You can point a child in our public schools toward hope—maybe for the first time!
Thousands of students in Shelby County Schools are growing up without anyone to tell them that they matter, that they are loved, or that God sees them. You can change that.
Crossroads Kids Club is present in public schools across the U.S. and has been serving communities for more than 20 years. Our mission is simple: partner with local churches to bring the love of Jesus to kids who might not hear it anywhere else.
We have two clubs in Shelby County and are seeking to grow. Your response to the survey below will help open doors.
What Happens at a Kids Club?
A Kids Club typically meets for 90 minutes once per week in a safe and structured environment, which may be a gym, classroom, cafeteria, or outdoors. The program is designed to nurture positive relationships, social skills, and character development.
Here’s what a typical club looks like:
Opening Small Group
(15–20 minutes)
Children are warmly welcomed into their small group of five-to-eight peers as soon as they arrive. After checking in with their small-group leader (adult mentor), they receive a name tag and snack and engage in a fun, interactive activity. This time is crucial for building healthy relationships and setting a positive tone for the rest of the club session. The consistent group structure ensures that children feel secure and supported throughout the year.
Large Group Lesson
(15–20 minutes)
Following the opening activity, small groups gather together for a large-group lesson. This segment typically begins with a song or game, followed by an engaging, interactive Bible story—often with an object lesson—that introduces a key moral or lesson. Children are encouraged to participate through skits, songs, or motions, making the learning experience fun and memorable.
Games
(20–25 minutes)
Game time is a highlight for many kids, offering a safe, structured opportunity to practice teamwork and cooperation. Led by the games leader, children engage in fun, active games, either as one large group or in smaller groups depending on space. Small-group leaders join in, playing alongside the kids and ensuring everyone is safe and included. The emphasis is on having fun while learning valuable social skills.
Closing Small Group
(25–30 minutes)
In the final segment, children return to their small groups to discuss what they learned during the large group lesson and to apply these lessons to their own lives. This small-group time is crucial for reinforcing the day’s teaching and deepening the relationships formed in the club. The club wraps up with each small-group leader carefully releasing the children to their authorized caretaker, ensuring that everyone departs safely.
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