Nursery | Infant-PreK
Elementary | K-5th Grade

Welcome to River Kids!

At The River Church the whole family can grow together! River Kids is what we call our children's ministry that teaches, cares for, and invests in children from infancy through 5th grade. The mission of our River Kids program is the same as the mission for all of The River Church: to bring glory to God by reaching the world, gathering with the saints, and growing in the Word. Through meaningful relationships, age-appropriate discipleship, and resources for the home, we seek to equip both children and parents to live out the Gospel every day. Our prayer is that every family and child would build a lasting foundation in Christ and would continue to be strengthened as they grow together in Him.

Keeping your child safe is of our highest priority. Along with thorough background checks and extensive volunteer training, we've established thoughtful safety procedures to help create a secure environment for every child. Our check-in system ensures that only authorized adults can pick up children, classrooms are staffed with trained leaders, and our team is prepared to respond to emergencies with care and confidence. Our commitment to safety isn't just a policy, it's part of how we love and care for every family and child we have the privilege of serving. 

Sunday Mornings

Every Sunday, volunteers and leaders are passionate about helping kids discover who Jesus is through biblical teaching, worship, games, and activities.

Infant-PreK aged children are welcomed into our Nursery, where they are cared for in a safe, loving environment while parents participate in the auditorium.

K-5th Graders are invited to join our River Kids gathering created just for them! They'll experience energetic worship, interactive Bible teaching, small group discussion, and activities designed specifically for each age group. 

Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking for a church to call home, we're excited to welcome your family to River Kids!

A colorful graphic banner for the River Kids Awana program. It features abstract shapes in green, teal, purple, and orange with white line art.

Awana is a weekly discipleship program for children from PreK through 5th grade that helps kids build a strong foundation of faith through Bible teaching, Scripture memorization, worship, games, and meaningful friendships. Evenings are filled with engaging, age-appropriate activities that make learning God's Word both fun and memorable. Weekly themes add even more excitement, making every Wednesday something kids can look forward to!

Have younger little ones? The Nursery is open and available during Awana for children who are not yet old enough to participate.

Awana runs every Wednesday (excluding holiday breaks) from 6:30p-8p. The season begins on September 9, 2026, and runs through May 5, 2027.

Awana is available for all 9 of The River Church locations. With the exception of our Burton and Grand Blanc locations, programming for all ages will take place at your selected location.

Burton and Grand Blanc will combine their Awana program for children in K-5th Grade. All K-5th grade programming will take place at The River Burton. Nursery and Puggles programs (ages 0-3) will be available at both Burton and Grand Blanc loations.

For Grand Blanc parents: If you have children in both age groups, you may choose whichever option works best for your family:
Option 1: Drop off your Nursery/Puggles aged child at Grand Blanc, and your K-5th grader can ride the bus to Burton.
Option 2: Drop off your Nursery/Puggles aged child at Grand Blanc, then drive your K-5th grader to Burton yourself.
Option 3: Drop off all of your children at Burton.

Our goal is to make this transition as smooth and convenient as possible while continuing to provide a great Awana experience for every child.

Burton | 2350 E. Hemphill Rd. Burton, MI 48529
Davison | 2361 N. Irish Rd. Davison, MI 48423
Flushing | 5105 N. McKinley Rd. Flushing, MI 48433
Goodrich | 9430 Perry Rd. Goodrich, MI 48438
Grand Blanc | 2164 E. Grand Blanc Rd. Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Holly | 8393 E. Holly Rd. Holly, MI 48442
Lake Orion | 3920 S. Baldwin Rd. Orion, MI 48359
Walled Lake | 309 Market St. Walled Lake, MI 48390
Waterford | 3411 Airport Rd. Waterford, MI 48329

The cost for Awana is based on your child's age (see list below). Fees include supplies, curriculum, an Awana workbook for your child, prizes, and awards.

Nursery (Under 2 Years) - Free
Puggles (2-3 Years) - Free
Cubbies (3-5 Years) - $35 per child
Sparks (K-2nd Grade) - $35 per child
T&T (3rd-5th Grade) - $35 per child

Awana curriculum is designed to increase in depth and knowledge as your child grows in age and ability. You will see a purposeful increase in length and difficulty of weekly memory verses, as well as workbook content as your child gets older. When registering, please select the age/grade level most appropriate for your child during the 2026-2027 school year. 

Nursery - Under 2 Years
Puggles - 2 Years Old
Cubbies - 3-5 Years Old 
Sparks - Kindergarten-2nd Grade
T&T - 3rd-5th Grade

We recommend choosing your selection based on your child's age/grade at the start of Awana in September. 

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