Neighborhood Ministries

About us!

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.

After School Registration

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

Summer Camp Neighborhood Registration

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

Programs Offered

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 a list of our current schools, contact our office at 863-686-0855.

After School Daily Schedule

*Arrival 4:10pm: Play/Free Time

4:10-4:30pm: Snack/HW

4:30-4:55pm: **Programming

5:00-5:15pm: Dismissal

*Students riding the bus arrive between 3 – 3:45pm. (Students walking or getting dropped off will need to arrive between 2:15-3:45pm. After 3:45pm doors will remain locked for the remainder of programming and a phone call to the office is required to enter the building.)

**Programming may include: Life Skills, Chapel, Indoor/Outdoor Activities, Community Service, Free Play/Time, Boys/Girls Groups, and tutoring.

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. For additional dates, please refer to our calendar.