At Wilmington Monthly Meeting, children, who may be members, visitors or
attenders, attend meeting for worship for the first fifteen minutes. At 10:15 a.m., they leave meeting for worship to gather with other children of similar ages in classes that deal with a wide variety of activities, such as Quaker studies, Bible study, environmental study, community outreach, singing, creative projects or group discussion.

Using a traditional Quaker term, Friends call the children's activities "First Day School."

Parents are welcome to bring the youngest children (Pre-K and younger) to the pre-school room as early as 10:00 a.m., where they can sign in and have free play time until 10:15 A.M. Songs, circle games, reading books, and related arts and crafts take place from 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. In nice weather, a period of play and exploration outside is encouraged. Snacks and juice
are usually provided between 10:45-11:00 a.m.

Parents or guardians are asked to pick up their children no later than 11:15 a.m.

Young Friends

Young Friends is the Quaker youth group (high school ages) for the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting area. They have weekend gatherings about once a month, usually at the Burlington Meeting Conference Center in Burlington, New Jersey. Young Friends is a wonderful, open place promoting community, peace and activism within its members. Young Friends are always happy to have new participants, Quaker or not. For more info click here.