BAPTISM CLASS FOR KIDS— Monday, Nov 4: 5:30pm-6:30pm
(Baptism,  Sunday, Nov 10)
  
In this class for kids, age 8-11, we will explore baptism in Scripture and learn the meaning and the significance of this important decision for followers of Jesus. At the conclusion of the class, children will meet individually with a pastor and have an opportunity to ask questions and/or share their personal decision to get baptized. Parents do not need to attend class with children. Kids will be sent home with materials and are encouraged to continue discussions at home.

NOTE: If your child is interested in baptism, and can NOT attend class at this time, please reach out to Pastor Jen at jenjarvis@lakesidechurch.com

Sun, Oct 13: 9 and 10:45am Gatherings

Our Lakeside Baby Dedications provide parents with the opportunity to publicly commit, in the presence of the church family, to raising their children to know Jesus. Babies, ages 0-23 months, are welcomed up on stage for introduction and a personalized prayer with Pastor Brian. This is a special and memorable time for both families and the church, as we treasure babies as a precious gift from God.

Registration is now closed. Please email KIDS@LAKESIDECHURCH.COM with any questions.

Families, we are hosting a free Lakeside Kids Family Movie Night, and you and your kids are invited!

6:00-6:30: Arrival at The Block (Chat and hang out while your kids play!) 
6:45: Welcome
7:00: Movie with Free Popcorn

We'll enjoy the movie downstairs in The Block with lots of free popcorn! Bring blankets or low-back chairs for seating. Candy will be available for purchase.

Meet some new friends, invite some friends, and we will see you there!

Be sure to register so we can get a head count for popcorn.

BAPTISM CLASS FOR KIDS—Tuesday, September 24: 5-6pm
BAPTISM—Sunday, September 29 at the Lake (Black Miners Bar)

In this class for kids, age 8-11, we will explore baptism in Scripture and learn the meaning and the significance of this important decision for followers of Jesus. At the conclusion of the class, children will meet individually with a pastor and have an opportunity to ask questions and/or share their personal decision to get baptized.

Parents do not need to attend class with children. Kids will be sent home with materials and are encouraged to continue discussions at home! 

Monthly, Fridays: 4-5:30, beginning Sept. 6
4/5 Kids is a ministry group for 4th and 5th graders to deepen friendships and grow in faith while in community. Every month we have fun activities and food, and we learn about living boldly and wisely as followers of Jesus. We are looking forward to exploring this year's theme, "Heroes of Faith."

Costg: $45

Sun, Sept. 1: During Lakeside Kids (9 or 10:45am)
If you are in town for Labor Day weekend, we are having a “BLOCK” party during our kids gatherings as a grand opening of our new space! This Sunday is going to be packed with FUN, so invite a friend and don’t miss out! Grades 1-5 can all check in at The Block!

Sun, Aug. 25: During Lakeside Kids (9 or 10:45am)
Grades 1-5 will all get to preview our new kids room AND we’ll enjoy some hot pancakes as we wrap up our August teaching series on the faith-filled life of Joseph. This preview Sunday will be super helpful in preparing first and second graders for their transition to a new room, so don’t miss out! (For Grades 1 and 2, please check in at Kids Room 6 in the Main Building)

9 & 10:45am Gatherings

Join us for our celebration of an amazing week at camp. Kids will get to perform one of their Blitz songs on stage, and we’ll enjoy a Blitz highlights video. And hang out on the patio after the gatherings—Kona Ice will be available for purchase, and we’ll have bounce houses!

All our wonderful Summer Blitz volunteers— adults, high schoolers, and LITs—are asked to attend this mandatory training. You'll get a sneak peak at what the campers will be learning about and find out important need-to-knows for keeping  kiddos engaged, happy, and safe. You will also receive training for your specific volunteer area and pick up your Summer Blitz T-shirt.

If you are unable to attend, please email kids@lakesidechurch.com.

Starting Memorial Day weekend—May 26—kids and students will be moving up to the grade that they will enter into in the fall.

• Incoming 1st graders will move into our 1st-2nd classroom in Kids Room 6,

• Incoming 3rd graders will move into our 3rd-5th grade classroom upstairs in The Block.

• Incoming 6th graders will promote to Middle School Ministry (MSM) at 10:45am downstairs in The Block.

• Incoming 9th graders will move to High School Ministry (HSM) beginning Sunday, June 2 at The Block.

Children and teens with special needs (ages 4-14) and their siblings (ages 4–14) are invited for a night of fun and connection.  With loving support and focused attention from volunteers and staff, kids will enjoy an evening filled with games, art projects, and sensory activities. Parents, enjoy a night to yourselves! We also need volunteers for this event!

Returning Children and /orVolunteers
If your children have previously attended one of our Respite Nights, or if you have volunteered in the past, please email karenadkinson@lakesidechurch.com to express your interest in Respite Night.

First-Time Attendees and/or Volunteers
If your children have never attended, or if you are a first-time volunteer, please fill out the form below to show your interest, and somebody will be in touch.

Fifth graders are invited to come check out our Sunday MSM gathering and see what MSM is all about before promoting on May 26! Check in to Lakeside Kids as usual, and then we’ll head to MSM together. 5th graders are also invited to stay for the 2nd Sunday @ MSM event, where we keep the party going after the gathering—free food, friends, and fun and games!

MSM gathering: 10:45-11:45am
2nd Sunday @ MSM: 11:45am-1pm

No registration needed. 

One of the most memorable nights of the year is almost here! Come dance the night away with your daughter, granddaughter, or special little girl in your life! A live DJ will keep the dance floor hopping all night, and we'll also enjoy snacks and sweet treats, crafts and some friendly dance floor competitions! Please invite your friends! We can't wait to see you there!

This dance is in the Main Auditorium at Lakeside Church. Our dance floor opens promptly at 6:30! Photo booth in the Main Lobby will be open at 6pm.

This event is geared for girls 4 years old through 8th grade.
Cost: $25 per couple, $10 each additional child

Please email kids@lakesidechurch.com if you have any questions.

Baptism Class for Kids—Tuesday, January 16: 6:30-8pm
Baptism—Sunday, January 28 during the gatherings

In this class for kids, age 8-11, we will explore baptism in Scripture and learn the meaning and the significance of this important decision for followers of Jesus. At the conclusion of the class, children will meet individually with a pastor and have an opportunity to ask questions and/or share their personal decision to get baptized.

Parents do not need to attend class with children. Kids will be sent home with materials and are encouraged to continue discussions at home! 

During Sunday, Dec. 31 Lakeside Kids Gatherings: 9 & 10:45am

Wear your warm and cozy pajamas to your Lakeside Kids classrooms on Sunday, December 31. We'll have some hot cocoa, treats, and New Years fun to help us celebrate the end of the year together!

9 and 10:45am Gatherings

Don’t miss our annual Lakeside Kids Christmas Sing-Along! Children, wear your favorite, festive holiday outfit or Christmas Blitz T-shirt! Come ready to sing out loud! Parents, this is a Lakeside favorite, so please arrive early to check in your children and grab some great seats. The celebration continues after the celebration with hot cocoa, treats, and family photo area.

Christmas Blitz is a one-night, high-energy, high-fun Christmas celebration for kids! This year children will buckle up and go on a “Christmas Road Trip” adventure as we explore the journey to Bethlehem in Scripture. Kids will hear that Christmas is all about Jesus who, because of his love for us, came to be with us. Throughout the night, kids will sing and dance to energetic music, get creative in a holiday workshop, enjoy dinner and snacks, play festive games, and be reminded through everything that Jesus is our reason to sing and celebrate at Christmas!

Registration is now closed.

Sunday, November 26: 9 and 10:45am Gatherings

Our Lakeside Baby Dedications provide parents with the opportunity to publicly commit, in the presence of the church family, to raising their children to know Jesus. Babies, ages 0-23 months, are welcomed up on stage for introduction and a personalized prayer with Pastor Brian. This is a special and memorable time for both families and the church, as we treasure babies as a precious gift from God.

We ask all parents who are dedicating children to connect with Pastor Jen on Sunday, November 19 at 10:45am in Kids Room 4. Need another date/time to connect with pastor? Let us know.

 If you have any questions, please email KIDS@LAKESIDECHURCH.COM.

4|5 Kids for 4th and 5th graders is designed around building community and encouraging kids in living out their faith, while of course having LOTS of fun! Every month kids will enjoy time with peers, eat plenty of snacks, and participate in a unique event!

Calling all young families! There’s nothing better than connecting and building community around a good meal. Come out for Friendsgiving and enjoy some great food, time with friends, and an opportunity to be thankful for all that God has done. 

We’ll enjoy a good, old-fashioned potluck meal for Friendsgiving with the whole family and then kids will be able to go and enjoy their own activities while parents enjoy some time together. 

Register and sign up to bring your favorite dish!

Families, we are hosting a Lakeside Kids Family Movie Night, and you are invited! Join us for a fun and free night with family and friends. 

6:00-6:30: Arrival! The Block Patio and The Block Lobby will be open for snow cones and play.

6:45: Welcome

7:00: Movie with Free Popcorn

Enjoy free popcorn or purchase snow cones for $2 each. And our movie "snack bar" will be open if you'd like to purchase other snacks. Bring friends!

If you haven't volunteered with Lakeside Kids in the past and want to volunteer at Summer Blitz (or any of our Kids classrooms in the near future), this is FOR YOU! We require our all of our Lakeside Kids adult volunteers to be live scanned.

To make this as easy as possible for you, we are bringing Live Scan to Lakeside. We invite you to get your live scan done, as this is a one time process, and live scanning will make it easier for you to be a part of all that your kids are doing here at Lakeside.

Lakeside Main Office
Bring your driver's license 
Cost: $20
(If this cost presents a financial hardship, please email kids@lakesidechurch.com.)

SUNDAY, APRIL 30: DURING BOTH GATHERINGS.

Our Lakeside Baby Dedications provide parents with the opportunity to publicly commit, in the presence of the church family, to raising their children to know Jesus. Babies, ages 0-23 months, and their parents are welcomed up on stage for introduction and a personalized prayer with Pastor Brad. This is a special and memorable time for both families and the church, as we treasure babies as a precious gift from God.

Registration is now closed. Please email kids@lakesidechurch.com with any questions.

Our final 4th & 5th Grade Group event of the year is here! Our Backyard Bash will be an afternoon of music, games, activities, and grillin’ up hot dogs and burgers, and (hopefully) enjoying some sunshine together. 

Special invitations:

• For 3rd graders, you are also invited to register and join in and get a taste of this group that we hope you are a part of next year!! 

• For all parents, you are invited to join the celebration from 5-5:30pm, upstairs at The Block. We’ll be showing a recap video, sharing some highlights, and celebrating our 5th graders! 

Registration is $10 per child. Sign up today as space is limited!

Baptism Class for Kids - Tuesday April 11, 6-7:30pm
Baptism: Sunday, April 23,  9 and 10:30am Gatherings

In this class is for kids, age 8-11, we will explore baptism in Scripture and learn the meaning and the significance of this important decision for followers of Jesus. At the conclusion of the class, children will meet individually with a pastor and have an opportunity to ask questions and/or share their personal decision to get baptized.

Parents do not attend class with children. Kids will be sent home with materials and are  encouraged to continue discussions at home!