Lighthouse Christian Ministries

Kidz Dayz Summer Camp

Be a  Kidz Dayz sponsor!

Kidz Dayz 2019 will be held July 8 through August 2.  Lighthouse Christian Ministries is making plans now for the annual summer camp.  The program was conceived out of necessity in 2014 to make available breakfast and lunch during the summer months for children who were eligible for the free and reduced school meals programs 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 Christian Ministries staff and volunteers, but any child under the age of 18 is welcome to come and enjoy a free breakfast or lunch during serving hours.

Since its inception in 2014, more than 500 children have participated in Kidz Dayz.  Roughly 100 children daily enjoy breakfast and lunch while learning about new things.  They travel on field trips to The Aquarium, Bayou Wildlife Park, roller skating rink, and other venues.  A variety of guests such as artists, magicians, musicians, conflict resolution professionals, fashion experts, and sports figures are invited to make special presentations and entertain the campers.  The Kidz Dayz campers recently enjoyed a visit from a Harlem Globetrotter.

Since many of the parents struggle with transportation, On Point Transportation has graciously provided buses and drivers to get the kids to and from the Kidz Dayz summer camp.  Such an undertaking each summer also requires many partnerships with local churches and organizations for volunteers, chaperones and general helpers.  The Houston Food Bank and Galveston County Food Bank team up with Lighthouse to provide the food for the campers.  Aside from the nutritional support they receive while attending the 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. summer camp, each child is provided with Kidz Packz to supplement their nutritional needs on the weekends.

Your donation of $125 as a Kidz Dayz sponsor will allow one child to attend the four-week summer camp and provide them with more than 40 meals.  Friday field trip sponsorship opportunities are also available.  Your gift of $1,000 will send 100 kids on a field trip to Moody Gardens, Jumping World, Crocodile Encounter, or any of the scheduled Friday field trips during Kidz Dayz.  For many of our kids, this will be the highlight of their summer.  If you would like to volunteer your time, be a Kidz Dayz sponsor, a donation of snack items or supplies for crafts or other activities, contact Marissa Reiter at marissa@lighthousecm.org or call 281-339-3033, ext. 301.

Click here to become a Kidz Dayz sponsor. https://bit.ly/2Xoz5Au