Kids are some of our favorite people. That’s why we’ve dedicated so much time and energy toward developing great programs that teach them about God’s love in a way that makes sense to them. We’ve also come to the conclusion that learning about God ought to be fun, so we make sure that we teach in a creative and age-appropriate way for every kid.

During all of our weekly services, we offer programs for kids from birth through fifth grade. Our programs offer secure check-in and check-out procedures as well as trained and screened volunteers who are devoted to ensuring that your child has an enjoyable and safe experience in our classes.

Why Dedicated Kids Programs?

Remember the last time you asked your kid to sit quietly for an hour? We don’t either! That’s why we have tons of space dedicated to our kids. We believe that church can be fun, so every week we have exciting games, loud worship and much more, just for kids! For the hour you are in service, your kids will be playing, learning and connecting with other kids their age in what looks more like a Nickelodeon show than a church classroom. And all their fun will be wrapped around an age appropriate, Bible based lesson created just for them. Venice Church’s kids programs are sure to be the best hour of your kid's week!

Your Child’s Safety Is Important To Us, Too

We work hard to provide a safe, fun place for your children and we know that dropping your child off can be overwhelming. That’s why we have taken extra caution when it comes to your child’s safely. We maintain secure check-in and check-out procedures, require our volunteers to complete background checks, and ensure that our campus is kept safe and secure at all times. At check in, our trained volunteers will assist your family in checking your child into their classroom. When they are done, you will receive two tags; a name tag for your child with a security code printed on it, and a claim tag for you with the matching security code. Only an adult with this matching claim tag will be able to check your child out.

What You Can Expect

Bible Based Teaching: All children’s programs receive age appropriate Bible lessons that are presented in a way that is fun, memorable, and enables your child to learn.

Designed for Parents and Kids: The children’s classes meet at the same time as the adult services. So while you are experiencing the worship and teaching in the adult service, your children are experiencing God in a way that makes sense to them at their age level.

At Venice Church, we’ve set out to provide the best hour of your kid’s week. Come check out our programs this weekend and we think you’ll like what you see.

Our Kids Staff

Shauna Jones

Children Ministry Director

Serve Here

Serving in the kids ministry is a rewarding experience that allows you to make a positive impact in the lives of children while growing in your own faith. We have open spots available.

Serve with Us

Hand Over Hand

Our goal is for all kids to have an amazing experience and connect with Jesus, including those with unique challenges who need extra support.

Learn More

Kids Salvation

Kids are curious about their faith & may ask many questions about God, Jesus, and His love for them. This guide will help you answer their questions.

Salvation Guide

Upcoming Kids Events

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Upcoming Kids Events

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Upcoming Kids Events

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Upcoming Kids Events

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Upcoming Kids Events

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Online Content

Welcome to our YouTube channel! Our channel offers a fun and interactive way for children to learn about God's love and the teachings of the Bible. Each week, we post new videos that are designed specifically for children, featuring Bible stories, worship music, and interactive activities that will help them connect with God in a meaningful way. Our content is free and available 24/7, so you can tune in whenever it's convenient for you and your family.

Nursery - Pre K

Elementary

K-1 Activity 2-3 Activity

Preteen

Preteen Activity

Frequently Asked Questions

At EastLake Kids, we are extremely excited to welcome our first-time guest!! We want them to feel extra special from the moment they walk in the door. To help us recognize them, we give them a cool goodie bag at check-in and their name tags have a special star. Our team, including staff and volunteers, all know to look for these stars in a child’s name tag to go the extra mile to welcome, comfort, and assist our first-time guests.

From the minute a child sets foot in EastLake Kids until they're picked up to head home, our goal is to make sure they have the best hour of their week at our program. We want their first experience with us to be easy, fun, and unforgettable!

To ensure that our curriculum is tailored to the needs of each age group, we encourage children to attend the service in their appropriate classroom. However, if a child feels uncomfortable attending alone, they are welcome to bring a friend or family member to join them. 

To fully engage with the lesson being taught, we ask that both children attend the service for the youngest child's age group. This way, the lesson will be accessible and meaningful for both children, and they will have the opportunity to learn and grow in their faith together.

Lots of parents get in on the action with EastLake Kids, and we love it when new volunteers join our team! If you've got a heart for investing in kids' lives, we want you! Check out our steps to becoming an EastLake Kids volunteer here and get ready to have a blast. We're always excited to welcome new faces and work together to create an amazing experience for our kids!

Serve

Yes, of course! 

Child Dedication is an exciting opportunity for parents to present their children to the Lord. We are excited to walk alongside you in your decision to raise your children to know and love Jesus. EastLake Kids and EastLake Church will partner with you in your child’s spiritual growth. From birth through high school, we are with you!

Child Dedication is for birth through 7 years of age. After they turn 8, they may choose to participate in water baptisms.

To learn more about what Child Dedication means at EastLake Church check out our child dedication fact sheet. For more information about Child Dedication please email us at dedications@eastlake.church.

Additional Resources

Parents can download these age-appropriate resources to find tips and practical ways to help their children.

Kids Salvation Guide

Kids Salvation Guide

Anxiety Conversation Guides

Pre-K Anxiety Elementary Anxiety

Managing Fear & Anxiety During a Health Pandemic

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