Youth Ministry Summer 2021 Calendar

06.04.21 | by Stephen Haverstick

June

Wed. 9: *Crepes & Chill @ Park 10:30am-12pm

Sun. 13: *Church Picnic @ Camp 5-8pm

  • 1275 Swatara Road, Hershey
  • Salt N’ Light worship concert!
  • Lawn games, BYO food; drinks provided

Wed. 16: *Pool Party @ Donnald’s 5:30-8pm

  • 1147 E Caracas Ave, Hershey

Wed. 23: Crepes & Chill @ Haverstick’s

  • 10:30am-12:30pm
  • 1351 Edgewood Dr, Hummelstown

Wed. 30: Pool Party @ Noland’s 5:30-8pm

  • 303 Springbrook Dr, Palmyra PA 17078

July

Wed. 7 - Sat. 10: *Local Missions Camp

  • Sign-up deadline 6/20

Sun. 11: Church Picnic 5:30-8pm @ TBD

Wed. 14: Pool and Campfire Party 6-8:30pm

  • Crowther’s @ 134 Caracas Ave, Hershey

Wed. 21: Crepes & Tubing @ Camp 2-5pm

  • 1275 Swatara Road, Hershey

Wed. 28 – Aug. 1: *IMPACT

  • Sign-up deadline 7/21

August

Sun. 1 – Th. 5: *VBS Rocky Railroad

  • Youth can serve as volunteers!

Wed. 4: Crepes & Chill @ Park 10:30am-12pm

Wed. 11: Tubing @ Camp Catherine 3-5:30pm

  • 1275 Swatara Road, Hershey PA

Sun. 15: Game Night @ Gearharts 5:30-8:30pm

  • 2131 Raleigh Road, Hummelstown PA

Wed. 18: Pool Party @ Lee's 5:30-8pm

  • 1170 Stonegate Road, Hummelstown PA

Fri. 27: Game & Movie Night @ Haverstick’s

  • 6-10pm
  • 1351 Edgewood Drive, Hummelstown

Sun. 29: Prayer Walk @ HHS 1-2:30pm

*See these event details below

Crepes & Chill - The morning version of Summer Wednesdays: hangouts @ Chocolatetown Park (right next to the church parking lot) with some crepes! Devotionals and games. Bring $5 for a crepe if you want. Come whenever you can!

Church Picnic - To celebrate the end of the school year as a church, we're having a picnic (for all ages) on June 13th 5-8pm @ Camp Catherine. We'll have games, a time to recognize kids+youth moving up to a new program or graduating, and a worship concert by the Salt N' Light band (!) to finish off this special event! Bring a friend! ALL are welcome!!

Pool Parties and Game Nights – The evening version of Summer Wednesdays: gatherings at the homes of leaders and families in our youth ministry for swimming, games, and dinner together! We’ll be asking youth to bring a snack or drink to share when they come. Friends are welcome!

Local Mission Camp – A day camp (~ 9am-9pm) of partnering with local mission organizations for youth and young adults (6th grade – 22 year olds). During the day we’ll be serving at Bethesda Mission, Milk & Honey Farms, Mission Central or another location. In the evening we’ll have a meal together, reflection and discussion, games, campfires, swimming in the creek, a pool night, etc. Cost is $50/student and sign-up deadline is 6/20.

Impact – An overnight camping retreat for 7th-12th graders! Salt N’ Light hosts this Zeteo-like outdoor event at Camp Greene Hills. 7 main stage gatherings with dramas, speakers, worship, concerts etc. We cook meals together, gather around the campfire for deep talks, and have LOTS of free time for tubing, slip n’ slides, rec games. Here is a promo video: https://snlym.com/events/impact/. Cost is $70 and sign-up deadline is 7/11.

VBS Rocky Railway – VBS is back @ FUMC Hershey! During this week in August, we’d like to see our youth ministry support this important outreach event. There a number of different roles youth can take. Contact Stephen Haverstick or Cassie McCachren ( ) by 7/11 if you’re interested in volunteering.

Other General Details

  • FUMC Hershey Sunday worship: 8:30am and 10am. Live stream available online for 10am.
  • Contact Stephen Haverstick @ with any questions
  • Follow us on Instagram @ fumch_youth and join our Facebook group First UMC Hershey Youth