The Bridge Youth Ministry Center is a youth center in Zeeland, Michigan committed to serving our youth through recreational, educational, and mentoring programs. Our mission is to make sure that every kid who walks through our doors is safe and loved. We do all of this in the name of Jesus Christ, striving to share his love with other people.
SUMMERTIME MINISTRY HOURS
STARTING JUNE 7
BRIDGING OUT: MONDAYS & WEDNESDAY FROM 1:00 to 3:00
DROP IN: TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS FROM 1:00 TO 3:00
SUMMERTIME EVENTS
SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNITY GOLF CHALLENGE: SATURDAY JUNE 26TH AT WINDING CREEK GOLF COURSE.
BRIDGING OUT SUMMER IMMERSION CAMP: JULY 19 THROUGH THE 21ST. SIGN UP NOW!
FOURTH ANNUAL BRIDGE TO THE COMMUNITY 3-ON-3 COMMUNITY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: AUGUST 6TH (EVENING) AND 7TH (ALL DAY EVENT)
Call the BRIDGE for more details! @ 772-3843
Volunteer Opportunities
DROP IN: Is an after school program available to students in grades 6 – 12, on Tuesday & Thursdays. Hours of availability are from 1 – 3 during the summer months, or 2:45 – 5 p.m. during the school year. Specific needs: Volunteers to play basketball with students, board games, pool, foosball, air hockey, assist in kitchen and general supervision of students while developing relationships with them and providing snacks.
BRIDGE TO EXCELLENCE:
Is an after school mentoring
program for middle school students that is an extension of programs such
as Kid’s Hope. Our goal is for the mentor/student ratio to be 1 on 1.The
need for more mentors is definitely there.
This program is available for students on
Monday, Wednesday & Fridays from
2:45 – 5:00 p.m. The
students are the same students all 3 days, we ask for volunteers at least
one specific day per week.
This enables the volunteer to not
only help the student, but develops a better understanding of how they
best learn, work and their capabilities, as well as build a relationship
with the student. We are also
always in need of snacks for the students on these days.
SUSPENDING BRIDGES:
Is an alternative program
to suspension from school for middle and high school students.
This program is offered 7:30
a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as needed. Due to the hours this program is
available and the uncertainty of students from day to day,
a call list of volunteers is
needed to be available for 1 – 2 hours at a time with a 24 hr. advance
notice (minimum). The time
with the student(s) throughout the day are assisting with homework,
community service, lunch, physical wellness, etc. This program is
available through the school year.
BRIDGING OUT:
Is an after school program designed around teaching students how to
serve their community.
Bridging Out meets every Wednesday
from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. We
are looking for more adult volunteers to be team leaders to high school
and middle school students, as well high school students to act as peer
mentors. We are also looking
for service opportunities and snacks provided for the students.
I AM THIRD: Is a basketball team that is a part of our Faith and Fitness program
that also emphasizes community service projects.
There is always a need of basketball officials, referees, coaches
and a great cheering section at games!
FOR STUDENTS: WHAT CAN I DO AT THE BRIDGE?
MONDAYS
EXPLORER'S CLUB: For 1st to 5th grades from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Explorer's Club offers children a time of singing, games, crafts and a story time.
BRIDGE TO EXCELLENCE: An after school mentoring program from 3:00 to 5:00 pm with the specific intent of assisting youth with homework.
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
DROP IN: For incoming middle and high school students form 3pm to 5 pm. Drop offers a safe environment where youth can play basketball, games, and skateboard to name a few of the activities going on during Drop In.
WEDNESDAYS
BRIDGING OUT: An after school program which offers Middle and High school youth to connect serve the Zeeland community and local churches through service projects. Bridging Out is from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
BRIDGE TO EXCELLENCE: From 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
FRIDAYS
BRIDGE TO EXCELLENCE: From 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS
SUSPENDING BRIDGES: A during the school program, as an alternative to out-of-school suspension. Monday through Friday from 7:45 to 2:45 pm.
The Bridge is located at 210 E. Main in Zeeland. We are in a large building with green trim right across the street from Don's Flowers. Come check us out!
