St. Charles/South Elgin Campus Students

WELCOME STUDENTS

At the St. Charles/South Elgin Campus, there are weekly environments and special events for middle and high school students. Check out both below.

Weekly Programs Skip to Events

July 22: Momentum

Middle & High School Students
Check-in At: South Elgin/ St Charles Campus
Cost: FREE
Details Coming Soon 

July 29: Six Flags

High School Students
Time: 8am – 9pm
Check-in At: South Elgin/ St Charles Campus
Cost: $65.00
REGISTER  |  FAQ
<i>Registration Dates: open until full or July 22</i>
What would summer be without the thrills of roller coasters and the laughs with friends….. Imagine challenging your friends to brave the steepest and highest roller coasters, laughing until your sides hurt on the classic rides, or just chilling out and making new memories together. Join us for an unforgettable day of thrills and fun at Six Flags Great America! Spaces are limited, and these spots go fast! Don’t miss out!

August 5: Otter Cove Aquatic Park

Middle & High School Students
Time: 8pm – 10pm
Check-in At: Otter Cove Aquatic Park | 3615 Campton Hills Rd. ~St. Charles, IL, 60175
Cost: $6
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Get ready for fun at Otter Cove Aquatic Park! Music, multi-level pools, sand volleyball, water slides, pool games, tropical treats, pizza, and more… This event includes water, which means your clothing will get wet. Please dress appropriately. Registration is required to attend. Once you’ve registered, you will receive detailed information about this event at your registered email address. As always, new friends are welcome to join!

Every Thursday in August | Coffee with a Student Pastor

Middle & High School Parents
Our student ministry team wants to partner with families as they disciple their kids to follow Jesus. In an effort to better support you, we’ll be having open office hours where you can come, get to know our student pastors, ask questions about student ministry, and share a cup of coffee! We’re excited to come alongside you and support you as you parent your teenagers! Drop in, no registration required.

August 8 | Movie Night

Middle School Students
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Where: South Elgin/ St Charles Campus
Cost: Free
Get ready for a movie night! On August 8th, we’re hosting a middle school movie night! Think movie theater, but FREE! We will hang out, watch a movie, and have a great time. The concession stand is open, and the snacks are all-you-can-eat, well, until it is gone… We look forward to a fun time with our middle school students!

August 26 | Ministry Year Kick Off

Middle & High School Students
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Where: South Elgin/ St Charles Campus
Refuge is back! Middle and high school students are invited back to Wednesday night ministry. The first night is always packed with lots of activities and prizes.

Interested in serving at these events?

We love having parents join in on the fun in student ministry. If you’re interested in helping with any of these events, fill out this interest form.

SUNDAY MORNINGS

Middle School Students in grades 6-8 are invited to REMIX during the 9:00 service. REMIX is designed to be a developmentally appropriate weekend worship experience just for middle school students. Similar to what happens in the auditorium, we gather for worship and Bible teaching, but since we are doing this for middle schoolers, we throw in a lot more games than they do in the auditorium! No need to register, just show up and bring your friends! Students are permitted to check in at the Hub as early as 8:45.

DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR

At the St. Charles/South Elgin Campus, our students come together during the school year on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:15. Students are assigned to a consistent small group and leader their first night, where they will be with the same students, organized by age & gender, each week. Friends and new students are always welcome. Most weeks consist of time for socializing, teaching, worship, small group discussions, games, and snacks.

Students in grades 6 through 12 are all in the building at the same time for Refuge. However, we run three different programs that all happen concurrently, with the students separated by age group. The first program is designed for students in 6th to 8th grade. The second is for 9th to 11th-grade students, and a separate program is offered for students in 12th grade to help them prepare for life and faith beyond high school.

The 6th-8th, 9th-11th, and 12th-grade programs come together for the worship portion of the night, but each of the three groups has its own teaching and small group time.

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To stay up to date on all things that are currently taking place in Student Ministry, including resources and content that we will make available to parents and students, make sure you sign up for the following things:

Refuge Cell Phone Policy

To help students fully engage with God, Scripture, and each other, we ask that:
📱Cell phones are put away during worship, teaching, and small group discussions.
📱 Students bring a hard copy NIV Bible and paper for notes rather than using digital devices. We're happy to provide Bibles or help students purchase their own if needed.
📱 During hang-out time, students prioritize face-to-face interaction over phone use, though phones may be out during this time.