Welcome TO THE KIDS AND FAMILY MINISTRY AT CALVARY
For families with children up to Grade 6, we have a Facebook page called SPARK Family Ministries, which we use to keep us connected:
Kids and Family Ministries strive to Support Parents And Reach Kids (S.P.A.R.K.) in becoming fully devoted followers of Christ. We love children, and we desire to see them grow and mature in their relationship with Jesus!
We are excited to partner with you, the parent or caregiver, in your child's spiritual development. Our programs and activities are designed to reach kids with the message of the Gospel and support and resource parents to be the primary spiritual influence in nurturing and discipling their children's walk with God. Thank you for trusting your kids to the care of our dedicated and loving workers. We desire to see your child(ren) grow in Christ in a warm, safe atmosphere of learning and fun!
Child Safety
Check-In System
On Sunday mornings, all children up to Grade 6 are required to sign in at our check-in desk in the lobby. Once one of our volunteers helps you sign in your kids, each child in your family will receive a label, and you (the parent) will be given a claim ticket. The number on your ticket is used to page you during the worship service, if necessary, and is needed to pick up your child(ren) at the end of the morning. Each child MUST wear their sticker as this system helps to keep your children safe while they are with us. A special sign-in/out system is used during special events and summer camps.
Food Allergies & Epipens
All snacks provided at Calvary are nut-free. If your child has an EpiPen for food allergies, we require parental permission before giving any snacks or treats. Our leaders will do their best to notify you in advance of any special events involving food, so you have the opportunity to send in an alternate snack if needed. You may wish to leave a small, labelled bag of treats with your child's leader. We will do our best to accommodate other less severe food allergies, but we cannot guarantee the suitability of snacks served. We recommend that you send snacks with your child if you have any concerns.
In all of our programs, children with allergies requiring an EpiPen MUST have their EpiPen to participate in any activity at Calvary. Failure to bring the EpiPen to the church means that your child will not be able to sign in to their program that day/evening.
MEET OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRY TEAM
SUNDAY
SUNDAYS DURING the 9:00am & 11:00am SERVICEs
We look forward to having your children join us for a morning filled with interactive, biblically-based activities and teaching, in an atmosphere that will disciple your kids and help them grow in their own relationship with Jesus.
On Sunday mornings, we offer programs at 9 am and 11 am for infants up to Grade 6. Toddlers will have a Bible story, snack, and colouring time. Children in Preschool through Grade 6 will begin in the auditorium with their families. They will stay for worship and will be dismissed to their programs later in the service. In the SPARK City program, your children will sing worship songs, practice memory verses, learn from the Bible, share in small groups, and play games. Kids in the younger rooms, including Preschool and Junior & Senior Kindergarten, will also participate in activities like crafts and colouring.
KIDS' CLUBS
TUESDAY NIGHT CLUBS
From September until early May, we have a weekly program for your children: Calvary Kids’ Clubs. Tuesday Clubs is an evening full of excitement for children in Senior Kindergarten to Grade 6. At Clubs, your children will participate in a variety of activities, including crafts, snacks, gym games, Bible lessons, and other fun special events throughout the year! We would love for your kids to participate as the children learn more about God and connect with others in their community!