Cornerstone Awana Annual Cost Q&A

Why is it a flat fee?

In reviewing our payment process, we found charging for individual items separately to be confusing and created extra administrative work for our Awana families and our secretary. We believe that a flat fee will make it easier to plan for club, and quicker to get through opening night check-in.

While it’s true that in a particular year a clubber may not need a uniform or book, keep in mind the other costs we did NOT include in the calculation of the yearly fee (ie. Awana Games equipment, Awana Club registration cost, small and large group lesson guides, Awana Store, candy and prizes, year end Awards Night, popcorn/ice cream nights, Christmas goodie gift bags, and more). When taken as a whole the cost per child to run Awana every year exceeds the $50 rate. We think this makes the yearly flat fee the best option for us and for you!

How was this fee calculated?

Our club secretary took the cost of a uniform and bag for each club level as well as a book and awards for every year in Awana (a total of $1,020 from Puggles-Journey) and divided that by the number of Awana years to determine the yearly fee, and then subtracted $10 to get to our new $50 price point, as not every child will come week to week or earn all of the possible awards. Maximum of $120/household.

What is my fee covering/not covering?

The $50 flat fee will cover a book, and any awards/patches/jewels for each year as well as a uniform and a bag for each club level.

The fee does NOT cover any uniform or bag outside of the one given their first year in a new club (ie. If your Sparky has a growth spurt and needs a new vest in 2nd grade, you will be charged the cost of the new vest. Or if your Trek Clubber loses their bag, you will be charged if you want a replacement).

The fee does not cover more than one of each handbook or Bible study. If a book is lost or damaged, you can order a new one for the cost of replacement.

Additionally, we did not include any extra credit or review books in the cost as not every child makes it that far in a year. If your child completes a book and needs an extra credit review book, that will also charged when earned.

What if my kid doesn’t need anything new this year?

We would still ask that the $50 be paid. Remember that this is an averaged cost. Even if think you’re paying more than what you’re getting in supplies for a certain year, the next year you will probably pay much less than what you’re getting in supplies. This will also help you to plan and budget for each annual cost.

What if my child is only in Awana for part of the year?

As mentioned above, the $50 cost covers the uniform, book, bag, and awards for your child. If your child has earned any of these (typically after a couple of weeks) and taken them home, it is a flat cost to the Awana Club, and therefore would remain unchanged whether in the club for a month or a year.

Can I pay in installments?

If needed, you can make arrangements with our Club Secretary to determine the best payment plan for you. If we have your email address, we can send automatic reminders and billing through Square.

However, keep in mind that awards will not be given if a child’s fee is not paid by Awards Night (unless previous arrangements were made).

Are scholarships available?

We do not want fees to become a barrier for your family. If needed, let us know how much you are able to pay, and we may be able to waive some of the fees.