New Day Youth and Family Programs

New Day Youth and Family Programs offers an After-School Program for children in first grade through sixth grade. Students are served supper, receive an interactive Bible lesson, get homework help, and have planned activities Monday through Thursday from 2:30 to 5:30. It also offers a Youth Ministry Program for grades 7 through 12 on Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00, with open gym, pizza parties, gaga ball, movie nights, dodge ball, special guest speakers, and devotions.

Programs

• After-School Program — first grade through sixth · Monday through Thursday, 2:30-5:30 · Serves children in first grade through sixth; students are served supper, receive an interactive Bible lesson, get homework help, and have planned activities.
• Youth Ministry Program — Grade 7 through 12 · Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 · Includes open gym, pizza parties, gaga ball, movie nights, dodge ball, special guest speakers, and devotions; parent permission and medical slips are required.
• Summer Ministry Program — Provides day camp activities throughout the week and special outings; outings can include trips to Idlewild, swimming at the Que, Urban Air fun day, Shawnee, day hikes, ice cream, and more.
• Sports Ministry Program — Vision is to build Champions for Christ through Sports.
• Family Ministry Programs — Support for families in need; families may participate in Parenting Classes, Counseling, After-School Program, Family Nights, and Youth Basketball.
• Family Fun Night — Monthly · Monthly night out for the whole family with food and positive recreational activities.
• Parenting Class and Support Group — Parent education and group support that provides resources and skills development.
• Professional Counseling — Counseling from a Biblical perspective for children and families from New Day programs and the community.
• New Day Missions — Outreach ministry to lend a helping hand and provide services to help beautify and strengthen neighborhoods.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old

About the provider

New Day, Inc. was founded in Johnstown, PA in 1978, and 2023 marked its 45th year of ministry. Pastor Chris Valente is the Executive Director; he has been in leadership at New Day since 2017 and became Executive Director in July 2021. The organization serves Cambria and Somerset counties and nearby communities and has a branch office in Windber.

New Day is a separate charitable organization governed by its own Board of Directors and is not affiliated with any church group or denomination. Parent permission and medical slips are required for Youth Ministry and can be emailed to [email protected].

Last updated October 21, 2026.