Firm Foundation Christian Cooperative

Final Yearbook Work Day/Celebration
2026-05-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | German Township Library, 52807 Lynnewood Avenue, South Bend, IN, 46628
The Yearbook Staff is invited to a final work session and celebration! We will get together one more time to finalize our pages and layouts while we enjoy snacks and fun fellowship!
Bring your devices and notebooks so we can check off all our last details together!

Team-building Camp Picnic
2026-05-27 10:00 - 14:00 | CORE 2:15, 7397 E Emery Road, New Carlisle, 46552, United States
Join us at CORE 2:15.
Playground, hiking trails, bring a lunch, we will run age-appropriate team-building challenges every hour during the exploring and free play.

Graduation Ceremony Rehearsal
2026-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 | First Church of Christ-Christian, 2240 Yankee St., Niles, MI, 49120, United States
All families of graduates who will be part of the FFC Graduation Ceremony as well as any who will be helping with ceremony will meet to rehearse for Thursday’s Graduation.

Graduation Ceremony
2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | First Church of Christ-Christian, 2240 Yankee St., Niles, MI, 49120, United States
Graduation Ceremony for our High School Seniors
ALL friends and family are invited to celebrate with the seniors who will be graduating and preparing for their next steps!
The ceremony will begin at 7pm on Thursday, June 4 with cookies and fellowship to follow.

Summer Birthdays Celebration with swimming, ice cream, and tie-dye fun at Saugany Lake
2026-06-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Rohans’ House, 5323 E. Saugana Trail, Rolling Prairie, 46371
From Lyuba Roha:
Hello friends! To celebrate everyone with summer birthdays (May-August), we’d like to invite you to a fun event here at Saugany Lake where the lake is only a short walk away from our home. We’ll start off with some tie-dye fun, then lunch followed by swimming.
We’ll have pulled pork sandwiches which we’ll provide with some chips as well as cupcakes/cake.
We have a few floats so feel free to bring anything that sounds fun to you for the lake.
You will need to bring:

T-shirts that you’d like to dye and some tie-dye paint
A side to share along with some ice cream
Bathing suits and a towel

I will need for parents to help guide with tie-dye and extra eyes at the lake for safety.
Please RSVP here: https://form.jotform.com/261575261972161

Meet Up at St. Pat's Park!
2026-06-17 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Patrick’s County Park, 50651 Laurel Rd, South Bend, IN, 46637
Come and join us at St. Patrick’s Park from 10am-12pm to play and hang out. Bring a sack lunch if you would like!

Love Creek Nature Center
2026-06-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Love Creek Nature Center, 9292 Huckleberry Rd #9736, Berrien Center, MI, 49102
Let’s meet in the Nature Center at 10am then hike the trails together.
It can be a lengthy walk so have water and bug spray handy.
Our family will likely leave after hike (unsure if picnic areas are available for lunch).
$3 per vehicle for Berrien County residents
$5 for non residents

Meet Up at St. Pat's Park!
2026-07-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-08 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Patrick’s County Park, 50651 Laurel Rd, South Bend, IN, 46637
Come and join us at St. Patrick’s Park from 10am-12pm to play and hang out. Bring a sack lunch if you’d like!

Registration for Fall Trimester Open for Current Members
2026-07-13 - 2026-08-16 | MI
Registration for the Fall 2026 trimester is open July 13-August 16 for those who were part of FFC during the 2025-2026 school year. You can find information about registration here.

Lake Day at the Hamels' House
2026-07-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Hamels’ House, 11965 N Red Bud Trail, Buchanan, 49107, United States
Come for a day of fun! We will be tubing on the lake, swimming, playing cornhole, and jumping on the trampoline.
We will provide hot dogs and veggie hotdogs and fixings for lunch.
Bring a side to pass.

Blueberry Ranch
2026-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Blueberry Ranch, 54743 Buckeye Rd, Mishawaka, IN, 46545, United States
Come join us to pick blueberries!
From April Rollf: Meet at 10 to pick blueberries as a group. This event probably won’t last past lunchtime.

Registration for Fall Trimester Open for New Members
2026-07-27 - 2026-08-16 | MI
Registration for the Fall 2026 trimester is open July 27-August 16 for new members. You can find information about registration here.

Yearbook Distribution Picnic
2026-07-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Community Evangelical Free Church, 120 E. Bertrand Rd., Niles, MI, 49120, United States
We will gather at the Co-op Church yard at 11 am. We will be playing yard games outside, picking up our yearbooks, and getting them signed.
We’ll enjoy a cookout/carry in picnic at 12pm.
Everyone attending should bring a dish to pass (peanut-, and tree-nut free), lawn chairs for your family, and/or a blanket to sit on. We’ll provide grilled hot dogs and yard games.

New Member Applications for Fall 2026 Trimester Close
2026-07-31 | MI
Applications for the Fall trimester are open until July 31st.
(Applications submitted after 07/31 will be considered for the Winter trimester.)

Registration for Fall Trimester Closes Today
2026-08-16 | MI
Today is the last day to register for the Fall 2026 trimester! You can find information about registration here.

Fall Welcome Party
2026-08-28 | Community Evangelical Free Church, 120 E. Bertrand Rd., Niles, MI, 49120, United States
FFC Welcome Party!!

We are so looking forward to celebrating the start of the school year with you!!
When: Friday, August 28, 2026 5-8pm
Where: Community Evangelical Free Church (120 E. Bertrand, Niles)
What: Cookout & Fellowship
Plates, cups, napkins, lemonade, water, hot dogs, hamburgers (including veggie option), buns, condiments & veggies for the burgers will be provided.
If you would like to bring a side (chips, salad, etc.) or your favorite dessert to share, you can sign up by clicking here (coming soon).
Please remember that we are a nut-free cooperative!

Orientation
2026-09-09 | Community Evangelical Free Church, 120 E. Bertrand Rd., Niles, MI, 49120, United States
Join us for a special orientation event on September 9th!
Come from 10-11:30am for a brief orientation and to find out where your kid’s classes are. Bring a lunch and have lunch and fellowship with us afterwards if you can!

First Day of Classes
2026-09-16 08:30 - 15:00 | Community Evangelical Free Church, 120 E. Bertrand Rd., Niles, MI, 49120, United States
The first day of co-op classes is here!

Fall Week 2
2026-09-23 08:30 - 15:00 | Community Evangelical Free Church, 120 E. Bertrand Rd., Niles, MI, 49120, United States

Fall Week 3
2026-09-30 08:30 - 15:00 | Community Evangelical Free Church, 120 E. Bertrand Rd., Niles, MI, 49120, United States

Youth Event
2026-10-02, 2026-11-06 | MI
More Details Coming Soon

Fall Week 4
2026-10-07 08:30 - 15:00 | Community Evangelical Free Church, 120 E. Bertrand Rd., Niles, MI, 49120, United States

Fall Week 5
2026-10-14 08:30 - 15:00 | Community Evangelical Free Church, 120 E. Bertrand Rd., Niles, MI, 49120, United States

Fall Week 6
2026-10-21 08:30 - 15:00 | Community Evangelical Free Church, 120 E. Bertrand Rd., Niles, MI, 49120, United States

Fall Week 7
2026-10-28 08:30 - 15:00 | Community Evangelical Free Church, 120 E. Bertrand Rd., Niles, MI, 49120, United States

Fall Open House
2026-10-28 08:30 - 15:00 | Community Evangelical Free Church, 120 E. Bertrand Rd., Niles, MI, 49120, United States
Join us for a full day of Chapel, fun classes, and lunchtime fellowship. Come see how our Co-op could enhance your children’s education and grow meaningful relationships for the whole family. Click here for more information and to sign up for Open House on October 28.

Fall Week 8
2026-11-04 08:30 - 15:00 | Community Evangelical Free Church, 120 E. Bertrand Rd., Niles, MI, 49120, United States

Fall Week 9
2026-11-11 08:30 - 15:00 | Community Evangelical Free Church, 120 E. Bertrand Rd., Niles, MI, 49120, United States
