We’d love you to visit! In our Club, your child will be loved and trained by a passionate group of leaders who realize the importance of children’s ministry, no matter the kids’ background or energy levels.

If you or your child has never attended our AwanaClubs ministry, this page might help you become familiar with how we operate, and comfortable with our operations. We’d love suggestions for what to add.

Where do I go?

On Club nights, there is a check-in table at the front entrance of the church. You can’t miss it! Our check-in staff will greet you, and help you get settled. They can also show you around, so you know where your child will be and what he or she will be doing.

When should we show up for check in?

If you have already registered your child, then the best time to show up would be at 5:50 - 5:55 to check your child in, and get a copy of our Parents’ Guide. If you have not registered your child, please plan on arriving when the doors unlock at 5:45.

What should my child wear/bring?

Please dress your child similarly to how they would dress for school. Preferably with sneakers, or other shoes that they can run in. Our kids love to run during Game time! If your child has their own Bible, please have them bring it with them. We will supply a bag, and other curriculum needed.

Please do not send your child with toys or electronics.

What should I do during club?

We suggest that parents attend a bible study during Club, so that the entire family can be fed spiritually. KVBC runs a prayer meeting on Wednesday nights starting at 6:45 in the Sanctuary that many of our families attend.

We ask that with extremely limited exception, parents do not stay with their child during club. We find that an overwhelming majority of kids do just fine a few minutes after their parents step out, and we do not have the space for parents to stay in children's ministry spaces. Additionally, the KVBC Child Protection Policy has express requirements for adults in children's ministry spaces. There is limited seating outside of our classrooms for parents who would prefer to physically be near their child.

What will be child be doing?

Lots of stuff! Our club starts with free play in our Fellowship Hall that runs until 6PM for preschoolers. Our elementary-aged clubbers will start their nights in the Sanctuary for Fast Track. Your first-time clubber will be given an entrance booklet to look through if they are in this group.

Depending on their age group, your child will then go to different areas of the church to either play games, engage in a small group discussion, or partake in an interactive Bible lesson.

What does this cost?

Our Club is blessed as a fully funded ministry of Kennebec Valley Baptist Church. We do not require payment for children to participate in our club. If you feel led to contribute to our club financially, we have a ‘dues’ bin at check-in. Suggested dues are $1 per clubber each night which is used to pay for club snacks, activities and events.

How is my child kept safe?

Child safety is critically important to us. Several leaders in each club are first-aid certified. All leaders are vetted, background checked and must abide by the KVBC Child Protection Policy, which is in line with industry standards for accountability and child safety. Our facility only keeps one door unlocked, which is monitored by CCTV during club nights. We utilize a check in/check out system with designated pick-up persons in order to ensure that kids go to the correct adults. KVBC also keeps a first-aid kit and AED on site.