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Planning a Church Sleepover
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items These are some of the best things I used at the church sleep over that I planned for the children. Until probably the end of February 2026 I am going to be adding to this list.
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Games and Activities
Food
Other Needs
Games and Activities
Here are some of the fun things planned
I plan on having an art station set up with black lights. This paint not only glows in the dark, it reacts to black light.
Fantastory Glow in The Dark Paint - 10 Bright Colors (30ml/1oz) for Halloween Decor & Art Painting
These are the signs that we are painting.
24 Pcs Wood Sign Blank, Unfinished Hanging Wooden Slices Banners with Ropes, Hanging Craft Door Signs, Rectangle Blank Wood Signs for DIY Crafts, Painting, Wall Art Home Decorations, 3 Style
I have bought so many of these lights for so many events. They illuminate the neon so well. Don't mind me when I get a couple more, and then a few more, and even a dozen more after that. These are a hit every time I have them out.
Archipelago Lighting 24" Black Light Bulb with 28" Mountable Fixture - 17 Watts
Food
These are the foods we bought for the kids.
I asked the kids what protein (meat) they wanted. They all agreed chicken nuggets. I could not disagree. A good chicken nugget just hits home at times and its quick and easy when there is so much fun going on around us.
Tyson Dino Chicken Nuggets, 29 oz (Frozen, Fully Cooked)
The kid's said they wanted fries with teir nuggets. I am not confident with a deep fryer or even an air fryer. With potato smiles I am throw them on a cookie sheet and call it good. And the kid's are excited to see how cute they are.
McCain, Smiles Potatoes, 22 oz Bag
For lunch on Saturday we are doing DIY individual pizzas. We just simply are not going to have the time to home make the crusts. This is a great starign point. They make good sized individual portions and the kids are going to have so much fun making...
Mama Mary's Original Whole Pizza Crust, Shelf-Stable, 7 Inch, 3 Count
You cannot have pizza without sauce! We don't need to go extravagent on the sauce. And since we are buying a bunch we need to be cost effective. We can pour a little on each pizza and the kids can spread it as desired.
Great Value Pizza Sauce, 23.9 oz
We don't need the expensive brands for the pizza, but the blend that specifically says Pizza just makes it seem that much more special.
Great Value Shredded Pizza Cheese Blend, 8 oz Bag
Pepperoni is the only topping that my kids have asked for so far. There's nothing wrong with this pepperoni. In fact I like it better than some named brands.
Great Value Original Pepperoni Slices, 6 oz
Other Needs
These are the other things I have on hand and ready to go if necessary.
Church floors are not known for beign very forgiving. From my previous camping days, I have three of these on had if necessary. Well technically two cause I am for sure using one. Compared to my kids, I'm old.
Ozark Trail Twin Air Mattress, 10 inch Air Bed, Inflatable Air Mattress, Blow Up Mattress without Pump - Walmart.com
This is one of those items I draw the line on and will not adapt. I want the air pump that plugs into the wall. I have used this one for years and at times have used it for hours on end. YES it is loud. But it is very strong.
Intex Quick-Fill AC Electric Air Pump with 3 Nozzles for Inflatables, 120V
I recommend this clock for the display. I don't plan on using the alarm. But I feel liek the display and projection from this clock will save a lot of heart ache from the children constantly askign what time is it. Especially those that have a sense ...
DAYBETTER RGB Digital Alarm Clock for Heavy Sleepers Kids, LED Projection Clock for Bedroom Ceiling