At First Naples we partner with parents to create the first building blocks of a strong, Gospel-centered, Bible-driven foundation for our children. We teach children on a level that they can understand using God's Word as our guide!
WORLDS COOLEST CHRISTMAS PARTY
SPOTS ARE LIMITED! On Wednesday, December 4th from 6:30-8pm current PreK3- 5th graders will experience the COOLEST night of the year!! Elementary kids will attend KIDZ BLITZ LIVE!
Kidz Blitz is a FUN, high energy, national touring group that teaches the Gospel alongside Christmas themed party games and illustrations! This will be an unforgettable experience for your kids!
Preschool kids will enjoy a Gingerbread Bash that teaches the Christmas Story, alongside songs & games. Each child will decorate their very own gingerbread man cookie!
This event is a DO-NOT- MISS! Cost is $10 and SPOTS ARE LIMITED. Sign up below:
Joining us for the first time?
If you are planning to check your children into Kids Ministry for the first time, you can do the paperwork before you arrive. Once you arrive, stop by the Kids Ministry desk in the Commons and our team will assist you with registration, or you may pre-register below before your visit. We’ll gather some basic information about your child and family, enter it into the check-in database, and print name-tags and security tags for your family. Our team will lead you to your child’s room and help in any way possible to ensure you and your child have a wonderful experience.
**Please notify our team of any allergies or special needs.**
Weekends
On Sundays, our kids meet for Kid’s Worship and explore the truths of God’s Word in Small Groups with children their own age. Birth-2yr olds are cared for in the nursery during all service times.
- 8:30am | Small Groups in Classrooms (Resuming in August)
- 10:00am| 3yrs-Kinder – Worship Workshop
1st-5th – Small Groups + Worship in Surf City - 11:30am | Small Groups + Worship in Surf City
Midweek Activities
MIDWEEK WILL RESUME IN THE FALL!
Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8:00pm, starting August 14th.
Your child will not want to miss Awana! 2yrs to 5th grade have small groups where we work in handbooks and memorizing God’s Word, then we explore the Bible at Large Group Time, and also have Awana Game Time. Birth-1yr olds are cared for in the nursery during Wednesday Activity times.
Special Events
We’ve got great special events that your family can participate in. Be on the lookout for the World’s Coolest Christmas Party, Vacation Bible School, Trunk & Treat, Kids Camp, Family Missions Trips and other fun events for the whole family to enjoy together!
Serve with us!
We need YOU! We are always in need of volunteers to make Kids Ministry happen. One of our biggest needs is for classroom leaders on Sundays.
If you want to get involved, but cannot commit on a weekly basis, Vacation Bible School, Trunk + Treat, and World’s Coolest Christmas Party are some of the yearly events that we need armies of help with.
We would love to partner with you in raising the next generation, click below to let us know you’re interested in serving!
Spiritual Milestones
No one will have more spiritual influence in your child’s life than you. We’re here to help to maximize your influence, so your child receives a great foundation. Spiritual Milestones are one of the primary ways we do this. These are spiritual steps in your child’s life that we want to celebrate with you.
Milestone 1 | Parent Commissioning
Parents attend a class and discover how to become spiritual leaders for their child. They then participate in a Parent Commissioning ceremony during weekend services.
Milestone 2 | First Grade Bible Presentation
Parents present a Bible to their child during a special ceremony at the beginning of their child’s first grade year in school.
Milestone 3 | First Steps Class + Baptism
Children attend a four-week class that helps them understand what it means to be a Christian. This class is a prerequisite for children who want to be baptized.
Safety + Check In
Check-In kiosk are located in our kids' areas. Parents will receive two tags per child plus one pick up tag per family: Your child will wear a name tag and the tag labeled "teacher copy" will be given to your child's teacher. The family security tag will be used for pick-up. When you are ready to pick up your child, present the security tag to your child's teacher.
If we need to reach you during the service, we will send a text message to the cell phone number that we have on file. Please return to the hallway that you dropped your child off in and our team will assist you and your child.
Contact Information:
Phone: 239-596-8600
Preschool Ext. 360
Elementary Ext. 350
Email: kids@firstnaples.org
Jessica Jahraus
Kids Director
Joanne Cox
Preschool Director
Sarah Wilhoit
Preschool Ministry Assistant
Micale Costa
Kids Volunteer Coordinator