| Join us at KidsGames in West Michigan this Summer! |
| KidsGames is a faith-based movement
using experiential games, sports and creative giftedness to teach children (entering 1-6 grades) character through Biblical principles, wellness
education & prevention, and the next generation of youth leadership.
The Vision is: :: Community Transformation :: Leadership Development :: Wellness Education & Prevention :: Diversity Advancement :: Partnership through a holistic approach Each 3-hour unit includes the following stations that the kids rotate to: :: Experiential Games :: Drama :: Experiential Wellness Games :: Small Group Discovery Time :: Tracks or Clinic The program is inclusive of everyone! Additionally, each location will engage in a community service project of serving with their hands & feet. Also compete globally in the 12x10 World Relay Championship against other KidsGames cities around the world. Our community focus in Grand Rapids is childhood obesity. Our city-wide closing celebration will be at the West Michigan Whitecaps game June 30. All participants & volunteers get in free. The key is the entire community-- businesses, churches & agencies, local government-- working together to build up the kids. Through this community partnership, we are able to offer the program for free. Donations are accepted and welcomed. Participating sites in West Michigan include: :: Alger Middle, June 9-13 :: Coit Arts Academy, July 9-13 :: Congress Elementary, June 16-20 :: Harrison Park Elementary, June 16-20 :: Hudsonville Fairgrounds, June 16-20 :: MLK Academy, June 23-27 :: Nickels Intermediate, June 16-20 :: Rogers High, June 16-20 :: Roosevelt Park, June 16-20 KidsGames is the first touch point that leads into follow through strategies of sports camps, non-sports camps, and a Leadership Academy that will formally launch this summer. An after-school program will be tested in September to provide an additional relationship building opportunty and a leadership forum. KidsGames is a global program happening in 147 countries. Learn more by visiting www.KidsGames.com. |
