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STUDENT SERVICE

High Schoolers join us for Student Service at 11:00 AM in Auditorium 1 where we will stay for the duration of worship and the message. Middle schoolers will also meet in Auditorium 1 for worship, then will head upstairs to Auditorium 4 for a special message designed just for them!

STUDENTS SUNDAY NIGHTS @ SW

Join us every Sunday night for an electrifying journey through the Psalms! Dive deep into the timeless wisdom of scripture with our dynamic youth Bible study, "Summer in The Psalms." From 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, middle and high school students are invited to explore the richness of God's Word through interactive discussions, engaging games, and of course, delicious pizza! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow in faith and fellowship with peers. See you there!

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Students, to sign up for text alerts text:
SWSTUDENTS to (760) 350-3421

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Student Events

Take a look at our upcoming events. We hope to see you there!

Southwest Middle School

Apr 27 | 11:30 AM
Auditorium 4

Southwest Middle School

Southwest High School

Apr 30 | 6:30 PM
Main Campus

Grad Nite Knott's Trip

May 26 | 8:00 AM
Knott's Berry Farm

We’re celebrating our amazing 8th grade and 12th grade graduates with a special trip to Knott’s Berry Farm on Monday, May 26th — and YOU’RE invited! 🚌 Details: Who: 8th & 12th Grade Graduates When: Monday, May 26th Arrival Time: 8:00 AM at Southwest Church Transportation: Rental vans driven by SW staff Cost: FREE! (But please note: if you register and cancel later, you’ll be responsible for the cost of your ticket.) This is going to be an unforgettable day of fun and celebration 🎢🙌 — don’t miss it! Register now to reserve your spot! 🎓✨

Intro to SW Middle School

Jun 1 | 12:45 PM
A4

Welcome Parents of Incoming 6th Graders! Woohoo! Your 5th grader is about to enter middle school, and we couldn't be more excited to join you in this big step! 🎉 This is an exciting time, and we’re thrilled to be part of your family’s journey through our Middle School Ministry. We’d love for you to join us on Sunday, June 1st at 12:30 PM for a special Meet & Greet with our Middle School Director, Genesis Cruz. This will be a great opportunity to get to know Genesis, learn more about the upcoming school year's teaching plan, summer camp, how to stay connected and ask any questions you might have! We'll also have food and drinks so show up hungry and make sure to register so we have enough food for everyone! We hope to see you there as we begin this amazing adventure together!! Date: Sunday, June 1st Time: 12:30 PM Location: Meet us upstairs in Auditorium 4 Let’s kick off this exciting season together! 🎉

Intro to SW High School- Students

Jun 8 | 12:30 PM
Room 203

Welcome Parents of Incoming 9th Graders! Woohoo! Your 8th grader is about to enter high school, and we couldn't be more excited to join you in this big step! 🎉 This is an exciting time, and we’re thrilled to be part of your family’s journey through our High School Ministry. We’d love for you to join us on Sunday, June 8th at 12:30 PM for a special Meet & Greet with our Youth Pastor, Hunter McMillan. This will be a great opportunity to get to know Hunter, learn more about the upcoming school year's teaching plan, and ask any questions you might have. We'll also have food and drinks to make it a fun and relaxed time for everyone! We hope to see you there as we begin this amazing adventure together! Date: Sunday, June 8th Time: 12:30 PM Location: Meet us upstairs in room 203! Let’s kick off this exciting season together! 🎉

Students Summer Camp 2025

Jul 7 | 8:00 AM
Camp Pondo

We are so excited to take students back to Camp Pondo for another incredible week of Summer Camp! Camp is open to all students entering 6th–12th grade. LOCATION: Camp Pondo 31324 Green Valley Lake Rd, Running Springs, CA 92382 DATE: July 7th-11th, 2025 We understand that sending your child to camp is a significant financial commitment, and we want to do everything we can to support you in this. We firmly believe that financial constraints should not limit your child's opportunity to attend camp! That is why we are excited to offer three fundraising opportunities—spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to secure your spot! To stay in the know about our Parent Zoom Meeting on April 4th and learn more about fundraising, text SWPARENTS to 760-350-3421. Plus, every student will receive a special gift toward their camp tuition, made possible by the generosity of our Southwest Church family! STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED TO FUNDRAISE TOWARDS THEIR TUITION! DEPOSIT: To reserve your spot and your rate, please register with a non-refundable $100 deposit. The remaining balance will be due by June 20th (the remaining balance will depend on when the student registered). All camp payments are non-refundable. Price Breakdown: Camp Tuition: $720 All students will receive an auto applied Southwest gift of $365 Early Bird Discount: Additional $15 (Expires May 2nd, 2025) If you need financial help or assistance with your deposit, contact our student admin, Jasmyn Romero at students@southwestchurch.com Note: Registration CLOSES on June 20th and spots are limited, we recommend you register your student ASAP to reserve a spot.

STUDENT SMALL GROUPS

Student Small Groups are our version of small groups! They are a great way for both Middle School and High School students to connect to God and to each other.
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OPPORTUNITIES

More than just information and understanding, it's our goal to help students take their next steps by discovering ways to serve others. Click the link to find out more!
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PARENT FAQs

It is our desire to partner with parents to help equip our students to become fully-formed followers of Jesus Christ. Below are some frequently asked questions we have answered to help better understand what you can expect from Student Ministries.

We take the safety of your student seriously and our number one priority is to create safe environments and experiences for your student. We are intentional about security and accountability, every event and opportunity has been planned with specific policies and procedures we require all participants to adhere to.


From helpful conversations, to resources and even counseling, Southwest Students is here to partner with parents! A good start is getting your student plugged into a small group. We believe that you can't do life alone and that every student needs the support of a healthy small group community that is there for them, that challenges them, and that helps foster an authentic faith. If you need additional help or information, feel free to to contact us at students@southwestchurch.com... we would love to talk with you!

YOUNITE is a student experience like no other! Once a month, small groups take the night off and students come together in one amazing service to sing, learn, and of course have fun!

Yes, we combine both youth groups during games and worship, but afterwards, each group goes to their appropriate service made just for them.

Absolutely yes! We will announce the dates for winter camp in February as soon as possible. The dates for summer camp are currently being worked on.

We understand that you are busy, and our goal is to make things easier for you! We encourage you to sign up for our newsletter and text notifications for parents. We promise not to spam you!

We have an amazing student ministry team dedicated to helping students grow in their relationship with God. Genesis Cruz (genesisc@southwestchurch.com) leads the middle school ministry, while Huntr McMillan (huntrm@southwestchurch.com) leads the high school ministry. Our fabulous admin, Alexis Safoyan (alexiss@southwestchurch.com), holds us all together. Of course, we couldn’t do any of it without our faithful volunteers week after week. We encourage you to reach out to us if you should have any questions or concerns!

In an effort to better serve our student athletes, we have decided to move our services to Sunday night. After much prayer and consideration, we believe this change will allow our students to prioritize growing their relationship with God and their community, without having to choose between it and their extracurricular activities. We believe that this is a positive change for our youth, and we look forward to partnering with you to make Sunday a lifestyle.