Spark & Spirit – A Messy Family Adventure Club
Schedule
Thu May 28 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Church End Lower School - Forest End Site | Bedford, EN
About this Event
🌟 Spark & Spirit – A Messy Family Adventure Club
May Half Term | Vale Community Church
Looking for something fun, meaningful, and family-friendly this May half term?
Join us for Spark & Spirit — a relaxed, creative Adventure Club for children (0–12) and their parents/carers, filled with hands-on activities, games, stories, and moments to pause together.
Whether you come for one day or all three, you’ll find a warm welcome, space to play, and opportunities to explore big ideas in simple, engaging ways.
📅 Dates & Locations
Wednesday 28 May – Friday 30 May | 10:00–12:00
📍 Forest End School (Days 1 & 2)
📍 Marston Pavilion (Day 3)
💡 Come to any or all days — no need to commit to the full programme.
🎟️ Tickets
Suggested donation: £3 per child, per day
(We want this to be accessible to everyone — give what you can)
✨ What to Expect
Each morning follows a simple, family-friendly flow:
- 🎨 Creative craft activities on arrival
- 🔄 Interactive activity stations (choose your own pace)
- 🎯 Fun group games and challenges
- 📖 Storytelling & songs
- 🙏 Optional prayer & reflection moments
- 🌿 Time to connect as a family and with others
Stay afterwards for a picnic if you’d like!
🔥 Daily Themes
🌬️ Day 1 – The Spirit is Like Wind
Explore invisible power through windmakers, bubbles, balloons, and sensory play.
🔥 Day 2 – The Spirit is Like Fire
Discover courage and boldness through creative arts, light experiences, and fun challenges.
🌱 Day 3 – The Spirit Helps Us Grow
Plant seeds, explore kindness, and celebrate joy through hands-on activities and games.
🎉 Bonus: Family Celebration (Sunday 31 May)
Join us for a relaxed family celebration gathering on Sunday 31 May — a chance to come together, celebrate the week, and enjoy time as a community.
✨ Simple, all-age gathering
🎶 Songs, stories, and shared moments
☕ Space to connect and reflect together
Full details will be shared during the week — everyone is welcome!
👨👩👧👦 Who Is It For?
- Families with children aged 0–12
- Parents, carers, grandparents — everyone is welcome
- No previous church experience needed
❤️ Why Come?
- A chance to spend quality time together as a family
- A space where children can play, create, and explore freely
- An opportunity to meet others in the community
- A gentle introduction to faith in a fun and accessible way
📌 Book Your Place
Spaces help us plan materials — please book in advance where possible.
👉 We’d love to see you there — whether for one morning or the whole adventure.
Where is it happening?
Church End Lower School - Forest End Site, Great Linns, Bedford, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 3.96

















