Our belief in the importance of allowing children to play, express themselves and make friends in a safe environment is foundational to all of our Children’s Programs, designed for ages 4 to 11. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more information about our programs and events!
Day Camp
Enough play for every summer day
One of the best parts of summer? Camp! Mission Waco Mission World’s Day Camp is open to children ages 5-11 in the North Waco area. The kids get to participate in enrichment activities, field trips and swim lessons at the Doris Miller YMCA, in partnership with the SEEK andMake a Splash Foundation. The heart behind the program is to positively impact the lives of children through education as well as spiritual and character development.
When: Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., starting on June 6th.
Where: The Rock, located at West Ave. & N. 16th St.
We also provide an opportunity to attend Camp of the Hills in Marble Falls, TX. This year Camp of the Hills will take place the week of June 20th-25th.
Want to get involved?
If you are interested in volunteering or having your child be a part of our program, please contact our Children’s Director, McKenzie Lacy, at [email protected]. Make sure to visit our Mission Waco Children’s Facebook page to stay up-to-date.
Please contact our office at 254-753-4900 for more information!
Creative Arts
Empowering kids through creative outlets
Mission Waco Mission World understands the need for humans of all ages to express themselves creatively. That is why we’ve created four different creative arts programs for the whole family. These programs help promote creative empowerment among children, youth and adults through the arts. We hope to help those entering our programs understand themselves as creative beings who have the power to recognize overlooked opportunities for inspiration. Our goal is to help emerging artists nurture a creative mindset while teaching them the skills to put their creative thoughts into artistic action. Our aim is to focus on the process, not the product.
Barron’s Branch is an after-school program for any child between Pre-K and 5th grade living at the Barron’s Branch apartment complex. Running from September through May, the program provides the opportunity to gain supplementary reading and math skills along with Christian spiritual and character development. This looks like weekly tutoring, Bible studies and other enrichment activities. Registration and information sheets are available in the lobby of the Main Barron’s Branch office.
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: the Activities Building in the Barron’s Branch apartment complex
Want to volunteer?
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Barron’s Branch After School Program Manager at [email protected] or call the Mission Waco Mission World office at 254-753-4900.
Note: this program is temporarily suspended due to COVID-19, but keep an eye out for updates!
Food scarcity is a problem many children in North Waco face daily. Mission Waco Mission World is proud to partner with Kids Cafe®, a Feeding America program, to provide free meals and snacks to children from low-income families in Waco.
When: Monday-Thursday from 4-6 p.m.
Where: The Rock, located at West Ave. & N. 16th St.
If you are interested in volunteering or making a donation, please contact Mission Waco Mission World at 254-753-4900, or email McKenzie Lacy at [email protected]
Intended for children ages 4-11, our after-school program is all about encouraging spiritual growth and character development for kids in the North Waco area. We aim to make a positive impact by providing enrichment activities that will enhance every child’s God-given talents.
On top of homework help, we are able to offer a variety of classes as community resources allow. Our current classes include theater, ballet, fine arts, STEM and BEAR Adventures. We also provide a full dinner through our Kids Café grant.
When: Monday-Thursday from 3-5:30 p.m.
Where: The Rock, located at West Ave. & N. 16th St.
Interested?
If you’d like to enroll your child in our after-school program, or are interested in volunteering please contact our children’s director McKenzie Lacy at [email protected] or call our office at 254-753-4900.
We believe that every child is a son or daughter of King Jesus. Each school year King’s Club serves as a backyard Bible club at various low-income apartment complexes in Waco. Volunteer groups from the Baylor and Waco community have adopted these sites as a place to invest in Waco children, play games and lead a weekly Bible study. We currently have King’s Club at the Villages, Ashton Oaks and Waco High Historic Loft Apartments.
When: Saturday mornings, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Either the Villages, Ashton Oaks or Waco Historic Loft apartment complexes
Looking to serve?
We are always looking for more groups to adopt sites! If you have a group that is interested in getting involved, please contact our Children’s Director McKenzie Lacy at [email protected] or call our office at 254-753-4900.
Enough play for every summer day
Empowering kids through creative outlets
Bringing growth to their backyard
Providing more than meals
Intended for children ages 4-11, our after-school program is all about encouraging spiritual growth and character development for kids in the North Waco area. We aim to make a positive impact by providing enrichment activities that will enhance every child’s God-given talents. 
Come for Bible study, stay to play
