We are so excited it’s Summer Time! Even though the summer rhythms change, Radiate has got it going on and we’re here for you with loads of activities to help you stay connected with your friends AND with Jesus.
* Registration or RSVP required
** Rising 6th grade event
Please note:
All rising 9th Graders are invited to participate in both MS & HS events during the summer.
All graduated high school seniors are invited to participate in both HS & College events.
Any events that list a specific grade are based on the grade the student just completed.
Ongoing Activities
Radiate LifeGroups will continue on Sunday Mornings at 9:30 and 11 AM all summer long!
If you’ve never been to a LifeGroup, summer is a great time to jump in! Visit us at the Radiate Welcome Desk for a special guest goodie bag and we’ll direct you to your classroom and introduce you to our amazing leaders and students.
Refuel: Bible Study + Activities
Join us for our summer Bible study, Refuel, as we learn together, grow in our faith and dive into the Bible AND have FUN.
May:
25 | HS Kenya Mission Trip | May 25-June 6 | Pray for our team as they head to Kenya to share the good news of Jesus!
26 | **Rising 6th-Completed 8th Graders | 1-2:30 PM | **Refuel + Water Day | Front Lawn | Middle Schoolers, it’s time for Refuel + Water Day! We’re taking our summer Bible study outside for an afternoon of fun on the front lawn from 1–2:30 PM. Bring your towel, sunscreen, and Bible—it’s going to be a blast!
June:
4 | **Rising 6th-Completed 8th Graders | 12-1:30 PM | Lunch @ Moe’s (3636 Dallas Hwy, Marietta, GA 30064) | Hey, Middle Schoolers, welcome to Moe’s! Bring some money for food (or order in the app!) and hang out with us. Invite your friends to join you!
10 | Completed 8th-12th Graders | 12:30-2 PM | Meetup @ Bruster’s (3795 Due W Rd NW, Marietta, GA 30064) | After finishing up VBS, we’ll head to Bruster’s for some yummy ice cream and hangout time. Bring $$ for ice cream and a friend!
11 | **Rising 6th-Completed 8th Graders | 12:30-2 PM | Meetup @ Bruster’s (3795 Due W Rd NW, Marietta, GA 30064) | Everybody loves ice cream on a hot summer day, so Middle School…it’s your turn now! Join us at Bruster’s for a fun time to hang out. Bring money for ice cream and a friend!
16 | **Rising 6th-Completed 8th Graders | 1-2:30 PM | Refuel + Yard Games | Back Lawn | Middle Schoolers, join us for Refuel + Yard Games on June 16 from 1–2:30 PM! We’ll be hanging out on the back lawn with games like spikeball, 9-square, cornhole, and more—plus time in God’s Word as part of our summer Refuel series.
17 | Completed 8th-12th Graders | 6-7:30 PM | Refuel + Slip N Slide Kickball | Back Lawn | Get ready for Refuel + Slip N Slide Kickball! On June 17 from 6–7:30 PM, high school students (rising 9th–graduated 12th) will hit the back lawn for a wild game of slip n slide kickball—plus our summer Bible study. You don’t want to miss this! Bring your towel, your Bible and a friend!
21-26 | Collide Missions Camp* | Registration Required | Completed 6th-8th Grade | Collide Middle School Missions Camp is an incredible opportunity for students to step outside their normal routine and experience what it looks like to live on mission—while still having a ton of fun along the way. Throughout the week, students will serve in a variety of local mission projects in the Orlando area, giving them hands-on opportunities to care for others, share the love of Jesus, and grow in compassion and confidence. In addition to serving, students will enjoy camp-style experiences including, worship, teaching, late nights, and more, designed to help them grow in their faith and build meaningful friendships. Our group will be staying together at a local church/school, creating a fun and community-focused environment for the week.
23 | Completed 8th-12th Graders | 12-2 PM | Mario Kart & Pickleball | BHBC Gym | High School students, join us for Mario Kart & Pickleball on June 23 from 12–2 PM in the BHBC Gym! We’ll have a fun mix of video games and pickleball—come hang out and bring a friend.
25 | Completed 8th-12th Grade Girls | 6-7:30 PM | Girls Craft Night | Back Lawn | High School girls, you’re invited to Craft Night! Join us on June 25 from 6–7:30 PM on the back lawn for a relaxed evening of creativity, conversation, and connection.
July:
1 | Completed 8th-12th Graders | 6-7:30 PM | Refuel + 4th of July Party | Back Lawn | Refuel + 4th of July Party is happening July 1 from 6–7:30 PM on the back lawn for high school students. This event will include a festive evening of games, community, and teaching through our Refuel summer Bible study series.
2 | **Rising 6th-Completed 8th Graders | 10 AM-12 PM | Meetup @ NCG* | NCG Acworth (4421 Cinema Dr, Acworth, GA 30101) | Cost: $15 | Registration Required | Movie: Toy Story 5 | Middle Schoolers, it’s movie time! Join us for a Movie Meetup at NCG Acworth on July 2 from 10 AM–12 PM as we watch Toy Story 5! Grab your friends and come hang out—cost is $15.
9 | Completed 8th-12th Graders | 6-8 PM | Movie Night | Radiate Auditorium | Grab some friends and come to Movie Night! High school students are invited to hang out in the Radiate Auditorium on July 9 from 6–8 PM for a fun, laid-back night you won’t want to miss.
14 | **Rising 6th-Completed 8th Graders | 1-2:30 PM | Refuel + Olympics | Front Lawn | Refuel + Olympics is happening July 14 from 1–2:30 PM on the front lawn for middle school students. This field day-style event will include games, friendly competition, and teaching through our Refuel summer Bible study series.
15 | Completed 8th-12th Graders | 6-7:30 PM | Refuel + Game Night | Radiate Cafe | Game on! Don’t miss Refuel + Game Night on July 15 from 6–7:30 PM in the Radiate Café. We’ll have tons of games, great hangs, and our summer Bible study.
21 | **Rising 6th-Completed 8th Graders | 1-3 PM | Refuel + Pool Parties | Front Lawn | Guys Location: TBD, Girls Location: TBD | It’s pool party time! 🌊 Don’t miss Refuel + Pool Parties on July 21 from 3–5 PM. Guys and girls will split up for separate parties (locations TBD) for a fun afternoon of swimming, hanging out, and our summer Bible study. Wear your swimsuit, and bring your Bible, a towel, and some sunscreen.
23 | Completed 8th Grade | 8:30 AM-4 PM | 8th Grade Outing: Aquarium & World of Coke* | Meet at the Church | Cost: $40 | Registration & Medical Release Form Required | As your student completes middle school and heads into high school, we want to celebrate this milestone! Meet us for a day in the City! We’ll head to ATL to visit the Aquarium & World of Coke!
26 | **Rising 6th Graders & Parents | 12:30-1 PM | Rising 6th Graders Parent Meeting | Radiate Auditorium | All students who are starting middle school this fall AND their parents are invited to come join us for a time to learn about Radiate Students, check out upcoming events, meet our staff, and get the inside scoop about our student ministry to help make the transition from children’s ministry to student ministry as smooth as possible.
26 | Completed 8th-12th Graders | 4-6 PM | Guys & Girls Pool Parties | Guys Location: TBD, Girls Location TBD | High Schoolers, it’s POOL PARTY TIME! Join us for Guys & Girls Pool Parties at separate locations. Grab your friends, bring your swimsuit, a towel, and sunscreen, and come hang out—it’s going to be a blast!
27 | **Rising & Completed 6th Grade | 10 AM-1 PM | 6th Grade Outing @ Stars & Strikes* | Meet at Stars & Strikes | Cost: $30 | Registration Required | All students who are starting or have completed 6th grade are invited to join us for our 6th grade outing at Stars & Strikes. Pizza, bowling, arcade and laser tag are included in the fun! Drop off & Pickup at Stars & Strikes
29 | HS (completed 8th-12th grade) | 6-8 PM | Refuel + Volleyball| BHBC Back Lawn | Serve, spike, and dive into Refuel + Volleyball! Join us July 29 on the back lawn for sand volleyball, great hangs, and our summer Bible study.
31 | Middle & High School (completed 6th-12th Grade) Families | Family Night @ The Braves Game | Cost $40 | Registration Required | Limited Transportation Available on a first-come, first-serve basis | Meet at the church at 6:00 PM | Join us at the Stadium 7:15 PM Game Time | Take me out to the ballgame! Join us for Family Night at the Braves on July 31 for a fun night of baseball, community, and summer memories.
August:
August 2 | MS & HS | Promotion Sunday | Radiate LifeGroups – all students will move up to the next grade in LifeGroups during the 9:30 & 11 AM Services
August 5 | MS & HS | MDWK Kickoff | Radiate Auditorium | 6:30-8:30 PM | We’re kicking off MDWK and a new school year in style! Join us in the Radiate Auditorium for an awesome night as we kick off a brand new year of Radiate MDWK.
August 16 | MS & HS Parents & Students | Radiate All Access Night | Radiate Auditorium | 6:30-7:30 PM | Join us as we cast the vision for another year of Radiate Students…consider it your VIP Backstage Pass to all things Radiate! We’ll share all of the exciting events coming up in the 2026-27 school year!
Medical Release
Please note: All students traveling with Radiate this summer are required to fill out a 2026 Medical Release Form. This will cover all trips for the remainder of 2026. Please note this form must be notarized. Contact Maria at mthomas@burnthickory.com to set up a time Mondays-Thursdays if you need a notary.
*** Radiate Swimsuit Guidelines: Girls, one-pieces please, no strapless or cheeky suits. Guys, your swim shorts need to be appropriate as well.
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