Bear Creek United Methodist Church, Houston TX 77084

Bear Creek Ministries

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or by phone - 281.463.2330

Summer Activities at Bear Creek UMC

For full details on all of our summer camps, please see our KidZone Summer Newsletter.

Summer Blast - Tuesday, June 8, 10am-Noon
Summer Blast is a time for kidz to celebrate the beginning of summer. Activities include a moonwalk, games, prizes, and much more. You will able to register for our summer programs, and there will be representatives from most summer programs and camps available to answer any questions that you may have. There is no charge to attend and no registration is required. Feel free to come and go as you please. Bring your friends and blast off into the coolest summer ever! Kidz must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event. Don't forget about our Summer Reading Program.

Stock up on summer reading supplies at the annual Book Fair. You will be able to purchase new books for yourself, and also have the chance to purchase new books for the church library. A great selection of books will be available for all ages, including children, youth, young adults and adults. The Book Fair will be open at our Summer Blast on June 8, 10am to Noon, and will additionally be open on Sunday June 6 and June 13, from 9:00am to 12:30pm, and during Summer Fun Days on June 17 and 18 from 9:00am to 1:30pm in FLC Room 101/102.

General Information for all camps:
All participants in the summer programs must be their age as of September 1, 2009 (for preschool children) or have completed the specified grade.

The Mega Registration form, affectionately called the Mega Rega, is designed so that you can register for all camps (even multiple children!) on one form. Mega Regas are also available at the gym office or church office.
Return with payment to the drop box outside the gym office or mail to:
16000 Rippling Water, Houston, TX 77084
Registration deadlines are 7 days prior to each camp.
Please make checks payable to BCUMC and attach to your Mega Rega or fill out the credit card section at the bottom of the registration form.
No one is considered registered until payment is received with the completed Mega Rega form.
Special requests must be made in writing one week prior to the start of camp. Please turn them in to the gym office.

Camp BC 2010 - Extreme Adventures
Tuesday mornings are a great time to get extreme and go on a Road Trip through the United States. experiencing the wonderful music, food, and cultures of our neighboring states. Camp BC will be held from 9am to Noon on selected Tuesdays this summer. We will start our road trip at the welcome center to find out facts about the state we are visiting. Then will travel to the next pit stop for a little local cooking. Then take a Bible detour to listen to our daily devotion. Next we travel down the road to the local mechanics station inventions & crafts. Then we will travel to the entertainment district to experience the local music. We will end our day at the sports arena playing sports and recreation from our visiting state.

Cost for each camp is $12 per child, 4yrs-5th grade (please read age requirements on the front page). Registration deadlines are 7 days before each camp. Late registrations will not be accepted.

June 24, Texas
June 29, Louisiana
July 6, Illinois
July 13, New York
July 27, California
August 3, Hawaii

Camp AD – Adventure Dayz!
Journey with your friends on these exciting field trips. They are designed for 1st–5th graders. Space is limited so register early to reserve your spot! Due to summer heat, it is imperative that every child travel with a water bottle and sunscreen. All children must wear comfortable walking/water shoes and their KidZone t-Shirt (provided when you register for Camp BC or Camp AD).

June 24, Splish Splash Water Day
Cost is $25 per child.
July 8, Scavenger Hunt at Bear Creek UMC
Cost is $25 per child.
July 29, Water Day, Take 2
Cost is $25 per child.
August 5, Extreme Game Day
Cost is $25 per child.

Matt Musil’s Hoops for Kids Basketball Camp
9am-4pm, $25
Session I, June 18 & 19, for children in 1sh through 4th grade
Session II, June 25 & 26, for children in 5th through 8th grade


All-N-One Elementary Sports Camp
July 12-16, 9am-Noon, $60, for children in K-5th grade
All-N-One Cheerleading Camp
August 2-6, 9am-Noon, $60, for children in K-5th grade
All-N-One Indoor Flag Football Camp
August 2-6, 9am-Noon, $60, for children in K-5th grade


Summer Fun Days [Summer Fun Days flyer] - June 16-18 and/or June 23-25, 9am-1pm
$65 per 3-day session, plus one-time registration fee of:
        $5 for church members, $10 for others.
For children 2 yrs before June 1,2010 through Kindergarten. Note the special age deadline for this camp.


Science Camp - June 16-18 and/or June 23-25, 9am-1pm
$70 per 3-day session, plus one-time registration fee of:
        $5 for church members, $10 for others.
For children who have completed k-2nd grade.

*Summer Fun Days and Science Camp each have separate registration forms that is also available in the school office.

Vacation Bible School, July 19–23
Cost is $20 per child (with a $60 per family maximum)
VBS is for children who are 4yrs old through 5th grade, by September 1, 2009.