What is Awana?

The initials stand for "Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed" (see 2 Timothy 2:15). Awana is designed to provide physical, social, mental and spiritual activities for your children. It's a great way to develop new friends and learn how the Bible relates to today's needs.

Our Awana Clubs are part of more than 40,000 Awana Clubs, which operate around the world.

Our goal is to introduce boys and girls to Jesus Christ. We teach the life principles found in the Bible.

Who can attend?

We have programs for:

Cubbies Co-Ed 3 years old and up
Sparks Co-Ed K-2
T&T Clubs Boys 3rd–6th
T&T Clubs Girls 3rd–6th
JV (TREK) Co-Ed 7th–8th
Varsity (JOURNEY) Co-Ed 9th–12th

What happens at Awana?

An Awana Club meeting consist of three parts:

Game Time, with team competition and lots of fun.
Council Time, with Bible lesson and music.
Handbook Time, with Scripture memorization where the children earn achievements and awards.

In addition, other activities, such a Bible Quiz, Awana Grand Prix, Sparks-a-Rama, Awana Games and Scholarship Camp are a part of the Awana Program. These are all important aspects of our Awana Club.

Who works with my children?

Trained adult volunteers work in all of our clubs. All volunteers go through a WSP background check. We require that all volunteers go through Awana Basic Training every two to three years. In addition, youth who aspire to serve others as a Leader-In-Training in Awana can be involved.

How much will it cost?

We ask that all clubbers pay dues of $28.00 per year. We ask that you pay for the full year at the beginning of the year, if possible. The dues are used to pay for awards that the clubbers earn, for their handbook and for incentives for the clubbers throughout the year.

Please note: We want all clubbers to be able to have the books and uniforms. If the cost of these would impose a financial hardship on your family, call the Awana Commander or talk to any of the Directors. Financial help is available.

When does Awana meet?

Club for Kindergarten through 6th grade meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. JV (TREK) & Varsity (JOURNEY) meet on Monday nights from 6:30–8:30 p.m. All Clubs meet at:

South Hill Bible Church
958 E. 29th Ave.
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 838-2242

When picking up your children from Awana at 8:30 p.m., you must come inside to get your children. There are too many cars in the parking lot to have your children wait for you outside. For the safety of all, please park and come inside the Church to pick up your children.

How do we sign up?

There is a registration form and medical release that needs to be signed by the parents and returned with the child when he/she comes to Awana on Wednesday or Monday night.

Forms for yourself or a friend may be obtained from the Secretaries at check-in, or from the Commander or a Director.

How can I help?

Volunteers are welcome and always needed. However, you must go through training first. If you are interested in volunteering to help at Awana, talk to Commander Jon Greene.