Sherwood Kids!

Vision

The church of this generation will work together to raise the church of the next generation.

Mission

We partner with families in leading kids to develop a deep understanding of who God is and a love for others that reflects God's love for us.

Values

Connect in a fun, safe community
Grow in biblical truth
Serve like Christ
Share Jesus with others
Worship with wholehearted praise

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Bloomington East

(If you’re new to Bloomington East, please visit the Sherwood Kids! Welcome Center near Door 17)

Nursery (Birth - 24 months)

Early Childhood (2 years - Kindergarten)

Elementary (1st - 5th Grades)

Bloomington West

(If you’re new to Bloomington West, please visit the Sherwood Kids! Welcome Desk inside the main entrance.)

Nursery - Elementary (Birth - 5th Grade)

Bedford

(If you’re new to the Bedford campus, please allow one of the greeters at the main entrance to escort you to your child's area.)

Nursery - Elementary (Birth - 5th Grade)

Policies and Volunteers

Sherwood Kids Volunteer Team Positions

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Local Family Friendly Fun

Special Programs

For more ways to grow and share together, check out the following opportunities.

Wednesday AWANA, Choir and Nursery

Upcoming Events

All Events for Sherwood Kids

June News for Sherwood Kids!

Jun 01, 2017

A lot of things happen in Sherwood Kids during this time of the year! Check out the following information to stay updated:

Promotion Sunday at all campuses is on June 4! This day is an exciting time when kids graduate from one age group or grade to the next. Please see the attachment below to learn more about these changes. (Also, for 5^th graders who move to the middle on June 4, the middle has programming in the Fellowship Hall during the 9:30 service only.)
VBX at Bloomington East is two weeks away! Remember that shirts will be on sale--$8 for kids and $4 for volunteers—at Bloomington East in the foyer and the bookstore on Sunday and during the week. Also, we need more volunteers to decorate the church on June 4, to bring food for the volunteer lounge, and to be Shepherds during VBX week. To learn more about VBX and to register kids or volunteers, visit socc.org/vbx.
The Kids’ Summer Kick-Off is on June 9 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Urban Air! Invite an unchurched friend and/or neighbor and join us at Urban Air (www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com) for free fun and fellowship.
Upward Soccer registration at Bloomington East is open! Evaluations will occur from 10:00am-12:00pm on June 24 and July 15 and from 6:00pm-8:00pm on July 19. During evaluations you will be able to verify jersey sizes, and the kids will run through drills to assess their skill levels so that we can create balanced teams for the league. To learn more and to register, please visit socc.org/upward.

If you would like more information about the goings-on in Sherwood Kids!, please feel free to visit our webpage (socc.org/kids), follow us on Instagram (@sherwood_kids), and join our Facebook page (Sherwood Kids!). As always, please don't hesitate to contact us at if you have any questions or concerns.

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Current 5th Graders & VBX

Apr 11, 2017

We're changing things up this year for students entering sixth grade this fall! This year, they are invited to two VBX evening events instead of attending VBX on weekday mornings. Details are below:

First, your student is invited to a high-energy night with games, food and worship on Wednesday, June 7 from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the gym at Sherwood Oaks Bloomington East. Then on Friday, June 9, they are invited to take part in their first After Hours event! This event will be for all students entering 6-8 grades. Meet at Urban Air from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Urban Air is located at 3603 W. State Road 46, Bloomington, IN, 47404.

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April News for Sherwood Kids!

Apr 02, 2017

To learn what's happening in the children's ministry at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, check out the information below:

For security reasons, parents are no longer able to check in using the check-in computers. From now on at all campuses, the check-in system will only print name tags and security tags for kids and name tags for volunteers.
Easter FX at Bloomington East is in the gym on Saturday, April 15, at 5:00pm and Sunday, April 16, at 9:30 and 11:00. This service is a great opportunity for families to celebrate Jesus' resurrection together.
VBX 2017 at registration for Bloomington East is officially open! Visit www.socc.org/vbx to learn more and to register.
We need more volunteers to check the security tags of people who want to enter the Early Childhood Area at Bloomington East. Members of this team would commit to serve at the beginning and end of the 9:30 or 11:00 service every other week or once a month. If you're interested in serving in this capacity, please contact Stephen Figert at .

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March News for Sherwood Kids!

Mar 02, 2017

To learn what's happening in the children's ministry at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, check out the information below:

Remember that security tags are now required to enter the Early Childhood area at Bloomington East. To drop off and pick up your early childhood kiddos (2 year olds through kindergarteners), you will need to show your security tag to the volunteer at the door to that area.
Sherwood Kids! Pajama Day is on Sunday, March 12, for Bloomington East and West and Saturday, March 11, for Bedford. Don't forget to set your clocks to Daylight Savings Time and plan to let your kids wear their pajamas to church.
Save the date! VBX 2017 at Bloomington East will be on June 5-9 from 9:00am-12:00pm. Registration will open on April 1st.
We need a team of kind, attentive volunteers to check the security tags of people who want to enter the Early Childhood Area. Members of this team would commit to serve at the beginning and end of the 9:30 or 11:00 service every other week or once a month. If you're interested in serving in this capacity, please contact Stephen Figert at .
The Guest Services Team is searching for people who would like to welcome new families at the welcome desk in the new south entrance. If you're interested, please contact Lyne Brown at .

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February News for Sherwood Kids!

Feb 02, 2017

To learn what's happening in February in the children's ministry at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, check out the information below:

Security tags are now required to enter the Early Childhood area at Bloomington East. To drop off and pick up your early childhood kiddos (2 year olds through kindergarteners), you will need to show your security tag to the volunteer at the door to that area.
Joining God's Family class will begin this Sunday, February 5th, during the 11:00 service. This four-week class will take place in R361. To register, click here.
The next Parents' Night Out will be at Bloomington East on Friday, February 10, from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Visit www.socc.org/kids to learn more and to register.
We need a team of kind, attentive volunteers to check the security tags of people who want to enter the Early Childhood Area. Members of this team would commit to serve at the beginning and end of the 9:30 or 11:00 service every other week or once a month. If you're interested in serving in this capacity, please contact Stephen Figert at .

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Birth - Kindergarten

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Bloomington East

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Bedford

Policies and Volunteers

Local Family Friendly Fun

Special Programs

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 11, 2017, 12:00 AM - Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 12:00 AM

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Weekday Preschool

Birth - Kindergarten

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