Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry Programs begin June 22, 2026
Ocean Grove is a great family resort! Whether you are here for the day, the week or the entire summer...
Come and play! Stop by...there is plenty of fun with a purpose, every day.
Check out our daily calendar for a full list of offerings for the entire family
Register to Participate – Registration Opens 10 AM on May 1, 2026
Register for Youth Ministry Programs, including Thornley, Riptide, Sandpipers, Breakfast Club, Freestyle, Teen Ministry programs, and Sandy Toes.
To register for Drama Ministry Children’s Show, Teen Show, and Small Beginnings, click here.
Please complete the participation form for all programming.
Junior Guards has a separate registration, click here.
For kids aged 2 through 4 years, Sandpipers meets Monday – Friday, 9 – 10 AM in the Youth Temple from June 22 through August 14, 2026. (Must be age 2 by July 1)
Sandpipers is a condensed and age-appropriate version of Thornley Chapel. Children ages two to four can attend and experience a creative time of learning, play, art, song and prayer all tied into the Bible story of the day. The kids are also challenged to memorize a small portion of God's word each week.
For 4 to 7 year olds, Thornley Chapel meets Monday – Friday, 9 – 10:45 AM, (child must be 4 by July 1, 2026)
June 22 - August 14, 2025
The Thornley Chapel program is designed to introduce students to the awesome life adventure of faith in Jesus through Bible lessons, songs, games and crafts.
Join us for the day or the entire summer!
”Small Beginnings” performing arts learning opportunities will be available to children during the Thornley Chapel program from June 22 through July 24 from 10 to 10:45 AM.
The Small Beginnings performance date is July 25 at 10:30 am in the Youth Temple .
For 3 to 5 year olds, Sandy Toes will meet in the Boardwalk Pavilion from 11 AM to noon on Tuesdays from July 8 through August 5 2025.
This is a children’s hour filled with beach-themed story time and activity.
Junior Guards: (Ages 6-15)
Monday - Friday, 7:45am-8:45am
Days vary by age group.
Program runs June 22 – July 24, 2026 Competitive and Recreational options.
Registration will open on May 1, 2026. Visit the link below for more details and (when available) the form.
Riptide
For 8 to 11 year olds, Riptide meet at the Youth Temple
Monday – Friday 9am – 11am.
(Child must be 8 by July 1, 2025)
June 22 – August 14
This program is designed to take pre-teens to a new level of relationship with Jesus through Bible lessons, recreation, crafts and worship.
Join us for the day or the entire summer!
For 12-17 year olds, Breakfast Club meets in the Boardwalk Pavilion
Monday–Friday 9–10 am, June 22 - August 14
Dive into the day with breakfast and a relevant message from the Bible followed by games.
Join us for the day or the entire summer!
Small Groups: Varying times and places
Check out our INSTA @oceangroveyouth for up to date information!
(Participant must be 12 by July 1, 2026)
Afternoons
for Ages 12 – 17
Join us for pop-up activities throughout the day, including sports, arts and crafts, beach games, and small groups. Our youth staff will be around the beach and community connecting with students and creating space for fun, friendship and meaningful conversations.
Freestyle : (12-17 year olds) Youth Temple
Tuesday & Thursday 7pm-9pm, June 23- August 13
Enjoy theme nights, games, crafts and fun!
Join us for the day or the entire summer!
Nursery (6 months – 3 years)
Sundays 10:15 AM
Youth Temple Lower Level
June 14 – September 13
For children of parents attending worship in the Great Auditorium.
Children’s Church (4 – 11 years)
Sundays 10:15 AM
Youth Temple Lower Level
June 14 -September 13
A special time of age-appropriate worship.
For 12 through 17 year olds, the Current Youth Worship meets in the Youth Temple on Sundays at 6:30 PM, June 28 – August 16
The Current offers opportunities for worship, sharing, singing, prayer and a time of relevant Bible teaching.
Join us for the day or the entire summer!
Youth Performing Arts Ministry
Small Beginnings: Ages 4–7
Children’s Show: Ages 8–15
“Yellow Brick Road”
Visit here for more information about the Children’s Show
Teen Show: Ages 13–18
“Godspell Jr.”
Registration is required for
all Performing Arts Ministry programs.
YOUTH TENNIS
Online Registration Opens May 1st.
YOUTH CLINICS
June 25 – August 13, 2025
Clay Courts
Thursdays
Ages 6–11 (4–5 PM) 1 hour
Ages 12-16 (5–6 PM) 1hour
($100 for 9 sessions, $15 per 1 hour session)