First Day School Calendar

The age groups are flexible. Kids are free to choose whichever group they feel most comfortable joining.

August 2

• Young Friends (15+): Theology: Our Young Friends group will hold their discussion on the FDS room porch.
• Upper Group (10-17): Game Day!
• Middle Group (6-9): Game Day!
• Oakdale Nursery (0-5): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

August 9

• Young Friends (15+): Healthcare: Our Young Friends group will hold their discussion on the FDS room porch.
• Upper Group (10-17): Upper Group Kickoff: Welcome to the Upper Group! Today we’re playing icebreaker games and talking about what you want to learn, do, and explore this year.
• Middle Group (6-9): Parable Series: We will read and discuss a parable from Jesus. Does this parable emphasize any of the SPICES? Afterwards, we’ll continue work on the SPICES Traveling Peace Troupe board game if we have time.
• Oakdale Nursery (0-5): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

August 16

• Young Friends (15+): Housing: Our Young Friends group will hold their discussion on the FDS room porch.
• Upper Group (10-17): Upper Group Kickoff: Welcome to the Upper Group! Today we’re playing icebreaker games and talking about what you want to learn, do, and explore this year.
• Middle Group (6-9): Parable Series: Fair Pay: We will read and discuss the The Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16). What does being fair mean? Does this parable emphasize any of the SPICES? It’s definitely one of the more difficult-to-understand stories that Jesus told. Afterwards, we’ll continue work on the SPICES Traveling Peace Troupe board game if we have time.
• Oakdale Nursery (0-5): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

August 23

• Young Friends (15+): Climate Change: Our Young Friends group will hold their discussion on the FDS room porch.
• Upper Group (10-17): Upper Group Kickoff: Welcome to the Upper Group! Today we’re playing icebreaker games and talking about what you want to learn, do, and explore this year.
• Middle Group (6-9): Parable Series: We will read and discuss a parable from Jesus. Does this parable emphasize any of the SPICES? Afterwards, we’ll continue work on the SPICES Traveling Peace Troupe board game if we have time.
• Oakdale Nursery (0-5): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

August 30

• Young Friends (15+): Criminal Justice & Gun Control: Our Young Friends group will hold their discussion on the FDS room porch.
• Upper Group (10-17): Upper Group Kickoff: Welcome to the Upper Group! Today we’re playing icebreaker games and talking about what you want to learn, do, and explore this year.
• Middle Group (6-9): Parable Series: Sowing and Growing: This First Day we will explore the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3-9; Mark 4:3-20) Will this story emphasize one or more of the SPICES? Afterwards, we’ll bring out our developing board game and see what new challenges we can add.
• Oakdale Nursery (0-5): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

September 6

• Young Friends (15+): Culture: Our Young Friends group will hold their discussion on the FDS room porch.
• Upper Group (10-15): Game Day
• Middle Group (6-9): Game Day
• Oakdale Nursery (0-5): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

For more information about our Religious Education program click here.

Other Goings On

Date	Event	Ages	Organization
October/November 2026	Junior Young Friends (JYF) and Young Friends (YF) Fall Conferences	Middle School & High School	BYM
November 2026	Annual Meeting & Quaker Public Policy Institute (QPPI)	General / Intergenerational	FCNL
February 2027 (Registration)	2027 Summer Camp Season	Children and Teens (9-17)	BYM
March 23 – 26, 2027	Spring Lobby Weekend 2027	Young Adults	FCNL
April 2027 (TBA)	Friends Changemaker Weekend	HS	FCNL
Late May/June 2027	Graduation Con 2027	Graduating HS Seniors	BYM
Summer 2027	The Gathering 2027	All	FGC

Sign up to volunteer in First Day School, the Nursery. It’s fun!

Being a Friendly Adult Volunteer (FAV) is a really positive and fun experience – a great way to get to know our younger Friends while creating a safe and predictable environment. Click the button below to sign up to be a Friendly Adult Volunteer for the First Day School and/or the Nursery. Thank you!

If you want to help but do not wish to use the sign up sheet, email Sean and he’ll be happy to add you to the calendar.