We know coming to a new place can sometimes be a little overwhelming, so we've provided a quick snapshot to help you get acquainted with our ministry and help with some of the details for your first visit.

JoyKids Vision

We exist so that all children may know Christ and become His empowered followers, through experiencing outrageous love, fun and child-friendly learning.

• We value Love & Acceptance. Respecting ourselves and others. Appreciating our differences. Serving others.
• We value Partnering. With parents. With the church and community. With the children.
• We value Safety. Physical and emotional safety for children and volunteers. Screening training and background checking all volunteers. A safe environment.
• We value Passion. Leaders and children with enthusiasm and joy. The desire to serve with creativity and excellence.
• We value Learning. Age appropriate, interactive and engaging learning environments. Laughing, playing and learning together.

Tips for your first visit:

Parking: If you're dropping your kids off at Kid Kountry, we recommend you park in the lot in front of the Kid Kountry Building. Please note that the drive directly in front of Kid Kountry is closed to vehicles for the safety of our parents and children. Directional signs are located throughout the campus to help you find your destination.

Guests or new kids will need to check in at the registration table in the Kid Kountry Lobby.

Nursery6 weeks - 2 years — We believe every child is a special gift from God and should be treated with kindness and respect. Our goal is to provide a clean, safe and loving environment where each child can see and experience the love of God and enjoy coming to church. We provide loving care and teaching during each service. Through the use of "Little Blessings," a monthly theme-based curriculum, simple Bible stories, songs, and finger plays are used to help focus the children's time with us on God's name and His love. Our caregivers are trained to meet the needs of young children and volunteers are screened and carefully selected to insure that each child receives the best care possible. A pager is provided at check-in. The pager number serves as a security check as well as a pager. Children will only be released to an adult. The nursery is located in Kid Kountry. Rooms are open 15 minutes prior to each service.

Preschool/Kindergarten3 years - Kindergarten — Our goal is to lay the foundation for learning and to prepare children's hearts to love and worship Jesus Christ. We have a scheduled teaching program to teach children Biblical principles and about God's love. We want your child to feel welcome and a part of our program through the people and activities that are planned. Each week the children hear a Bible story, and participate in crafts, music, and fun activities that support the lesson. They also have time to play with others, and enjoy a snack. Our classrooms are equipped with age appropriate toys, furniture, and supplies. To help you reinforce the Bible truths that are taught, a Family Time paper is sent home each week. Classes are located in Kid Kountry. Children may be dropped off 15 minutes before each service. Parents must sign children in and out of class and picked up by an adult.

Elementary1st - 6th Grades — Each Sunday your kids will experience God's amazing love through an awesome and exciting Kids Worship time, where kids praise God through large group Bible lessons, music videos, exciting live skits, fun games and small group reflection times. Kids grow closer to God and build lasting relationships with leaders and friends.

Kids Own Worship - 10:00 ServiceThe 10:00 worship time is focused on a fun and exciting large group worship. We will have a time of praise and worship together through music, Bible skits, mission projects and Bible point games and activities.

• 3, 4 & 5-year olds sign in & pick up in Kid Kountry
• 1st - 5th graders sign in & pick up in Building 7

Sunday School - 11:30 Service

The 11:30 service will be a traditional Sunday School model with emphasis on small groups and building relationships with God, their teacher and each other.

• 3, 4 & 5-year olds sign in & pick up in Kid Kountry
• 1st - 5th graders sign in & pick up in Building 7

Watch this space for details about next Summer's camps!

Summer Camp FAQs

Q. Who will be teaching the kids at camp?
A. We have interviewed and hired a team of quality, caring, trained interns. They, along with the volunteers, are supervised by the Children's Ministry staff at Joy.

Q. What should my child wear to camp?
A. Comfortable, cool clothing. Each day your child will spend at least some time in the outside (during the cooler part of the day), so please dress your child accordingly, and apply sunscreen as needed.

Q. May I request my child be place in the same class as their friend?
A. Yes! We want your child's camp experience to be memorable! However, in order to best serve all of our families (and plan ahead) we ask that any placement request be made at the time of registration. It becomes difficult to move children around and balance class sizes once rosters have been made.

Q. My child has a medical condition/allergy; will they be safe?
A. Each registration form will have an area for you to indicate any special needs or concerns your child may have. Please take special care to ensure Children’s Ministry is aware of these concerns and that you remind their classroom teacher.

Q. When/where is payment due for camps?
A. Payment is due at registration for the first two camps you register for, and at least two weeks prior to the start of other camps. We accept cash, checks, Visa and Master Card. You may register by stopping by the Children’s Ministry offices in Kid Kountry during the week, or during any Worship Service. Please make all checks payable to CCOJ.

Join the JoyKids Team!

We minister to several hundred children weekly. This requires a substantial number of volunteers. This is where you come in. Whether you enjoy holding babies, telling Bible stories, singing songs, playing guitar, working with puppets or even assisting with office work, there is a place for you. We will work together to find a place where you can use your God-given gifts to invest in the lives of children. You don’t have to be an expert. Each member of our team has one thing in common: a passion for children. If you have a heart to love God and a desire to work with children, then you have the two basic ingredients necessary to become a leader in children’s ministry. You do not need a degree in early childhood development or elementary education to be a great leader. At Community Church of Joy we are thorough with our new leader application and interview process and we work diligently to establish guidelines to ensure a safe, secure and loving environment for the children.

If you just want to talk to someone who can guide you to the right opportunity for you, please contact Grace Anderson at Grace.Anderson@joyonline.org.

Opportunities to ServeIf you are interested in using your gifts and talents to serve in Children's Ministry, please fill out this Volunteer Form and turn it into Grace Anderson in Kid Kountry or email your information to Grace.Anderson@joyonline.org.

Nursery (10:00 Service)
Time Commitment: Approx. 2 hours on a Sunday morning.

• Sunday Morning Infant Nursery Lead Teacher
  Responsibilities: To arrive half an hour prior to service, and take care of infants in the nursery. Present Bible materials.
• Sunday Morning Infant Nursery Asst. Teacher/Helper
  Responsibilities: Works directly with the Lead Teacher, assisting as needed.
• Sunday Morning Toddler Nursery Teacher
  Responsibilities: To arrive half an hour prior to service, and take care of infants in the nursery. Present Bible materials.
• Sunday Morning Toddler Nursery Asst. Teacher/Helper
  Responsibilities: Works directly with the Lead Teacher, assisting as needed.

Nursery (11:30 Service)
Time Commitment: Approx. 2 hours on a Sunday morning.

• Sunday Morning Infant Nursery Lead Teacher
  Responsibilities: To arrive half an hour prior to service, and take care of infants in the nursery. Present Bible materials.
• Sunday Morning Infant Nursery Asst. Teacher/Helper
  Responsibilities: Works directly with the Lead Teacher, assisting as needed.
• Sunday Morning Toddler Nursery Teacher
  Responsibilities: To arrive half an hour prior to service, and take care of infants in the nursery. Present Bible materials.
• Sunday Morning Toddler Nursery Asst. Teacher/Helper
  Responsibilities: Works directly with the Lead Teacher, assisting as needed.

Helping Hands Through the Week
Assist with childcare during on-campus ministry programs. You may serve as often as you want.

• Day Ministry Program Times
  Wednesdays Mom to Mom: 9:00 - 11:30 AM
  Thursdays Precious Moments: 9:00 - 11:30 AM

Preschool (10:00 Service)

• Sunday Morning Leader
  Responsibilities: Guide a 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-year old class to Children's Worship and learning activities during the 9:45 service. Time Commitment: Minimal prep time to become familiar with weekly Bible point and activities.
• Assistant Leader
  Responsibilities: Assist in guiding a 3-,4-,5- or 6-year old class to Children's Worship and learning activities during the 9:45 service.
• Bible Games Leader
  Responsibilities: Using provided materials, plan and implement Bible learning activities in Kid Kountry Lobby. Time Commitment: Minimal prep time to become familiar with weekly Bible verse using materials provided by Children's Ministry.
• Snack Leader
  Responsibilities: Set up snack in Kid Kountry Lobby. Clean up. (Snack will be provided.) Time Commitment: 10:15 - 11:00 each Sunday (can alternate with additional volunteers).
• Craft Leader
  Responsibilities: Using provided materials plan and implement art activities in Kid Kountry Lobby. Time Commitment: Minimal prep time to become familiar with weekly Bible point using materials provided by Children's Ministry.

Preschool (11:30 Service)

• Sunday School Teacher
  Responsibilities: Prepare a weekly lesson plan based on the curriculum, for 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-year old class. Time Commitment: Prep time at home and Sunday Morning for September through May.
• Sunday School Asst. Teacher
  Responsibilities: Works directly with the Lead Teacher, assisting as needed. Time Commitment: Sunday Mornings for September through May.

Elementary (10:00 Service)

• Sunday Morning Leader
  Responsibilities: Guide 2nd through 3rd and 4th through 6th grade classes through Children's Worship and small group activities during the 10:00 service. Time Commitment: Minimal prep time to become familiar with weekly Bible point and activities.
• Assistant Leader
  Responsibilities: Works directly with the Lead Shepherd, assisting as needed. Time Commitment: Minimal prep time to become familiar with weekly Bible point and activities.
• Worship Team
  Responsibilities: Leads songs for Children's Worship, interacts with children during service. Time Commitment: Weekly rehearsal required. Arrive early on Sunday mornings. Commitment is September through May.
• Bible Story Skit Team
  Responsibilities: Review and prepare for weekly demonstration of the Bible Story, Bible Verse, and Bible point. Time Commitment: Weekly prep and rehearsal required. Arrive early on Sunday mornings. Commitment is September through May.
• Tech Team
  Responsibilities: Turn on or set up all AV equipment as needed for service. Have basic understanding of transition and script. Time Commitment: Weekly prep and rehearsal required. Arrive early on Sunday mornings. Commitment is September through May.
• Bible Point Activity Leader
  Responsibilities: Using provided materials plan and implement Bible point activates. Time Commitment: Weekly prep and gathering of materials required. Arrive early on Sunday mornings. Commitment is September through May.

Elementary (11:30 Service)

• Sunday Morning Leader
  Responsibilities: Guide 2nd through 3rd and 4th through 6th grade classes through Children's Worship and small group activities during the 11:30 service. Time Commitment: Minimal prep time to become familiar with weekly Bible point and activities.
• Assistant Leader
  Responsibilities: Works directly with the Lead Shepherd, assisting as needed. Time Commitment: Minimal prep time to become familiar with weekly Bible point and activities.
• Bible Story Skit Team
  Responsibilities: Review and prepare for weekly demonstration of the Bible Story, Bible Verse, and Bible point. Time Commitment: Weekly prep and rehearsal required. Arrive early on Sunday mornings. Commitment is September through May.
• Bible Point Activity Leader
  Responsibilities: Using provided materials plan and implement Bible point activates. Time Commitment: Weekly prep and gathering of materials required. Arrive early on Sunday mornings. Commitment is September through May.
• Tech Team
  Responsibilities: Turn on or set up all AV equipment as needed for service. Have basic understanding of transition and script. Time Commitment: Weekly prep and rehearsal required. Arrive early on Sunday mornings. Commitment is September through May.
  

Hospitality

• Prayer Team
  Responsibilities: Meet weekly to pray for Children's Ministry.
• Kid Kountry Greeters
  Responsibilities: Be present in Kid Kountry Lobby to greet parents and children before and after services. Time Commitment: Arrive 30 minutes before and after service. Choice of service. You may serve as often as you want. Monthly sign up.
• Worship Center Information Table Greeter
  Responsibilities: Be present in Worship Center Lobby at the Children's Ministry Table. Greet parents and children before and after services and answer questions about Children's Ministry in addition to assisting visitors in finding their way around campus. Time Commitment: Arrive 30 minutes before and after service. Choice of service. You may serve as often as you want. Monthly sign up.
• Volunteer Coordinator
  Responsibilities: Work with Children's Ministry Staff to coordinate volunteers for Sunday Morning Services and various community outreach events.
• Puppet Team Leader
  Responsibilities: To direct and coordinate the puppet ministry. Conduct weekly practices, develop programs, and work with Children's Ministry staff to involve puppet team in different ministries. Time Commitment: Weekly rehearsals required and performance times as scheduled.
• Office Support
  Responsibilities: Helps Children's Ministry team with office needs and special projects as needed. You may serve as often as you want.
• Large Event Task Force Member
  Responsibilities: An individual willing to serve on a team to help behind the scenes to promote and organize a large community event for Children's Ministry. Time Commitment: As needed.