Infant - 5th Grade
Children are a gift from the Lord, made in God’s image, possessing immense value and dignity.
It’s the desire of our Summit Church staff and exceptional volunteers to partner with parents to teach children how Jesus Christ is the hero of the entire story of the Bible! We believe that making disciples starts at home, so we also want to walk alongside of parents and families to help equip them to lead their children well.
About our curriculum, The Gospel Project
The Gospel Project for Kids is a Christ-centered curriculum that we use to teach chronologically through the entire Bible in three years, showing how Christ is the central figure of God’s word and plan. This curriculum is large group and small group based, and each child has the opportunity to journal what God is teaching them.
All age groups, from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, will learn the same story each week, but it is tailored to each grade level’s learning ability. As the children move up a grade, they will continue on the same chronological plan they started at. We also resource parents with tools in order to help them engage with their children about the weekly lesson.
Volunteer with Summit Kids!
Our team of Summit Kids volunteers is vitally important to our ministry! We have a wide variety of service opportunities for you to look through and select based on your availability, skillset, and callings from the Lord. If you’re interested in serving, please take a few minutes to fill out our application so we can get to know you better and get you assimilated into the ministry. Adults (18 and over) please fill out the “Adult Volunteer Application”. Minors (Under 18) please fill out the “Minor Volunteer Application”.
FAQs
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When you arrive, notify one of the volunteers that you are looking for Summit Kids! They will help you to navigate to the Summit Kids check in desk.
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Yes! Summit Kids accepts children from infant to 5th grade.
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Our middle & high school students meet as a part of our Summit Students ministry. Students are invited to join their families during Sunday services, and gather with Summit students during the week (times/locations on the Summit Students page).
Contact Our Team
Christine Dore-Smith
University Campus
Elementary Director
christine.dore-smith{at}summitlife.com
Caitlin Fruit
University Campus
Elementary Coordinator
caitlin.fruit{at}summitlife.com
Brooke Keslar
Gateway Campus
Summit Kids Director
brooke.keslar{at}summitlife.com
Blaize Smith
Naples Campus
Family Ministries Pastor
blaize.smith{at}summitlife.com
Kaley Vahlkamp
Naples Campus
Summit Kids Coordinator
kaley.vahlkamp{at}summitlife.com
Joann Medinilla
University Campus
Early Childhood Director
joann.medinilla{at}summitlife.com
Abbie Vetter
University Campus
Childcare & Special Needs Coordinator
abbie.vetter{at}summitlife.com