Summer Is Ours Returns!

by Mei Ling Nazar
Summer Is Ours Returns: 4th Annual Free Friday Night Events for 6th–12th Graders Across San Diego


Rock Church, Calvary Chapel San Diego and Foothills Christian Church Partner to Provide Hundreds of Students with Summer Fun

San Diego, CA — Summer is officially here, and so is Summer Is Ours — a citywide series of free Friday night events for incoming students in grades 6–12 hosted by Rock Church, Calvary Chapel San Diego and Foothills Christian Church. Launched in 2021, Summer Is Ours invites students to experience fun, faith, and friendship through high-energy gatherings featuring worship, relevant messages about Jesus, games, prizes, and themed activities.

Each Friday in July brings a new adventure, and all students are welcome! There is no cost to attend, but attendees are encouraged to register at https://www.summerisours.org/ 

Rock Church Youth/Young Adult Pastor Alli Mercer reflects, “Summer is Ours was started in 2021 after the pandemic, a time when so many things were changing. We realized that our students were having a really hard time reconnecting. Our students were hungry for community. We said, ‘What if we partnered together with other churches and businesses to host events for students to find community, find Jesus and find purpose?’ It was meant to be a one year event and we are now going into year four.” 

From roller skating to block parties, the Summer is Ours event series aims to provide a space where students can have fun, meet new people, and grow in their faith. It also provides churches and youth organizations an event where they can bring the students that they work with. 

Daryl Yard, Calvary San Diego Youth Pastor explains, “Calvary San Diego has a new sanctuary that is completely flat. So we thought how cool it would be to turn the sanctuary into a roller skating rink for Summer is Ours. We will also have skate ramps outside. I grew up skating and it was one of the ways I found community. We wanted to pick activities that create an environment for students to connect with each other.” 

The weekly events in July have drawn an average of 500 students each week over the past few years. Summer is Ours is open to all 6-12th grade students. It is open to the community. Students do not need to attend church to participate. 

Jeremy Chan, Foothills Christian Church Junior High Pastor shares, “In my 20 years of working with youth, I’ve seen the positive impact of events like Summer is Ours. It gives students the opportunity to have fun and get away from some of the distractions happening around them. We’re excited to host the Block Party, where we will have Carnival games, food, and inflatables.” 

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Summer Is Ours – July 2025 Event Lineup:

Friday, July 11 | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
 🎉 Summer Pool Party @ The Plunge (Belmont Park)
 3115 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, CA 92109
 Make a splash with water games, pool floats, music, and more!

Friday, July 18 | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
 🎉 Summer Block Party @ Foothills Christian Church
 365 W Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
 Inflatables, team competitions, and unforgettable worship.

Friday, July 25 | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
 🎉 Ultimate Skate Night @ Calvary San Diego
 1771 East Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA 91913
 Roll into the weekend with skating, prizes, music, and more!



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