Youth Services

United Methodist City Society, provides guidance and
assistance to churches that operate after-school and summer programs.

What is the UMCS Children's Program?

Churches are often the most visible, trusted and influential institutions in our communities, they are ideally positioned to serve as partners with local schools, other community-based organizations and families working to create a safe environment in which children can thrive.

How Can My Church Be a Part of the UMCS Children's Program?

Who Qualifies

To be considered for the Children’s Program, churches must fall under the following categories:

Existing Afterschool Program (programs operating for 2 or more years)

Pilot Year Programs (1st year programs)

Startup Program (in the planning stage of operating a program)

Requirements for Participation

Funding is provided to programs that meet the following minimum requirements:

Serves a minimum of 10 students

Has a minimum of 3 staff/volunteers

Operates 5 days per week

Directors & staff attend UMCS workshops and trainings

Program Services

All programs under the Children’s Program should provide homework assistance and a minimum of one additional enrichment activity.

Summer Day Camp Programs

For the past 21 years the United Methodist City Society, has provided guidance and assistance to churches that operate after-school and summer programs. In this model the City Society provides support to 8-14 churches per year which allows for the development of more effective program management and operation systems – giving staff and leadership at these churches the tools to provide more impactful programming to the children and families they serve.