Children's Program

Yearly Meeting Children's Program

Notes for Parents: 

Sign in for all childcare will be in the hallway of the Children’s Ministry wing at First Friends Church. Please follow sign to check-in location. Check-in times are listed for each event in the schedule.

Our childcare divided into 3 age groups. The nursery is provided for children ages 6 weeks through 3 years of age. The preschool/Kindergarten area is provided for children ages 4 through students who have completed Kindergarten. The elementary group is provided for children who have completed grades 1-5. We have split them into these age groups based on activity level and programming so please adhere to these guidelines.

Nursery

For nursery age children, please bring a diaper bag with extra diapers, wipes and a change of clothing to all sessions. Snacks, juice or bottles should also be brought to each session. Please label your child’s diaper bag, bottle, sippy cup and snack containers.

Preschool

For preschool/K age group, please bring a blanket and pillow for rest time on Saturday and Monday  afternoon.

Elementary

For the elementary age group, please keep in mind that we will spend much of our time outdoors. Please make sure children wear comfortable clothes and shoes for running and playing games. Children may also get wet during some activities so be sure they wear play clothes.

Meals

Children will eat all meals with their parents. Please pick your children up immediately following the end of each session so workers can eat and be back in time for the start of the next session.

Costs

• First child - $35

• Each additional child - $10

• One day only: $10 first child, $5 each additional child

Please make checks payable to "EFC-ER" and send to the Evangelical Friends Headquarters at 5350 Broadmoor Circle NW, Canton, OH 44709. 

Registration

Please pre-register your child/children by July 13th so we can have an accurate count. 

Download the brochure here. Mail the registration form to the Evangelical Friends Headquarters at 5350 Broadmoor Circle NW, Canton, OH 44709. You can also register online. Please make checks payable to "EFC-ER," designate "YM Children's Program" in the memo line, and send checks to EFC-ER at 5350 Broadmoor Circle NW, Canton, OH 44709. 

Parents must fill out a Parent Permission / Health Form for each child. Forms should be dropped off with your child at the first session. Children will be assigned to an age group based on the grade they have completed for the 2016-17 school year.

Counselor Application Forms

If you are interested in serving as a counselor in the children’s program for Yearly Meeting, please fill out this application. You must be at least 14 years of age and attending Yearly Meeting with a parent or guardian. You will need to be available from Saturday morning, July 21 until Tuesday afternoon, July 24.

Return completed application to Kris Lackey at Canton First Friends Church:  5455 Market Ave N., Canton, Ohio 44714. The deadline for applications is July 6, 2018. Kris will be in touch with each applicant by July 12. All applications will be considered but spaces in the counselor program are limited and it may not be possible to accept all applicants.

Questions?

If you have questions about the Children's Program, please contact Kris Lacket at First Friends Church, Canton at (330) 493-1660.