Northern Kentucky Youth

The Northern Kentucky Youth Group is a place for youth from partnering churches around Northern Kentucky to belong. Join our bi-monthly meeting as we engage in fellowship, fun, and learning. Check this place frequently for upcoming events. You can contact the coordinator, John Hodges-Batzka, at [email protected].

Summer Break

Programming Returns Sunday, September 8

Thank you to everyone who helped make this school year at Illumination great! We’re taking a break from regular programming. Check out the events we have planned for the Fall below!

Newcomer’s Day

Sunday, August 25
5:30-7:30PM
Lakeside Presbyterian Church Carriage House, 2690 Dixie HWY, Lakeside Park

Have a Middle Schooler interested in Illumination Northern Kentucky Youth Group? We’ll have a special evening for new and returning Middle Schoolers, entering grades 5-8, on Sunday, August 25 from 5:30-7:30. Join us at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church Carriage House for food, games, and more! RSVP today at this link.

Kickoff Cookout

Sunday, September 8
5:30-7:30PM
Lakeside Presbyterian Church Carriage House
2690 Dixie HWY, Lakeside Park

It’s a new year of programming at Illumination Northern Kentucky Youth Group! Join us on the evening of Sunday, September 8 for a special evening of food, games, and fellowship. We can’t wait to kick off the year! RSVP today!

Park Outing

Sunday, September 15
5:30-7:30PM
Highland Hills Park, Fort Thomas

Join us for an outdoor evening of fun with Illumination, Northern Kentucky Youth! Gather with us Sunday, September 15, from 5:30-7:30 at Highland Hills Park, shelter 2 in Fort Thomas. Bring a picnic dinner and get ready for an evening of great outdoor games and fun. We can’t wait for you to join us!

Youth Gathering

Sunday, September 22
5:30-7:30PM
Lakeside Carriage House

Join us for a regular (but always awesome) meeting of the Northern Kentucky Youth Group this Sunday. We’ll gather on Sunday, September 22, from 5:30-7:30 for dinner, games, a special lesson, and fellowship. We can’t wait to have you join us!

Mini Golf

Sunday, September 29
5:30-7:30PM
Putt-Putt Fun Center, Erlanger

We’re continuing the outdoor fun with Illumination with a special outing for Putt Putt golf! Join us Sunday, September 29 for a night at the Putt-Putt Fun Center of Erlanger.

Presbytery Youth Gathering

Sunday, October 6

Join youth from around the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area for a special gathering! We’ll enjoy a service opportunity, games, food and more!

Fall Festival

Sunday, October 13
2-4PM
Neltner’s Farm 6922 Four Mile Rd., Melbourne, KY

Illumination Northern Kentucky Youth is hitting the road for a special Fall Celebration! Get in the spirit of the season with us as we travel to Neltner’s Farm (6922 Four Mile Road, Melbourne), for an afternoon of activities including a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkins, and more.

Fall Retreat

Friday, October 18 – Saturday, October 19
Location Coming Soon

Join us Friday, October 18 to Saturday, October 19 for our first-ever lock-in. More information to come soon!

Halloween Party

Sunday, October 27
5:30-7:30PM
Location Coming Soon

Join us for a special Halloween celebration on Sunday, October 27. More info to come soon!

Youth Gathering

Sunday, November 3
5:30-7:30PM
Lakeside Presbyterian Carriage House

Join us for a regular (but always awesome) meeting of the Northern Kentucky Youth Group this Sunday. We’ll gather on Sunday, November 3, from 5:30-7:30 for dinner, games, a special lesson, and fellowship. We can’t wait to have you join us!

Illumination Game Night

Sunday, November 10
5:30-7:30PM
Lakeside Presbyterian Carriage House

It’s time for a little fun! Join us Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 with an evening of food, games, and more. We hope you will join us for this fun evening!

Youth Gathering

Sunday, November 17
5:30-7:30PM
Location TBA

More info about this date coming soon!

Zoo Lights

Sunday, November 24
Time TBA
Cincinnati Zoo

Illumination is taking part in a local tradition – Holiday Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo! Join us Sunday, November 24 for this great evening.

No Gathering: Thanksgiving Weekend

Sunday, December 1

Illumination Northern Kentucky Youth group wishes you a great Thanksgiving Holiday! To help everyone spend time with family and friends, there will be no gathering this week.

Christmas Party

Sunday, December 8
5:30-7:30
Lakeside Carriage House

‘Tis the season! Join Illumination, the Northern Kentucky Youth Group for a special Christmas Party, Sunday, December 8 at the Lakeside Presbyterian Carriage House. We’ll decorate, share in dinner, and take part in a white elephant gift exchange (bring a wrapped gift valued between 5 and 10 dollars to take part). We hope you can join us as we celebrate the most joyous time of the year.

Meeting Calendar

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