Our goal is to help our children become true disciples of Jesus Christ by building relationships with them, being examples for them and teaching them God’s Word.
Do your kids love to sing?
Sign them up for Summer Choir School at West Side!
It's our 51st year of offering children this fun and meaningful summer experience combining joyful music with faith formation, community and a choice of activities like sports and games, arts and crafts, dance, handbells and Orff instruments. The program runs from August 14 to 18, 8:30 am to 1:15 pm daily, and is open to kids who are currently in grades 2 through 8, regardless of church affiliation. Cost: $70 per child. The registration deadline is July 14.
An excellent staff, some of whom were once Summer Choir School choristers, will lead the program under the direction of Deborah Holden-Holloway, minister of music at West Side.
Have young kids at home?
Bring them to Little Learners Music Camp!
Children entering kindergarten through second grade will explore singing, Orff instruments, Bible stories, crafts and more under the direction of our caring, nurturing staff. This fun summer program runs from August 14 to 18, 9:00 to 11:00 am daily. Cost: $30 per child. The registration deadline is July 14.
Please note: West Side is committed to being a safe church - free from abuse of any kind. All staff, leadership and volunteers who participate in programs with children and youth must complete Safe Church training every year and abide by a strict Code of Conduct.
Sunday School
We're excited to welcome your children on Sunday morning! Orange, our vibrant Sunday School strategy for preschool through 7th grade, combines the light of the church (yellow) with the heart of the family (red) to form a lifelong faith in Christ (orange). Each month has a theme—kindness, love—that is carried through with easy lessons to do at home. There’s even an app (Parent Cue) that you can use on the go! The result? Home + Church = Greater Impact.
Sunday School takes place at 9:00 am and 10:30 am on the lower level. Nursery and Pre-K meet in rooms 211 and 215. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to "check in."
Register online to eliminate paperwork!
Kids Club + Music
Crafts, games, Bible stories, music - it all adds up to faith-based fun for K-8 kids every Thursday from 4:00 to 5:45 pm from September through June.
West Side Nursery School
For more than 50 years, West Side Nursery School has provided families in Ridgewood and surrounding communities with a warm and caring play-based environment for children (ages 2 1/2 to 6) to learn and grow, while fostering self-esteem, respect for others, strong interpersonal skills and a lifelong love of learning.
Questions?
Please reach out to: 
Pastor Christine Park
Pastoral Associate for Children and Families
Please note: West Side is committed to being a safe church - free from abuse of any kind. All staff, leadership and volunteers who participate in programs with children and youth must complete Safe Church training every year and abide by a strict Code of Conduct.
