Empowering Youth Through Health, Wellness, and Discovery
A flexible Christian youth-development experience designed to inspire healthy living, faith, curiosity, leadership, and personal growth through biblical principles, mentorship, prayer, interactive learning, and educational community experiences.
Program Overview
The Gear Up Now 2026 Christian Youth Program is a structured health and wellness initiative designed for children ages 6–12. Through educational field experiences, wellness activities, mentorship, and interactive learning, participants will strengthen healthy habits, build confidence, develop social skills, and create meaningful memories in a safe and supportive environment.
Intentionally limited to 10 participants for personalized attention.
Faith-Based Foundation
Gear Up Now uses biblical principles to help children develop strong character, make healthy choices, treat others with kindness, and grow into confident and responsible leaders.
Throughout the program, participants will take part in age-appropriate Bible reading, guided discussions, reflection, and prayer. Biblical lessons will be connected to everyday values such as love, respect, honesty, courage, responsibility, perseverance, service, and forgiveness.
Biblical Life Foundations is an essential and inseparable part of the Gear Up Now program. It guides our approach to mentorship, character development, decision-making, relationships, service, and personal growth.
Our goal is to provide a safe and encouraging environment where children can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
Program at a Glance
Program
2026 Youth Program
Age Group
6–12 Years Old
Schedule
On-Demand Sessions
Location
Austin, Texas
Our Goals
Faith and Character
Use biblical principles to encourage kindness, honesty, responsibility, courage, forgiveness, service, and respect for others.
Active Learning
Promote healthy lifestyles through active learning
Holistic Wellness
Encourage physical, emotional, and social wellness
Self-Esteem
Build confidence and self-esteem
Collaboration
Strengthen communication and teamwork
Responsibility
Foster leadership and responsibility
Curiosity
Inspire curiosity through educational exploration
Mentorship
Encourage positive relationships with peers and mentors
What Participants Experience
Opening Check-In
Participants begin the day with introductions, wellness discussions, and an overview of the day's activities.
Bible Reading, Prayer, and Reflection
Participants will read and discuss age-appropriate Bible verses, learn how biblical principles apply to everyday life, and participate in guided prayer and reflection.
Health & Life Skills
Interactive lessons promote healthy habits, communication skills, emotional wellness, and positive decision-making.
Educational Field Experience
Participants visit a local educational destination where they explore science, history, nature, or culture through hands-on learning.
Mentorship & Reflection
Guided conversations encourage self-reflection, teamwork, leadership, and personal growth.
Closing Goal Setting
Participants end the day by reflecting on what they learned and identifying ways to apply those lessons at home and in their community.
Activities and Experiences
Gear Up Now offers a variety of educational, recreational, faith-based, and community-centered experiences. Activities are scheduled on demand and may vary based on participant interest, program availability, community approval, weather, transportation, and available resources.
Movies and Educational Media
Age-appropriate movies, documentaries, and educational media that encourage positive discussion, creativity, character development, and reflection.
Sports and Physical Activities
Basketball, soccer, fitness activities, outdoor games, team challenges, and other opportunities that promote health, teamwork, discipline, confidence, and good sportsmanship.
Arts and Creative Expression
Arts, crafts, music, dance, storytelling, and creative projects that help children express themselves and develop new interests.
Games and Social Activities
Group games, problem-solving challenges, and recreational activities that strengthen communication, cooperation, friendships, and social skills.
Educational Field Experiences
Visits to museums, cultural attractions, community destinations, and other learning environments throughout the Austin area.
Bible Lessons and Faith Activities
Age-appropriate Bible reading, prayer, guided discussions, reflection, service activities, and lessons based on the teachings and example of Jesus Christ.
Life Skills and Leadership
Interactive lessons that promote healthy decision-making, responsibility, communication, confidence, goal setting, leadership, and service to others.
Specific activities are not guaranteed. Families will receive details, schedules, permission requirements, and activity information before each event.
Core Program Themes
Biblical Life Foundations
Children will learn how to build strong life foundations based on the teachings and example of Jesus Christ. Through age-appropriate Bible verses, prayer, reflection, and guided discussion, participants will explore faith, love, truthfulness, kindness, compassion, forgiveness, service, courage, responsibility, and respect for others.
Physical Health & Active Living
Encouraging movement, healthy habits, and active lifestyles.
Emotional Wellness & Communication
Helping youth recognize emotions, build confidence, and communicate respectfully.
Social Skills & Teamwork
Developing cooperation, empathy, respect, and positive peer relationships.
Confidence, Goal Setting & Leadership
Building resilience, responsibility, leadership, and personal growth.
Skills Participants Will Develop
Why Families Choose Gear Up Now
- Christian character development grounded in biblical principles
- Small class size for personalized attention
- Positive mentorship
- Educational community experiences
- Health and wellness focused learning
- Safe and supportive environment
- Interactive hands-on activities
Frequently Asked Questions
Are biblical teachings a required part of the program?
Yes. Biblical Life Foundations, based on the teachings and example of Jesus Christ, is a required and inseparable part of the Gear Up Now program. Bible verses, prayer, reflection, and biblical character lessons are incorporated into the program and cannot be removed or replaced with a non-faith-based curriculum.
Can my child participate without the faith-based portion?
Gear Up Now is intentionally designed as a Christian youth-development program. Participation in the program is voluntary, but its biblical foundation is not an optional or separate component. Families should understand that the teachings of Jesus Christ, Bible reading, prayer, and Christian character development are integrated throughout the program before registering their child.
Is Gear Up Now a faith-based program?
Yes. Gear Up Now is a Christian youth-development program. Bible verses, biblical principles, prayer, and faith-based discussions are incorporated into program activities in an age-appropriate and supportive manner.
What biblical principles will children learn?
Lessons will focus on age-appropriate principles such as love, kindness, honesty, courage, forgiveness, responsibility, perseverance, service, respect for others, and treating others as they would like to be treated.
Is the Gear Up Now program free?
Yes. The Gear Up Now program is provided at no cost to eligible participants. There is no participation fee for children accepted into the program.
Who is eligible to participate?
Eligible participants are children ages 6–12 who reside in a community where the Gear Up Now program has been approved. Participation is subject to program availability, the 10-participant enrollment limit, and completion of all required registration forms, permission forms, and waivers.
What types of activities will be offered?
Activities may include movies, sports, outdoor games, arts and crafts, music, dance, group activities, life-skills lessons, mentorship, educational field experiences, Bible reading, prayer, and Christian character development. Activities are scheduled on demand and will vary based on program availability, participant interest, community approval, transportation, weather, and available resources.
How often does the program meet?
Gear Up Now does not operate on a fixed weekly schedule. Sessions and activities are offered on demand based on participant interest, program availability, community needs, and educational opportunities. Families will receive information in advance when activities are scheduled.
Where will activities take place?
Activities occur throughout the Austin area at educational community destinations.
Are parent permission forms required?
Yes. Signed permission forms and required waivers must be completed before participation.
Ready to Join the Adventure?
Give your child an opportunity to learn, grow, explore, and build confidence through the Gear Up Now 2026 Program.