UPSTATE KIDS

Where Kids Learn to Know, Grow, and Follow Jesus

Here at Upstate Kids, we believe that Sunday should be the most fun, exciting day in your child’s life! Each Sunday, your kids will engage in exciting worship, play games, meet new friends, and learn about Jesus in a way that they can understand. Our passion at Upstate Kids is to see each child come to Know, Grow, and Follow Jesus.

At Upstate Kids, we also believe that the greatest influence in the life of a child is the parent. Therefore, everything we do on Sundays, Wednesdays, and events is designed to partner with parents. Each Sunday, your child will experience three things: Biblical teaching relevant to their developmental stage, meaningful relationships, and a safe, fun environment where they can learn how to know, grow and follow Jesus.

SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS KIDS

8:45am Sunday Groups Birth - K5
8:45am Kids Praise 1st-5th Grade
10:00 am Sunday Groups Birth - 5th Grade
11:20 am Sunday Groups Birth - K5
11:20 Kids Praise 1st - 5th Grade

ANDERSON CAMPUS KIDS

11:20am Sunday Groups Birth - 5th Grade

FIVE FORKS CAMPUS KIDS

8:45am Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade
10:00am Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade
11:20am Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade

HARRISON BRIDGE CAMPUS KIDS

8:45am Sunday Groups Birth - K5
10:00am Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade
11:20am Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade

MAULDIN CAMPUS KIDS

10:00am Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade
11:20am Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS KIDS

Upstate Kids Wednesday Nights happens at our Downtown Campus from 6pm – 7:30pm
mid-August – mid-May each school year with special summer events throughout June & July!
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EVENTS

SUMMERPALOOZA

May 31, June 14, July 19, August 2

Please note: Upstate Kids will only meet these dates during the Summer.
May 31- Roller Skating Night
June 14- PJ Movie Night
July 19- Discovery Island Waterpark Family Night
August 2- Bounce Back to School Night

MOMS IN THE PARK ANDERSON

April 8 - August 12 | 10am - 11:30am

Are you looking for an opportunity to connect with other moms in the area with young children? We would love for you to join us for Moms in the Park beginning Saturday, April 8. We will meet at various local parks the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 10:00-11:30am beginning April 8 and ending August 12. This will be a great opportunity to get to know other moms as our little ones play together. To sign-up and receive location details, click below!

MOMS IN THE PARK SIMPSONVILLE

May 5 - August 17 | 10am - 11:30am

Are you looking for an opportunity to connect with other moms in the church with young children? We would love for you to join us for Moms in the Park beginning Thursday, May 5. We will meet at various local parks the first and third Thursdays of the month from 10:00-11:30am beginning May 4 and ending August 17. This will be a great opportunity to get to know other moms as our little ones play together. To sign-up and receive location details, click below!

VBS MAX

June 26 - 29, 2023
Downtown Simpsonville Campus

This year, we are blessed to offer two options for VBS MAX:
* a morning option which will meet from 9:00am-12:15pm from Monday, June 26-Thursday, June 29
* an evening option, which will meet from 6:00pm-8:30pm Monday, June 26- Wednesday, June 28
Both options will meet for Family Night on Thursday, June 29th at 6:00pm!
Kids will participate in awesome worship through singing, games, crafts and interactive teaching while discovering more about the God who loves them and what it looks like to follow Him! Hope to see you there! Registration will close June 20th at midnight!

VBS MAX
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

June 26 - 29, 2023
Downtown Simpsonville Campus

would love to have you be part of this year's VBS MAX volunteer team! By volunteering, you can have a lasting impact on kids and families by helping kids come to know more about the God who loves them and what it looks like to follow Him! Join us June 26-29 from either 9:00am-12:15pm OR 6:00-8:30pm as a group guide or help with crafts, missions, Bible lessons/activities, recreation and more! Sign up by June 11!

PARENT CHILD
DEDICATION

May 7 | 4pm

Are you celebrating the addition of a child to your family? Please prayerfully consider joining us at our next Parent Child Dedication, a special time of worship as we thank the Lord for the gift of your child and seek to partner with and pray over your family as you disciple your child in their spiritual journey! Our next Parent Child Dedication will be Sunday, May 7 at 4:00pm and is open to families from all campuses! The service will be in the North Auditorium at our Downtown Campus! Please sign up by April 23!

KIDS ONLINE

VOLUNTEER IN KIDS

OUR TEAM

We are always available to talk with parents and children at any time.
Thank you for allowing us to minister to your children.

Emily Toole – Kids Director & Kids Minister to Preschool – Click to Email
Josh Pratt – Kids Minister to Elementary – Click to Email
Heather Rogers – Upstate Kids Support Coordinator Coordinator – Click to Email
Laura Guthrie – Downtown Campus Preschool Coordinator – Click to Email
Krystal Manwaring – Downtown Campus Elementary Coordinator – Click to Email
Katie Wood – Anderson Campus Upstate Kids Coordinator – Click to Email
Jill Adair – Five Forks Campus Kids Coordinator – Click to Email
Kristen McFadden – Haywood Campus Kids Coordinator – Click to Email
Ashley Meadors – Harrison Bridge Campus Kids Coordinator – Click to Email
Leah Abbott – Mauldin Campus Kids Coordinator – Click to Email

LOCATIONS + TIMES

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FBS DOWNTOWN

8:45AM | 10:00AM | 11:20AM

UC ANDERSON

11:20AM

UC FIVE FORKS

8:45AM | 10:00AM | 11:20AM

UC HARRISON BRIDGE

8:45AM | 10:00AM | 11:20AM

UC HAYWOOD

10:00AM | 11:20AM

UC MAULDIN

10:00AM | 11:20AM