Our History

In 1996, a group of children from Salem Mission Baptist Church needed activities to keep them occupied but funds were low. So the youth group set out to find free fun things for them to do. The very first trip was to a free grandparents’ festival, in Fort Washington, PA. This event gave out free samples of different products to the children; they played interactive games, and had a great time. That trip attended by four families marked the beginning of the Creative Kids Club that now has over 75 families and are still growing.

Children in our club must be “creative” in motion in everything they do; this is the purpose of our name. We strive to bring out the creativity of our members through exposing them to art craft workshops, recreational activities and cultural events.

The Creative Kids Club members are youth (ages 1 to 18) and their families, of all socioeconomic levels, and diverse multicultural religious beliefs. Whether they’re foster children, youngsters cared for by their grandparents, little one from single or two parent homes or developmentally delayed children, we even managed to create an enriching symbiosis between the club’s special needs members and seniors. We strive to teach our children by being different are what make you special. The developmentally delayed children and youth integrate and increase their self-esteem when they are included as members of the club. Likewise, senior citizens on limited income have gotten in on the Creative Kids Club action; they enjoy the company of the youth who appreciate having a grandparent around.

The Creative Kids Club’s programs are design to provide structured developmentally appropriate recreational services in the areas of program development, recreational interaction and training/workshops. Our motto is “You Provide the Family, We’ll Provide the Fun.”

MISSION

Our mission is to provide recreational and educational events, activities and workshops that empower our families and youth, to strength and enhance personal growth, education, self-sufficiency and leadership.

VISION

Our vision is to provide recreational resource for individual and families to recreationally interact as a family unit.

PROGRAMS

As with each Creative Kids Club program, the desire is not only to increase participation in cultural events, recreational activities and workshops, but also to make a difference in the lives of our youth. Our programs outcome is to foster understanding and mutual respect that is build when diverse groups of people participate in activities together.

YES – Youth Enrichment Services

YES is a program designed for youth, ages (6 to 18) to promote cultural enrichment and social interaction. YES goal is to promote the development of individuals and families through involving them in cultural events, recreational and educational programs and activities.

We accomplished our goals by:

Recreation - Promotes Cultural Enrichment and Social Interaction for youth with outdoor activities, educational trips, such as musicals, art shows, multi-culture events, drama and sporting events. Many of these events can involve family participation.

Workshop - An educational workshop that builds self-esteem, goal-setting, positive relationships, crime prevention, peer pressure, college and career planning.

Self-Esteem -Participates will be introduced to a variety of social and educational presentations, activities and recreational events, that will focus on self-esteem issues.

Computer - Computer class, the kids learn how to make their own personalized newsletter complete with clipart, different graphics and pictures by using a digital camera.

LET’S GO

“Let’s Go” is a program exclusively designed for developmentally delayed individuals. We specialize in coordinating day-trips and workshops for our special needs population and their families. Our trips are planned according upon our members preferences so they can have fun while being integrated into the community.

The Creative Kids Club goal is to provide quality personalizes recreational experiences and educational workshops for developmentally delayed individuals and their families. Our goal is to improve our membership quality of life.

Day Trips - The day trips provide our disabled members a chance to enjoy a recreational activity.

Workshops

Provide information to broaden our members horizons.

Special Needs

Creative Kids Club provides an opportunity for integration and inclusion for developmentally delayed individuals.

Giving children and youth with special needs the opportunity to go out regularly to recreational events.

- Listening to what they enjoy.

- We provide for individual needs of our members that include their interest and what they can tolerate.

- We offer choices.

OVERVIEW

Creative Kids Club is a recreational service coordinating and scheduling day trips for its members. Below is an overview of the services provided by Creative Kids Club:

Recreational Trips - Creative Kids Club specializes in coordinating day trips for its members and clients. Trips are throughout the Delaware Valley and Mid-Atlantic States. Trips are cost efficient and geared towards family fun and recreation. Our goal is to provide trips that the entire family can enjoy!

Membership Services - Creative Kids Club provides membership services to anyone who is interested in participating in our recreational ventures. The annual membership fee is $35.00 for a family of six. This membership allows families to participate in our recreational adventures at discounted prices; discounted tickets to local events, monthly newsletter and other membership benefits are also included in the membership fee.

Activities and Events - Creative Kids Club will plan and coordinate the event or activity at the desired location for its members. The Creative Kids Club’s approach is to plan and coordinate educational activities and events that will inform and involve youth and developmentally delayed individuals and their families. Some of the activities/educational trips over past several years have been the following: Kimble Center, Water park, Circus, etc...

Our activities are children and family friendly, we aim to make learning fun for the whole family, through interactive experiences.

Workshops - Creative Kids Club has a variety of workshops available focusing on family recreation, safety and travel.

CONCEPT

The Creative Kids Club concept emphasizes multi-purpose programs. We believe that learning should always be fun. Our activities promote educational and recreational development for our members. We are committed to serving the community providing and developing quality activities, events and workshops for youth, adults and developmentally delayed population, throughout the Delaware Valley area.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORTERS

Since 1996, The Creative Kids Club has received support from very generous organizations:

Artreach, Inc., United Way of Southeastern Penna., New Jersey State Aquarium

TARGET MARKET

Our current target markets are individuals and families, who love to travel, and who want quality, cost efficient event to expose their families. Another open market of interest is special needs population, who the Creative Kids Club offers specialized recreational experiences that help to enhance their quality of life. Part of the reason behind the explosion of recreational opportunities for special needs children who in the past wouldn’t have had much of a chance to go into the great outdoors, is that their parents are getting smarter and more educated (through workshops and lectures) and are demanding more for their special needs child. Likewise seniors citizens on limited income find the Creative Kids Club a way to enjoy their golden years without going broke. Our club caters to their individual needs with personalized recreational opportunities and workshops.

Hello, I'm Minister Georgette King, Founder President of Creative Kids Club!

We are in the process of building a ministry that will produce fruit that will last for generations to come.

On our Site, you will find information about Creative Kids Club such as:

Our History, Information on Why and How you can become a member and partner of Creative Kids Club.

Georgette King

President Founder

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