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FC KIDS CAMP at

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EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

In the event of an emergency, you may contact the children’s

ministry staff at camp through the phone or email below.

FC Kids Ministry 972-471-6785

[email protected]

Parents will be contacted if their

child requires emergency medical services during camp.

CONTACT INFORMATION

mikefjohnson

Mike Johnson

FC Kids

mikefjohnson

#fcKids

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Kids Camp Staff 1

Utilize Your Parent Login 2

Camper Communication 3

Prepare 5

Camper Arrival Info 8

Directions to Allaso Ranch 9

What to Bring 11

Medication Information 12

Kids Camp Schedule 13

Allaso Ranch Activities 14

Camper Chores 15

Camper Rules 16

FAQ’s 17

LeadershipForKids.com 20

Kid Faith & Baptism 21

FC Kids Weekends 22

Volunteering in FC Kids 23

Notes 24

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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FC Kids Global Pastor Mike Johnson

Grapevine Staff

Campus Director Carter Strey

Elementary Pastors Jordan Day

Ryan McMackin

Annie Johnson

Event Manager Aliya Scott

Event Coordinator Audrey Turner

Event Volunteer Coordinator Cassidy Scott

FC Kids Campus Directors

Dallas

Kenneth Siscon

Fort Worth David O’Donnell

Keller/Southlake Matt Gorman

Celina/Prosper Greg Crull

Miami Dianna Herrera

South Biscayne Jamie Winters

FC KIDS CAMP STAFF

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UTILIZE YOUR PARENT LOGIN

Your Parent Login gives you access to valuable resources before,

during and after camp! Login and access these useful features at

https://mycircuitree.com/AllasoRanch

Under the Parent Login you can:

Complete Your Child’s Health Form

Must be completed before your child attends camp.

Make Payments to Your Account

Payments for camp can be made anytime online. The full

balance is due two weeks prior to the start of camp.

Email Your Camper

You can communicate with your child by sending them an

encouraging email. Each day, we will deliver all packages,

notes, letters and emails (each email costs $0.75, view all

email options online).

View Pictures

We will capture the greatest moments at camp and

place them on the website for you to view daily. These

photos will be available to download at no cost. You will

have access to these photos for thirty days after camp.

Camp Store Card

You can add more money to your child’s account if you

notice it is running a little low. Please note that when you

add additional funds to your child’s account, it takes 24

hours before your child can use them.

Final Payment Information

Final payment is due two weeks prior to the start of your child’s

camp term.

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Campers love to get mail from home! While your child is at camp,

you can communicate with them by sending them an encouraging

note, email or a customized care package. Camper mail and

packages are delivered daily.

Send An Email!

Use your Parent Login to communicate with your child by sending

them an encouraging email (each email costs $0.75, view all options

online). Your camper will not have access to email in return.

Send A Letter Or Package!

If you would like to send your child a letter or package while they

are at camp, simply send it to the address below. Be sure to include

your child’s name, their cabin name and which week of camp they

are attending on the item you are sending. It is recommended to

mail items 3-4 days prior to your child’s camp term. Items received

after your child’s camp term will be mailed to the address we have

on file for you.

Allaso Ranch Camp & Retreat Center

Attn: (Child’s Name)

Kids Camp 2017: Week (list week)

Cabin Name: (list cabin name)

2302 Private Road 7850

Hawkins, Texas 75765

Children are not allowed to receive: food, drinks, candy or other

prohibited items. See page 11 for a full list of these items.

CAMPER COMMUNICATION

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Send A Camper Care Kit!

Brighten your camper’s week with

an exclusive Camper Care Kit

from Allaso Ranch! Pre-order

your kit online for $40 (plus

tax)! Kits come in each team

color and will be delivered to

your child while they’re at

camp. Kits include essential Allaso Ranch gear – an exclusive Allaso

Ranch T-Shirt, a water bottle, a bandana, a flashlight, a backpack,

and a journal! Make your camper’s week memorable with a special

delivery and order your Care Kit today through your Parent Login

at https://mycircuitree.com/AllasoRanch.

Additionally, you can bring mail and packages to check-in on

Sunday and leave it with us to distribute to your child during the

week. Please make sure mail is addressed correctly (refer to page

3).

Remember to keep in mind that your child is not allowed to

receive any food, drinks, candy or other prohibited items.* You

are welcome to send cards, letters, journals, disposable camera, or

any other item your child might enjoy.

*A list of prohibited items is found on page 11. Adult leaders will

open every package to ensure the safety of your child and the

safety of others attending the camp.

CAMPER COMMUNICATION

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PREPARE

Partnering Together For A Fun-Filled Camp Experience

FC Kids Camp at Allaso Ranch is an incredible time where children

can feel safe, try new things and learn about God. Often, for many

children, camp is the first time to be away from home for any period

of time. Our staff and volunteers are trained and equipped to face all

types of situations that arise at camp, and we want to partner with

you by sharing some helpful tips to prepare you and your child for a

fun week at camp!

Before Camp

Talk with your child about the things that will happen at camp.

Build excitement around the activities they will participate in. Share

the camp schedule with them to help them know what to expect.

Talk to your child about their daily routine:

Brushing their teeth

Brushing their hair

Taking a shower

Changing clothes

Getting dressed

Taking medications at the Health Center

Pack for camp together! Let your child help you pack, or let them

pack themselves. This way they know what they are packing and you

can talk to them about the experiences they will have at camp.

Talk to your child about “what if” situations by explaining how

you might handle them at home.

What if you feel sick?

What if you forget something?

What if you fall down?

What if you can’t sleep?

What if you get scared?

What if you feel homesick?

What if you lose your flashlight?

Talk to your child about letter writing. Mail is fun to send and

receive at camp. If your child gets homesick, it helps to write a letter

home, telling you what they are doing and what they are enjoying.

Help them pre-address some envelopes with stamps so they can send

you mail.

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PREPARE

During Camp

Pray for your child daily that they will learn about how to be

the kind of leader that God has designed them to be.

Utilize Your Parent Login!

Send an email! Send your child an encouraging email

during the week (each email costs $0.75, view all options

online). Tell your child that you love them and how proud

you are of them for spending time away at camp! We will

distribute mail and emails daily to the cabins. You can

bring mail to check-in on Sunday and leave it with us to

distribute during the week.

Add Camp Cash! You can monitor how much money your

child has spent and add money during the week. Please

note that when you add additional funds to your child’s

account it takes 24 hours before your child can use them.

View pictures! We will capture the greatest moments at

camp and place them on the website for you to view daily.

These photos will be available to download at no cost to

you.

Care Kits come in each team’s color and will be delivered

to your child while they’re at camp. Kits include essential

Allaso Ranch gear – an exclusive Allaso Ranch t-shirt, a

water bottle, a bandana, a flashlight, a backpack and a

journal with a pen! Make your camper’s week memorable

with a special delivery and order your Care Kit today

through your Parent Login at https://mycircuitree.com/

AllasoRanch.

After Camp

Talk to your child about their camp experience.

What did they learn?

What was their favorite moment/activity?

What Bible Lessons did they learn?

How did God change their life at camp?

Look through the pictures on the website together to spark

more conversations about their experience at camp.

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PREPARE

Handling Homesickness

It is common for children to experience homesickness while away

at camp. FC Kids is committed to helping your child through that

experience by providing a loving, accepting environment for them

and by providing training to volunteers who will interact daily

with your child.

Here are some ideas on how you can help your child deal with

homesickness:

Encourage your child’s independence throughout the year.

Practice situations, such as sleepovers at a friend’s house.

Discuss what camp will be like before your child leaves.

Send a note or care package ahead of time to arrive the first

day of camp.

Don’t bribe. Linking a successful stay at camp to a material

reward sends the wrong message. The reward should be your

child’s newfound confidence and independence.

Pack a personal item from home, such as a favorite stuffed

animal or blanket.

Talk to your child about different things they can do in case

they get homesick (write letters, engage in activities, bring a

picture from home, etc.).

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Each camper will receive a departure packet in the mail. This packet will

include a camp pass, car mirror tag, luggage tags and other valuable

information regarding your child’s arrival. Please make sure that you

check your mail prior to arriving at camp.

Your child’s luggage tag will have the village number and cabin name for

the delivery of their luggage. Please make sure this tag is attached to each

piece of your appropriately sized luggage. In order to store all the

luggage within each cabin, it is required that luggage be no taller that 12

inches packed. The beds stand exactly 12.1 inches off the ground.

Anything above 12 inches will not fit.

Your child may bring with them:

1 piece of luggage

1 bag they can carry with them

1 bag for their bedding

Pillows, blanket/sleeping bag, sheets, must be in a closed bag.

All luggage and bedding will be dropped off at check-in and delivered to

your child’s cabin. Make sure all bags are securely closed and clearly

labeled upon drop off.

When you arrive at Allaso Ranch, please make sure that you keep with

you the following items:

All medications - placed in a separate Ziploc bag with the camper’s

name written on it and your child’s picture inside.

Swim towel - Campers will need to arrive in their swim suit with a

cover-up (or t-shirt for boys). They will be required to take a swim

skills assessment upon arrival at camp, and will not have an

opportunity to go to their cabin.

Camp Pass/Registration Information found in the departure packet.

All campers will receive a personalized Kids Camp lanyard. It is

important for your child to wear their lanyard at all times so they are

easily identified to staff and volunteers.

Sunday Arrival Schedule

3:00 — Village 3 Arrival

3:45 — Village 2 Arrival

4:30 — Village 1 Arrival

CAMPER ARRIVAL

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If you are following a GPS, it will guide you to take FM778. This road will

lead you to an unsafe, unpaved road. Please pass this road and go

approximately 2.4 miles until you get to CR2869. This road will lead you

to Allaso Ranch safely.

DON’T CROSS BRIDGE

LEFT ONTO 3849

DIRECTIONS TO ALLASO RANCH

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STAY ON US HWY 80 TO TERRELL

From Mineola

Zoomed In Below

DIRECTIONS TO ALLASO RANCH

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WHAT NOT TO BRING (Prohibited Items)

Campers are not allowed to bring or have the following items at camp: cell

phone, TV’s, video games, iPods, MP3 players, CD players, water guns, water

balloons, water toys, candy, food, drinks, nail polish, face paint and glow

sticks.

WHAT TO BRING

Your child may bring one piece of luggage, a bag they can carry with

them and one bag for their bedding (pillows, blanket/sleeping bag,

sheets, etc. must be in a closed bag). You will be provided with luggage

tags that MUST go on your child’s luggage in order to be delivered to the

correct cabin location.

Items to Bring:

Blanket/sleeping bag

Sheets (twin size)

Pillow with case

Bible & pen

(If your child does not have a Bible,

one can be purchased at the Camp

Store.)

Laundry bag Self-addressed, stamped envelopes

Athletic shoes (two pairs) Lightweight tote bag/backpack

(to carry items around camp)

House shoes/Flip-flops

Camera (inexpensive)

Shorts Flashlight & extra batteries

Tops or T-shirts (no spaghetti strap

tank tops)

Hat/sunglasses

Blue jeans/long pants

(required for Horseback riding)

Swim goggles (optional)

Socks & underwear Insect repellent

Pajamas Sunscreen

Jacket or poncho (lightweight) Swim shoes

Toiletries (toothbrush & paste, soap,

shampoo, etc.)

Swimsuit (one piece)

Towels (bath & pool)

Washcloths

Nebulizer (if needed)

Refillable water bottle

Prescription/OTC medications (if

applicable) *Please note – do not pack

medications in your camper’s luggage.

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MEDICATION INFORMATION

We have a well equipped Health Center at Allaso Ranch where licensed

medical staff members are on duty 24 hours a day. Parents will be

contacted if their child requires emergency medical services. Listed below

are a few rules that we ask you to read through carefully:

Over-the-counter medications that are provided by the camp

are: Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Imodium Liquid, Benadryl

Cream and Triple Antibiotic Cream. If your child requires OTC

medications outside of this list, please bring them.

All medications must be in their original containers, with legible

prescription information on the bottle. The label must include

the child’s name, medication name, dosage, doctor’s name, and

how often to take it).

Please place all medications in a gallon size Ziploc bag and

include a photo of your child with the medication. Write your

child’s name on the front of the Ziploc bag with a permanent

marker.

Please carry medications with you to check-in where you will

be directed to the Health Center to drop them off. All

medications must be checked in at the Health Center upon

arrival. Please do not pack your child’s medications in their

luggage. Medications, prescription or over-the-counter, may not

be kept with your child. The exceptions to this are rescue

inhalers for asthma, epi-pens for severe allergic reactions, and

emergency seizure medications. These medications must still be

brought to the Health Center, documented and then returned

to your child or their trainer.

Please bring one week’s supply of medication, not the entire

prescription.

Vitamins are treated in the same way as medications and must

include documentation from a doctor for medical necessity and

dosage, and must come in the original containers.

Medications in unmarked containers will not be accepted.

Improperly labeled medications will not be dispensed until the

parent presents a prescription from the camper’s physician. This

prescription may be faxed to the Camp Office at

903-769-4729.

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Sunday Arrival Schedule

3:00 - Village 3 Arrival

3:45 - Village 2 Arrival

4:30 - Village 1 Arrival

Once your child has settled into their

cabin, we will eat dinner and then have

a rally welcoming them to camp! They

will end the night with Camp At Night -

a fun time together that will set the

stage for the rest of the week.

Each day begins with a hearty

breakfast in the Dining Hall, followed

by Silent Sounds, a special time to

connect with God and spend time in

prayer. Each day will end with dinner

served family style, and then Camp

At Night - an “on steroids” version of

our weekend services.

Activities each day will rotate in three two hour rotations. Campers

will have plenty of time to experience all that Allaso Ranch has to

offer:

Bible Study

Water Park

Horseback Riding

Sports Challenge

Mountain Bikes

Paintball

Zip Line

Frisbee Golf

Water Front Activities

Ropes Course

Giant Swing

Nature Trails

Friday Pick-up

Pick-up will begin following the Camp At Night worship service. Parents

will receive more details about this in their camper’s departure packet.

KIDS CAMP SCHEDULE

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ACTIVITIES AT ALLASO RANCH

Mountain Bike Riding

Ride through the twists and turns around Allaso Ranch for an exciting time. Bikes are

available for checkout at the bike barn near the softball field. This activity requires closed

- toe shoes.

Zip Lines, Ropes Challenge Course And The Giant Swing

Soar through the air on Allaso Ranch’s 60 - foot Zip Lines and Giant Swing, or take a

team challenge on the ropes course. These activities require closed - toe shoes.

Equestrian Center

Saddle up for a ropin’ good time at Allaso Ranch’s Equestrian Center. This activity

requires long pants and closed - toe shoes.

Sports Fields (Football, Basketball, Kickball, Soccer and Softball)

Get your game face on for a competition unlike any other! It’s your team versus theirs

in friendly sports competition.

Paintball

Ready, Aim, Fire! Meet your match and take your chances with some friendly fire on

the paintball course. One game of paintball is included in registration. Additional games

are available for purchase at the Camp Store and Swim Center Cabana. Ammunition is

$5 for 200 rounds, which your child can purchase using their Camp Cash account.

Water Front Activities (Canoes, Kayaks, and Beach Volleyball)

Meet us on the water to explore Allaso Ranch Lake! Boats are available for check-out on

the north side of the Worship Center. Beach volleyball is located near the base of the

Zip Line tower.

Frisbee Golf

Compete individually in a fun game of Frisbee Golf! Course maps and frisbees are

available for check-out at the Camp Store and Swim Center Cabana.

Nature Trails

Delight in the natural beauty of East Texas! There are several different trails around

Allaso Ranch for your child to explore.

Water Park And Swim Center

It will take all week to experience all the water park has to offer, including a swimming

pool, lazy river, water slides, splash pool and water volleyball. Swim skills are required

and will be assessed on the first day of camp.

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Parents, did you think we were going to take your children away for a week

and not let them do their chores? One of the focuses at Allaso Ranch is to

equip campers in the area of responsibility. Each camper will have tasks they

must complete each day in order for camp to function the way it’s intended.

These will be simple tasks that campers will share all week. Some of the tasks

will include:

1. Dining Hall Duty: assist with setting, serving and clearing the dining

tables at each meal.

2. Interior And Exterior Sweeping: indoor floors and outdoor decks.

3. Cabin Clean-Up: bunkrooms and common areas.

4. Trash Duty: empty trash in bunk room and bathroom and replace

trash bags; place all unclaimed clothing, shoes and hats in lost

and found box.

CAMPER CHORES

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GENERAL

1. No food or drinks (except those provided by the camp) are allowed

on the camp grounds or in the cabins.

2. Obey your trainer and all camp rules and guidelines! For example:

get out of bed when your trainer asks, follow directions, no talking

after lights out, etc.

3. Never go anywhere by yourself. You must stay in groups of at least

three, and for safety reasons your trainer must be with you always.

4. Never leave camp or the designated boundaries for any reason.

5. Encourage others and be respectful (i.e. no calling others names,

making fun, physical harm, fits of rage, etc.).

6. Show manners at meal time (no belching, throwing food, etc.).

CABINS

1. Absolutely no one is allowed out of his or her assigned cabin after

curfew.

2. Keep your cabin clean.

3. No rough play is allowed. Parents are financially responsible for any

damage to the camp or cabins their child may cause.

4. Boys may not enter girls’ cabins and girls may not enter boy’s cabins.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

5. Due to the sandy terrain, shoes are not allowed in the cabins. They

will be left outside the cabin door. Please bring house shoes or flip-

flops for use inside the cabins.

ACTIVITIES

1. Be on time and participate in all activities.

2. Do not throw or push anyone into the pool, lazy river or lake.

3. You may swim in the pool and lazy river only when there are

lifeguards on duty. A swim skills assessment is required before entering

the water for the first time and will be given on the first day of camp.

4. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required for the Equestrian

Center.

5. All activities are included in the price of camp. Note: One game of

paintball is included in registration. Additional games are available for

purchase at the Camp Store and Swim Center Cabana. Ammunition is

$5 for 200 rounds, which your child can purchase using their Camp

Cash account. Please wear old clothes that can get paint on them.

Goggles, markers and equipment will be provided (please do not

bring your own equipment). Second and third graders will fire

paintball guns at still targets while forth and fifth graders fire at

moving targets.

CAMPER RULES

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What are the cabins like?

Allaso Ranch’s air-conditioned cabins are broken into three separate

villages. Each village consists of one main cabin and two smaller

cabins. Each village also comes with its own central fire pit with

seating. Main cabins have four bunkrooms and each bunkroom has

12 camper beds and a counselor’s room. The smaller cabins have

two bunkrooms, also with 12 camper beds in each room and a

counselor’s room. We will assign rooms and cabins based on

gender, grade, church campus and roommate requests. Each group

will have two counselors. If you wish to request a roommate, please

login to your account at https://mycircuitree.com/AllasoRanch.

Roommate requests are considered but are not guaranteed.

Can I call or visit my child while he or she is at camp?

For the security of all campers we ask that you only visit during

drop-off and pick-up. An emergency contact number will be

provided in the event you need to contact your child for an

emergency situation.

Do I really have to label everything with my child’s name?

Yes, especially if you would like it to come home! Group living can

be a bit chaotic - labeled clothing and personal belongings help a

LOT! Each year we bring home many lost and found items - most of

which eventually gets donated to a local charity. Please label

EVERYTHING!

FAQ’S

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What is the lost and found policy?

There is a lost and found table set up during check-out on Friday. Please

check this section for any misplaced items before you leave camp. The

weekend after Kids Camp is over, lost and found items will be brought

back to the Grapevine campus. There will be an area upstairs outside of

the FC Kids office where parents and campers may check lost and found

for any missing items. Items will be held for two weeks following the

last camp term. After that time, they will be donated to charity.

Do campers participate in all activities?

The structure of the Kids Camp schedule allows campers an opportunity

to participate in all camp activities if they so choose. We encourage

each camper to try new adventures and participate in all activities.

When should I receive my child’s departure packet?

Camp departure packets will be mailed no later than one week prior to

the start of your child’s camp term. In this packet you will receive an

informative letter detailing any final instructions before arriving at

camp, a map with directions to Allaso Ranch and your child’s luggage

tags.

What should I do if I didn’t receive my child’s departure packet?

In addition to mailing your child’s camp departure packet, we will send

you an email with pertinent information regarding your child’s camp

assignment and arrival time. Luggage tags will be available during

camper check-in to ensure that your child’s luggage is delivered to the

correct location.

FAQ’S

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What will my child eat while at camp?

The team at Allaso Ranch is

committed to preparing

wholesome meals, full of

flavor. Served family style,

meal time at Allaso Ranch is

a favorite time of day. Your

child will love the creations

that are served - from

pancakes and sausage to

homemade pizza. There is something delicious for everyone.

Additionally, the Camp Store offers healthy choices such as juices,

smoothies and granola bars for purchase.

Can you accommodate special dietary needs?

Campers' health is a high priority for us at Allaso Ranch. We try our

best to accommodate basic food allergies and other dietary needs

such as vegetarian or lactose intolerance. In addition, we are a nut-

free facility. We request that campers with special dietary needs

indicate this during the registration process or contact us in advance

to discuss accommodating their needs. In some cases we ask that a

family help plan a menu for their child and provide particular food

items so that our food service staff can continue to do their job

efficiently and effectively.

What is the cancellation policy?

Our Cancellation policy is as follows:

The deposit is non-refundable.

Cancellations made 90 days prior to the start of the scheduled

camp term will result in forfeiture of the camp deposit and full

tuition fees.

A no-show for a scheduled camp term will result in forfeiture of

the full camp deposit and tuition fees.

If you have any questions about our cancellation policy or need

to request a cancellation, please contact:

[email protected].

FAQ’S

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Baptism (baptism) (n) The act of

obedience where a person shows others

they have joined God's Team by putting

their faith in Jesus Christ.

Kids will always remember this special day

as they join God’s Team with friends and

family by their side cheering them on.

At this special event we go all out for the kids with balloons, age appropriate

music and the opportunity to be baptized by one of their children's pastors.

Each child getting baptized will receive a God's Team t-shirt and a photograph

to help them remember the special day.

Must be at least 7 years old

Must have attended Kid Faith

Children's Baptism dates and registration is available online at:

Fellowshipchurch.com/childrens-baptism

KID FAITH & BAPTISM

During Kids Camp we will present the message of

accepting Jesus Christ as their personal Savior to the

children. If your child expresses an interest in

wanting to know more about how to accept Jesus

as his or her Savior, you will receive a letter to give

you more information about that decision.

We offer a Kid Faith class, where children, 1st grade–5th grade, discover, learn

and explore the basics of Christianity. Through creative, age-appropriate,

interactive teaching, kids will:

discover what it means to be a Christian

understand the importance of a relationship with God

learn how to become a Christian

realize the opportunity to make that decision

establish how to build spiritual muscle

recognize the importance of developing their relationship with

Christ

Each child will participate in an interactive time with their parent to make sure

they understand the material and any decisions they made as well as to answer

questions. Because these basics are so important for kids to understand, Kid

Faith is a required class for children before they are baptized at Fellowship

Church. Sign up for Kid Faith online at fellowshipchurch.com/kid-faith.

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FC KIDS WEEKENDS

Each weekend your children can be a part of an exciting and

active environment filled with songs, games and lovable

characters that teach godly values at an age-appropriate

level. Our weekend services meet at the same time as adult

services and are designed for all children from Pre-K - 5th

Grade. So while you are experiencing the creative, life-

changing worship of Fellowship Church, your children are

experiencing it as well.

Dallas

Sunday 10:00am and 11:30am

Fort Worth

Sunday 10:00am, 11:30am and 1:00pm

Celina/Prosper

Sunday 10:00am and 11:30am

Children enjoy a worship experience that incorporates large group atmosphere with

relationship building, team competition and small group application activities. During

the large group portion of the service, the children are taught an application–based

Bible Lesson presented in a moving animated format, watch a drama/skit that brings to

life the Main Point for the day, sing songs and play lesson–oriented games. All of this

occurs in an action–packed hour that’s sure to have your kids excited to return the next

week!

Grapevine

Saturday 5:00pm | Sunday 10:00am and 11:30am

Making Good Kids Into Great Leaders!

Miami

Saturday 6:30pm | Sunday 10:00am and 11:30am

South Biscayne

Saturday 5:00pm |Sunday 9:30am and 11:00am

Keller/Southlake

Sunday 10:00am and 11:30am

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Weekend Opportunities

Children’s Worship - FC Kids elementary volunteers make good kids

into great leaders by teaching them to lead and succeed through Biblical

values in a fun, energetic and creative environment every weekend. FC

Kids includes everything from worship songs, interaction with fun

characters and creative Bible Lessons, to small groups where

relationships are formed and God’s Word is reinforced for everyday life.

Volunteers are equipped with all the materials they need to be successful

in leading children in large and small groups.

Media - Media volunteers work closely with the Room Pastor to

provide technical support during Children’s Worship through sound,

video, lighting and graphics. Media volunteers are detail-oriented,

remaining focused on the technical aspect of the service in a fun,

creative environment.

FC Kids VIP Team - Volunteers greet new families, enter information

into the computer and escort families to the appropriate drop-off

locations for their children, including walking the parents all the way to

the Worship Center for service. The FC Kids VIP Team members are the

“first face” of FC Kids and help welcome visiting families by answering

general questions about Fellowship Church and by connecting through

conversation.

Power Up - Power Up is an exciting leadership class for Kindergarten –

5th grade children who are attending two services while their parents

are serving. Volunteers participate and lead a group of children in

games, crafts, snack time and small group time to help them learn

valuable lessons from the life of Christ.

For more information contact:

FC Kids Office

[email protected]

972-471-5700

VOLUNTEERING IN FC KIDS

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NOTES

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FellowshipChurch.com

2450 Highway 121 N

Grapevine, TX 76051

972.471.5700

Grapevine| Dallas | Fort Worth

Keller/Southlake | Celina/Prosper |Miami | South Biscayne