What is AWANA? AWANA is for kids who are in Preschool (2 Years Prior to Kindergarten) through 6th Grade. AWANA stands for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed. Not ashamed of what? God’s Word! AWANA is a nondenominational ministry that assists churches in reaching boys and girls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and training them to serve Him! AWANA provides programs, materials, and training for more than 50,000 Clubs (4 million children) in 119 countries. For more information, see the AWANA website at www.awana.org.