Family Ministries NZ is one of the few YWAM bases in the world that strives to provide a conducive environment for families to learn and grow. One of the facilities that we provide is childcare for our students' children during daytime lectures and workshops.
6 Months - 4 Years
We have facilities and staff to cater to children from 6 months to 4 years old. Each staff person looks after up to four children. The Crèche staff are all volunteers and will differ from school to school. If your child needs one-on-one adult care, we ask you to provide your own nanny. Crèche staff will not be available to attend to children in the students' units.
5 Years and above
Children who are 5 - 17 years will be part of our base school. The Base School programme is based on the DTS curriculum for kids. They will have lots of fun learning about God and also having a space to complete schoolwork that they may need to do. We have a base schoolteacher and helpers who love to work with kids and have a passion to see all children grow in their relationship with God and others and be equipped for outreach with their family.
What does a normal day at the creche look like?
The creche program varies each school depending on the staff and program, but a normal day could include the following:
8:20 - Children are dropped off at the creche
8:30 - 9:30 - Outdoor play
10:30 - 11:00 Morning Tea
11:00 Story telling, singing
12:20 - Parents pick up-time and Lunch
1.50 pm - Children are dropped off at the creche
2:00 – 3:15 - Outdoor play, children picked up at 3:15 pm
What happens at Base School?
Base school is for kids aged 5 - 17 years. We have a set programme where the children are encouraged to grow in their faith and knowledge of God. They will learn about missions, other cultures and NZ history. The curriculum is based on a DTS so they will be learning similar topics as their parents in the lecture room. They will have time to do their own schoolwork as well and are encouraged to participate in sports, arts and crafts.
An example of a day in Base School
8:30am Base Worship (Mon)
9:45am Settle into Base school
10:00am Devotions or Bible Time
10:30am Morning tea
11:00am Journalling or games
11:30am School work
12:30pm Lunch in A-frame with parents
2:00pm Fun and games, sports, art, small groups etc
