What is Kids Club?

Kids Club is an energetic, engaging ministry for our community kids designed to introduce them to Jesus.

What will we do at Kids Club?

Kids Club is geared to kids ages 5-10 and runs Monday through Thursday every week once school is out of session. The community kids will be taught about the love of Jesus through a summer-long curriculum authored by YouthWorks. In addition to the Bible story presentation, the kids will play games, make crafts and sing energetic songs.

Will we be able to give a Gospel presentation?

The message of salvation is an integral part of our summer-long curriculum. However, it is more obvious in certain weeks compared to others. The YouthWorks' staff working with Kids Club throughout the summer will be able to give you a clear picture of how the weekly stories tie together to present a consistent message. What you do while on site will play a crucial role in teaching the kids about God’s love for them and God’s desire to receive their love in return.

What is the role of our youth at Kids Club?

Your youth will hold the primary responsibility to lead the programmatic details of Kids Club. They will lead the games, songs, crafts and the Bible story presentation. Our staff will equip and empower them to do so by providing the necessary materials, guides and direction.

What is the role of Adult Leaders at Kids Club?

The role of Adult Leaders is multi-faceted. One responsibility at many of our sites will be to transport community kids to and from the Kids Club site. Adult leaders will assist the Kids Club staff in providing direction for the youth as they plan and implement the afternoon’s activities. Another way to support the ministry of Kids Club is to help with crowd control and discipline of the community kids.

Where is Kids Club held?

Our first choice to set up Kids Club is at a local church, which allows for a powerful partnership with the community. Other possibilities include community centers, parks or even our housing site. Transportation to Kids Club can be a challenge if kids do not live within a safe walking distance of the Kids Club location. In those cases, your adult leaders may be asked to transport kids in your vehicles between Kids Club and the homes of the children.

How can / should we prepare for Kids Club?

The best way to prepare for this dynamic ministry is to come with an open heart and mind. Your Kids Club staff will be the expert and will inform you of the specifics upon your arrival. There are a few things you can do to ready yourselves. The Kids Club curriculum will be available online several months before your trip; you can download the materials for your specific week ahead of time. Become familiar with the lesson for your week and think ahead about crafts or games you would like to include in your week of ministry. You can also talk to the Site Director (who will call you several weeks before your trip) and find out if there are any supplies needed on site. Oftentimes, there are craft supplies or other materials that you can bring and donate to the ministry.

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