Faith-Based Organizations Use PLAYTIME Play Areas to Build Community and Educate Children!

July 21, 2010

"We use our PLAYTIME Noah's Ark during story time as a teaching tool in our children's ministry," says Pastor Dr. Steven Hunsley of Family First Church in Overland Park, KS. "Our play area has had a big impact. It sparks interest so children and families want to come back."

PLAYTIME has been working with churches and other faith organizations for years, helping them to provide fun, safe play areas for their youngest members. Family First Church installed the Noah's Ark in their lobby and, according to Pastor Hunsley, it is a timeless hit.

"Kids love it. It's the first thing they do when they get here and the last thing they do before they leave," he says, adding, "Parents love it because they know their children are safe."

PLAYTIME indoor or outdoor soft play areas can help sustain mission and foster community for childcare and faith-based organizations, in a fun, safe environment.

"Churches need to grow membership and enrollment in order to achieve their mission, so they want families to keep coming back," says Erik Petersen, PLAYTIME Business Development Manager, who has a degree in religious studies. "Our play areas cater to kids and families, which are the core of most faith-based organizations. When you ignite a child's desire to attend church early in life, you've made an immediate and long-term investment in your organization's sustainability."

PLAYTIME can custom-design, manufacture and install play pieces to honor any faith tradition.

All of PLAYTIME's elements are soft, safe and certified antibacterial, and make a great place for kids to exercise while they learn and have fun. Pastor Hunsley says their play area even helps to create a more peaceful experience for everyone during church. "Our play area allows the children to play and get their wiggles out before and after church."

PLAYTIME has worked with over 40 faith organizations to provide family friendly play areas, including First Family Church, Overland Park, KS; Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO; Lake Pointe Church, Rockwall, TX; Mequon Jewish Community Center, Mequon, WI; Trinity Baptist Church, Yukon, OK; and Crossroads United Methodist Church, Concord, NC.

For more information about PLAYTIME products, contact Erik Petersen at erik@experienceplaytime.com or (303) 662-0302.