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.
10:00am | Sunday Groups Birth – 5th Grade
8:45am | Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade
10:00am | Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade
11:20am | Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade
11:20am | Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade
10:00am | Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade
11:20am | Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade
8:45am | Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade
10:00am | Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade
11:20am | Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade
10:00am | Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade
11:20am | Sunday Groups Birth-5th Grade
8:45am | Sunday Groups Birth-K5
8:45am | Kids Praise 1st-5th Grade
10:00am | Sunday Groups Birth – 5th Grade
11:20am | Sunday Groups Birth – K5
11:20am | Kids Praise 1st – 5th Grade
Upstate Kids Wednesday Nights happens at our Simpsonville, Haywood, & Anderson Campuses from 6pm – 7:30pm
mid-August – mid-May each school year with special summer events throughout June & July!
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Haven exists as a ministry of Upstate Kids to partner with parents in helping children receive support and care to be ministered to in a safe, fun, and loving environment where they experience the love of Jesus in a developmentally appropriate manner. Haven seeks to minister to children with emotional, physical, cognitive, or social needs via a buddy program and parent partnership plans.
Haven is offered at every campus on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights at our Haywood, Simpsonville, and Anderson campuses. Haven is also offered for events like VBS and Easter Jam.
What We Offer:
Sensory Rooms or Areas
Visual Schedules
Inclusion and One-on-One Inclusion
Shadows/Mentor
Brain Breaks
Sensory Tools
Intake Forms/Action Plans
Modified Curriculum
Different Learning Style Bins
Modified Seating Options
Haven coaches and coordinators to serve alongside families, the child, and the kids coordinators.
If you think Haven would be a good fit for your child, please click here.
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 1. We will meet at various local parks the first and third Thursdays of the month from 10:00-11:30am May 1-August 7. This will be a great opportunity to get to know other moms as our little ones play together. Sign-up below to receive location details!
Families with K3-5th grade kids from all campuses and throughout the community are invited to SummerPalooza! SummerPalooza will meet May 28, June 11, July 9 & 30 for a fun family event. Please note: Upstate Kids MidWeeks will only meet these dates during the summer. We look forward to seeing you there!
May 28 – Roller Skating night – 6:30pm
Golden Skate Simpsonville
June 11 – PJ Movie Night – 6:30pm
Kids Theater, Simpsonville Campus
July 9 – Waterpark Night – 6:00pm
Discovery Island & 7th Inning
July 30 – Inflatables Night – 6:30pm
Simpsonville Campus
K4-5th grades are invited to join us for this year’s VBS MAX June 23-26 from 9am-12:15pm each day at either our Simpsonville or Haywood campuses! 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!
Do you have a heart for ministering to kids of varying needs? We would love to have you join our Haven volunteer team! We are looking for more people to volunteer as shadows and mentors for kids of varying needs, as this is a growing ministry. If you have questions, contact Ashley Meadors at [email protected]
Do you have a kindergarten graduate who is beginning 1st grade in August 2025? We would love to celebrate this special time with your family! Please join us to celebrate your kindergarten graduate! Each child will be presented with a Bible, and families will enjoy some refreshments, Kids Worship, a game, and more! This will be a special time with our Kids Team and Small Group Leaders! Families from all campuses are welcome! Register by July 31 at upstatekids.org!
Kids who are entering 6th grade in August 2025 and their families are invited to a Rising 6th Grade Celebration on Saturday, August 9, from 11am-4pm! We will host a lunch for families in the North Auditorium at our Simpsonville Campus. Kids will then do a scavenger hunt together and end with a pool party! We are looking forward to this fun day celebrating the time your kids have spent in our Kids Ministry and we’re excited to connect them to the Student Ministry for their next stage. Please register by July 30.
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