b'Sample OutlineHalf-day schedule for a week long program:8:309:00 a.m.Drop-off activity based on the theme of the day. This activity should be funand active and help to build community. Some ideas: A graffiti wall or agame of Pull Up.9:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening PrayerYou might begin with a song of the week to gather the children for large-group times or as a cue to rotate the groups to their next session. You might also use hand motions and movement to make it fun!9:209:50 a.m. Session 1Arrange the children into small groups of no more than eight, and create a lesson rotation for the groups. For example: Group A will begin with outdoor/indoor games. Group B will begin with a Bible lesson. Group C will begin with a craft activity. Then, in the next session, the groups rotate to a different lesson.Allow for 10 minutes between the sessions so the children can get to their next session and settle in.This outline allows for three session times that are each 30 minutes in length.9:5010:00 a.m. Rotate the groups. Because COVID restrictions vary from state to state,10:0010:30 a.m. Session 2 refer to the CDC guidelines when planning your program.10:3010:50 a.m.Snack time for everyone! (If you have a guest presenter, this is a greattime to have them speak to the whole group.)10:5011:00 a.m. Rotate the groups.11:0011:30 a.m. Session 3 Discover! Finding Faith in Life flexes to what you need, in whatever 11:3011:40 a.m. Regather as a large group. model you need it: liturgically based 11:4012:00 p.m. Wrap-Up and Closing Prayer gatherings, family models, and more!On the final day, hold a family Mass and picnic. Include some games and a dunk tank or a fewLearn more about Discover! Parishsprinklers on the lawn, especially if the weather is warm! Plan to send a note home with the children each dayboth an email and a printed notetoLearn more about Discover! Schoolbuild trust and relationships with your families!18 Inspire! Summer 2021 smp.org800.533.8095 19'