Awana club is divided into 5 segments: Opening Ceremony, Handbook Time. Council Time, Game Time, and Closing Ceremony.

1.   Opening Ceremony: Approximately 10 minutes

This is the disciplined structured start to each club meeting. This time includes:

v    Welcoming clubbers

v    Group prayer

v    Pledges to the American flag and AWANA flag

v    Singing AWANA theme song

2.   Handbook Time / Small Group Time: Approximately 30 minutes

This time consists of interaction between each individual clubber and their leader

v    Handbook sections should be completed or memorized before coming to club

v    Clubbers recite Bible verses to their leaders

v   Leaders pass off sections according to the AWANA standards below

AWANA Standard: The clubbers need to recite an entire section in one sitting. Leaders can give a child up to two prompts (or helps) for each section, and a prompt may consist of one to three words. When working on the handbook review sections, each child is required to recite verses word perfect (no helps). A child who consistently passes at least 2-3 sections per week should be successful in completing their handbook by the end of the AWANA Club Year.

3.    Council Time / Large Group Time: Approximately 30 minutes

This group time involves all the children in each individual club meeting together for:

v    Interactive and exciting Biblical instructions, principles, and concepts as they relate to living the Christian life.

v    Singing the club songs

4.    Game Time: Approximately 30 minutes

This group time offers clubbers the opportunity to participate as team members in highly engaging physical and mental activities. These activities develop team spirit, good sportsmanship and coordination skills.

5.    Closing Ceremony: Approximately 5 minutes

This time includes:

v    Individual and team awards

v    Group prayer

v    Club Announcements