Discover God’s love.
Every kid has a unique personality and God has a special plan for each of them.
Sundays
BIBLE–CENTERED KIDS PROGRAM | YEAR-ROUND
Encourage your child to discover and live their faith in Jesus as we explore the great stories of the Bible together. All activities are led by trained leaders in a purposeful, safe, and age-appropriate way. Visit us in the Kids Lobby before your service starts and we will help you check in and find your kid’s classroom.
Sunday Mornings
During 8:30 a.m. service:
Birth to grade 3
Check-in required
During 10:30 a.m. service:
Birth to grade 5
Check-in required
Main Campus – Kids Wing
2223 N. Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61107
Various Kids Rooms
Wednesday Nights
Kids play team games, memorize Bible verses, and explore different Biblical stories and people with their group leaders and friends. Your family does not need to attend First Free Rockford to participate. Kids Club is broken down into age-appropriate classes for pre-K, elementary, and Club 45 (grades 4&5).
6:30–8 p.m. Wednesdays
Age 3–grade 5
During the school year
Main Campus | Kids Wing
Rockford, IL 61107
Various Kids rooms
Child Dedications
SUNDAY DEDICATION SERVICES
A special way for parents to declare their own commitment to raise their child in a home where God is the center. We host dedications during our Sunday morning services three times a year.
Upcoming Dates
10 a.m. June 15 (Father’s Day!)
Please plan to attend an informational meeting on Sunday, June 8 at 9:45 a.m. in the Hippo Room (#242, located in the kids lobby) if you are interesting in dedicating your child.
*Please note there is one combined service on June 15, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Main Campus – Sanctuary
Rockford, IL 61107
Mom’s Day Out
BIBLE-CENTERED PRESCHOOL | SCHOOL YEAR
A school-year ministry of First Free Rockford held on Mondays and Fridays for kids ages 12 months through preschool. Led by a talented staff of teachers and caretakers here at First Free, MDO provides a secure and loving environment for children to learn and grow. For over 30 years, busy parents have used MDO to get a weekly break to meet friends, run errands, or simply relax.
VBS-XL
vacation bible school
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
June 23-27, 2025
VBS-XL is our week-long full-day extra-large VBS! It is for kids ages 4 years old and entering kindergarten through grade 5. We will have an extra-large great time together, with kid-friendly chapel times, games, water day, hot dog day and much more, ending with Family Night from 6:30-8 p.m. on Friday, June 27.
Summer Family Fun
Free summer events for the whole family
We have tons of opportunities for free family fun during the summer months! Join us for movie nights, Bikes &Burgers, Family Bashes, and Playground Play Days. Each event is inclusive, designed to help families connect and have a great time together!
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First Free Kids is a family of families who worship, grow and serve together. Our team partners with you in leading your kids to follow Jesus by offering several weekly programs that focus on their spiritual growth. Trained staff are committed to being a positive reflection of God’s love while providing a clean and safe environment for all kids—not to mention having a lot of fun too!
KIDS MINISTRIES
Kari Heckler
Kids Ministries Director
KIDS MINISTRIES
Toni Rowley
Kids Ministries Coordinator
MOM’S DAY OUT
Erin Hildreth
Mom’s Day Out Coordinator
