Children & Family Ministry
Welcoming all children ages birth to 5th grade to weekly programming and events. Come learn God’s big story and your place in the world, leave knowing that you are deeply loved. Children Ministries at Normandale Lutheran Church are rooted in coming alongside families in Faith Formation, musical instruction, and community building. Registration open to all with no required fee. Join us anytime of the year!
Download the CYF program wide 2025-26 calendar one-pager HERE.
Summer 2026
Vacation Bible School
June 15-18, 9am-12 pm
*After care available 12-3 pm for extra cost
Open to all children aged 3 y.o. to 4th grade
Cost: $65 per child
Step into God’s colorful creation with the theme: RAINFOREST FALLS at VBS. Here kid will explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, a safe place in life’s storms. VBS Is a time for students to learn about faith through play, craft, song, stories, science, food, and friends.
*Aftercare is available from 12-3 pm daily and open to all registered VBS kids for an extra $35 per day. Options to register for all 4 days of aftercare, or pay per day. In aftercare, students will eat bag lunches, go outside, play group games, and craft.
Summer Stretch
July 7-9, 9am-2pm
Open to all current 3rd-5th graders
Cost: $175 per child
Come to Summer Stretch day camp for 3 full days of service & fun! Each day students will complete a service project and then travel to a fun surprise location. Last year’s fun included: pool day, Slick City Action Park, and bowling. Last year’s service included projects with Meals on Wheels, The Bond Between, and Lutheran Social Services. Jon us in 2026 for all NEW fun & service experiences.
Camp Vermilion
August 2-7, overnights
Open to all current 3rd-8th graders
Cost: $565 per camper (until March 2. $670 per camper after March 2)
God’s great Northwoods is calling you! We cannot wait to swim, paddle, hike, craft, sing, worship, and eat with you at Camp Vermilion. Come for the classic camp experience, stay for the s’mores, outdoor games, and bonfires. Register before March 2 to catch the early bird rates.
Children’s Choirs
Cherub Choir
Wednesdays, starting September 10, 2025
5:00 – 5:45pm
Open to singers in Kindergarten – grade 2
Children’s Choir
Wednesdays, starting September 10, 2025
5:45 – 6:30pm
Open to singers in grades 3 – 6
Music is a priority at Normandale Lutheran Church, and we start building strong voices early! We invite all elementary students to participate in our active choir program. Choirs rehearse weekly and sing once monthly during worship services. Singers are welcome to join mid-season.
Directed by Director of Children’s Ministry & Music Lily Ahrendt. Feel free to email Lily with questions!
Sunday School
Age 3 – Grade 3
Sundays, 10:40-11:30am
Starting September 7, 2025
Sunday School classes meet in grade level classrooms weekly, directly following Sunday morning Worship. Children learn more about the Bible, diving deep into God’s big story! Sunday School children will also learn Carols to perform in the Christmas Program each year: Save the date for December 14th, 2025!
Questions about the Sunday School Program? Contact Lily Ahrendt, Director of Children’s Ministry & Music.
SPARK
Grades 4-5
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm
Starting September 10, 2025
We have created a youth group experience for your older elementary age kids. We’re excited to engage them in a more age-appropriate level of learning, while building community and excitement for the confirmation program, which will begin in grade 6.
Questions about what SPARK looks like? Contact Lily Ahrendt, Director of Children’s Ministry & Music.
Faith Markers
Age 3 – Grade 5
Milestones in a child’s faith life. Faith Markers help connect families to each other and to the congregation. As a beautiful coincidence, these opportunities also strengthen your family’s relationship with God.
2025-26 Faith Markers:
- Pre-Schoolers – Prayer
- April 26, 10:30 am (Learning with kids & parents)
- May 3, 9:15 am (Worship Recognition )
- Kindergarten & 1st Grade – All About Worship
- Jan. 25, 10:30am (Learning with kids & parents)
- Feb. 1, 9:15 am (Worship recognition)
- 2nd & 3rd Grade – First Communion
- March 29, 10:30 am (Learning with kids & families)
- April 2, 6:15 pm (Worship recognition)
- 4th & 5th Grade – Stepping Stones
- September 17, 6:30 pm (Learning)
- September 21, 9:30 am (Worship Recognition)
Family Events
All are invited!
An important part of Ministry is building community! Join us for fun family oriented Children, Youth, and Family events this year.
2025-26 Events:
- Beginning of Year Park Playdate | Sept. 7, 10:30 am
- Trunk-or-Treat | October 29, 6-7:30 pm
- Easter Egg Hunt | April 4, 10-11:30 am
- End of Year Party | May 3, 10:30 am
Normandale Preschool and Blessing Place
For the youngest members of our community, faith-based educational experiences are offered through Normandale Preschool (age 33 months to 5 years) and Blessing Place (age 18-33 months).
Contact Us & Find Us Online!
Have general questions about our incredible Children, Youth, and Family Ministry program?
Contact Lily Ahrendt, our Director of Children’s Ministry & Music.
Lily is always happy to help and share more about all the great stuff we have going on!



