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Student Center

The Gloria Dei Student Center is a multi-purpose facility that provides both classroom and recreation space.  The Student Center is scheduled to be open periodically for a variety of recreational activities for students and adults.  The Student Center houses classrooms, a large gymnasium and a Chat Room featuring a big-screen television, Sony PlayStations, billiards, foosball, air hockey and more.  Private music lessons, Tai Chi and Self Defense classes are held in the SC during the week. Check the web site under recreation for further details on events and opportunities.  Or for more information contact Matt Schultz, Recreation Ministries Coordinator, at mschutlz@gdlc.org .

Tutoring
Need some help in school?  Free tutoring sessions are available on Thursday nights during the school year from 6:30-8:30pm in the Gloria Dei Student Center.  Tutoring is available is all subjects.  Sessions are held in room 198.  For more information, please contact Sharlene Buford, 281-575-4766 or 281-480-1496.

 

Summer Camps '08
Gloria Dei Summer Camps for Kids!
Get ready for a summer of fun with Gloria Dei Sumer Camps! Gloria Dei Fine Arts Festival, VBS, On Stage Kids!, Kevin Cook Basketball Academy, Open Palms Martial Arts, and Bay Area School of Protocol Etiquette Camps will fill out our summer camp menu this year. each camp is staffed by experts in their field, and conducted in a safe, christian atmosphere.


About Our Camps

Fine Arts Festival 2008, That’s Where the Party’s At!
Come and party with us! Kids may choose from a variety of fine arts classes in the morning, each one celebrating their unique gifts and talents, then spend the afternoon putting it all together with songs, games, art, and service projects. Morning sessions may include up to 3 of the following choices: Culinary Arts, Wire and Stone Creations, Muti-Media Art Sculptures, Percussion, Recorders, Theater Arts, Creative Movement, Hip-Hop, Photography, Art & Technology, Guitar, Hand Chimes, and Creative Writing. You may also choose our afternoon only session, and participate in the choirs, games, art, and service projects. Our Fine Arts Festival will culminate on Friday evening, July 25 at 6:30 with a dynamic, Christ-centered musical production and art gallery.

Vacation Bible School 2008, Jerusalem Marketplace 
Imagine what it was like to live and work in the bustling city of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus. You would hear the chatter about this puzzling prophet as you talked with shopkeepers. You might work with people who had met Jesus, heard His teachings, or witnessed an actual miracle! Jerusalem Marketplace immerses learners in Bible-times culture, helping kids and adults explore what it might have been like to live when Jesus did. Families will experience new traditions, taste new foods, try new arts and crafts projects...and discover that Jesus chose the cross because of his unfailing love for each of us. Daily activities will include: Gathering time, Tribe time, Synagogue School, Village Playground, a visit to the Marketplace, and Snack time. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to participate as part of your child’s tribe. 

OnStage Kids!
OnStage Kids! combines various theatrical and performance methods that truly encourage and enhance children's development. The OnStage Kids! program cultivates the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of each student through a variety of drama games and activities. Join us as we have fun building confidence, creativity and character, developing acting skills and stage presence while putting together a show in one week! Each session will develop a new show, so sign up for one or all three! Performances will be held each friday of camp at 7:00pm.
Extended Care is available for On Stage Kids Camps!

Kevin Cook Basketball Academy
The Kevin Cook Basketball Academy is designed to provide boys and girls of all ability levels a rewarding, and enjoying experience. Fundamental instruction, individual competition, and team competition will be part of the camp’s activities. Our staff will consist of the Nigerian National Team Head Coach Kevin Cook, collegiate & area high school coaches and players, and many other special guests. Be a part of the Kevin Cook Basketball Academy and join us!!

Bay Area School of Protocol
All of Us love to be complimented and each of us feels a sense of pride and accomplishment when we have handled ourselves weill in a given situation. Children want to know what is expected of them. They are never too young to be taught what is and what is not acceptible behavior. Mastering social skills can make the difference in our children accomplishing their future goals. Come and have fun and increase self-confidence as we learn introductions, telephone etiquette, setting the table, posture, dining skills, respect, courtesy, and more!

Open Palms Martial Arts
The Christian Martial Arts Camp will be a week of exercise and bible study. The camp will consist of various martial arts: Kung Fu, Karate, Tai Chi, acrobatics, and gymnastics, with an emphasis on glorifying God. The camp will instill teamwork, camaraderie, and discipline to make the mind, body, and holy Spirit shine bright for all to see. The camp will be run by Jason Hunt, a two time gold medal winner and world champion in Tai Chi, Wushu and Kung Fu.

Schedule of Camps:

June 9-13
Bay Area School of Protocol: Etiquette Camp
Session I: 9am-Noon (ages 7-12)
Session II: 1-4pm (Ages 13-16)
Cost: $150 


Kevin Cook Basketball Academy - All Skills Camp 
Session I: 8am-Noon (Ages 8-12)
Session II: 12:30-4:30pm (ages 13-18) 
Cost: $175

June 16-20
OnStage Kids! Drama Camp I
Completed Kindergarten-6th Grade
9am-3pm
Cost: $175
Bring a sack lunch
Extended Care 7:30am-6pm: $60

June 30-July  3
Bay Area School of Protocol: Etiquette Camp
Session III: 9am-Noon (ages 7-12)
Session IV: 1-4pm (ages 13-16)
Cost: 150

July 7-11
Gloria Dei VBS
9am – 11:30am (Ages 4 – completed 5th grade)
Cost: $20
Youth and Adult volunteer opportunities available, scholarships available, contact Valerie at vtegeler@gdlc.org, 281-333-4535 for more information.

July 14-25 (2 weeks!)
Gloria Dei Fine Arts Festival
Completed 1st – 8th grade
Cost: $210 full day (9am – 4pm)
$90 half day (1pm – 4pm)
Bring a sack lunch
Youth and Adult volunteer opportunities available, scholarships available, contact Valerie at vtegeler@gdlc.org, 281-333-4535 for more information.

July 28-August 1
OnStage Kids! Drama Camp II
Completed Kindergarten-6th Grade
9am-3pm
Cost: $175
Bring a sack lunch
Extended Care 7:30am-6pm: $60

August 4-8

Kevin Cook Basketball Academy - Shooting Camp
Session I: 8am-Noon (ages 8-12)
Session II: 12:30pm-4:30pm (ages 13-18)
Cost: $175

Bay Area School of Protocol: Etiquette Camp 
Session V: 9am-Noon (ages 7-12)
Session VI: 1-4pm (ages 13-16)
Cost: $150

August 11-15

OnStage Kids! Drama Camp III
Completed Kindergarten-6th Grade
9am-3pm
Cost: $175
Bring a sack lunch
Extended Care 7:30am-6pm: $60

August 18-22
Open Palms Christian Martial Arts Camp 
Completed 1st-8th Grade
9am-Noon
Cost: $125 

Registration is now open online for all camps. Any questions about Gloria Dei Summer Camps can be directed to Matt Schultz, Recreation Ministries, at mschultz@gdlc.org or 281-333-4535 x193.

Additional Info:
Clcik here to register online now!
 

Upward Soccer 2008

Upward Soccer is Back! In the SPRING this Year!

It’s time for Upward Soccer 2008!  - Soccer Leagues for boys and girls 4 years old through 4th Grade!

Upward Soccer is a fun and exciting soccer program where every child is a winner! Practices are one night a week, and there is a one hour game on Saturday mornings. Every child gets equal playing time every week, equal opportunity to be in the starting line-up, and encouragement and teaching from caring coaches. Come join us for the most exciting soccer experience ever!

Key Dates for 2008:
Practices Begin - Week of Monday, March 24, 2008 
First Game - Saturday, April 12, 2008
Team Picture Day - TBD, 2008
Awards Night - Monday, June 2, 2008

Every player will receive:
Equal playing time
Upward Soccer reversible game jersey
Soccer Socks
Upward Soccer car magnet
Winner Magazine
End of Season award

For more information about Upward Soccer at Gloria Dei, please contact Matt Schultz at mschultz@gdlc.org or at 281.333.4535, ext. 1071.


Additional Info:
Find out more about Upward!
Download the Coach and Referee Application Here!
Master Game Schedule Spring Soccer