of America! Enjoy unlimited rides with a Nickelodeon Universe access pass, hang out with friends, and explore the mall.
🚌 Departing from Central at 9:00 AM (carpooling in the church van)
🍽 Pack a lunch or bring money for the food court
🕓 Return to Central by 4:00 PM for pick-up
Top Golf: Impulse Event - June 17
Topgolf: Impulse Event
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Where: Meet at Central, heading to Topgolf in Brooklyn Center
🎯 Who: 9th – 12th Grade
💲 Cost: $40
Join us for a fun day at Topgolf!
Meet at church by 10:00 AM to carpool. Bring money for lunch. We’ll return to Central by 2:00 PM.
Wild Mountain Day Trip - July 15
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Wild Mountain (Meet at Central)
🎯 Who: 6th – 12th Grade
💲 Cost: $45
Join us for a full day of summer fun at Wild Mountain Water Park! Your ticket includes unlimited access to:
– Wild Adventure Island
– Lazy River
– Avalanche Alley Water Slides
– FreeFall Experience
– Tall Timbers Go-Karts
– Arctic Rush Alpine Slide
🍽 Pack a lunch or bring money for concessions.
Movie & Dinner Night: Impulse Event - July 24
Dinner & a Movie Night: Impulse Event
📅 Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
⏰ Time: TBD
📍 Location: TBD
🎯 Who: 9th – 12th Grade
💲 Cost: $15 (covers ticket & dinner)
It’s showtime! Join us for dinner and the premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. We’ll confirm the exact time and location soon—just get ready for a fun night out with friends!
Florida Beach Camp - Aug. 2-9
This summer we are heading to the beach! Panama City Beach, Florida! We will be staying ON the beach at Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center while we serve the community of Panama City. We will worship, dive deep into God’s Word and have an amazing time in the ocean, pools and other activities offered!
Don’t forget to sign up for OPERATION CLEAN UP (more info to come). This fundraiser can help greatly in covering the cost of the trip.
WHO: High School Students (9th-12th grade) Students entering 9th grade in 2025 are able to attend
WHEN: Leaving Saturday, Aug. 2 at 6:00 AM, Arrive back home Saturday. August 9th at 6:00 PM
COST: $650 (Students can pay full price at time of registration or make payments – look at registration for more details)
Cost covers transportation, camp, and meals the whole week.
Fundraising available in April
Valleyfair Day Trip - Aug. 13
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Where: Valleyfair, Shakopee (Meet at Central)
🎯 Who: 6th – 12th Grade
💲 Cost: $40
Join us for a full day of thrills at Valleyfair! Enjoy unlimited access to the entire amusement park and waterpark.
👜 Pack your swimsuit, towel, and lunch—or bring money for food at the park.
🚌 We’ll leave from Central at 9:00 AM and return by 4:30 PM.
Twins Game - Aug. 17
Twins Game at Target Field
📅 Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:10 PM
📍 Where: Target Field
🎯 Who: All ages & families welcome
💲 Cost: $25 per person
Join us for a fun day at Target Field as the Twins take on the Tigers! The first 2,000 fans will receive a Hall of Fame Pin giveaway.
Register by July 27!
If you’d like to carpool in the church van, be sure to check the box during registration.
Note: If a child or adult requires direct supervision, a guardian must attend.
Central Students
Wednesday Nights
RHYTHM (6th-8th grade) & IMPULSE (9th-12th grade)
Friends, fun, and faith come together for students at Central! We provide a place for students to reflect, ask questions, and build community.
There’s time from 6:30-7:00 PM to hang out and play 9-square, pickleball, Guitar Hero, and more.
Then Rhythm and Impulse break out from 7:00-8:30 PM for more games, worship, small group, and Bible teaching. We have plenty of special events, retreats, and service opportunities throughout the year too.
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PROGRAMMING STARTS WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18th, 2024
6th-8th Grade: REGISTER FOR RHYTHM
9th-10th Grade: REGISTER FOR CONFIRMATION (more info below)
*No Rhythm or Impulse on 10/16, 11/27, 12/25, & 1/1
SPECIAL WEDNESDAY NIGHTS:
October 30 – Halloween Pre-Party
-More info to come!
November 13 – Pancakes with Parents
-Look under events above to learn more.
November 20 – Journey Group Night-
-Impulse (High School) with Journey Group off-site
-Rhythm (Middle School) with Journey Group at Central from 6:30-8:00 PM
December 4 – Youth Service Night
-Normal times from 6:30-8:00 PM at Central
-Impulse (High School) will do Christmas Cheer shopping & wrapping
-Rhythm (Middle School) will help set up A Night In Bethlehem
CONFIRMATION (9th - 11th grade)
Confirmation is an exciting opportunity for high schoolers to dive deeper into their faith, build relationships with others, and grow in the knowledge of what it means to be a child of God. Students walk with the same Impulse small group and mentor, attend retreats and camps, and serve the church and community throughout their confirmation journey. Confirmation culminates in a meaningful ceremony during the fall of 11th grade.
Events & Activities
CONFIRMATION CEREMONY (11th grade)
The culmination of the confirmation journey is The Rite of Confirmation. Young adults, having spent more than two years learning and growing in their faith, publicly share their decision to follow Jesus, “confirming” the choice their parents made at their baptism.
RETREATS (9th - 12th grade)
There’s no better way to bond, explore, and dig deep into God’s word than going on a retreat! Check out the Upcoming Events throughout the year for our latest overnight retreats for high schoolers.
HONORING THE GRADS (12th grade)
High School Seniors, we want to celebrate you and all of your hard work! During graduate Sunday each May, we will showcase our seniors at our worship gatherings. A the Honoring the Graduates Ritual, seniors take part in a memorable experience that will usher them into the next chapter of their lives.
SERVE CENTRAL'S STUDENTS
Help grow the next generation of God’s family. Serve as a volunteer with Central’s students on Wednesday, summers or at special events.
Email Ben Carruthers at ben.carruthers@clcelkriver.org
Contact
Ben Carruthers
Director of Student
& Family Ministry
ben.carruthers@clcelkriver.org
Wednesday Nights
RHYTHM (5th - 8th grade) & IMPULSE (9th - 12th grade)
Friends, fun, and faith come together for students at Central! We provide a place for students to reflect, ask questions, and build community.
There’s time from 6:30-7:00 PM to hang out and play 9-square, pickleball, Guitar Hero, and more.
Then Rhythm and Impulse break out from 7:00-8:30 PM for more games, worship, small group, and Bible teaching. We have plenty of special events, retreats, and service opportunities throughout the year too.
–
PROGRAMMING STARTS WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18th, 2024
REGISTER FOR RHYTHM (6th-8th Grade)
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*No Rhythm or Impulse on 10/16, 11/27, 12/25, & 1/1
SPECIAL WEDNESDAY NIGHTS:
October 30 – Halloween Pre-Party
-More info to come!
November 13 – Pancakes with Parents
-Look under events above to learn more.
November 20 – Journey Group Night-
-Impulse (High School) with Journey Group off-site
-Rhythm (Middle School) with Journey Group at Central from 6:30-8:00 PM
December 4 – Youth Service Night
-Normal times from 6:30-8:00 PM at Central
-Impulse (High School) will do Christmas Cheer shopping & wrapping
-Rhythm (Middle School) will help set up A Night In Bethlehem
CONFIRMATION (9th - 11th grade)
Confirmation is an exciting opportunity for high schoolers to dive deeper into their faith, build relationships with others, and grow in the knowledge of what it means to be a child of God. Students walk with the same Impulse small group and mentor, attend retreats and camps, and serve the church and community throughout their confirmation journey. Confirmation culminates in a meaningful ceremony during the fall of 11th grade.
Events & Activities
CONFIRMATION CEREMONY (11th grade)
The culmination of the confirmation journey is The Rite of Confirmation. Young adults, having spent more than two years learning and growing in their faith, publicly share their decision to follow Jesus, “confirming” the choice their parents made at their baptism.
RETREATS (9th - 12th grade)
There’s no better way to bond, explore, and dig deep into God’s word than going on a retreat! Check out the Upcoming Events throughout the year for our latest overnight retreats for high schoolers.
HONORING THE GRADS (12th grade)
High School Seniors, we want to celebrate you and all of your hard work! During graduate Sunday each May, we will showcase our seniors at our worship gatherings. A the Honoring the Graduates Ritual, seniors take part in a memorable experience that will usher them into the next chapter of their lives.
SERVE CENTRAL'S STUDENTS
Help grow the next generation of God’s family. Serve as a volunteer with Central’s students on Wednesday, summers or at special events.
Email Ben Carruthers at ben.carruthers@clcelkriver.org
Contact
Ben Carruthers
Director of Student
& Family Ministry
ben.carruthers@clcelkriver.org
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