A safe, fun space for kids birth through 5th grade to know Jesus, make real friends, and grow in faith at every weekend service.
Sign Up Your Child For A Weekend Service
Save time on your first visit, sign up ahead of time and we’ll have everything ready when you arrive.
By creating a profile in our system ahead of time, all you need to do when you show up is search your child’s name and check them in. Just let our team know that you created your profile online before you arrived.
What to Expect on Your First Visit
When you arrive, head to the Cove Kids check-in desk. Our team will check your child in, print a matching parent pick-up tag, and show you right where to go.
- Secure check-in and pickup with a matching parent tag
- Age-specific rooms for birth through 5th grade
- Background-checked volunteers
- Worship, Bible stories, and activities kids love
Tip: consider arriving a few minutes early so your child has time to settle in before service starts.
Cove Kids Midweek
Cove Kids Midweek is our Wednesday night discipleship program for elementary-aged kids, grades Kindergarten through 5th. It’s just like our weekend services: Bible teaching, worship, games, and activities, with a ton of fun built in.
- Wednesdays, 6:00–7:30 PM
- Grades Kindergarten through 5th
- Bible teaching, worship, games, and activities
- Registration is required to attend
How to Talk to Your Child About Jesus
You have the greatest influence in your child’s life. Our free Field Guide to Faith gives you a simple way to have those conversations together, from who God is, to what it means to follow Jesus, to what baptism is all about.
Keeping Our Families Healthy
Common illnesses spread easily between school, church, sports, and activities, especially in the fall and winter. Here is how we partner with families to keep all of our Shelter Cove families, staff, and volunteers as healthy as possible.
What We’re Doing
- We regularly clean and sanitize classrooms, toys, and equipment.
- Our staff and volunteers stay home when they have symptoms of illness.
- To the best of our ability, we keep each child’s personal items separate from other children’s.
What We’re Asking You to Do
- Watch for signs your child may be coming down with something contagious: runny nose, congestion, mucus, cough, fever, a new rash or a rash in an unusual place, blisters, a flushed appearance, or watery eyes. This list is not exhaustive, so please be mindful of anything outside the normal range of your child’s usual health.
- If your child was recently around someone who has since become ill, consider the timing of the exposure along with the timing of your child’s next check-in.
- If your child has any symptoms, as minor as they may seem, please make a careful evaluation before bringing them to Cove Kids.
- If there is any doubt about exposure timing or visible symptoms, please keep your child home until they are well and able to return without risk of spreading anything.
If Your Child Is Sick
- Children need to be 24 hours symptom-free before returning to class.
- Join us online while you are home with a sick kiddo! We stream our Saturday 6PM service and our Sunday 10AM service on Watch Live.
Thank you for partnering with us! Questions or concerns? Reach out to Tina Spears, Nursery Director, at tspears@inthecove.com.
FAQ
How do I know if my child needs during service?
When you check in, your child’s security tag prints a matching four-digit code. If a team member ever needs you during service, that code will show up on the screen.
What is my child learning at Shelter Cove?
In Cove Kids, we teach biblically grounded, theologically sound lessons that are shaped for every age, from our littlest ones all the way through 5th grade.
What are your diaper changing and restroom policies?
Diaper-changing stations are set up right in the classrooms, in view of other team members at all times. When an older child needs help in the restroom, more than one team member is always present.
Where can I nurse my child?
We have a private room for nursing moms located in our nursery. Just ask at the nursery front desk and our team will get you set up.
What should I do if my child asks about getting baptized?
That’s such a great moment! Visit our Kids & Baptism page for guidance on that next step, read our guide on How to Talk to Your Kids About Jesus, or reach out to the church anytime.
Do you have a family dedication?
Yes, we hold Family Dedications about twice a year. Talk with our Kids Ministry Director to learn more and find out when the next one is coming up.
Do you offer summer camp or Vacation Bible School?
Yes! Our Kids Camp runs Monday through Friday for one week every June. Registration typically opens around Easter each year, so keep an eye out.
What does my child need to bring to church?
If your child is in our nursery, please bring a diaper bag with whatever supplies they typically need. Older nursery kids and elementary-aged kids don’t need to bring anything, we provide everything for a great time.
How can I lead my kids to a relationship with Jesus?
You have the greatest influence in your child’s life. Be intentional about following Jesus yourself, and talk with your kids often about why you love Him and what He means to you. Bringing your family to church regularly and building relationships with other families who love Jesus makes a real difference, kids are far more likely to choose a life with Jesus when they see it lived out around them.