At Fox Valley Presbyterian Church we have activities for students in 6th through 12th grade that meet on Sunday mornings at 9:00AM during the school year.

Middle School and High School Youth Groups also regularly meet on Sunday afternoons during the school year for worshipful gatherings and small group time, for fellowship, and service projects. Retreats and lock-ins take place throughout the year. During the summer months students engage in camps, retreats and our annual High School Go N’ Serve mission trip.

Our goal is that everyone would experience God’s love, grow in their faith and learn how to serve others as they grow into and live out the role of discipleship.

If you have questions about the youth ministries below or other family and youth ministries of Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, please contact Pastor Stephanie Anthony, (630) 232-7448.

Sunday Mornings Classes

There are classes for all age groups happening at 9:00AM during the school year. (Be sure to check out Adult Education and Sunday School opportunities as well.) The 2023-24 Sunday morning youth program year began on 9/10/23.

  • Middle and High School students meet in the Youth lounge for breakfast and Sunday School lessen. We then break into Middle and High School groups for small group discussions

  • Confirmation programming for 7th and 8th graders began September 17th and meets monthly after church.

Now that vaccines are available for all ages in our youth ministry, we are adding some of our favorite activities back into youth activities, especially SNACKS in Sunday school. Doughnuts and bacon are usually served during School Sunday school.

Other Youth Opportunities

Beyond Sunday mornings, youth at FVPC engage in a variety of activities. Onsite events are generally on Sunday from 4-6pm, although that sometimes changes based on the activity. Typically we will have a scripture devotional and a fun fellowship activity every week. Offsite events are scheduled at various times throughout the weekend.

  • Sunday Afternoon Youth Groups (see calendar link above)

  • Age specific fellowship and service opportunities, retreats, and lock-ins

  • Summer camps, retreats, and the High School Go N’ Serve mission trip

2024 Go N’ Serve Guatemala

Our Go ‘n’ Serve mission trip for the 2023-2024 school year will be on June 9-15, 2024. We will be going international this year as we head to Guatemala! We have partnered with a church just outside of Guatemala City to spend the week serving with. There we will participate in the local missions, learn about what life is like in Guatemala, and worship and have fellowship with new friends.

This year it will be an intergenerational Go N’ Serve trip where the whole congregation has been invited to participate! If you would like more information please contact Pastor Michelle!

Spring Flower Fundraiser

Our youth are conducting a Spring Flower Fundraiser to help raise funds for the trip. Orders will be taken through April 19, with pickup at church on May 5 - in time for Mother’s Day. Printed order forms will also be available on the Children and Youth Ministries table in the Lower Gathering Space.