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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
Address
8301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale IA 50322
Phone
515-276-1700
Childrens Ministry

 

 

Summer Fun 2011!

 

We have lots of hands-ons camps for the summer that you won't want to miss.
Download summer camp booklet.

 


Registration
Simple as ABC

A. Register online at gloriadeionline.com

To register, click here.

B. Pay online at gloriadeionline.com.

To pay, click here.

C. Register and pay by mail.
(download booklet, complete and mail registration sheet.)

Download summer camp booklet.

Dear Parents and Children,

Summer day camps and programs are an opportunity to meet
new friends and try new things. Each event is dedicated to
bringing God’s Word to life through experiential sessions led
by trained, dedicated staff and is carefully designed to allow
children opportunities to learn new things while having fun.

Seven different camps will be offered this summer for all ages,
as well as a few other programs. Camps and programs have
specific ages. Care is taken to assure quality and low staff/
student ratios. Safety is a top concern. If a child has special
needs, we will try to have a staff person dedicated to those
needs. We cannot administer medications; an alternative must
be made for any medications.

Camps are open to any child. Each camp and program has a
registration process, please register early. Some camps have
a limited number of spaces.

If you have any questions, contact DeAnn McCue at 278-5544,
ext. 207 or check out our Web site at www.gloriadeionline.com.

Looking forward to a great summer with you,

DeAnn Haas McCue
Director of Family Ministry

 

Parent & Child Music and Movement
Through music, movement, and laughter parent and child can enjoy spending time together. You’ll be introduced to many pretend friends through music, movement, dance, storytelling and instruments.

Date: Tuesdays, June 14-July 12 Time: 5:45-6:15 p.m.
Ages: Infant to 2 years old Cost: No Cost

Date: Tuesdays, June 14-July 12 Time: 6:15-6:45 p.m.
Ages: 2-4 years old Cost: No Cost

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Fine Arts Camp
Children will have the opportunity to discover some of the finer arts during this unique camp. Each day preschool children will create and experience art in a new way through hands-on (and maybe even toes-on) activities. Preschoolers will learn about colors, textures and patterns, while putting their creative minds and bodies to work through play.

Date: Monday, June 20-Thursday, June 23 Time: 9-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 3-5 years old Cost: $70

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God’s Amazing Creation for Preschoolers
Each day preschoolers will discover God's amazing creation. Children will experience the world through hands-on activities. The days will be filled with scientific facts according to God's Word, as well as lots of messy, gooey, amazing science labs conducted by preschoolers! Each day is unique.

Date: Monday, June 27-Thursday, June 30 Time: 9-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 3-5 years old Cost: $70

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God's Little Princess Camp
Preschool girls ages 3-5 are invited to take part in this royal camp. Little princesses will explore the life of a princess through activities and stories. Each day will focus on being God’s princess, one of royal birth, chosen by him. This camp will encourage good manners; girls will learn a new princess manner and put it to use each day. On Thursday, parents are invited to join the girls for a tea, celebrating our week together.

Date: Monday, July 11-Thursday, July 14 Time: 9-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 3-5 years old Cost: $70

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Fine Arts Camp
Students will have the opportunity to discover some of the finer arts during this unique camp. Each day students will learn and experience art in a new way through hands-on activities. It’s not all lines and art; time will be spent getting to know one
another and making new friends. Families are invited to the Art Show Thursday, June 23 at 11 a.m.

Date: Monday, June 20-Thursday, June 23 Time: 9-11:30 a.m.
Ages: Completed grades K-5 Cost: $80

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God's Amazing Creation Science
Each day campers will discover God’s awesome creation. The days will be filled with scientific facts according to God’s Word, discoveries, and lots of hands-on science labs and science experiments that show God’s awesome power in creation. Even though God is so big, he’s interested in the smallest details.
Nothing escapes his attention.

Date: Monday, June 27-Thursday, June 30 Time: 9-11:30 a.m.
Ages: Completed grades K-5 Cost: $80

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Girls in "Her" Story Camp
Girls in “Her” Story Camp brings history to life for girls who have completed grades 2-3. Each day girls will experience a major American time period through hands-on activities. The days will be filled with fun and learning within a Christian setting.
Campers staying all day will need to bring a sack lunch and drink to camp. There is no camper limit; the camp will be staffed according to enrollment.

Date: Monday, July 11-Friday, July 15 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ages: Completed grades 2-3 Cost: $170

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Next Generation Girls in "Her" Story Camp
Next Generation Girls in “Her” Story Camp brings history to life for girls who have completed grades 4-5. Each day girls will experience a major American time period through hands-on activities. The days will be filled with fun and learning within a
Christian setting. Campers staying all day will need to bring a sack lunch and drink to camp. Limited to 10 campers.

Date: Monday, July 11-Friday, July 15 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ages: Completed grades 4-5 Cost: $180

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Beginning Dance
This fun class will allow your child to dance and learn some basic ballet and tap movements. Limited to 12 dancers.

Please note: Dancers should wear leather ballet shoes and tap shoes. Girl dancers need a black dance leotard and pink tights. Boy dancers need black short, a white t-shirt and light weight socks.

Date: Tuesdays, June 14-Aug. 2 Time: 6:15-6:45 p.m.
Ages: 3-5 years old Cost: $75

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Creative Dance
Children will learn basic ballet, tap and dance movements to Christian music. Limited to 12 dancers.

Please note: Dancers should wear leather ballet shoes and tap shoes. Girl dancers need a black dance leotard and pink tights. Boy dancers need black short, a white t-shirt and light weight socks.

Date: Tuesdays, June 14-Aug. 2 Time: 6:45-7:30 p.m.
Ages: 6-10 years old Cost: $85

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Dance Conditioning for Adults

This class is a time for adults to work on conditioning while having fun. This class consists of Latin, hip hop, and swing dance moves designed to raise the heart rate. Students should wear comfortable work-out clothing and well-fitting/supportive
shoes. Be sure to bring a water bottle! Minimum class of 3.

Date: Tuesdays, June 7-July 19 Time: 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Ages: Adults Cost: $85

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Beginning Tumbling

Children will work on flexibility, balance, coordination and basic tumbling tricks. This class is designed for children who have not mastered a cartwheel. Children should wear comfortable shorts and t-shirts or leotard/unitard/bike shorts. Limit of 5 children. Minimum class of 3.

Date: Tuesdays, June 7-July 19 Time: 5:45-6:15 p.m.
Ages: 3-5 years old (potty-trained) Cost: $65

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Intermediate Tumbling

Students will work on tumbling skills and tricks, as well as strength and onditioning. Students should wear comfortable shorts and t-shirts or leotard/unitard/bike shorts. Minimum class of 3. *If the child is age 4 or 5 and has mastered either a
right or left cartwheel they may sign up for this class instead of
beginning tumbling.

Date: Tuesdays, June 7-July 19 Time: 6:15-6:45 p.m.
Ages: 6-11 years old Cost: $65

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JumpBunch for Elementary

JumpBunch gives kids a chance to get active. At this age, children are ready to form teams and they welcome a little competition, so the activities are closer to playing real games. We change it up regularly so they are exposed to lots of different sports, they work different muscles, build coordination – and are continually challenged.

Date: Tuesdays, June 14-Aug. 2 Time: 6:45-7:30 p.m.
Ages: Completed grades K-5 Cost: $85

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JumpBunch for Preschoolers

Preschoolers need lots of physical activity. JumpBunch provides great exercise, but in a structured format that introduces a wide variety of sports, and builds coordination, balance and confidence. Each class includes warm-ups, floor exercises, the sport activity of the week, stretching, and cool down.

Date: Tuesdays, June 14-Aug. 2 Time: 9-9:45 a.m.
Ages: 3-5 years old Cost: $85

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Summer Vacation Bible School

Welcome to Big Jungle Adventure! At Big Jungle Adventure kids will learn they are never alone on their faith journey with Jesus. Kids will have a blast as they discover that courageous believers go “Wild for Jesus!”

Date: Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27 Time: 6-8 p.m.
Ages: 3 years old-grade 5 Cost: No cost

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Summer Grace Place

Join us for summer’s Sonshine as we take time to learn about the Savior who lights our world. We will have hands-on learning, through crafts, games and video.
Date: Weekends in June and July (We will not meet July 2 and 3.)

Time: Saturdays, 5:50 p.m. and Sundays, 9:20 and 10:50 a.m.
Ages: 2 years old-grade 5 Cost: No cost

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Summer Reading Club

Join the Summer Reading Club and earn cool prizes as you read your way through the summer months. Summer Reading Club is free. Register at the library starting May 14 and 15.

Date: June-August Time: Anytime
Ages: 3 years old-grade 5 Cost: No Cost

Register at the library starting May 14 and 15.

Children's Patriotic Choir

Join the fun and have a great time learning about our nation’s history through songs. Perform in concert on Sunday, June 26 at 6 p.m. at Living History Farms.

Rehearsals: Wednesdays, May 25, June 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 6-7 p.m.
Rehearsal: Saturday, June 25 (Dress)
Ages: 5-12 years old Cost: No cost

ABC Party with Me

We have the following family events, which are geared especially for families with preschool children.

Dates: June 25, July 16, July 30
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Cost: No Cost

A-Aqua Fun!
Saturday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to noon. We’ll have a splashing good time playing together with water! Be prepared to get a little wet! All activities will be outside on the grass.

B-Bounce
Saturday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to noon. We’ll bounce and dance and move around together! Be prepared to get carried away with a bouncing good time!

C-Create
Saturday, July 30 from 11 a.m. to noon. Together we’ll create with colors, paints, and more! Paint clothes are a must for this fun time!

March: Vacation Bible School
March 14-17, from 9-11:30 a.m. Join us for a wild celebration of God’s unconditional love at VBS over spring break. Registration starts Feb. 12 by going on our Web site at www.gloriadeionline.com. Cost is free.

September: Grace Place and Faith Alive We begin a whole new fall educational rotation starting in September on Wednesday evenings and weekends. Check our Web site at www.gloriadeionline.com for more details. Cost is free.

October: Mother/Daughter Walk
Saturday, Oct. 1 from 1-3 p.m. This walk will help get the word out about keeping communication lines open between mother and daughter in a fun way. As we join together, we’ll take a walk, and come back for a mother/daughter tea. All proceeds
will go to a breast cancer research fund. Cost is $20 per team.

October: Trunk or Treat
Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 6-7 p.m. Looking for a fun alternative to Halloween? At Trunk or Treat children will get a chance to trick or treat in a safe, fun manner. Families are encouraged to decorate the trunk or back end of their vehicle and hand out candy or other goodies as children come by. Cost is free.

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Worship
Saturday Evenings
Family Life Center
5:30 p.m. Northwind Contemporary

Worship
Sunday Mornings

Sanctuary
7:45 Traditional
9:00 Traditional
10:30 Contemporary
Family Life Center
9:00 H3 Family Service

Calendar
Online calendar

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00-4:00 pm

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