Mini Compassion Camp with a Science Twist
Location
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church
11735 N. Scottsdale Road
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
Cost
Free
Description
Mini-Compassion Camp Returns with a Science Twist
Free One-Hour Family Event at North Scottsdale United Methodist Church This Fall
Free One-Hour Family Event at North Scottsdale United Methodist Church This Fall
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — North Scottsdale United Methodist Church (NSUMC) invites children ages 3–12 and their families to a one-hour reprise of its beloved Compassion Camp, now featuring an exciting new focus on science!
Our summer Compassion Camp has been growing over the last three years, and each fall we offer a mini version to keep the excitement and learning thriving. This year’s 2025 Mini-Compassion Camp will take place on Sunday, September 21st at 11 AM, immediately following Sunday School.
This mid-year camp experience keeps kindness, mindfulness, and curiosity flowing as families explore hands-on science activities that spark wonder — all while discovering new ways to see God’s amazing world. Together, we’ll nurture hearts and minds, grow in faith, and build essential skills like mindfulness and self-regulation.
Here’s what families can expect during this free hour of compassion and discovery:
- YOGA (20 minutes): Children will gather for a gentle yoga session to relax, stretch, and release the busyness of daily life. (Families are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or beach towel for each participant.)
- MINDFULNESS (20 minutes): Children will enjoy creative journaling, fun breathing exercises, and calming scripture reflections that help center the mind and spirit.
- SCIENCE (20 minutes): Children will engage in fun science experiments and object lessons that teach resilience and spark curiosity about God’s creation.
For Parents: While children enjoy the Mini-Camp, parents are invited to a special one-hour workshop, “The First Steps Toward Mindfulness!” This session, will provide impactful prevention education to help parents empower children with tools to make healthy choices and thrive in today’s world.
“Our Compassion Camp is a beautiful reminder that faith, curiosity, and mindfulness go hand in hand,” said Rev. Christopher Wurpts, lead pastor at North Scottsdale UMC. “We hope this special session gives families the chance to slow down, empower their children, and see God’s love in every discovery.”
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church (NSUMC) is a welcoming community committed to fostering spiritual growth, serving others, and spreading love and compassion in Scottsdale, AZ. Through worship, fellowship, and community outreach programs, NSUMC seeks to make a positive impact and inspire lives with the message of hope and grace.
For more information about North Scottsdale UMC or upcoming events, please contact the church office at (480) 948-0529 or visit their official website and social media platforms: www.nsumckids.info, Instagram , Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube. Visit them in person at 11735 North Scottsdale Road (just south of Cactus Road).
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Additional Information
Website: https://nsumc.life
Age recommendation: Adults, Early Childhood (3-5), Educators, Elementary, Middle School, Parents and Caregivers, School Age