Upcoming events.
4Folsom
We are on mission to show the love of God to our community! On the 4th Sunday of every month, we encourage everyone—kids, students, and adults— to join forces and each give $4 “4Folsom!”
Instead of our normal $4 donation, this month we will be blessing Folsom families in need by encouraging everyone to purchase toys for Powerhouse Minstries' Christmas Around Towne event!
HSM Sundays
Find a place to grow in your faith and friendships at HSM (High School Ministry). We learn from the Bible, hang out, play games, and make lifelong memories. Meet in The Block Sundays at 6pm.
HSM Skate Night
High schoolers, bundle up and get ready to hit the ice for a night of skating fun! Whether you're an experienced skater or stepping onto the ice for the first time, come glide, laugh, and make some cool winter memories with friends!
Cost: $20
Please arrive at the Historic Folsom Ice Rink at 5:45pm. Participants must bring the waiver to the event (also in the confirmation email).
High School Winter Retreat
High schoolers, get ready for an unforgettable Winter Retreat in Santa Cruz this February!
We'll spend the weekend at Camp Santa Cruz, packed with games, worship, and beach fun. Plus, on Saturday, we’re heading to the iconic Santa Cruz Boardwalk for rollercoasters and arcade games! You won't want to miss this exciting weekend getaway!
For current 9th - 12th Graders.
Pricing:
Early Bird (11/12-11/22): $199
Regular (11/18-2/16): $215
Registration covers travel, meals at camp, and lodging. Be sure to bring spending money for Saturday’s lunch at the Boardwalk, and you can also pre-purchase a ride wristband for the day.
Email kathywright@lakesidechurch.com if you are interested in applying for a scholarship.
High School Summer Camp
July 14-18
High Schoolers are heading to CIY Move in Southern California this summer! Students will stay at Biola University for a week-long camp full of amazing speakers, crazy recreation, and quality time with friends. Save the date and don’t miss out - spots are limited!
Text “SUMMERCAMP” to 916-476-8765 to be notified when registration goes live in the spring.
High School All Nighter
The High School All Nighter is Here!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of fun on November 10 and 11! Starting at 8pm, students will kick off the night with an epic adventure, as we head to Scandia Fun Center, Rebounderz Trampoline Arena, and Country Club Lanes/Laser X.
A late-night dinner will be provided around midnight, and students can purchase additional snacks, candy, drinks, and merch at each stop along the way. We'll wrap up the night with a pancake breakfast back at Lakeside before students are released at 6am. Trust us—this is one night you won’t want to miss!
Price: $135
Registration is now full.
Interested in volunteering? Sign up for a shift here!
Please note: Once students are checked in, they must stay for the entire event unless special circumstances arise.
HSM Outdoor Worship Night
High schoolers, join us for a special night of worship just for you! Gather under the stars with friends as we worship Jesus together in a vibrant and meaningful time of worship and community.
We’ll be meeting on the Block Amphitheater - bring a chair or blanket!
HSM SLAMFEST
High Schoolers, stick around after HSM for Slamfest! Get ready for an epic night featuring a dunk contest, where you can show off your best moves for a chance to win a brand-new DeMar DeRozan jersey! Whether you’re competing or cheering from the sidelines, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Wear your favorite sports jersey and be sure to invite a friend for a night of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition.
School Year Kickoff
Join us at HSM on Sunday, August 11th to kickoff the school year! There’ll be deserts, games, and more!
HSM Climb Night
High schoolers are taking over Granite Arch Climbing Center!
We will have dinner at 6pm at Lakeside before heading over to Granite Arch for an entire evening of rock climbing. Participants will spend time in the Adventure Playground, become Belay Certified, and climb! Both Top Rope and Boulder climbs will be available.
Cost: $50
All participants must have a completed Waiver to enter the facility. (Upon registration, look for the waiver in your confirmation email.)
HSM Pool Party
Come for a great night of swimming, games, and free food! Bring a towel and a friend!
Thursday, June 13: 1-3pm
Thursday, July 11: 1-3pm
Thursday, Juyly 18: 1-3pm
Email kathywright@lakesidechurch.com for location.
HSM Movie Night
Join us for a movie night in The Block! Bring a chair or blanket and come enjoy a movie and snacks with your friends.
(No registration needed.)
HSM Summer Campout
June 17-22
High schoolers won't want to miss this favorite week of the year! Campout at Camp Alta is a life-changing week, with meaningful conversations at night by firepits, incredible teaching from a speaker who will inspire students to model their lives after Jesus, and impactful time with small groups to help deepen and form their faith. There's also LOTS of time for swimming, archery tag, 9-Square, and volleyball, plus an awesome lake day for boating and paddle boarding!
Price: $575
Email kathywright@lakesidechurch.com if you are interested in applying for a scholarship.
HSM Summer Kickoff
High schoolers—including new freshman—are invited to join us on the Hillside Lawn for our Summer Kickoff at our new HSM gathering time, Sundays, 6-7:30pm! We’ll celebrate all things summer with food, fun, and an incredible slip-and-slide competition!
Summer Blitz Volunteer Training
All our wonderful Summer Blitz volunteers— adults, high schoolers, and LITs—are asked to attend this mandatory training. You'll get a sneak peak at what the campers will be learning about and find out important need-to-knows for keeping kiddos engaged, happy, and safe. You will also receive training for your specific volunteer area and pick up your Summer Blitz T-shirt.
If you are unable to attend, please email kids@lakesidechurch.com.
Move-up Sunday
Starting Memorial Day weekend—May 26—kids and students will be moving up to the grade that they will enter into in the fall.
Incoming 1st graders will move into our 1st-2nd classroom in Kids Room 6,
Incoming 3rd graders will move into our 3rd-5th grade classroom upstairs in The Block.
Incoming 6th graders will promote to Middle School Ministry (MSM) at 10:45am downstairs in The Block.
Incoming 9th graders will move to High School Ministry (HSM) beginning Sunday, June 2 at The Block.
HSM Homework Help
High schoolers, need some help with your homework, projects, and assignments? Come to Homework Help where you’ll receive valuable assistance from our volunteers—many of whom are current and former educators and who specialize in math, science, and English. We’ll provide some light snacks and a great atmosphere for getting those assignments done well! No registration or cost.
Upcoming Dates—6-7:30pm
February 13
February 27
April 9
April 23
May 7
May 21
HSM Preview Night
Incoming freshmen, get a sneak peak of High School Ministry (HSM) before promoting to HSM at the end of the month! You’ll get to see what HSM is all about, meet the leaders, and hear about all the exciting things happening at HSM this summer!
No registration is needed.
HSM Parent Meeting
There are a lot of exciting things happening in HSM! Join us to find out more about our upcoming scheduling change to the HSM gathering, from Wednesday evenings to Sunday evenings. This is also a great opportunity for incoming freshman parents to learn more about all that HSM has to offer their students. And we'll have tacos! Please register so we get an accurate headcount.
Questions? kathywright@lakesidechurch.com
HSM My City Youth Conference
Friday, March 1– Saturday, March 2
Come join Lakeside HSM as we join the My City Youth Conference! We’ll encounter God’s transforming power, love, and presence through incredible music, and lifechanging Scripture-based teaching! After the Friday night session, we’ll head back to The Block for more games and fun, and we’ll spend the night in a lock-in. Then we’ll get breakfast and head back to the conference for another full day of growth!
Here’s what conference organizers hope students gain: “Our hearts desire to see young people touched by the power of God, be discipled in the Word of God, and find their place in the family of God. Our goal is that in our time together, youth would have a fire ignited within them that cannot be extinguished and that they would give themselves wholeheartedly to the cause of Christ in the earth.”
Early Bird Price: $60 through Jan 14
Regular Price: $70 after Jan 14
HSM Redefine Grace Anxiety Study
This group is for any high schooler who is struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress. We’ll learn helpful insights and tools to manage stressors and discover how to renew our faith and rest in God’s grace through both scriptural and psychological lenses. Lunch will be provided. Cost: $15 for the book.
HSM Bonfire Night
High schoolers, kick off 2024 with a bonfire, smores, games, acoustic worship, and a chance to invite God into this next year! No registration needed.
HSM Skate Night
High schoolers, enjoy a night of skating and ‘smores with friends at the Historic Folsom Ice Rink! We have reserved fire pits for a warm place to hang out and for making ‘smores when taking a break from the rink. Invite a friend, and we hope to see you there!
Tickets: $20.00
HSM Serve Day at the Food Bank
High schoolers, come serve at the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank’s Thanksgiving outreach and show the love of Jesus!
Meet at 10:15am at the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank at 6483 Main Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662. Students will need to provide their own transportation. Our volunteer shift goes from 10:30am-noon. Afterward, students are welcome to join Aaron and the rest of the team for lunch at Dairy Queen, 9295 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, CA 95662.
After you register here with us, you will get a confirmation email from us with a link to sign up with the food bank.
HSM All-Nighter
It’s time for the annual All-Nighter—an incredible eleven hours of hanging out with friends for an entire night of high-energy action . Get ready to ride the Screamer at Scandia, jump the night away at Sky Zone, and hang out at Country Club Lanes for unlimited bowling, arcade, and laser tag. Our hope is that by the time the sun rises, you’ve created memories, invested in friendships—both new and old—and found deeper connections with each other and with your high school leaders.
PRICE:
$110
Contact micheleminney@lakesidechurch.com with any questions.
Friday Night Friends
Friday Night Friends is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where teens and young adults who have special needs (ages 14-22) can come together with their peers for a time of fun, laughter, and friendship building. It's a place where everyone belongs and their unique qualities are celebrated.
Returning Attendees and /orVolunteers
If your teen or young adult has previously attended one of our Respite Nights, or if you have volunteered in the past, please email karenadkinson@lakesidechurch.com to express your interest in our November 3 Friday Night Friends.
First-Time Attendees and/or Volunteers
If your teen or young adult has never attended Respite Night, or if you are a first-time volunteer, please fill out the form below to show your interest, and somebody will be in touch.
HSM Rock the Block
High schoolers, you don't wanna miss out on this incredible event! Invite all your friends for great tacos, an epic color powder capture-the-flag game, and the hypest blacklight dance party! Wear a white T-shirt and be prepared to Rock the Block!!
Cost: $15 if you register online, or $20 at the door
HSM Worship Night
Let’s kick of the first HSM gathering of the new school year with an awesome night of worshiping God together! No registration needed.
HSM Freshman Fridays
New freshmen, come get to know more high schoolers and our HSM leaders, and hang out at The Block with your friends! We'll eat, play games, and enjoy summer evenings!
Dates:
June 2
June 30
July 21
August 4
No registration is needed—just show up!
HSM Night Slides
Night Slides at Sunsplash is a High School Ministry (HSM) summer favorite! Students won’t want to miss this awesome event!
Students will need their own ride or carpool. We’ll meet for an early dinner at In-n-Out (1803 Taylor Rd, Roseville—next to Sunsplash) at 3:30pm. We will then walk over to Sunsplash together for Night Slides. Pick up is at 9pm at Sunsplash.
COST: $25
(Students will need to bring extra money for In-n-Out.)
HSM BBQ and Pool Party
Summer is here and the best way to hang out is by eating some great BBQ and hopping into a pool! HSM will be hosting pool parties throughout the summer on Monday nights. All pool parties are from 6-8 PM and will be an incredible time with friends.
Dates:
Monday, June 12
Friday, June 30
Monday, July 10
Monday, July 24
Time:
6-8 PM
No registration needed. Email MICHELEMINNEY@LAKESIDECHURCH.COM for party info.
HSM Summer Camp
High schoolers won’t want to miss this transformational, faith-building and relationship-building week at Camp Alta. It will be an incredible time of games, activities, and adventure sports. We will be staying in cabins, hearing from an engaging speaker and learning about what it looks like to model their life after Jesus.
CAMPERS (INCOMING 9th-12th)
• Price: $500
Click HERE to apply for a scholarship.
HSM Blitz Rally
High-School Blitz Volunteers! You put so much energy and effort into Summer Blitz! We want to invest in you! Come to our HSM Blitz Rally. We’ll hang out, eat food, play games, and spend time preparing our hearts for an incredible week of leading and serving kids at Blitz. This is a chance to chill out after all the studying you'll be doing finals. Oh, and you won’t want to miss the chance to win some prizes in our giveaway!
No registration needed.
HSM Study Hall
Need a place where you can study, get ready for finals, or finish up a group project? Come to HSM on Wednesday, May 17 from 7-9pm, and we’ll have some brain food for you and a place to power through your homework. We'll also have volunteers to help you out with that pesky math or science assignment.
No registration needed.
Senior Send-Off
Seniors! We are looking forward to an incredible time of celebrating the wonderful people you've become. We'll be heading to Handel's after HSM with your small group leaders to enjoy some ice cream! (No registration needed.)