Neighborhood Ministries

The mission of Neighborhood Ministries is to share the love of Jesus Christ with the community by providing a safe, recreational and spiritual experience for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.

2023-2024 After School Registration

Online registration should be completed as well as submission of a completed NOTARIZED medical and photo release form.

Programs Offered

Clubhouse

After School Programming for Kindergarten through 5th grade students from the hours of 2-5pm.

Club Christ

After School Programming for 6th through 12th grade students from the hours of 2-5pm.

Outreach Florida

Summer Programming for rising 1st grade through rising 6th grade students from the hours of 8am-5pm.

Contact Our Leaders

Eina Dorado

Co-Director of Neighborhood Ministries

Sean Hults

Co-Director of Neighborhood Ministries

Ivelisse Arman

Youth & Neighborhood Ministries Admin Assistant

Helpful Information

Program Fees

NHM is a program offered to families at no cost. The program is funded by grants and the generosity of the members of First United Methodist Church.

Schools We Serve

Our school pickup list varies. We serve schools in our closest proximity with the greatest need. As enrollment changes, our bus schedule may change from year to year. For the 2022-2023 school year, we are picking up from the following schools. **This list is subject to change**

BLAKE ACADEMY, CLEVELAND COURT ELEM, DIXIELAND ELEM, LAWTON CHILES ACADEMY, LINCOLN ACADEMY, MCKEEL ACADEMY CENTRAL, MCKEEL ACADEMY of TECH, ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, ROBERT’S ACADEMY

We are always looking to reach more students and add to our bus pick-up list.

After School Daily Schedule

3-3:45pm: Students Picked Up From School
3:30-4pm: Snack
4-5pm: Daily Programming
5-5:15pm: Dismissal

Early Release Day Schedule

12:30-1pm: Students Picked Up From School
1-1:30pm: Meal
1:30-3pm: Games / Movies/ Free Time

3-4pm: Snack
4-5pm: Daily Programming
5-5:15pm: Dismissal

Holidays & Closings

We follow the Polk County School Board Calendar for Early Release and Closings.

No school = No programming.

September 4, 2023

October 16, 2023

October 16, 2023 to October 20, 2023

November 10, 2023

November 20, 2023 to November 24, 2023

December 18, 2023 to January 3, 2024

January 15, 2024

February 19, 2024

March 4, 2024 to March 8, 2024

March 11, 2024 to March 15, 2024

March 29, 2024

May 27, 2024

Early Release Days

August 25, 2023

September 22, 2023

October 20, 2023

November 9, 2023

December 15, 2023

January 12, 2024

February 16, 2024

March 8, 2024

April 12, 2024

April 26, 2024

Resources

Parent Handbook

Medical Form