What's coming up for Kidz Parkway?
Teaching and guiding our children is very rewarding. But knowing that they are engaged in God’s kingdom and responding to spiritual opportunities is truly exciting.
With that thought in mind, let’s talk about some upcoming events in Kidz Parkway that are sure to get our kids engaged and involved throughout spring and summer. Make sure to note these important dates so they don't miss out!
2025 Vacation Bible School, July 16-20
Save the date for this summer’s True North Vacation Bible School taking place at Parkway Church July 16-19 for students entering K4-5th grade. July 16-18 will be evening sessions and July 19th will be held during the day. Students who attend VBS will also get to participate in the Sunday morning service on July 20th!
Remember that Vacation Bible School (VBS) is also a great opportunity for older siblings, parents, guardians, grandparents and others to get involved as volunteers. 😊
Registration for this summer’s VBS event will open on May 16!
Worship Song Student Sign Language Opportunity
We are always looking for new and exciting ways to engage and challenge our students to fulfill Parkway’s mission: Love: God. Others. Mission. That’s why we are collaborating with our deaf ministry to engage students by learning to sign worship songs!
Students will start with specific songs and self-led learning at home using provided YouTube links. Then, their learning will progress to in-person check-ins with Parkway's deaf ministry team. Once they’ve learned the signs for the song and are ready, they’ll be allowed to sign the song(s) they’ve learned during Sunday morning service whenever the music team is scheduled to sing them! Note that the initial songs we’ve selected are ones that are currently sung frequently in our worship services.
If you have a student interested in participating in this exciting opportunity and are committed to practicing at home, please complete the following form to start the registration process.
Kidz Parkway 5th grade graduation to Anthem - 6/1
Kidz Parkway is designed for children up to 5th grade, after which our kids graduate to Anthem, our student group for 6th grade through 18 years old. Our current 5th grade class will have their last Kidz Parkway class on Sunday, June 1st, after which we will be holding a graduation celebration! It’s so exciting that they get to join Anthem just in time for their summer activities!
Wisconsin District Kids Camp
This year, the Wisconsin UPCI sleepaway Kids Camp is for students ages 8-12 and takes place in Shawano, WI from June 16-20. It’s a fun opportunity for children to engage, learn, and worship with other believers outside of our local congregation.
Registration is done directly through the district, typically in late April. We recommend following WI UPCI Children's Ministry on Facebook to get registration info right away, but Kidz Parkway will also share this information when the district announces it. Also, keep an eye on Parkway’s WI UPCI Camps Page below for more details about Kids Camp, Family Camp, and others!
Get Ready for Summer with Kidz Parkway!
At Parkway Church, we love to see our children growing and connecting in the kingdom of God. That’s why we organize special opportunities for them to worship God, serve, or fellowship as part of Kidz Parkway. But these opportunities are always evolving, so keep an eye out for the next Family Sunday, kids event, or special service to ensure your children can take advantage of every opportunity to get involved!