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YOUTH PROGRAMS

To see what programs and meetings are happening, check out Sussex CRC's Calendar:

SUNDAY MORNING KIDS MINISTRIES

check in desk

Child Check-In

If you are dropping off a child for nursery or are planning on having your child(ren) attend one of our Sunday Morning Kids' Programs, please sign in your child at the Check-In station downstairs in the Fellowship Hall before the Sunday Worship Service begins.

Little Kids praying at Church

Little Praisers (Nursery & Pre-K)

Little Praisers includes infant nursery for the Sunday morning service and programs for 2 year olds-Preschoolers that meet just before the sermon begins. Little Praisers are divided into the following groups:

  • First Look: Birth-Walking​​

  • First Steps: Walking-2yrs

  • Little Learners: 2yrs-3yrs

  • Kids Clubhouse: 4/Pre-K

First Look and First Steps go for the entire service while Little Learners and Kids Clubhouse are dismissed during the service right before the sermon begins.

Sunday School

Sunday School is for children in grades K-6 and meets after the Sunday morning worship service (10:40am-11:20am) during the school year (Sept.-May). Sussex CRC uses the Gospel Project curriculum. *Projected Start date: September 24

Catechism

Catechism is for kids and teens in grades 7-12 and meets after the Sunday morning worship service at Sussex Christian School during the school year.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

All Meeting Dates for Youth Programs can be found on our Church Calendar.

Cadets boys at an outdoor outing

Cadets

Cadets is for boys in grades 2nd-8th. Meetings are typically on Friday evenings. Special Cadets outings include the annual Cadets campout, the pine car derby, the Winter Jamboree, and the Roadside Cleanup & Points Auction.

GEMS girls at their Christmas Party

GEMS

GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) is for girls in grades 2nd-8th. Meetings are typically on Friday evenings. Special GEMS outings can include hikes and more.

Jr. High Youth Group at Skyzone

Jr. High Youth Group

Jr. High Youth Group is for 7th and 8th graders. Meetings are typically on Friday evenings. Special outings can include sledding in winter, field trips, and more.

Sr. High Youth Group

Sr. High Youth Group is for 9th-12th graders and typically meet every other Wednesday between 6:30pm-8:30pm. Special events include the annual hoagie sale.

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School, or VBS, is a summer children's program. It takes place over the course of a week and involves activities such as singing, crafts, lessons, and more.

WANT TO SIGN UP YOUR KIDS AND TEENS?

If you have a child or teen in one of our Youth Programs (Sunday School, Catechism, GEMS, Cadets, Jr. High Youth Group, & Sr. High Youth Group), please make sure to fill out a Youth Registration form for them.

If you are a volunteer for any Youth Program, you need to fill out a Volunteer Form.

If you have any questions, please contact the office.

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