Brandywine Kids
Brandywine is intentional about making your children feel safe, loved, welcomed, and excited to learn about God’s plan for them. We want to partner with parents in loving and leading children to be devoted followers of Jesus. Each week we engage kids in a high-energy, interactive experience through worship, games, object lessons, and Bible stories. Our lessons are designed to build resilient disciples by teaching the principle of belonging, believing in Jesus, applying God’s Word, and becoming a disciple to lead others to Jesus.
Sunday Morning
The Brandywine Kids’ ministry meets on Sundays at 10:00am and 11:30am. Find available classes below for infants – 5th grade. Nursery is also available for infants at 8:30am.
Our goal is that by the end of fifth grade, Brandywine Kids will: KNOW! Be introduced to Jesus Christ and will be given the opportunity to make a personal decision to follow Him. GROW! Demonstrate a personal relationship with God and apply biblical truths to life. GO! Understand the importance of experiencing God through worshiping and through serving. Be given the opportunity to worship and serve God on a regular basis.
Under 2 years
In Nursery Worship, your child will be lovingly cared for by incredible leaders who understand that little ones can experience the love of God through sweet moments of playful interaction, fun songs and simple Bible stories. Meaningful lessons each month are focused around three truths: God loves them, made them, and wants to be their forever friend. Nursery is available during all three services.
Please note: Nursery kids should only bring the minimum of needed items in a small bag. Each item in the bag must be labeled. Diapers and wipes are provided in rooms. Children should not bring any personal toys or snacks in to the room with them.
2 years – Kindergartern
Preschoolers love to discover new things! That’s why we provide fun, interactive learning experiences in an engaging environment where your child can learn about Jesus. Classes are split by ages: two-year-olds (Blue Group), three-year-olds (Green Group), four-year-olds (Orange Group), and kindergarteners (purple group). At 10:00am the children are taught from the Bible in Life curriculum. At 11:30 children have play time at educational centers followed by a 20-minute Lil’K video (2-4 year olds) or a What’s in the Bible video (kindergarten). Check out our Preschool Videos archive!
Learn more about the weekday Brandywine Valley Christian Preschool
1st – 5th Grade
Elementary children are ready to tackle deeper topics so our Sunday classes are designed to challenge them. At 10:00am the kids start all together for a time of worship (music) and a lesson from Brite curriculum. Then they break into grade-level groups to discuss the lesson in depth. At 11:30am kids join their parents in the sanctuary for the first part of the Worship Service. Prior to the start of the sermon, the kids are dismissed for Worship Training where they focus on why and how we worship God. Check out our Elementary Videos Archive!
Awana CLubs
3 yrs – 5th Grade
Awana is a fun club with the goal of making resilient disciples through learning God’s Word and building relationships. Awana Clubs provide an environment where kids can memorize and understand scripture, be encouraged by awesome leaders, and participate in large group lessons and engaging games and activities.
Our Awana year runs from September 3, 2025 through May 20, 2026. This year, we will be offering both “In-Person Awana” in the church building AND “At-Home Awana” in your house.
In-Person Awana 2025-2026
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: Brandywine Valley Church
- Loving Awana leaders to guide you
- Recite handbook sections/Bible verses to your leader
- Begins on September 3, 2025 (Parent Meeting – September 3, come with your child to Awana)
- Concludes on May 20, 2026 with the Awana Award Ceremony
- Awana does not meet on the following dates due to holidays: November 26; December 24; December 31; April 1, 2026; April 8, 2026, April 15, 2026; and April 22, 2026.
- Handbook Time, Large Group, Activity &/or Game Time
- You’ll receive a uniform, handbook, and lots of awards!
- Theme nights – some dress up nights (crazy hat) or service projects (canned goods), etc. Download the theme calendar.
At-Home Awana 2025-2026
Day: Any day of the week
Time: Any time
Location: At your home
- Your own parents to guide you
- Recite handbook sections/Bible verses to your parents
- Begins on September 3, 2025 (Parent Meeting via Zoom – TBD)
- Join us in the building for the Awana Award Ceremony on May 20, 2026
- Independent Handbook Time, optional video lessons, leader support
- Join the theme nights and share your pictures on Facebook! Download the theme calendar
- At-Home Awana Resources:
Awana Resources
In addition to the Awana book each child receives, Awana offers additional resources to enhance the child’s book experience. You can download audio files of the memory verses and/or the story from book. Go to the Awana website, then select the book your child is using and download an MP3 or MP4 file. The Awana book provides instructions of when an audio file is available to enhance your child’s experience. For example: Listen to track 25 to find out what happens.
Awana consists of three groups:
Cubbies
3 yrs – Preschool
must be 3 by 8/31
Sparks
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
T&T
3rd – 5th Grade
Special Events
Brandywine Kids holds special events and service opportunities throughout the year (see Events for our full calendar).
Awana
WHEN: Wednesdays (September-May), 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Age 3 – 5th grade
Registration required
MomCo
WHEN: Monthly second Thursday (September-May)
9:00-11:00am or 7:00-9:00pm
WHO: Moms
Skate Night
WHEN: Sunday, February 1, 5:45-7:45pm
WHO: Everyone
WHERE: Christiana Skating Center
COST: $5 for skate rental, Admission is free
Reflections Small Group
WHEN: Summer 2026
WHO: Kids who just finished 4th grade (2025-26 school year)
WHERE: At Brandywine
Look for more information in Spring 2026.
Illumination Station VBS
WHEN: July 27-31, 2026, 9:00am-noon
WHO: Age 4 through 5th grade
Fall Festival
WHEN: Friday, October 30, 6:00-8:00pm
WHO: Preschool and elementary kids and their families
Philly Blitz
WHEN: November 2026
WHO: Grades 3-5
More information available soon.
Parent/Guardian Survey
Help us get to know you and learn how to serve you better! If you regularly attend Brandywine Valley Church, please take this survey so we can learn more about your children and how best to minister to them. Please fill out ONE survey per child. This form only needs to be filled out once per child – either digitally or on paper. We look forward to serving your family in Brandywine Kids!
Child Dedication
Child Dedication is when parents make a promise to the Lord before the church congregation to do everything within their power to raise the child in a Godly way, until the child can make a decision on his or her own to follow God.
If you want to have your child dedicated, please complete this short form and a pastor will be in touch soon. Please complete the form at least two weeks prior to the Dedication date.
2026 Dedication Sundays are:
March 29, 2026
May 31, 2026
August 30, 2026
November 29, 2026
Volunteer With Brandywine Kids on Sundays
Before starting, volunteers will be asked to complete our Children’s Ministry Volunteer Form, background check, and Ministry Volunteer Application.
Questions? Email Kristi Pullig, Children’s Ministry Director.