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:
Age 3 to grade 3
Check-in required
During 10:30 a.m. service:
Age 3 to grade 5
*Nursery is only available during 2nd service.
Main Campus – Kids Wing
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
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
8:30 or 10:30 a.m. October 20
Please plan to attend an informational meeting on Sunday, October 13 at 9:45 a.m. in the Hippo Room (#242, located in the kids lobby) if you are interesting in dedicating your child.
Main Campus – Sanctuary
Family Fall Bash
6:30–8 p.m. August 28
A night of fun for the whole family! Games, inflatables and free food–hosted by First Free Kids. Discounted registration for the 2024-25 Kids Club year during the event (just $10 per child instead of $25 per child)!
Summerama
Day Camp
FAITH, FRIENDSHIP and CREATIVITY | SUMMER
Summerama serves Rockford area families by providing a fun and caring day camp experience for kids. Campers choose from a variety of activity focuses each week and participate in daily crafts, games, Bible lessons and singing.
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.
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!
Contact Us
KIDS MINISTRIES
Kari Heckler
Kids Ministries Director
KIDS MINISTRIES
Toni Rowley
Kids Ministries Coordinator
