Children’s Ministries
Children’s Ministry is a key part of our church life! We offer many different programs and events throughout the year that the children of the church and community are invited to participate in.
VBS 2025: Camp Firelight is EXTENDING its registration deadline!
🎉 Surprise, surprise! Did you hear?! 🎉
VBS 2025: Camp Firelight is EXTENDING its registration deadline! 🔥⛺
That’s right — you’ve got a little more time to join the fun!
📅 Don’t wait too long — this extension won’t last forever!
✨ Register now and get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with faith, friendship, and firelight fun!✨
👉 Register for Vacation Bible School (VBS) by clicking here.
More details about VBS can be found below!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Vacation Bible School 2025: Camp Firelight!
The most exciting event of the summer is coming, and we can't wait to see YOU there! 🌞🎉 Our theme for this year is Camp Firelight 🔥🏕️, and it is going to be an AMAZING time!
📅 Mark your calendars: VBS will begin on Thursday, June 5th, and will run through Saturday, June 7th.
🕘 June 5th & 6th (Thursday & Friday): VBS will be from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
🕛 June 7th (Saturday): We will wrap up from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with faith, fun, and friends! We’re counting down the days until we can dive into an awesome summer of VBS! 🔥✨
👉 You can register your child by clicking here.
🙌 We’re looking for volunteers! If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out our Volunteer Form by clicking here.
Summer Camp
Each summer, children who have completed K-5th grade are invited to join us for Summer Camp! ☀️🎉 This program is led by Mr. A with the help of Ms. Jahaira and spans six weeks over the course of the summer.
🤩Each week, children will have the opportunity to participate in fun group games, field trips, swimming pool visits, splash days, and more! Each week of camp is jam-packed with crazy fun that your child is sure to love!
📌 For more information about Summer Camp—including the schedule, contacts, and details—please scroll down to the "Seasonal Events" section of this page.
📝 Ready to register? Click the button to visit our registrations page and sign up today! 🚀
Weekends
Children’s Message
⛪ Each Sunday, we invite children to attend Worship with their families. They can choose to either sit with their family or join Ms. Terra, Ms. Velma, and the rest of the children on the right side of the Worship space.✨
📖💡During the first half of Worship, the children are invited to come to the front of the Sanctuary for the Children’s Message. It’s a special time when they hear an exciting, kid-friendly version of the sermon.
🏫At the end of the Children’s Message, Ms. Terra dismisses the children to Sunday School, and they all walk together to the classroom for more fun and learning!🎨
💛 Children will reunite with their parents in the Worship space at the end of Worship, during the Sending Song. 🎶
Sunday School
👶❤️ Nursery Care is available for children ages 1-5 years old from 10:00 am until noon!
📍Our Nursery is located on the first floor of the church in room 119. Dropoff begins at 9:45 am.
Ages 1-5 may remain in the nursery from the Sunday School hour (10:00 am) through the duration of the worship service.
📖 Sunday School Hour for Kinder-5th grade: 10:00-11:00 am.
📍The Elementary Classroom is located on the second floor of the church across from the High Court. Dropoff begins at 9:50 am.
Children’s Ministries Service for Kinder-5th grade: 11:15 am- noon.
Children will attend the first portion of the worship service until the Children’s Message. Once the Children’s Message is over, children will head out with our Children’s Ministry Staff for their programming.🙌
Weekdays
Elementary Bible Study
📖✨Elementary Bible Study is a time for kids to come together after school for a snack, high-energy games, a Bible lesson, and fun activities that build their Bible skills! 🙌
📅 Bible Study is on Mondays from 3:00-4:30 PM
📍 Location: Drummet Building 🏫
No registration is required—just come and join the fun! 😃🎈
The last day of Elementary Bible Study for this school year is Monday, May 14th. Bible Study will resume in the upcoming Fall Semester, date TBA.
Kids on the Court
🎉 Kids on the Court is our afterschool program for Kindergarten through 4th grade, run by Mr. A, Ms. Jahaira, and Coach Jones!🏆
🎯 At Kids on the Court, children have the opportunity to enjoy open gym time, a yummy snack, and a chance to relax after a long school day! After snack, Coach Jones and Mr. A lead the group in exciting, organized games.
🕒 KOTC is from 3-5 PM, with each age group having their own designated day to meet once a week.
📅 The last week of Kids on the Court for the spring semester will be May 12th-16th.
Crossover
🎉 Crossover is a program designed for our 5th graders to help prepare them for their upcoming jump to junior high and youth ministry!
🎯 There will be snacks, silly games, activities, and impactful lessons designed to bridge the gap between elementary and middle school.
🕒 Crossover meets in the High Court on Wednesdays right after school and runs until 5 pm.
📅 The last day of Crossover for the spring semester will be May 14th, 2025.
Seasonal Events
Vacation Bible School: June 5th-7th (details above)
Summer Camp 2025 Schedule and Additional Information:
Due to high demand, we are restructuring camp groups to create space for more friends where it's needed. If you'd like to join the waitlist, please fill out the form by clicking here.
Dates:
Session 1: June 9-13
Session 2: June 16-20
Session 3: June 23-27
NO CAMP WEEK OF JULY 4
Session 4: July 7-11
Session 5: July 14-18
Session 6: July 21-25
The last day to request a refund for Summer Camp is May 15th, 2025.
If you need to change the week your child is scheduled for, please send us an email with your child’s name, the grade they are currently in, the week they are registered for, and the week you would like them to be moved to. We will do our best to accommodate, but we cannot make any guarantees. Please note: There will be a $25 fee to transfer weeks. This is a per child/per week fee.
If you have questions about Summer Camp, please email recreations@westumethodist.org
If you have any questions about our Children’s Ministry, please email Terra Campbell at tcampbell@westumethodist.org