Children and Youth

We have a range of programs to help develop spirituality and stewardship in children and youth including Sunday School, Youth Group and Vacation Bible School. Days and times of our activities are listed in the calendar.
 

Children

RPC Preschool

Riverside Presbyterian Church Preschool provides a quality preschool experience for children ages three through five. Classes meet Monday through Friday.

Faith Formation

Sunday mornings, children preschool – 5th grade are invited to leave worship after the mini-message to participate in Faith Formation. The time is spent interacting with stories in the Bible to think about how they apply to them as children in today’s world. The activities are multi-sensory including art, music, games and cooking. On first Sundays, the children will come back to the sanctuary to participate in communion.

Scottswood Singers

At RPC we believe that everyone can find lifelong joy in making music, and a central part of our music ministry is providing free music education to kids from preschool through 5th grade. Kara has extensive experience teaching children for many years through Wiggleworms and Little Red Piano classes at Old Town School of Folk Music. She also teaches private piano, voice, theory and songwriting. The Scottswood Singers play fun warm up games, learn solfège and prepare for their monthly Sunday worship performances. The Scottswood Singers main objective is to grow a deeper appreciation for music & movement, provide a public performance opportunity, and make friendships along the way. The Scottswood Singers rehearse on Wednesdays from 4:15 to 5:15 pm during the school year. The Scottswood Singers are open to everyone ages 4-10 in the community and do not need to be church members to participate.

Summer Camp

RPC Offers Summer Camp from 8:30 - 3:30 for select weeks in the summer. Limited to 30 participants and staffed by three adults and three teens counselors, the camp provides an array of activities for children from 3 - 8 years of age. This student to staff ratio allows for personal interactions and activities tailored to the participants in a safe and healthy environment. Email lynda@rpcusa.org for more information!

Cub Scouts

RPC is the charter organization for Cub Scout Pack 24. All boys in first through fifth grade, who reside in the area roughly encompassing the Riverside-Brookfield High School district, or who attend RPC, are eligible to join.
 

Youth

Annually, youth of the church come together with youth throughout the country in a summer mission trip experience. Locations and activities vary each year and have included work with Habitat for Humanity, Appalachia Service Project and Presbyterian Disaster Relief.

RPC USA Youth Mission Photo
RPC USA Youth Mission Photo


Youth Group

RPC Youth Groups are open to all youth regardless of their religious background. Holiday parties, outings, and games are part of our regular programming. Youth group meetings and activities offer an opportunity for building friendships and providing support for one another. We participate in hands-on local and global mission projects. During our annual summer mission trip we serve people in need in various locations around the country. Bible study and discussions about issues affecting teenagers today help our youth to grow in faith and an understanding of God. Friends are always welcome. Days and times of our activities are listed in the calendar.

Boy Scouts

RPC has been the charter organization for Boy Scout Troop 24 since 1939.  The Pack 24 website is https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop24Riverside/Index.htm.  Children from 5th grade through age 18 are eligible to join the Troop, which meets every Thursday evening in the RPC gym.  For more information about scouts contact Pack 24 by using the contact form on the troop website.