Lightkeepers Newsletter Spring 2019 Spring 2019 | Page 3
Coming Up: Kidz Dayz 2019
Kidz Dayz is perhaps the largest program the
Outreach Ministry undertakes each year. The program
was conceived out of necessity in 2014 to make available
breakfast and lunch during the summer for children who
were eligible for the free meals programs at schools in
Bayview, Bacliff Kemah and San Leon. Students who
have completed K-5th grade are eligible to spend four
weeks at a local church under the guidance of Lighthouse
staff and volunteers.
Since its inception, more than 500 children have
participated in Kidz Dayz. Roughly 70 children daily
enjoy a free breakfast and lunch while learning new
skills, like dancing and martial arts, or traveling on field
trips to The Aquarium or Bayou Wildlife Park. A variety
of special guests, such as artists, conflict resolution
professionals, fashion experts and sports figures, are
invited to share their professional knowledge with our
Kidz Dayz participants. Since the last day of our 2018
program, Outreach Manager Marissa Reiter has been
working on making Kidz Dayz 2019 even more exciting,
educational, and engaging for the kids of our community.
She had this to say about this summer’s “festivities.”
“This year I am really excited about our theme. It
is very out of the box, but we are going to have a blast
with it. This year, we’re going to celebrate Christmas in
July! We want to teach the children in our community
about the true meaning of Christmas and where the
resurrection story began. We are already dreaming up so
many fun and exciting ideas, but we need your help to
make it all happen! Even if you are not able to volunteer
in person, you can still be a part of Kidz Dayz by
donating candy for gingerbread houses, or Christmas gifts
valued $5 or less which the kids will bring home for their
parents. We want to show the kids the joy that comes
from giving and not receiving!”
Kidz Dayz is a monumental undertaking for
Lighthouse and approximately 100 volunteers will be
needed to provide support. Kidz Dayz 2019 will be held
July 8 through August 2. Lighthouse Christian Ministries
is making plans now for the annual summer camp. If you
would like to volunteer your time, make a financial
contribution, a donation of snack items or supplies for
crafts or other activities, contact Marissa Reiter at
[email protected] or call 281-339-3033, ext.
301 for more details.
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...to shine Christ’s love and hope in our community.