Welcome to KidsLife Extra!
FBCO SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." -Hebrews 10:24
KidsLife Extra is a mission-minded ministry serving those who have unique abilities and their families. We do this by embracing and equipping children, youth, and young adults who have special needs through Kindness, Love, and Encouragement.
VARIETY OF CLASSES
Our desire is for our “VIPs” (children, youth, and young adults with special needs) to be integrated into a same-age peer or developmentally-appropriate LIFE Group with materials to enhance their unique learning styles.
SCHEDULE
Sunday LIFE Groups: 8:30AM, 9:40AM & 11:00AM
Wednesday evening: 5:45PM (August - May)
VBS (June, Preschool - Elementary Ages)
Buddy Break: Free Monthly Respite (Feb-May, Sept-Dec)
Summer Connect Camp (July)
MINISTRY SUPPORTS
Our Teachers and “Buddies” (youth and adult who are paired one-on-one) are background-checked and equipped to serve with specialized training.
We provide a safe and secure environment in which our VIPs (those with a disability) can learn and grow in their relationship with Jesus through sensory play.
We provide indoor/outdoor sensory play areas.
Interested in visiting on a Sunday or Wednesday?
Email mandi.sutphin@fbcofallon.org to let us know in advance that you are coming so we can learn about your family and share about our ministry. This allows us the best opportunity to be prepared for your time with us.
Sensory Play Room
Calming room
Swing room
High School & Older Classroom
Outdoor Swing Play Area
What is Buddy Break?
Buddy Break is a FREE respite program where children, youth and young adults with special needs (VIPs: Age 5 - 29 years old) make new friends, play fun games, enjoy crafts, stories, music and more! Meanwhile, their parents/caregivers can enjoy time away from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for two hours.
Buddy Break is open to VIP’s and their siblings (Age 5 - 11 years old). Each VIP and sibling(s) is paired one-on-one with a Buddy.
Who are VIPs?
VIPs are children, youth and young adults with special needs, which include any physical, cognitive, medical or hidden disability, chronic or life-threatening illness, or those who are medically fragile.
Nathaniel's Hope Buddy Break Program
2026 / 2027 Dates
Feb 5, 2027
Mar 12, 2027
Apr 9, 2027
May 7, 2027
Sep 11, 2026
Oct 2, 2026
Nov 6, 2026
Dec 16, 2026 (Wed)
How to enroll as a VIP? (First time)
Register your VIP for the next Buddy Break at the link above.
Press the “ENROLL VIP” button to let us know you are coming to the next event.
Create an account at buddybreak.com and complete the VIP enrollment. (First Time Enrollment Only)
Print and bring the Buddy Break Information Forms with you the first time you attend Buddy Break. (Both forms need to be notarized)
How do I become a buddy? (First time)
Click the “Buddy Registration” button to let us know you are interested in more information about being a Buddy.
Email Mandi Sutphin (our Coordinator for Buddy Break) to schedule your Buddy Training 101.
2027 Dates
coming
Camp week is one of the most exciting weeks of the summer! This 3-day mini-camp will inspire, enrich, and connect each of us to others through the love of Christ with activities designed to meet their sensory needs as well as their understanding of Biblical truths.
Camp includes various rotation times with opportunities to learn Bible truths, role play social skills, show and tell, as well as learning new crafts and sports.
Attendees:
- Children through young adults with special needs ages 5-25 years old.
- Siblings who have completed grades K-5th grade.
Cost: $30 which includes a t-shirt and camp materials. Scholarships are available.
Please contact Mandi.sutphin@fbcofallon.org for more information.
Camp is 9:00am - 12:00pm each day. Important: Each camper is encouraged to bring a snack and water bottle for our mid-morning break.
Registration closes when all spots are filled.
Children’s Ministry Director, Jennie Ross
jennie.ross@fbcofallon.org
Special Needs Director, Mandi Sutphin
mandi.sutphine@fbcofallon.org