ShowStoppers!
More than 100 local children had fun at the Carluke Joint Churches' holiday club held in Crawforddyke Primary School. Run over 5 mornings, attendance was at record levels. Its success was due to the team efforts of over 50 adults and young people. The holiday club was based on Scripture Union's Showstoppers! material, a programme with a creative arts theme that included games, crafts, music, drama and Bible stories.
Every morning the children enjoyed the antics of Bonzo and Blossom (Andrew Cunningham, Kirkton Church and Karen Gillon, St John's Church). The children learned several songs during the week, accompanied by the band. The warm-up was a lively aerobics session led by Caralyn and Fraser that the children looked forward to every morning.
Using PowerPoint displays and DVD we learned of God's big plan for the world. We heard about Adam and Eve, David and Goliath, Daniel in the lions' den, Jesus' birth, death and resurrection. Where else could you celebrate Christmas and Easter in the same week! The Drama team entertained each day with lively sketches, we even had our own X-Factor auditions! In the Spotlight reporter Ann Walker interviewed several crew members during the week and we learned what God meant to them.
The children were encouraged to post jokes, news and prayers in the box that were read out each day. The kids were divided into 2 groups, for team games and the points were added up during the week and guess what - it was a draw! All the children got a packet of sweets.
Craft work included card doves and mobiles, decorated stones, masks, angels and badges and boxes. The younger groups used themed Star Sheets each day with puzzles and questions to answer. The older groups used books that they filled in during the week that they got to take home. Juice and biscuits were an important part of our group time.
The Parents night on Friday evening was well attended by friends and family of the children. The entertainment was in-house and provided a snap shot of the week's activities. Refreshments were served and the home baking was delicious.
Below is a selection of comments from the young people who helped during the week at Crawforddyke:-
- It was a good week as usual! It was encouraging to see so many children here having so much fun. Can't wait for next year.
- Fraser D.
- Great fun as usual! The kids have all been well behaved and really engaged in the content all week.
- Fraser R.
- Another great year at holiday club! It was a busy week but also very fun and worthwhile. Can't wait till next year.
- Rachel
- As expected another fantastic year with a good group 08, both leaders and children. Brilliant opportunity, will be back next year.
- David S
- I thoroughly enjoyed this year's holiday club. I found it to be very well thought through. I really thought the craft and the challenges were a great idea and I think the kids enjoyed it also.
- David W
- What a great year it was this year. It was very encouraging to see the children enjoy the holiday club and the really like it as well.
- Stuart
- Really enjoyed this year's holiday club. It was another roaring success and I'd like to pay credit to all the people who put in so much hard work.
- Laura
- Another really good holiday club this year. It was brilliant fun again and I enjoyed it very much. Well done to all the leaders who made it happen again.
- Cara-Lynn
- I had another great year at the holiday club. It was encouraging to see the children I had in my group last year back again. I loved the new friends I made with the children in my group. The children seemed to have a brilliant time. I've now got it all to do again in Jedburgh next week. I can't wait!
- Caitlin
- The holiday club was very good this year. I enjoyed helping. The children seemed to have a fab time and enjoyed taking part in the crafts and singing.
- Lauren F
- I had an amazing time at the holiday club this year! All the children seemed to as well. I can't wait to experience this again in Jedburgh next week!
- Katie W
- I really enjoyed the holiday club this year I thought it was great fun and I got really involved. The kids seemed to have loved it.
- Jennifer
- I thought the holiday club this year was brilliant! Te song was great and the kids seemed really enthusiastic! I'll be back next year!!
- Katie C
- I've really enjoyed the holiday club this year and it seems like all the kids have as well.
- Stephano
- My first year of holiday club and already can't wait for next year. Really glad I came. I have loved every minute, particularly Calamity Carolyn and Fearless Fraser.
- Robert
- This was my first year at holiday club and everybody made me feel really welcome. I can't wait to come back next year. The clowns are really funny.
- Graham
- I have had a really good time at the holiday club this year. Blossom and Bonzo have really made me laugh.
- Megan
- Really have enjoyed the holiday club and it's not just the children. It's all the leaders and helpers who make the children feel welcome and have fun.
- Amy
- Another great holiday club I have enjoyed it as much, if not more than the children. The leaders are all so kind and friendly and make it so easy to just be yourself. I have never laughed as much as I have in this week.
- Carlyn
- I have thoroughly enjoyed holiday club this year. I cannot believe the number of children! Great turn out. I really enjoyed helping the children and being in the drama. Bring on Jedburgh!
- Pamela
Added: 30 August 2010 [GR/LB]
