Vine Care Club
Every Wednesday during the school year, our doors open to kids from Zinser Elementary right across the street. They come for a snack, homework help, a craft, and a story from God's Word, and they leave knowing a few more adults who are in their corner.
The Vine has been doing this for years. It's simple: we get to know the kids in our own neighborhood, help them with homework and reading, and show them what real character looks like, rooted in Jesus.
Details
When: Wednesdays, 3:35–5:30 PM, starting September 23, 2026 (any day Kenowa Hills Schools has a full school day)
Where:
The Vine Church, 3950 Leonard St. NW (directly across from Zinser Elementary.)
Our leaders meet the kids at the Zinser flag pole right after school and walk them across together. Coming from somewhere else? Just arrive by 3:40 PM.
Who: 1st–5th grade (kindergartners welcome if a sibling is enrolled)
Cost: FREE!
What kids get each week:
Faith-based teaching
Hands-on learning
Homework help
A character-building curriculum (our "True Success" program)
A healthy snack & crafts
A typical Wednesday:
3:40–4:05 — Welcome and active play
4:05–4:35 — Snack, character trait of the day, and a Bible story
4:35–4:55 — Homework and reading
4:55–5:20 — Craft
5:20–5:30 — Wrap-up and pickup
Safety:
We consider it a great privilege and responsibility when you entrust your kids to our care. Every adult leader has a background check, and kids are always supervised by at least two caregivers. We follow the same safety protocols Kenowa Hills Schools uses.
How to sign up: or email with questions. Space is limited to 30 kids so every child gets real attention, so don't wait too long to sign up.
Want to Volunteer?
Care Club runs on volunteers who love kids and want to point them to Jesus, one Wednesday afternoon at a time. If that sounds like you, we'd love to have you.
Questions?
Pastor Jim Richter Phone: 616-202-1540