Middle School Mayhem 2026

June 15-18, 2026

Who: Rising 5th-6th Graders (4th-5th Graders in the current 2025-26 school year)

Where: St. Luke's UMC (100 W 86th St)

How Much: $50 for morning only, $125 for full day. This price is for the full week. Scholarships are available; email Travis.

Deadline to register is June 2!

ABOUT MAYHEM

Students who will be in 4th-5th grade for the 2025-26 school year are invited to our FAVORITE event of the year: Middle School Mayhem! This week-long day camp gives middle schoolers a chance to form new friendships as they have discussions and competitions with their "crew" of other students and a few leaders, serve alongside their peers, learn more about faith in worship times designed specifically for them, and (of course) play all kinds of insane games.

Most students sign up for the entire day, but if you have sports or other activities in the afternoon you can always sign up for just the morning. The morning session (9am-12pm) consists of crew competitions, worship, a message, time for reflection, and snacks. The afternoon session (12pm-5pm) includes going off-campus for service projects with local ministry partners, fun activities, and more time to learn.

A Few Updates This Year:

• We will not meet on Friday for Juneteenth
• We have shifted to 5th and 6th Grade Only, 7th and 8th Graders are invited to attend Camp Adventure the same week--a new opportunity for older students.

DAILY SCHEDULE

• 9:00 Registration at Great Hall (enter through door 6)
• 9:15—9:30 Beginning Ceremonies & Up-Front Games - Robertson Chapel
• 9:30—10:15 Recreation in Great Hall or outside
• 10:15—10:40 Snacks in Fellowship Hall
• 10:40—11:05 Worship & Teaching in Robertson Chapel
• 11:05—11:40 Crew Time
• 11:40—12:00 Closing in Robertson Chapel
• 12:00 Pick-ups for morning crowd at Great Hall
• 12:00—1:00 Lunch in Fellowship Hall, “relaxed” time to play games and interact with one another
• 1—3:30 Afternoon Activity. There will be a mixed amount of service & fun activities. Full schedule will be available by mid-May.
• 3:30—4:00 Snacks & Break
• 4:00—4:20 Large-Group Lesson #2
• 4:20—4:40 Quiet Time with Devotional Journals
• 4:40—5:00 Large-group gathering
• 5:00 Pickup

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation & refund policy?

• You may cancel your registration for any reason before the cut-off date of June 1st. If you cancel after June 1st, you will be liable for the cost.

How can I volunteer?

• Mayhem is always an absolute blast, and it takes a lot of people to make sure our middle schoolers have an incredible experience. Whether you want to help decorate the church or are willing to lead a crew for the week, there are a variety of ways to get involved. Crew Leaders can even earn free admission for one child! Email Travis to communicate interest.

What can I donate?

• Snacks are a necessity, and donations are a big help! Click here to see what we need the most. (link coming soon)