We’re so excited for Kidsong Europe 2018! We are located just outside the front doors of The O2 Arena for 2018. Once again we’re creating our own venue so look out for our Kidsong marquees between the O2 Arena & Tube entrance.

At Kidsong it’s our goal to give kids the opportunity to grow a true relationship with God & make lifelong friends through fun and engaging activities. We want to inspire kids to live a life sold out in their faith, putting God as number one in everything that they do.

This year’s theme is ‘Can you believe it? There is more’ where kids will learn and experience ways they can believe more about God & how to impact the world around them. Our prayer is for your kids to have a moment of awe and wonder as God blows their minds with his amazing love, and speaks truth into their hearts about the plans he has for their life.

Kidsong is for children aged 1 years (& walking) through to 11 years and is divided into the following age groups:

1 (& walking) & 2 year olds*
3 & 4 year olds
5 & 6 year olds
7-11 year olds

The Programme for 3 - 11 year olds is available during all sessions at Hillsong Conference.

The 1 & 2 year olds programme is available during all day sessions but there will be no evening programme for this age group. Parents will be allocated to a suite so they are still able to be a part of the night session with their child.

How to settle your child into our programme:
Before Conference starts, please talk to your child about their programme and all the fun they will have in their special room, this will help to ease their fears about a potentially unknown programme. You could give them practice staying without you by leaving them at a friend’s house or in your own Church Kids programme. During Parent drop off we encourage parents to come into the room with their toddler, meet leaders and help settle their child into the room. Our kids programme opens an hour before the adult service starts so why not come a bit earlier to ensure your Toddler is comfortable and happy before you head off into the service. Toddlers will often cry when left but will settle quickly once the parents are out of sight. Our team will text you if they need you at any time. Please make sure that you have a number that we can easily contact you on during Conference.

For parents with newborns through to 12 months old (no registration required) we have
allocated suites available for the duration of Hillsong Conference.

Let us know that you require special seating arrangements by editing your registration form. Please also join the 'Families (with children under 12 months)' seating community group with the passcode HILLSONG. You can nominate you plus 1 - 2 members of your family or friends to accompany you in the suite.

Parents suites
Our parent’s rooms, located in the suites provide a place for parents of 0-12 month olds to feed, change diapers, rest and play. Parenting room hosts are on hand to assist and make sure as a family you have a great experience at Hillsong Conference.

Parents of 1 & walking – 2 year olds will be allocated evening tickets to a suite for the duration of Hillsong Conference. There will be no 1 & 2 years olds programme during the evening session so this will be a place to come with your child to relax during in the evening and still be a part of Hillsong Conference.

Please visit www.theo2.co.uk/visit-us for all information on getting to the O2 Arena. This includes tube, bus, car & boat routes.

For the most up to date travel information please visit The Transport for London Website: tfl.gov.uk

● Comfortable clothes and shoes (and a change of clothing for pre-schoolers)
● Daily packed morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and snacks (nut free). Please note that meals are not included in Kidsong registration. Dinner will be spent with parents/guardians.
● Drink bottle
● Registration pass
● Jacket, hat and sunscreen
● Bible & Notepad
● Parent Drop-Off & Pick-Up

Drop Off
Programmes are open and parent drop-off begins an hour before each session.

Pick Up
Parent pick-up begins immediately after each session:
Please collect your child within 30mins of the session finishing.
You will receive precise timings with your Kidsong registration letter & pass.

You will need to show your Parent Pick Up Card everytime you come to pick up your child. Your child’s ID number is also indicated on the card. If we need to contact you during the meetings we will send you a text message so please keep your phone handy and on silent.

*Please note: If you will not be collecting your children yourself, please inform the Kidsong team at drop off and ensure the child’s collector or family member has the parent pick up card with them. No parent pick up card will mean no entry into Kidsong. Under 18 year olds will not be allowed to collect children unless agreed with the Kidsong team at drop off.

Can I pick up my child before the end of session?
Kidsong unfortunately cannot facilitate early pick-ups outside of parent pick up times except in the case of an emergency.

Our outstanding Kidsong team are strictly screened, specifically trained and DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) checked. Access to Kidsong is limited to working with children approved people and parents must show their parent pick up card to collect their child. We have external SIA (Security Industry Authority) trained security team in addition to support our Kidsong team.

First Aid
The Kidsong program has a dedicated team who can administer medication, first aid, a quiet place to rest, high fives and stickers to any children who need a little extra TLC.

Treasure Chest (Additional Needs)
If your child has any special/additional needs (Autism, Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida etc...) we would love to welcome them into our programme and give your child extra support from our great team.

Please indicate on their online registration form or contact us at hillsongconference@hillsong.co.uk if your child has any additional needs so that our team can facilitate the best care for them during conference.

Nappies
We are unable to change your child’s nappy. Please keep your mobile phone handy should we need to contact you for a nappy change or if your child becomes unsettled.

Buggies
We have a secure pram parking area for your buggy during conference. Please take any valuables with you. If your baby is sleeping we have limited space in the rooms for your buggy while they are asleep.

Toilets
We have designated toilets for the children to use. They will be supervised by our leaders. If your child is toilet training please let us know and we will regularly ask them if they need to use the bathroom. We do not change nappies or clothes, so we will need a contact number for you so that we can text you if they need a nappy change.