Kids of the Kingdom
Providing students ages 5-13 with a spiritual environment that focuses on performing and literary arts.
Kids of the Kingdom is a summer program for Chicago kids.
Kids of the Kingdom, better known as K.O.K., originated in 1978 at Emerald Avenue Church of God in Chicago, Illinois by Gladys Bennett. It is because of Gladys we continue to be a voice for children, providing leadership training, recreation, and socialization, which is ministry.
K.O.K. is a faith-based choice-based summer day camp focused on performing and literary arts. While at K.O.K. campers build ownership, social and emotional learning, agency, civic engagement, and growth – academically, behaviorally and socially.
With all of the obstacles that youth must overcome, exposure to an arts, faith, and service curriculum provides a lifeline which results in lasting improvements for the person and their community.
170
Kids Served
38
Jobs Offered
2
Locations
In The News
May 10, 2022
Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, SocialWorks, and Summer Smash Festival have teamed up to give three up-and-coming artists the chance to win $1,000 and perform at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival happening on June 19th, 2022, at Douglas Park
May 10, 2022
2022 Kids of the Kingdom Is Hiring
April 29, 2022
Chance the Rapper, Ben & Jerry’s, and SocialWorks Kick Off National Teacher Appreciation Week with Navy Pier Event
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