At Upward our kids (infant through 5th grade) experience safe, age-appropriate environments where they learn about Jesus in a creative and relevant way.

Here's what to expect when visiting Upward Kids for the first time:

First, find the area marked Kids Check-in. There we will meet your family, check your child into our system, and then one of our volunteers will lead you and your child to their age-appropriate room. You will get to meet our amazing kids ministry volunteers and see the space that your child will be in for the next hour. After your child is secure in their room, you can grab a coffee in the lobby if you like and enter into our auditorium for service.

For your family's first time with us, we do ask that you provide us some basic information on your family so that we can keep your children safe and best serve you. You can save time at check-in by completing the New Family registration form below. Or simply fill it out at kids check-in when you arrive.

Before Service: Meet us at Kids Check-In when you arrive. If you haven't yet, we will ask you to complete a New Family registration form. After that, you and your child will be given matching security tags that are exclusive to your family and your visit. Your child will need to wear the name tag portion while you hold on to the matching pickup tag.

After Service: After the service is complete, you will return to your child’s room and show your tag in order for your child to be released back to you.

During Service: In the event that we need to contact you during the service, we will first try and text you using the phone number you provided. If we cannot reach you by text, your child’s identification code will appear on the screen. We ask that you exit the auditorium and look for a staff member or volunteer who will direct you to your child’s room.

We offer kids ministry during service for your infant and would love to have them join us. We also have a Parent & Infant Lounge as an option for your family. This room is reserved exclusively for parents with infants to enjoy the service in a more private and quiet environment. The room number for this room is 101. In this room you will also find: a changing table, rocking chairs, and some other basic necessities to care for your infant. The room is equipped with a TV, allowing parents to care for their infants while still watching and participating in the service.

All 4th-5th Graders are invited to join our Kids Serve Team. This is a unique opportunity for kids to use their gifts to partner in the work that God is doing here at Upward during our services. From serving in the nursery, to helping a small group leader, to running sound in our Elementary environment...there are so many ways your child can discover a heart to serve others. If your child is interested in serving, complete the form below.

Hi, I’m Tamra Wilson! I’m married to my best friend, Chris, and we have three incredible kids—Laurel, Anistyn, and Gabe. I’m so excited to be the Children’s Director here at UCF. I love reading, making memories with my family, and sharing meals with good friends.

Hi! I’m Megan and I joined the Upward team in 2025. It’s a joy to get to serve as the Children’s Director at Upward West! I'm married to the best, Adam, and we have 5 awesome kids - Caleb, Lydia, Sadie, Lukas, and Judah! I’m always thankful for these beautiful Appalachian mountains, reading, hiking, coffee, a good ribeye, WWII novels, and Creation (except for spiders or really, anything that has more than 4 legs)! I’m passionate about learning, organizing, nourishing meals, all things missions, and home educating our kids.

If you have further questions concerning our Upward Kids experience or visiting Upward with children, simply email twilson@ucf.cc