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NURSERY DETAILS
Nursery will be provided during select sessions and workshops. In order to ensure that we provide enough workers for the nursery, please register your child and sign them up for nursery care. If you are unsure if you will need nursery care, please register them anyways. Please note: Our nursery workers are not equipped to provide meals or a place to nap for your child. Due to food allergies of other children in nursery care, food and snacks will NOT be provided in the nursery; please plan to feed your child. If your child needs to nap at a specific time, please make arrangements to have them nap in your hotel room. |
CHILDREN and YOUTH PROGRAM DETAILS
Theme: Driving Forward in Faith (past disappointments and detours to God's destiny)
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IMPORTANT
Your children are not required to attend the program. However, if you choose to put them in the program, it is with the understanding that your child(ren) will attend the entire program. Please pick them up and drop them off at the designated times only (except in the case of illness or emergency).
Please register your child(ren) and sign them up for the program (if you have not done so already) by May 15, 2023. For more details, see the "Registration" page.
If you choose not to put your child(ren) in the program, you are responsible for their care. For liability reason, children who have chosen not to participate in the program may not be dropped off with the children workers.
Your children are not required to attend the program. However, if you choose to put them in the program, it is with the understanding that your child(ren) will attend the entire program. Please pick them up and drop them off at the designated times only (except in the case of illness or emergency).
Please register your child(ren) and sign them up for the program (if you have not done so already) by May 15, 2023. For more details, see the "Registration" page.
If you choose not to put your child(ren) in the program, you are responsible for their care. For liability reason, children who have chosen not to participate in the program may not be dropped off with the children workers.
PROGRAM COORDINATORS
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM (ages 4-7): Nancy and Joy Sutton Nancy Sutton was an elementary teacher in Christian schools for 8 years and homeschooled her children. For the past 28 years, she has written Sunday school curriculum, textbooks, and video curriculum guides. For 9 years, she ran a Chinese summer exchange program for middle and high school students. In 2003, she became involved with ISI when she hosted an Easter event at her home. She lives in Colorado Springs, CO. Joy Sutton has been teaching for 7 years and is currently an elementary teacher at a charter school in Colorado Springs. When she graduated from college, she got a job teaching 1st grade at an international school in Shanghai, China for 3.5 years until COVID lockdowns brought her home to CO. She is loving her school where she teaches 2nd grade, tutors, and bakes sourdough bread. Joy is currently preparing for her July 6 wedding! |
YOUTH PROGRAM (ages 8-17): Erin and Ian Downs Erin Downs has worked as a campus staff with ISI for 23 years. During that time, she has raised and homeschooled her 3 children. She also teaches French, Art, and English to 7-12 grade at Pullman Christian School. She approaches each class and each student with a heart to point them toward God in all they do. She has a patient, compassionate, and deliberate approach with children. Ian Downs has worked with ISI for 23 years and is currently an Area Director in the Pacific Northwest. He began his missions experience with Youth With a Mission as a 16 year-old. He is a firm believer that kids have so much more to offer the Church. He began teaching his daughter M28 Bible Study when she was 6. Ian has been married to Erin for 21 years, and they have 3 children: Keira, Malcolm, and Connor. |
Nursery & Children's Program FAQ
MY CHILD WILL BE 3 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF THE CONFERENCE. CAN HE/SHE JOIN THE OLDER CHILDREN IN THE CHILDREN'S PROGRAM?
Children must be 4 years old at the time of the conference in order to participate in the children's program. Our nursery workers are prepared to provide stimulating and fun activities that will appeal to all the children in the nursery.
WHAT IF MY NURSERY AGE CHILD NEEDS MY ATTENTION WHILE I AM IN SESSIONS?
We will have a paging system for times when your child needs special attention or diaper changes.
WHAT DO I NEED TO PACK FOR MY CHILD?
Please pack swim gear, sunscreen, and good shoes.
MY CHILD WILL BE 15 (OR OLDER) AT THE TIME OF THE CONFERENCE. CAN HE/SHE ATTEND THE ADULT PROGRAM?
Yes. Children 15 years or older are welcome to attend the adult conference sessions (at the adult rate). However, it is requested that he/she does not switch between the children's program and the adult sessions.
Children must be 4 years old at the time of the conference in order to participate in the children's program. Our nursery workers are prepared to provide stimulating and fun activities that will appeal to all the children in the nursery.
WHAT IF MY NURSERY AGE CHILD NEEDS MY ATTENTION WHILE I AM IN SESSIONS?
We will have a paging system for times when your child needs special attention or diaper changes.
WHAT DO I NEED TO PACK FOR MY CHILD?
Please pack swim gear, sunscreen, and good shoes.
MY CHILD WILL BE 15 (OR OLDER) AT THE TIME OF THE CONFERENCE. CAN HE/SHE ATTEND THE ADULT PROGRAM?
Yes. Children 15 years or older are welcome to attend the adult conference sessions (at the adult rate). However, it is requested that he/she does not switch between the children's program and the adult sessions.
