KIDS & YOUTH
At Fresh Start Church, we believe God is building the next generation. Our Kids & Youth ministry helps children and students know Jesus, build lasting friendships, and discover how much God loves them.
Whether your child is brand new to church or has been here for years, they’ll be welcomed with caring leaders and age-appropriate environments.
Your child’s safety matters deeply to us. Our team is trained, screened, and committed to providing a secure environment.
Every child is known by name, cared for, encouraged, and reminded that they are deeply loved by God.
Biblical truth is taught in engaging, age-appropriate ways that help children grow in faith.
Kids and students build friendships while trusted adults encourage and walk alongside them.
We have opportunities for children and students at each of our locations.
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NURSERY
(AGES 0–4) |
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FRESH START KIDS
(AGES 5–10) |
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FRESH START YOUTH
(AGES 10+) |
Watkins Glen Location: At this time, Kids & Youth programming is not available. Children and students are always welcome to attend worship with their families.
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TEEN CAFE
Faith. Food. Friends.
Tuesdays • 3:30 PM
Teen Cafe is a place where students can come after school, enjoy a meal, finish homework, spend time with friends, play games, and grow in their faith. Whether they’re looking for encouragement, community, or just somewhere they belong, Teen Cafe is a place to call home. |
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| Open to students in grades 7-12. |
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Our youngest children begin learning foundational truths:
As they grow, they’ll begin learning to:
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Children and students are encouraged to:
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Our goal isn’t simply childcare - it’s helping the next generation become lifelong followers of Jesus.
Every adult volunteer completes required screening.
Leaders receive ongoing Safe Sanctuary training.
Policies help create secure, healthy environments.
Our volunteers care deeply for every child and family.
Fresh Start Church follows the Safe Sanctuary policy of the Upper New York Annual Conference to help protect children, youth, and vulnerable adults.
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Phone: 607.733.4485
Email: paumconline@aol.com |
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PLACE TO GROW
At Fresh Start Church, we believe God is building the next generation. Our Kids & Youth ministry helps children and students know Jesus, build lasting friendships, and discover how much God loves them.
Whether your child is brand new to church or has been here for years, they’ll be welcomed with caring leaders and age-appropriate environments.
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SAFE & SECURE
Your child’s safety matters deeply to us. Our team is trained, screened, and committed to providing a secure environment. |
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LOVED & VALUED
Every child is known by name, cared for, encouraged, and reminded that they are deeply loved by God. |
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FAITH BUILDING
Biblical truth is taught in engaging, age-appropriate ways that help children and students grow in faith. |
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RELATIONSHIPS
Kids and students build friendships while trusted adults encourage and walk alongside them. |
We have opportunities for children and students at each of our locations.
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NURSERY
AGES 0–4 |
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FRESH START KIDS
AGES 5–10 |
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FRESH START YOUTH
AGES 10+ |
Watkins Glen Location: At this time, Kids & Youth programming is not available. Children and students are always welcome to attend worship with their families.
Teen Cafe is a place where students can come after school, enjoy a meal, finish homework, spend time with friends, play games, and grow in their faith.
Whether they’re looking for encouragement, community, or just somewhere they belong, Teen Cafe is a place to call home.
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Dinner Provided |
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Homework Help |
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Games & Hangout Time |
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Worship & Devotion |
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Safe Adult Leaders |
| Open to students in grades 7–12. |
WILL EXPERIENCE
Our youngest children begin learning foundational truths:
As they grow, they’ll begin learning to:
Children and students are encouraged to:
Our goal isn’t simply childcare - it’s helping the next generation become lifelong followers of Jesus.
TO SAFETY
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BACKGROUND CHECKS
Every adult volunteer completes required screening. |
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SAFE SANCTUARY TRAINING
Leaders receive ongoing Safe Sanctuary training. |
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SAFE SUPERVISION
Policies help create secure, healthy environments. |
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TRUSTED ADULTS
Our volunteers care deeply for every child and family. |
Fresh Start Church follows the Safe Sanctuary policy of the Upper New York Annual Conference to help protect children, youth, and vulnerable adults.
YOUR FIRST VISIT?
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FIRST TIME?
We’ll help you check in, answer questions, and show your child exactly where to go. |
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WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR?
Whatever they’re comfortable in. |
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CAN I STAY WITH MY CHILD?
We’ll gladly talk through options and help your family feel comfortable. |
MEET YOU!
Have questions before your visit? We'd love to help you feel comfortable before you come.
Plan Your Visit Contact Us
There's a place for you here.
Love God.
Love People.
Serve the World.
Phone: 607.733.4485
Email: paumconline@aol.com