What is Grace Kids Summer Clubs?

Grace Kids Sumer Clubs are back! This year we are doing clubs from June 7th-12th. We will have Sports, Theater, Arts, Home Economics, Woodworking, and STEM. In addition to their club-specific activities, every child will participate in meaningful Bible lessons. The goal is to develop a Christ-honoring attitude in all club participants as we explore, train, and create with each other.

All clubs will be led by passionate, experienced, and background-checked GBC volunteers.

Please check the grade requirements for each group before registering your student.

Dates, Location, Expectations, and Fees

Dates:

  • Sunday, June 7th - Thursday, June 11th, 5:30-8:30 pm.
  • Celebration/Showcase: Friday, June 12th, 6:00-7:00 pm.

Location:

  • Grace Baptist Church
    3601 Ehlmann Rd.
    St. Charles, MO 63301

Student Expectation:

  • Attend Club meetings,
  • Bring required gear (if applicable),
  • Speak in an edifying way and avoid offensive language,
  • Respect club volunteers

Fees: $10 per child

Our Clubs for 2026

Stem Club:

  • Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
  • Grade Requirement: 5th-8th Grade Students (Fall 2026) - 15 Openings.
  • Description: The purpose of the STEM Club is to allow students to explore project-based learning activities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that will teach kids how things work and spark their curiosity about the world around them.

  • During our time together, students will:

    • Learn how to solve problems,

    • Develop critical-thinking skills,

    • Become comfortable with failure and trying again,

    • Learn to work successfully in teams,

    • Develop self-confidence

  • Required Gear: None 
  • Register 5th-8th.

Art Club:

  • Grade Requirement:

  • Description: A fun place where you will be able to express your creative skills! They will get the chance to use a variety of media, including paint, textiles, oil pastels, clay, and explore art techniques like printmaking. Projects will very by age group.
    They may get messy, so be sure to dress accordingly!
     
    Students will host an art show at the celebration showcase to display their unique creations to family and friends.

  • Required Gear: Paint smock or oversized shirt that can get messy.

  • Register 1st-2nd, Register 3rd-4th, Register 5th-6th.

Sports Club:

  • Basketball and Soccer.

  • Grade Requirement: Kindergarten-5th Grade Students (Fall 2026) - 30 Openings.
  • Description: Students will enjoy running, jumping, passing, and kicking while learning core skills of Basketball and Soccer.

  • Students will learn:
    • God-honoring attitudes of teamwork, graciousness, & hard work,

    • Team positions, basic expectations of each role, & usual plays,

    • Controlling the ball,

    • Shooting the ball when still and when on the move,

    • Recognizing the flow of the game, participating in it, & moving without the ball

  • Required Gear: Water bottle, shin guards, and a soccer ball.

  • Register K-5th.

Home Economics Club - Sewing:

  • Grade Requirement: 9th-12th Grade Students (Fall 2026) - 10 Openings.
  • Description: The Home Economics (Sewing) club will cover introduction to sewing skills. They will learn, improve or advance their sewing skills while completing a variety of appropriate projects according to the skill level. Projects may include pot holders, baskets, or zipper bags.

  • Register 9th-12th (girls only)

Home Economics Club - Baking:

  • Grade Requirement: 9th-12th Grade Students (Fall 2026) - 10 Openings.
  • Description: In baking club, we will work together to learn the basics of baking and how we can use baking to be a blessing to others.  We will learn and practice new skills as we bake each evening.  We’ll try new recipes, learn a bit about the science behind baking and just have a great time as we bake together!  There may even be a night of making some amazing “copycat”  cookie recipes (hint… they won’t come in that cute pink box, but they will taste just as good!!) and best of all we will get to both eat and share our treats with others!   

  • Register 9th-12th (girls only)

Woodworking Club:

  • Grade Requirement: 8th-12th Grade Students (Fall 2026) - 10 Openings.
  • Description: This year we are introducing a new hands-on club for boys focused on woodworking. Students will learn the fundamentals of working with wood, including safety procedures, proper tool use, and essential woodworking terminology. Club members will complete beginner-level projects including small wooden items (e.g., a set of coasters, a coat rack, and a small tray). Students will have the opportunity to practice measuring, sanding, wood gluing, staining, spray painting, and assembling pieces while developing craftsmanship and confidence in the workshop.

  • Register 8th-12th (boys only)

Theater Club:

  • Play: "The Jungle Book"

  • Grade Requirement: 6th-12th Grade Students (Fall 2026) 

  • Description: This year we will be putting on a 30 minute production of the classic book, Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling! (Not the musical :)  We have room for 16 students, grades 6th-12th. We welcome 1st time theater participants! Please check our audition/rehearsal/show dates to be sure your student can participate in all of them. We will use our club times to rehearse our show and learn theater skills. Audition information: Students need to be prepared to present a 40 - 60 second memorized monologue: this can be any memorized piece of scripture, literature, poetry, etc. NEW this year: We will be experimenting with face paint! COSTUMES: Students will be asked to provide their own costume pieces, such as a tan shirt, black pants, etc. More information will be given after auditions/casting. Please reach out with questions - Leah: sewcreativestl@yahoo.com

    • Auditions: Thurday May 14, 5-6 PM
    • Rehearsal: Monday June 1, 5-7 PM 
    • Club: Sunday June 7, 5:30-8:30 PM 
    • Club: Monday June 8, 5:30-8:30 PM 
    • Club: Tuesday June 9, 5:30-8:30 PM 
    • Club: Wednesday June 10, 5:30-8:30 PM 
    • Club: Thursday June 11, 5:30-8:30 PM 
    • Arrive Early for Club: Friday June 12, 2 PM, stay through club until after show ends 
    • SHOW: Friday June 12, 6 PM 
    • SHOW: Saturday June 14, 6 PM (call time 4 PM) 

  • Register 6th-12th