Shadow Mountain Kid’s purpose is to proclaim the truth of God, to inspire love for God, and to empower life with God. We strive to be a place where kids love to learn and grow in Christ, where parents love to bring their kids, and where church members love to lead and serve. We provide a safe and caring environment for kids where we can teach them about God in an age-appropriate way. We recognize that children learn best through play, which means learning about God should be enjoyable.
Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 9:00am and 10:45am (Kids Blast/Kids Blast Jr.)
An all-new kids church experience every Sunday at 10:45am.
We have taken Shadow Mountain Kids to new heights and bursting out of this world with new programming! Live band, crazy fun games and activities, and of course inspiring truth from the Bible. It’s like Summer Blast, only every weekend! Come see for yourself all that’s happening at Shadow Mountain Kids!
Kids Blast: 1st-5th grade in the Event Center
Kids Blast Jr.: Preschool/Kinder in the Kids Building Basement
How do you get kids to love coming to church? Make it fun! We create a dynamic, multi-faceted ministry program each weekend featuring small group (classrooms) and large group experiences to maximize impact. Children learn in different ways, so we provide options for what works best for them.
You can expect engaging and age-appropriate environments, safe and secure experiences, and friendly and relational care for your child, all while they learn about Jesus! Our babies (birth-23 months) are cared for by gentle and loving volunteers as they dance to music, listen to Bible stories, make age-appropriate crafts, and play together. We invite you, as parents of an infant or toddler, to visit the Nursery at any time! We are located on the first floor of the Generations Building.
The goal of our ministry is to partner with parents and our church body to build strong, spiritual foundations in the lives of children in our church and community, which will lead them to a personal relationship with Jesus.
Beginning at age 3, we strive for our children to know that God created them and loves them. We continue to teach Biblical truths so that by the time they enter the elementary ministry they will understand who Jesus is, what He did for them, and have built a foundation toward a life-long relationship with Him.
Shadow Mountain Kid’s is EXCITED to meet you and your family! Our staff and volunteers are committed to a cutting edge approach to ministry that connects Truth to where kids live and breathe: at home, on the playground with their friends, at school, and everywhere in between. When your child leaves here each weekend, it is our goal that they will know that nothing can separate them from God’s love (Rom. 8:39), that they are created with a purpose, and that WE love them too!
ELEVATE, our class for kids with special needs, meets during the 10:45 a.m. service in the Kid’s Building.
For the comfort of your children, we highly encourage parents to attend one service in Elevate with their children before dropping them off.
(The form can be picked up at Guest Services in the lobby of the Kid’s Building).
AWANA (Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed) offers a curriculum that reaches children, youth, and families with the gospel of Jesus Christ. AWANA meetings feature various activities like game time, worship, age-appropriate Bible lessons, and individual or group Scripture memorization. By using a combination of fun and educational elements, AWANA aims to create an exciting environment where children and youth can learn about the Christian faith while building strong moral character and personal discipline.
Puggles® recognizes the learning ability of two and three year olds by introducing biblical concepts at church and equipping families to teach them at home. This year-long preschool ministry curriculum features playful activities, engaging songs and simple crafts as well as take-home resources.
Cubbies® nurtures the budding faith of preschoolers and celebrates their desire to explore all that God has created. This two year preschool ministry curriculum features exciting games, storytelling, puppet shows, and biblical teaching as well as take-home activities and tools.
Sparks® ignites a child’s curiosity about the people and events of the Bible, building a foundation of wisdom for knowing Christ. This three year early elementary school ministry curriculum features exciting games, engaging activities, biblical teaching and media resources for kids and leaders.
T&T® explores the concept of grace by focusing on the character and nature of God, identity of Christ, as well as the structure and format of the Bible. This four year upper elementary school ministry curriculum is created to ensure that kids and leaders connect through God's Word.
Click here to register as an AWANA leader.
Your child will learn to sing faith based songs, participate in rhythm and movement games, learn drama, make meaningful crafts, establish performance skills, and most importantly, they will have a great time learning new things about our Lord!
Your child will learn to sing faith based songs, participate in rhythm and movement games, learn drama, make meaningful crafts, establish performance skills, and most importantly, they will have a great time learning new things about our Lord!
Fall Registration will open in August
Children's Choir is designed for kids in 1st - 5th grade who love singing about Jesus. We rehearse every Sunday night from 5:00 - 6:15 p.m. in the Choir Room which can be found on the second floor of the Generations Building.
Fall Registration will open in August
We’re about the WIN. For us, the WIN is being a WITNESS for Jesus Christ to the community, INTEGRATING people into the SMCC family and NOURISHING the quality of our programs and leaders.
SPARC Youth Rec Basketball is a developmental basketball league designed to teach young athletes the fundamentals of basketball through practice and organized games. This league is open to boys and girls in grades K-8 of any skill level. From beginner to advanced, we are a rec league open to all stages of development. Kids will not be turned away because of their skill.
Different teams will practice either Monday, Tuesday or Thursday for one hour between 4pm-8pm depending on the coach and team. Starting the first week of December, teams will be able to practice once a week on the outdoor courts (Don Palmer courts) on the campus of SMCC. Games are scheduled for Saturdays between 8am-3pm starting in January. The season will include playoffs for grades 3-8 and will conclude by the first weekend in March. Each division will play at different times on Saturday mornings. The games will be played in the Ryan Athletic Center (RAC) on the campus of SMCC. A complete game schedule will be available prior to the start of the season.
SPARC Club Basketball is designed as a developmental program for kids looking to compete beyond rec level basketball. For kids looking to improve in all aspects of their basketball ability and face tougher competition outside of the SPARC rec league, the club opportunity at Shadow Mountain is a great fit! Kids will grow in their understanding of offensive and defensive concepts, learn systems and plays as well as have the opportunity to compete against other club teams around San Diego County. This league is for boys ages 12-17; 6th grade thru 12th grade. We are open to all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, as we work each towards a competitive AAU club program. There are two possibilities for team placement. The first will be by age and secondly, if they are able to compete at a high level, they could be moved up to an older team.
The SPARC Ministry at SMCC is excited to offer Youth Soccer again this summer! The program this season will consist of 4 sessions and is designed to introduce kids to the joy of soccer and develop their skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Each young athlete will learn the fundamentals of soccer through individual skill drills and organized team play. This league is open to boys and girls from ages 3-12 of any skill level.
June 24-27 2024 (Mon-Thurs; 9-10am)
Soccer program designed to introduce kids to the joy of soccer & develop their skills in a fun & encouraging environment. For boys and girls ages 3-12.
Registration opens in Spring 2024!
July 8-11 2024 (Mon-Thurs 9am-1pm; Lunch included) Cost $150
Join Shadow Mountain Sports & Christian High Basketball coaches for a 4 day camp that includes skill development and live games for boys & girls ages 5-14.
Registration opens in Spring 2024!
July 29-Aug 1 2024 (Mon-Thurs; 9am-1pm; Lunch included) Cost $125
Join us for a 4 day multi-sport camp (Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Football, Soccer, and more) for boys & girls ages 5-12.
Registration opens in Spring 2024!
Getting baptized is the next step in our faith. We love to see kids come to know Jesus as their Savior and then choose to get baptized! We recommend that kids are at least entering third grade for baptism. If your child is younger than 3rd grade, please get in touch with Shadow Mountain Kids' Ministry to discuss baptism.
We are excited that you are interested in having your child dedicated to the Lord. The purpose of child dedication is for parents to present their child before God and His people asking for grace and wisdom in carrying out their responsibilities to raise their children up in a manner that is glorifying to God. Parents also come praying that their child will one day trust Jesus Christ as their Savior. Our desire at Shadow Mountain Community Church is to partner with you in this effort and to help make this a meaningful life experience. As a church, we want to partner with you in prayer, fellowship and resources as you begin this journey as a family. This formal declaration is an opportunity to let friends and family know that you will be faithful in not only attendance, but also involvement with your child's spiritual growth.
Upcoming Child Dedication Ceremony & Class Dates:
October 20, 2024 @ 12:15 pm (Parent Information Class)
November 9, 2024 @ 3:00 pm (Dedication)
The required Parent/Child Dedication Class is designed to communicate more effectively what this step is all about in your parenting journey.
Applications for Child dedication can be accessed by clicking the button below.
At Shadow Mountain Community Church, we know that children are precious in God’s eyes, so we take children and ministering to them very seriously. Children's Ministry is a vibrant community that allows you to serve while also helping you get connected with others while having some fun too! Come by the Kids Building Lobby during any of our weekend services to hear about the many opportunities to get involved in our ministry.