Judah Company

Orientation

Welcome to The Judah Kids Project

Welcome to the team! At Judah Kids, we believe every child deserves to be known, encouraged, supported, and given room to grow. Whether you’re transporting students, helping with homework, leading a Tribe, or guiding a Kingdom Quest activity, you play an important part in creating a safe, joyful, Christ-centered environment where our students can thrive.

  • This semester, our students are embarking on a brand-new adventure: Kingdom Quest! Kingdom Quest combines Art, Music, STEM, teamwork, leadership, and faith into hands-on weekly experiences designed to help students discover who they are, how they belong, and how they can use their gifts to impact others.

    Students won’t just complete activities—they’ll take on quests, solve challenges, create projects, collect artifacts for their portfolios, and track their progress on their Kingdom Quest map. Volunteers help bring the adventure to life by encouraging curiosity, participation, teamwork, and reflection along the way.

  • Volume One • Semester One: We Belong
    Our first semester centers on a simple but powerful message: every child has a place, a purpose, and something valuable to contribute.In addition to the volunteer crew, a small team from the Judah Kids ASP will be on-site to offer support and take lead when helpful at any point throughout the week.

    Each One-Week has a curriculum specifically curated to the gifts of the host church’s volunteers. There are, however, a few essentials that must be covered in every week.

    Essential Topics: Bible, Board Games, Montessori Stations, Free Play

  • Each week, a Kingdom Quest Weekly Schedule will be available in the KQ binder in each room. This schedule serves as your roadmap for the week. It shows where each Tribe should be, what time activities begin, which rooms are being used, and which Kingdom Quest lesson is happening. Our three Tribes are organized by age: Niños (PreK–2nd), Maestros (3rd–5th), and Viejitos (6th–8th).

    You’ll also see activity codes such as KQ.W1.D1. These codes match the curriculum materials located in the shared “KQ” Google Drive, making it easy to find the lesson, supplies, and resources you need for that activity.

    For example, the Week 1 schedule identifies KQ.W1.D1 – Pop Art Hands and shows exactly when each Tribe participates.

    Think of the weekly schedule as your home base: check it before each day so you know where you—and your Tribe—need to be!

  • Every volunteer plays a unique part in making Judah Kids successful. Whether you’re a Tribe Leader, Quest Guide, Transporter, or Tutor, your role may look different—but we all share the same goal: creating a safe, encouraging, Christ-centered environment where every child can belong, learn, and grow.

    Tribe Leader — The Connector
    Travels with their assigned Tribe throughout the afternoon, building relationships and helping students transition, participate, and stay engaged. They are the consistent, encouraging presence for their group.

    Quest Guide — The Experience Maker
    Leads the day’s Kingdom Quest activities, including Art, Music, STEM, challenges, and reflection. The activities are already prepare, they simply give clear instructions, and bring each Quest to life.

    Transporter — The Safe Start
    Picks students up from school and safely transports them to Judah Kids. They make sure students are accounted for and help set a safe, positive tone for the afternoon.

    Tutor — The Academic Coach
    Supports students with homework, reading, studying, and academic skills. Tutors help students think—not just finish by encouraging confidence and independence.

  • At the end of the semester, our students will transform their hard work into a Kingdom Quest Artifacts Museum! Throughout each Quest, students will create special artifacts that are saved in their portfolios. At the museum, families and friends will be invited to explore these creations, celebrate what students have learned, and see the story of their Kingdom Quest journey come to life.

What’s New this Semester?

The Judah Kids Way

SHOW UP.

Be on time, prepared, and dependable—your consistency teaches our kids that they can count on us.

KNOW YOUR KIDS.

Learn their names, personalities, strengths, and stories—a child who feels known is more likely to feel like they belong.

STAY VISIBLE.

Follow supervision and safety expectations at all times—protecting our kids also means protecting the trust families place in us.

SPEAK LIFE.

Correct with kindness and look for opportunities to encourage—our words should build confidence, not tear it down.

ASK FOR HELP.

You are never expected to handle every situation alone—a strong team knows when to call on one another.

Your First Day Checklist

Before students arrive, take a few minutes to make sure you’re ready to serve with confidence. You don’t have to know everything—you just need to know your role, your kids, and who to ask when you need help.

  • Know Your Role — Be clear on what you’re responsible for that day.

  • Check the Schedule — Know your times, rooms, activities, and Tribe assignments.

  • Know Your Leader — Know who to contact when you have a question or concern.

  • Wear Your Lanyard — Staff and volunteers should be clearly identifiable while students are present.

  • Get Prepared — Quest Guides should locate their KQ lesson and materials; Tutors, Tribe Leaders, and Transporters should have what they need before their students arrive.

  • Know Your Kids — Review your Tribe or student assignments and start learning names immediately.

  • Know the Safety Basics — Stay visible, maintain appropriate boundaries, and report concerns rather than trying to handle serious situations alone.

  • Bring the Energy — Kids notice when we’re excited to see them. Make sure they know they belong from the moment they arrive.

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