KIDSPARK
What You Can Expect
Upon arrival, you will find a KidsPark Greeter at the check-in desk. Parents are given a sticker with a number that corresponds to the numbered sticker each of your children will also receive. As you wait for service to begin, children are welcome to play in the Kids Corner in our lobby, the Commons. Children join parents in the sanctuary during worship and are then dismissed partway through the service. Our KidsPark leaders meet the children in The Commons, help them line up with their class, then walk with them upstairs to their classroom.
If you're interested in trying out KidsPark with your kids, pre-registering will make checking in on Sunday morning a breeze and helps us adhere to our child safety procedures.
Class Basics
Classes are structured by age/grade:
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2s and 3s *NEW THIS YEAR!* - meets in the Green Room
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PreK/K - meets in the Yellow Room.
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1st to 2nd grade - meets in the Blue Room.
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3rd Grade to 5th grade - meets in the Red Room.
In each classroom you will find a KidsPark Teacher available to help your kids engage in their classrooms. Through games, interactive stories, and other fun activities, KidsPark teachers are committed to sharing the life-changing love of Jesus. Here children have an opportunity to develop their faith, share God’s love with one another, and build lasting friendships!
Our Approach
2s and 3s & PreK/K
Because children in this age group are constantly exploring, our goal is to offer plenty of interactive learning opportunities. Every Sunday our 2s and 3s and PreK/K children learn about Jesus through fun and engaging activities that present the Bible story while they move around, explore, and play! The curriculum each Sunday includes activity stations, Bible story time, interactive prayer opportunities, and games to help them grow in their friendships with one another and with Jesus.
Elementary Kids
Our goal is to create a classroom experience where your children can grow closer to Jesus and come to know Him. The curriculum each Sunday will focus on helping kids grow in their understanding and experience of the truths that God knows them, Jesus loves them, the Holy Spirit leads them, and they are God's children. We do that through engaging Bible stories, scripture memorization, prayer opportunities, and life-application activities.
Our Commitment
Jesus loves and values our children, and wants to show them His love! We are committed to creating a joy-filled atmosphere where your children feel safe, comfortable, and cared for always. In addition to criminal background checks, every KidsPark volunteer is required to attend annual training which covers safety in the classroom, best practices, and Child and Youth Abuse Prevention. We would be happy to connect with you to answer any questions or concerns you have about our curriculum, volunteer screenings, or training process.
Contact:
Kari Britten,
Family Ministry Director
kari@waiteparkchurch.org