Children's Ministries

NURSERY

(ages 6 weeks- 3 years*)

A caring staff is here to care for and show God’s love to little ones while parents worship and learn. A safe environment allows for play, stories and song that enable even the youngest to experience God’s love at church.

We have a private nursing/sleeping room and we stock extra diapers, wipes and baby outfits for emergencies. Only parents/guardians are allowed to sign-in/out their children.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

(PreK/K group for ages 3-5*, Elementary group for 1st-5th grade)

After Combined Praise & Worship time kids head to their respective classes for their own prayer time and lesson time reinforced by interactive activities, songs, object lessons and projects. Kids get the opportunity to learn God’s life lessons in a way they can remember and understand, as well as getting to pray together for the issues that concern them the most. PreK/K group still has a short play time and snack to accommodate friendship development and attention span.

*As all children develop at different rates, we invite parents of 3 year olds to work with teachers to decide whether the Nursery or Children’s Church is the best place for their child. Children are welcome to ‘move up’ in the middle of the year.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Available for ALL ages
September-May

Younger ones experience basic lesson’s about God’s love and other Bible stories, while older children really get “hands-on” learning with the energetic “Hands On Bible” Curriculum. Physical object lessons, crafts and stories all help to communicate God’s truth and love.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT KID’S CLUB – WNKC

Grades K-5, care also available for younger ages
September - May

Energy!
WNKC is an energetic mix of learning and fun. Game Time, Lesson Time and Team Time all work together to help each kid learn the Key Point of the Week.

How does it work?
Game Time provides an active way to build relationships and get kids thinking. Lesson time shares the exciting Bible adventures. Team time lets us split into small, age-appropriate groups for discussion, more relationship building, help with Bible Memory Verses and prizes.

WNKC combines “Kid’s JAM: Jesus and Me!” curriculum with motivating patches that kids earn for their projects and Bible memorization, proudly displayed on their sashes. (insert pic here)

Extra Fun!

The WNKC Calendar is also peppered with fun nights such as the Harvest Party, Christmas Craft & Movie Night, and a trip to Adventure Landing.

Come see how Joyful learning God’s Word can be!

VBS "SonRock" Kid's Camp - July 26-30

At SonRock Kid's Camp, campers will build bonds of friendship with each other and with caring counselors as they discover that their true identities are not formed by where they go, what they can do or what others think. They will explore who they are in Jesus Christ - the most important relationship of all.

Arts and Crafts Camp - August 2-6

The camp will run Monday through Friday, July 26 to July 30 from 9:30 AM to Noon. The closing program will be held Sunday morning, August 1.

For registration information on this camp and other camps we offer, please see Summer Ministries for Kids.

Make wonderful crafts and play games while learning the fundamentals of art.

Group 1: Creative activities make this camp a great opportunity for young artists to create, learn and have lots of fun.

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - Noon
AGES: 4 yrs - 1st grade (grade completed)

Group 2: Older kids will enjoy an assortment of creative projects and activities designed especially for them.

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - Noon
AGES: 2nd - 5th grade (grade completed)

More information click here.

HEALTH POLICIES

We have ‘well-child’ care at Park Ridge Free Methodist Church. Please refrain from bringing your child if she/he has had any of the following symptoms within the past 24 hours: Fever, non-clear Runny Nose, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Rash (other than diaper) or Open Sores. This will enable us to promote the health and safety of all the children and workers we serve.