Faith Christian Community: Children

We believe children are one of our most precious assets and are committed to partnering with you, as parents, to lead your children to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Join us as we advance the Kingdom of God...one child at a time!

		WOW Kids! (Birth to Kindergarten) Little ones enjoy fun Bible stories, crafts, games and worship in a safe environment staffed with loving adults. Meets during all services. Read more.

		Moose Mountain (Grades 1-5) Kids are taught foundational, biblical truths. These truths are presented in a fun and relevant way in a large group through skits, worship, and teaching. They're driven home in small groups. Meets during all services. Read more.

		All Sports Camp June 17-21, 9AM-3PM, $100 If there’s a ball involved, they’re into it! And rarely are they ever spotted without athletic gear! If this describes your kiddo, he or she may want to attend our All Sports Camp. We’ll take to the turf, hardwood, and field for some fun competitive play. Boys and girls, ages 8-14, will enjoy a variety of sports offered and get a taste of sports play not always offered during the Phys Ed. hour at school. Tag you’re it—the decision is in your court. Registar.

		Science & Tech Camp June 17-21, 9AM-3PM, $100 We celebrate the science enthusiast—the critical mind always asking, ‘Why?’ Your little scientist will love a week with us as we make our way to some of the hidden treasures around town. Your boy or girl, ages 8-14 will revel in a chance to get behind the scenes at the new crime lab, the geological museum, UAA’s Planetarium, and other great places. We’ve examined the evidence and concluded that this camp will definitely spur on the lifetime learner in your boy or girl. Registar.

		Outdoor Survival Camp June 24-28, 9AM-3PM, $100 Just minutes out your front door lays the wilderness, and what kid doesn’t like to tromp in the woods? Your camper will become acquainted throughout the week with basic survival techniques. He or she will learn from outdoor enthusiasts and professionals to help him/her build an outdoor shelter, set up camp, identify the edibles, use a compass, start a fire, and know what to do should he/she become lost in the outdoors. Designed for kids ages 8-14, this camp will equip your boy or girl with the confidence to enter Alaska’s biggest playground. Registar.

		Bike & Hike Camp June 24-28, 9AM-3PM, $100 Do you have one who is always on the go—who can’t sit still for a minute? We may have the answer with our Bike and Hike Camp. Boys or girls, ages 8-14, will strap on their helmets and hiking boots for a trek on the trails. Campers begin the week with a bike tune-up, and then take to the Anchorage trail ways (from easy to moderate) to enjoy the great outdoors. Rain or shine, we’ll make the best of it. Campers must dress for weather, bring their own bike and helmets, and appropriate footwear. Registar.

		Conqueror's Club (Grades 1-5) Boys and girls arm themselves with their favorite NERF gun, a few compadres, and five dollars for pizza. Join us at 6PM for a great evening of fun, pizza, and teaching. A little friendly combat with us will have your infantry members falling hard for the bed pillow!

		Family Activity Night We like the idea of being together as a family. So when families come on Family night you can expect to stay together and enjoy some wholesome family fun! Join us for a sledding party, movie night, skits, family potluck, or whatever else we might have up our sleeve. Grab the kiddos and head on down. We’ve got some fun planned for all!

		Marriage & Family Resources Focus on the Family, Crosswalk.com, Family Life Other Resources: Plugged In Online - Family-friendly reviews on movies, music, and TV shows. Crown Financial Ministries - Learn to steward the resources God has given you. Christianbook.com - Find Christian books, Bibles, music, etc. Orange Parents - Fun parent resources to connect with your kids

		Children's Ministry Staff Steve Magestro, Children's Pastor, 907.243.1777, ext 36 Christy Charles, Elementary Director, 907.243.1777, ext 29 Jackie Evans, Preschool Director, 907.243.1777, ext. 23 Jared Gill, Preschool Associate, 907.243.1777, ext. 15 Linda Strahan, Nursery Associate, 907.243.1777, ext. 23 Carolyn Schneidewent, Administrative Assistant, 907.243.1777, ext 15

Moose Mountain

Moose Mountain is a place for children from 1^st grade to 5^th grade to have a fun time with age appropriate large group lessons, praise and worship, and a small group time with their wonderful teachers where they can discuss what they learned in large group, play fun games to reinforce what the children are learning, all while making long lasting friendship with others who are learning the same lesson they are.

Opening activities: Group leaders facilitate an opening game or activity designed to break the ice and review previous week's lesson.

Large group: Elementary classes assemble together at the Moose Mountain Lodge for a lively and energetic time of worship, drama, and Bible lesson—engaging their minds and bodies.

Small group: Children return to classes for an in-depth exploration of Bible lesson. Each month’s lesson revolves around one key Bible verse and theme.

The curriculum is based on God’s word teaches about how to approach life’s every day situation. The lessons taught are also what the parents are learning in “big” church, which opens up great discussions with parents and children on what they are learning. This gives families time together for open conversation about what the Bible says about Jesus and real life situations.

Incentive Program:

We have a wonderful incentive program that encourages the children to memorize God’s word. How does it work? The children are given “take home cards” that has a scripture to memorize. They then come back the following weekend with the card, signed by parents and recite the scripture to their teachers. They will receive a bead to add to their necklace. After they have memorized five verses they receive a sticker card, which is place on the board. Once they receive four stickers they get a prize bag, they continue learning more verses and adding more beads and stickers to their card and receive prize bags as they earn four more stickers. The prizes get better in every prize bag!

Check In and Check Out
Children are checked in at the computer kiosk where you'll receive an identification sticker. When picking up your child, simply show the parent pick-up tag that corresponds with your child's name tag.

WOW! Kids

At WOW! Kids, we are committed to showing the love of Jesus to kids from birth through Kindergarten.

Nursery
Through fun songs, creative play, and interaction with loving adults, your little ones will learn early on that God made them and that he loves them very much. Our desire is to plant these truths in the minds of children, so they will remember them for life!

Preschool - Kindergarten
Our preschool though Kindergarten program uses Gospel Light curriculum. These fun, age-appropriate lessons make learning about the Bible relevant and memorable for your children! We break the lesson up into three areas:

Opening activity - Children enjoy an activity as a means of connecting with other children and the teacher.

Large group - After the opening activity, classes assemble together to work their wiggles out while singing, praying, and touching on the Bible Story theme.

Small group - Children return to class for the bible lesson, snacks, games and fun activities.