Kids Connection is dedicated to partnering with parents in order to raise kids who love God, love themselves and love others. By connecting with God and others, we encourage children to begin their walks with the Lord.
Weekend services are designed to usher children into a personal and corporate encounter with God. Midweek small groups create a process of growth that continually measures children’s abilities to connect and worship, while also teaching them what it means to serve. Our commitment is to equip kids to live out their faith through a life of service.
If you are planning to visit us for the first time, you can download the Kids Connection visitor information form and bring it with you. Please complete one form per child.
Take a 360 degree tour
of Noah's Park nursery
Take a 360 degree tour
of the Jungle Room
email Kids Connection
call Kids Connection: 630-585-3215
Pinewood Derby
- Saturday, Feb. 11
Get your cars ready for the big race! All ages are welcome to compete in this annual event that is hosted by the Royal Rangers. The cost is $8 for a car and registration. Friends who do not attend Calvary Church can participate for free!
To register and receive your car kit, stop by the kids' info booth or a Royal Rangers classroom. For more information, email us or call 630-585-3215.
Kids Night Out!
- Friday, Feb. 17, 7:00 pm
Students in grades 2-5 won't want to miss Kids Night Out! We will have open gym, movies, pizza, games & more!
This will also be Kyle and Heather Dern's last event with Kids Connection as they leave to follow God's calling on their lives. If you have something you would like to give to Kyle and Heather, please bring it with you to Kids Night Out.
For more information, email us or call 630-585-3284.
Pinewood Derby
- Saturday, Feb. 11
Get your cars ready for the big race! All ages are welcome to compete in this annual event that is hosted by the Royal Rangers. The cost is $8 for a car and registration. Friends who do not attend Calvary Church can participate for free!
To register and receive your car kit, stop by the kids' info booth or a Royal Rangers classroom. For more information, email us or call 630-585-3215.
Kids Night Out!
- Friday, Feb. 17, 7:00 pm
Students in grades 2-5 won't want to miss Kids Night Out! We will have open gym, movies, pizza, games & more!
This will also be Kyle and Heather Dern's last event with Kids Connection as they leave to follow God's calling on their lives. If you have something you would like to give to Kyle and Heather, please bring it with you to Kids Night Out.
For more information, email us or call 630-585-3284.
| AGE GROUP | SAT. 5 p.m. | SUN. 9 & 11 a.m. | WED. 7 p.m. | |
| Infants & Crawlers | NOAH'S PARK | |||
| Walkers | NOAH'S PARK | |||
| 18-23 months | NOAH'S PARK | |||
| 2 year olds | NOAH'S PARK | |||
| 3 year olds | NOAH'S PARK | Rooms 320, 322 & 324 | Rooms 322 | |
| Preschool |
Blue Room (328) Red Room (330) |
Red, Blue, & Green Rooms (326-330) |
Room 324 | |
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Kindergarten |
Blue Room (328) Red Room (330) |
Orange, Purple, & Silver Rooms (336-340) |
Blue Room (328) | |
| 1st Grade |
Blue Room (328) Red Room (330) |
Red, Blue & Brown Rooms (342-350) |
Blue Room (328) | |
| 2nd & 3rd Grade | Jungle Room (535) | Jungle Room (535) |
Blast (Rooms 306 & 308) |
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| 4th & 5th Grade | Jungle Room (535) | Tech Room (540) | Blast (Room 316 & Jungle Room) | |
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Missionettes (Kindergarten - 6th Grade. Girls only.) |
_______________ | ________________________ | Rooms 312-350 | |
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Royal Rangers (Kindergarten - 6th Grade. Boys only.) |
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His Kids Special Needs |
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Room 125 (11 a.m. only) |
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Classes for Children
Royal Rangers – Royal Rangers is for boys in kindergarten through high school. Boys in kindergarten through 5th grade meet on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Register online for Royal Rangers.
Missionettes – Each week, girls in Missionettes participate in Bible stories, role-playing, fun, fellowship and spiritual growth. They earn badges that are displayed on their shoulder sash. Each club provides grade-level activities to challenge them in their church, missions, the Bible, friends, family and more. Missionettes meet on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Register online for Missionettes.
Junior Bible Quiz (JBQ) – This group meets on Sundays at 9 a.m. in Room 314. Children who are in grades 1–6 may participate in this exciting activity. In JBQ, kids memorize the 576 questions and answers in the Bible Fact Pak, then they compete with other church teams in quizzing.
BLAST-REMIX – Second through fifth graders come together every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for Blast Remix, our special SUMMER discipleship program! Every student who is involved will be challenged to grow in their personal relationship with our marvelous God! Meet in Tech Room.
KCU/BLAST – Wednesday night elementary services during the school year offer a unique opportunity for leaders to personally impact kids. The curriculum is focused on intense discipleship. When leaders share personal experiences, wisdom and their love for Jesus, we find that kids grow in their own faith, as well. Students enjoy large group games, biblical teaching, small group discussion, classroom projects and occasional opportunities to serve. Meet in classrooms (see above).
His Kids – On Sunday mornings during the 11 a.m. service, children with special needs meet in Room 125. This class provides a comforting and loving place for children age 4–13 who have difficulty attending a regular children’s program. If you or someone you know has a child who could benefit from this class, or if you are interested in joining this ministry team, please contact Ernelle at 630-851-7000 x3237.
We are excited that you are interested in being apart of the Children's Ministry team at Calvary Church! There are many ways you can become involved and we will work with you to find the best fit. The process of involvement goes as follows:
Application
- Fill out a Kids Connection application
- Background check is completed
- Names are submitted to Calvary Church staff for approval
Orientation/Conversation
- Read and complete Kids Connection Orientation Manual & reading questions
- Have conversation with Kids Connection Staff
Invitation
- Be invited to be part of the Kids Connection team
- Receive your kids connection name badge
Observation
- Observe in age-level Kids Connection ministry of your choice
Continuation
- Placed in permanent room
- Integrated into Service Small Group
- Attend Vision Night
- Attend all training and development meetings
Each piece of the process is important and will help to bettter serve you as part of the Kids Connection team! Thank you for serving with us!
BLAST
7 to 8:30 p.m.
During the school year, Wednesday evening elementary services offer a unique opportunity for leaders to personally impact kids. Boys and girls in grades 2–5 enjoy large-group games, biblical teaching, small group discussion, classroom projects and occasional opportunities to serve. The curriculum is focused on intense discipleship. When leaders share personal experiences, wisdom and their love for Jesus, we find that kids grow in their own faith, as well!
Royal Rangers & Missionettes
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Royal Rangers (for boys, kindergarten – grade 6) focuses on Christ-like character formation and servant leadership development for boys in a relational and fun environment! The mission is to evangelize, equip and empower the next generation of Christ-like men into becoming life-long servant leaders.
Missionettes (for girls kindergarten – grade 5) provides grade-level activities to challenge girls in their relationship with God, participation in church and missions, the Bible, friends, family and more! Each week, girls participate in Bible stories, role-playing, fun, fellowship and spiritual growth.
If your student would like to participate in one of these programs, please register below. A book and class supplies are $30.
Junior Bible Quiz (JBQ)
8:45 a.m. Room 312
JBQ is a discipleship ministry for children where students participate in scripture memorization & competitions. If you are interested in JBQ, please contact the Papendicks at 630-653-1132.
