Sunday Morning Children's Christian Education
Classes for children ages 3 through the 8th grade meet EVERY Sunday morning. Our little ones are introduced to Jesus, their forever friend. As they grow the children learn the great stories of the Faith, to honor the Bible as God's special book, and to understand something of the depth of Jesus' love for each of us. As children enter their teens their studies in Scripture and the Church and their experiences within the parish culminate in study for Confirmation - the recognition of adult commitment and status within the church family.
⁃    7:45 - noon  Nursery for 0 - 3yrs.

⁃    9:15 Sunday School for children 3 yrs. through 8th grade
⁃ 10:30 Children's Church 4 yrs. to 5th grade

The Operation
Every Sunday requires up to 40 volunteers to teach, assist, and to bring special enriching skills to the programs - in art, music, puppets, drama, etc. Snacks are a basic part of every children's group, of course. Specific needs include:
⁃ Clerical help - 2 hours per week - or perhaps every other week, to track attendance, send out mailings, check addresses, etc.
⁃ Sunday snack assistants - one hour one Sunday per month, sign up to set up the snacks for the children's classes.
⁃ Special events helpers and servers - these are usually one time events when we all gather - all hands on deck, please!
⁃ Classroom aids & substitutes - 2 hours one or two Sundays per month, volunteers who sign up to work alongside the children's teachers or to substitute for a teacher as needed.
⁃ Teachers - in teams of 2 or 3 - Sunday mornings on a schedule to be worked out within the grade level team - 2-4 Sundays per month, September through May. Summer Sundays by request - on any schedule that is convenient.

Christ Church Policy for Adults Working with Children
The community of Christ Church takes very seriously our responsibility for the safety of our children in all our programs and events.
The following criteria applies to all adult volunteers working with children:
⁃ Must be in active, regular attendance for at least six months
⁃ Must attend a one-day seminar, Safeguarding God's Children, sponsored by the diocese
⁃ Must submit a Volunteer Application Form which includes permission for a background check.
Kay Harlan

Treasureland Ministries
Treasureland Preschool opened its doors in 1956 and has been offering quality childhood education to the community ever since. Recently Christ Church has expanded its mid-week educational opportunities to young children by adding a Transitional Kindergarten and Wee Treasures, a parents day out program. These programs are licensed by the State of Colorado, and for the past 3 years Treasureland has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). All classes are staffed by teachers trained and certified in early childhood education.

Our goal is to manifest God's love to families – to children and parents alike. Fellowship groups and individual support are byproducts of the programs that fill the needs of families and children to be connected to others experiencing the same challenges and decisions.

Wee Treasures (Parents Day Out)

A four-day-a-week program for one and two year olds. 9:00 am -1:00 pm. Teacher student ratio is 1-5.

Treasureland Preschool

Two classes:
Three-year-olds attend Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 am—11:30 am. Teacher student ratio is 1-10.
Four-year-olds attend Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 am—11:30 am. Teacher student ratio is 1-10.

Transitional Kindergarten
Five-year-olds attend Monday through Friday, 9:00 am–noon. Teacher student ratio is 1-10.

1. Work Group: Two to three times a year this group would help clean-up the playground and classrooms in preparation for new classes. This group would work with the staff to implement any changes that are needed.
2. Clerical Help: There is a constant need for help with filing, photocopying, collating, and preparing materials for all three ministries. Hours are flexible and some work can be done at home.
3. Annual Bake Sale: Bakers are needed who would like to donate cookies, cakes, or other goodies to this annual fund raiser.
4. Financial Support: Since its inception, Treasureland has offered scholarships to families with demonstrated needs as well as the children of clergy, missionaries. Donations to the Mickey Riddell Scholarship Fund cover the expenses of these children. All support is very much appreciated.
Tina Wise

Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is designed to provide an immersion of bible based activities for children ages 4-10 years over a five day period. The program also includes older children by having them help with the younger kids. VBS can be an introduction for someone who is hearing the Word of God for the first time and is also an enriching experience for children who attend a Sunday school program. The program runs for one week in the summer, usually in mid-June. The activities are based on a theme that teaches stories in the Bible through crafts, songs, games, snacks and fun! VBS serves our community of children and reaches out to non-members of Christ Church. Volunteering for this program is a fun and rewarding experience. Opportunities exist for all ages ”from classroom teachers and assistants to activity coordinators and prayer teams. We work with volunteers to meet their time commitments and areas of interest. We encourage you to be part of this fun ministry!
Tammie Sawicki