Kid Central

At Kid Central, our goal is to partner with families to raise kids who know, love, and serve Christ.

Getting Started

We make check-in as easy as 1-2-3…

1. Get Registered

If you’re a first-time guest, we’ll want you to sign up at our Welcome Center Desk. Your child will receive a name tag and you’ll receive a pick-up tag. Pick-up tags are just one of the ways we provide a safe environment for our kids.

2. Check-In Tags

Our check-in tags have numbers printed on them. This is how our Kid Central staff can communicate with a child’s family during the service. If there is ever an issue or your child needs you, the number on your pick-up tag will be displayed on our Worship Center screens.

3. Pick Up

After the service, parents present their pick-up tag to the teacher in the classroom to pick up your child. If you lose your pick-up tag, just stop at the Kid Central welcome desk for assistance.

Questions?

If you have questions, please look for someone in the Children’s Ministry area wearing a red lanyard. They are always happy to help! Or, if you have questions before your visit to Central, email Early Childhood Director Becky Jaspring.

What does Kid Central look like?

Infants

The infant room is designed for babies ranging from 6 weeks old to confidently walking. The infant room is staffed by no less than 1 volunteer for every 3 babies. While in the infant room, your baby will receive careful attention, loving playtime, and prayer.

3-Year-Olds

The 3-Year-Old room is designed for potty-trained 3-year-olds. In the 3-Year-Old room, kids will start to experience worship time, Bible story lessons & videos, and crafts. Your child will stay in the 3-Year-Old room until the promotion Sunday after their 4th birthday.

Toddlers

The toddler room is designed for children who are confidently walking up to age 2 years old. The toddler room is staffed by no less than 1 volunteer for every 4 kids. In the toddler room, your child will start to hear Bible stories and enjoy fun toys and activities.

4 & 5-Year-Olds

The 4 & 5-Year-Old room is for kids ranging from age 4 until the fall before they start kindergarten. In the 4 & 5-Year-Old room, children will experience worship, Bible story lessons & videos, small group time, and will no longer be getting a snack.

2-Year-Olds

The 2-Year-Old room is for children who have turned 2 up to 3-year-olds who are potty trained. The 2-Year-Old room is staffed with 1 volunteer for every 6 children. In the 2-Year-Old room, your child will hear a Bible story, eat a snack, and start exploring the world of crafts.

Elementary Kids

The elementary area is designed for children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade. In the elementary area, children are divided not only by grade level, but also by gender. Our goal is for your child to start building a bond with their small group leader. Many of our small group leaders will stay with their kids until they graduate from high school.

Elementary offers large group worship, small group lessons, and fun hangout time.

Kid Central Special Events

Child Dedications

We are deeply committed to helping parents as they strive to raise their children in a way that brings God honor. We offer child dedication services as a special time of public ceremony and personal commitment when parents can promise to raise their child in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Next dedication date: January 19, 2020

To have your child dedicated, please complete the following steps.

Click the button below to register for our next child dedication ceremony.
Sign up for a child dedication class. Classes are Sunday, January 5 at either the 9:30 or 11:00am services in room 132A.
Write a parental blessing (100 words or less) and submit to becky.jaspring@centralsf.org no later than one week prior to the ceremony.

We’ll contact you with more details after we receive your registration form. If you have any other questions, CLICK HERE to email Becky Jaspring.

I’m Interested!

Children’s Baptisms

At Central, we believe the Bible teaches that a child receives salvation through a personal relationship with Jesus. Personal faith and salvation are not passed down from parent to child, and salvation isn’t the result of participating in a baptism. Instead, baptism is an opportunity for followers of Jesus to tell others they have joined God’s family through personal faith.

Here’s what else you can do for your child to be baptized:

Click here for details on our next baptism celebration (Sunday, February 9, 2020).
Contact our Elementary Childhood Director, Shirlene Wheeler, to let her know you’re interested in learning more about baptism.
Attend a mandatory baptism class with your child and fill out THIS FORM to prepare.

We will contact you with more details after we receive your registration form.

Central Jam Children’s Choir

Central Jam children’s choir meets nearly every Wednesday from Jan. 22 to Feb. 26 (with Feb. 19 off for President’s Break). The children will be leading worship at all three services (8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am) on Sunday, March 1. Children must commit to all three services. There will be no parent bible study this semester. The spring semester is free. If you’re interested, contact Marianne Mergen at marianne.mergen@centralsf.org.

Please see the performance schedule below!

Central Jam Calendar

Jan. 22 – First night of practice

Jan. 29 – Regular practice

Feb. 5 – Regular practice

Feb. 12 – Regular practice

Feb. 19 – NO PRACTICE

Feb. 26 – Final practice

March 1 – Lead worship at 8:00am, 9:30am, and 11:00am

Summer Children’s Ministries

Skill School

Every year, kids who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade will spend a week practicing fun skills, learning about Jesus, and experiencing an unforgettable week of camp right here at Central. For a taste of all the action and excitement our Skill Schoolers can expect, check out one of our past Skill Schools in the video below!

Dates for Skill School 2020 are June 15-18 and registration will be live near the end of April 2020. And if you’d like to be involved with Skill School next year as an instructor or volunteer, contact Becky Jaspring today.

Eagle Lake Day Camp

Eagle Lake Day Camp is for kids age 7-12 and comes to Central every summer. This past year was a blast, and we’re already looking forward to Eagle Lake next summer at our Southwest Campus.

Eagle Lake offers a combination of ministry, counselor relationships, and an exciting camp experience. Inflatables, rock climbing, gaga ball, and other high-energy activities are only the beginning. There’s also plenty of one-on-one care with counselors who invest in the individual needs of each child.

Eagle Lake is a new adventure every year, and we are pumped to see what next year brings. Here are the details for our upcoming Eagle Lake camp:

Southwest Campus: July 6-10 | Register Here

Kid Central Volunteers

The volunteers at Central are such a vital part of the Kid Central ministry. All of our volunteers have gone through a careful interview process, including a background check and special training. It is our commitment to you as a children’s ministry team to give your child the best experience we can while they are here.

If you have an interest in serving as a volunteer in Kid Central, just click the button below. And if you have any questions, just send an email to Becky Jaspring, our Early Childhood Director, at becky.jaspring@centralsf.org.

I’m interested in volunteering!

Staff

Shirlene Wheeler
Interim Elementary Director

(605) 336-3378
shirlene.wheeler@centralsf.org

Becky Jaspring
Early Childhood Director

(605) 275-1687
becky.jaspring@centralsf.org

Marianne Mergen
Next Gen Administrative Assistant

marianne.mergen@centralsf.org

Kid Central

Getting Started

What does Kid Central look like?

Kid Central Special Events

Child Dedications

Children’s Baptisms

Central Jam Children’s Choir

Central Jam Calendar

Summer Children’s Ministries

Skill School

Eagle Lake Day Camp

Kid Central Volunteers

Staff

Shirlene Wheeler

Shirlene Wheeler

Becky Jaspring

Becky Jaspring

Marianne Mergen

Marianne Mergen

Southwest Campus

Downtown Campus

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