REACH Rec & Sports

We offer an expansive lineup of quality classes and activities (known here at MDPC as REACH Classes) that develop knowledge and skills for children, youth, and adults. There are three sessions offered each year: Fall, Spring, and Summer. All are welcome; you don't have to be a member of the church to participate!  Contact registrars Jan or Cathy at or 713-490-9564.

Cancellation Policy
A full refund, less the $25 administrative fee, credit card fee, and any supply fee, will be given if you cancel 3 or more days before the first day of class/camp.

 

REACH (Rec) Classes

 

Summer 2024 Camps

Armored Sports Camp

Monday-Friday, July 22-26
9:00am-2:30pm | Ages: 5-12
Location: Gym | Cost: $205

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Bring: Lunch, snack & water bottle
A multi-sport camp consisting of fun games like Dodgeball, Kickball, Capture the Flag, and other games revolving around classic sports like Basketball, Flag Football, and Soccer.
Armored Sports is an interactive Christian summer sports camp for kids. We teach Bible stories and memory verses within a fun, safe, and encouraging environment. We utilize sports to create an atmosphere where young children will fortify themselves with the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-20). We accomplish this by instilling Christ-centered character, confidence, and commitment. 

Art Camp: Green Kids in a Colorful World

Monday-Friday, July 22-26
9:00am-12:00pm | Ages: 4-10
Location: Room 206 | Cost: $300

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Bring: Snack & water bottle

Green Kids care about the environment and we do, too at Abrakadoodle! Our Green Kids create French Santons statues inspired by peasants from the Provence region of France, CD art in the style of Piet Mondrian, Chilean Rain sticks and Tiffany Lamp sculptures, while learning about fine artists such as Renoir, Klimt and Braque. Each work of art is a masterpiece made with recycled materials that both decorate our world and help to keep our environment clean! Go Green!

Cook Learn Grow Camp- Taste the Globe

Monday-Thursday, July 15-18
9:00am-12:00pm | Grades K-3
Location: 206  | Cost $375
Register

Bring: Water bottle

Cook Learn Grow dishes up Tasty Travels at Summer Cooking Camp.  Grab your passport and join us as we stir, whisk and roll our way around the world!   Campers will experience global cuisines and culture while creating fun memories, and young chefs leave with boosted self-confidence, creative inspiration and life-long skills. Space is limited and camps fill quickly so register soon!  This camp can accommodate nut allergies.

Cook Learn Grow is a mobile hands-on cooking and food literacy program. We use cooking as a platform to teach children life skills, develop self-confidence and creativity.

Dance & Crafts Camp

SESSION I: Monday-Friday, July 15-19
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SESSION II: Monday-Friday, July 22-26
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9:30am-2:00pm
Ages: 3-6
Location: Room 171-172
Cost: $236

Bring: Lunch & water bottle
Suggested dance attire – leotards (any style) can be worn (but not required) with comfortable shorts. Jazz shoes (not required) or lightweight tennis shoes can be worn.

A day camp full of creative fun! The first half of the day your child will learn a mixture of Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop & Drill choreographed dances that they will learn how to incorporate props into as they work on learning multiple dances routines to perform for their parents the last day of camp. The second half of our fun-filled day will be all about Arts & Crafts. Each project for the day will include a planned devotional that we will do with your children to end our fun filled day! 

Gymnastics/Tumbling Camp

Monday-Friday, July 15-19
9:00am–12:00pm
Cost: $241
Ages: 4-8 (separated by age)
Location: Gym

Register

Bring: Snack & water bottle
Geared for both beginners and intermediates, we will practice floor tumbling, vaulting, balance beam, and simplified bars.
Instructor: Robbie Hirst

Little Learners Camp

SESSION I: Monday-Friday, June 24-28

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SESSION II: Monday-Friday, July 15-19

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SESSION III: Monday-Friday, July 22-26

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9:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 3-6
Location: Room 209 (Room 207 June 24-28)
Cost: $323

Bring: Snack & water bottle
Learn math and literacy through games! Children love to play games. Our hands-on, interactive approach engages children with creative, meaningful play. The children think they are just having fun, but what is really happening is they are learning methods of sequencing, strategic thinking, and problem solving. We are singing the phonics alphabet, engaging in clip card challenges, cracking the code with picture clues, and building brain power with memory match games and amazing mazes! The result is dynamic interplay that enhances a child’s natural learning process and is FUN!
Instructor: Susan Edwards

Piano Lessons with John Ford

Wednesdays, Jun 5- Aug 28 (No class Jul 10)
2:00-8:00pm
Location: Room 215
Ages: 3 and up
Cost: $132 (Four 30-minute lessons)

Make-ups by appointment only. Termination requires 30-day notice.
Please contact John to schedule a lesson or for more information:  , 832-978-6566 
No online registration

Soccer Shots Camp

SESSION I: Monday-Friday, June 3-7
9:00am-12:00pm
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SESSION II: Monday-Friday, July 15-19
1:00-4:00pm
Register

Age: 4-7                     
Location: Gym
Cost: $272

Bring: Snack & water bottle
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition, we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.
Every camper receives: Camp t-shirt, soccer ball, end of camp prize, certificate, daily player evaluation

Woodworking Camp

Session I: Monday-Friday, July 22-26 (*WWI)
10:30am-12:00pm
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1:00-2:30pm
Register

Session II: Monday-Friday, Jul 29-Aug 2 **WWII/Advanced
10:30am-12:00pm
Class is full. 
Please email  to be added on the waitlist.

1:00-2:30pm
Register

Session III:
Monday-Friday, Aug 5-9 ** WWII/Advanced
10:30am-12:00pm
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1:00-2:30pm
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Location: Room 170
Cost: $200

*WWI: 4.5-7 yr. old
**WWII/Advanced: beginning class for 8-11-year-old or 5-7-year-old. Must have taken WWII

 

Click here for rec classes and sports for adults!

Fall 2024 Classes
Registration will open Tue, Jul 16 at 8am

Abrakadoodle

Tuesdays, Sep 3 - Dec 10 
(No class Nov 26)
Location: Room 206, Ages 3-6
Cost: $305
2:40-3:30pm**

**Escort from The Yellow School is available.

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Abrakadoodle art programs are designed to build creative thinking and problem-solving skills in children. Our programs focus on the elements of art, art techniques, styles, art history, and the sequential development of skills. We provide specially trained, qualified, and pre-screened art teachers and safe non-toxic art materials that bring an engaging multi-arts experience to students. Come have fun and find your inner artist!

Ballet, Tap and Jazz

Tuesdays, Sep 3 - Dec 10 (No Class Nov 26)
Thursdays, Sep 5 - Dec 12 (No class Nov 28)
Location: Rooms 171-172

Pre-Ballet, Creative Dance & Tap
2:40–2:50pm Snack time; 2:50-3:40pm
Ages: 3-5
Cost $243

Register for Tuesdays

Register for Thursdays

Ballet, Tap, Jazz
3:45-4:45pm
Grades: K-3
Cost $269

Register for Tuesdays

Register for Thursdays

**Escort from Little School and Yellow School available. Children will be grouped according to age and dance experience. Bring snack.
Instructor: Cat Wood

Uniform (age 3-5): Black leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, any color ballet skirt, black tap shoes
Uniform (K-3): Black leotard, black jazz pants or tights with shorts, pink leather ballet shoes, black tap shoes 

Recital at Christmas has no fee. Participation is optional but encouraged.

Students will learn dance basics, correct body posture, and the mechanics of more advanced combinations and dance styles. Beginning dance at an early age promotes self-esteem, discipline, confidence, and a stronger body. Super Stars Dance offers a dance program that is age appropriate, wholesome, and fun. Cat Wood, teacher, trained under Margo Marshals and worked with Susan Bates for 10 years.

Basketball Co-Ed Skills Class: Hoops School

Mondays, Sep 9 - Nov 18
(No class Oct 14)
Cost $359
Location: Gym 

5:30-7:00pm, Grade: 1-3 (Boys and Girls)

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7:15-8:45pm, Grade: 4-8 (Boys and Girls)

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All coaching is in a Christ-centered environment, and teaches the importance of hard work, sportsmanship, discipline, and honesty. Each level has no more than 8 kids per coach.
Heidi B. Horton, former professional women’s basketball player overseas and in the WNBA, has coached children for 25 years and has two children of her own. She played for the LA Sparks, and was a first round, first pick for the Washington Mystics. Prior to that, Heidi, who speaks six languages, played six seasons in Europe. She also is a motivational speaker. The 2002 Disney movie Double Teamed is based on the lives of Heidi and her identical twin sister. Heidi has run Hoops School since 2001.

Basketball Co-Ed 3-on 3 League: Hoops School

Thursdays, Sep 19 - Nov 14 (No class Oct 31)
Cost: $236
Location: Gym

6:15-7:30 PM, Grades: 3-5 (Boys and Girls coed)
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7:30-8:45 PM, Grades: 6-8 (Boys and Girls co-ed)
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Registration closes 3 days prior to first class. If closed, email Heidi at     to see if there is space on a team.

Cook Learn Grow

Wednesdays, Sep 11 - Nov 20
2:40-3:30pm**, Ages 4-6
Cost: $386

Register

Location: Room 206
Notes: **Escort from The Yellow School is available

Cook Learn Grow is a mobile hands-on cooking and food literacy program. We use cooking as a platform to teach children life skills and develop self-confidence and creativity.

Contact Lori Hinze: 

Gingerbread House Event

(Registration will open Oct 1)

Saturday, Dec 7
Cost: TBD
Location: Fellowship Hall
9:00-10:30am OR 10:30am-Noon

We highly recommend registering for this event early. We have a limited number of houses available that we pre-order. 

Register for 9:00am    Register for 10:30am

Little Learners

Tuesdays, Sep 3 - Dec 10 (No class Nov 26)
2:40-4:00pm**
Ages: 4-6
This class is for children with letter and number recognition and a basic understanding of phonics.
Register for Tuesdays

Thursdays, Sep 5 - Dec 12
(No Class Nov 28)
2:40-4:00pm**
Ages: 3-4
This class is for children with emerging skills in letters/numbers recognition.

Register for Thursdays

Location: Room 209
CostL: $385

**Escort from The Little School and The Yellow School available

Learn Math and Literacy Through Games!
Children love to play games. Our hands-on, interactive approach engages children with creative, meaningful play. The children think they are just having fun, but what is really happening is they are learning methods of sequencing, strategic thinking and problem solving. We are singing the phonics alphabet, engaging in clip card challenges, cracking the code with picture clues, and building brain power with memory match games and amazing mazes! The result is dynamic interplay that enhances a child’s natural learning process and is FUN!

Susan Edwards is a seasoned educator who cares deeply for the development of children. Her approach of creative activities in a fun and flexible classroom results in children who are curious, confident, communicative and love to learn.

Piano Lessons Private - John Ford

Wednesdays, Sep 4 - Dec 18 (No class Nov 27)
2-8pm
Location: Room 215, Ages: 3 and up
Cost: $132 (Four 30-minute lessons)
Notes: Extended times available, Make-ups by appointment only, Termination requires 30-day notice
Contact: John at  or 832-978-6566 to schedule

Soccer Shots

Wednesdays, Sep 4 - Dec 11 (No Class Nov 27)
2:40-3:30pm** 
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $251
Location: Gym

Register

**Escort from The Little School and The Yellow School available
Contact:

Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum, and communication. Soccer Shots coaches are the best-trained in the business, and our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents. We look forward to having you on our team!

Spotlight Project Theater

Mondays, Sep 9 - Dec 9 (No class Oct 14 & Nov 25)
Thursdays, Sep 12 - Dec 5 
(No class Nov 28) 
Show: Dec 5 & 9, 6-7:30pm

Intro to Musical Theater
2:40-3:40pm** 
Ages: 4-5 yrs. (Pre-K-Kinder)
Cost: $295

Register for Intro on Mondays

Register for Intro on Thursdays

Musical Theater (Beginner)
3:45-4:40pm
Grades: K-1
Cost: $295

Register for Musical on Mondays

Register for Musical on Thursdays

Musical Theater (Beginner/Intermediate)
4:45-5:45pm
Grades: 2-5
Cost: $295

Register for Improv on Mondays

Register for Improv on Thursdays

Location: Room 171/172 on Mondays | Amphitheater on Thursdays
**Escort from Yellow School available
Contact: Emma at

Intro to Musical Theater (Grades: Pre-k-Kinder)
Have fun singing, dancing, and acting out pieces from kid friendly Broadway musicals and Disney movies. Practice dance stretches, singing warm ups, and projecting your voice on stage. Strengthen creativity by playing imaginative theater based games. At the end of the semester, perform a Spring Musical for family and friends!

Musical Theater (Beginner) (Grades: Kinder-1)
Begin learning the basics of vocal and acting technique used in musical theater. Strengthen creativity with theater based activities and games. Practice things like auditioning, learning lines, projecting on stage, creating a character, and performing a solo then apply these lessons by rehearsing songs and scenes from fun Broadway shows. At the end of the semester, perform a Spring Musical for family and friends!

Musical Theater (Beginner/Intermediate) (Grades: 2-5)
Have a blast delving into the techniques and creativity of musical theater. Specific emphasis on collaboration as students explore and create performance pieces. Strengthen imagination with daily improv games and creative exercises. Practice things like auditioning, vocal warm ups, acting techniques, performing a monologue, building a character, and performing solo and ensemble pieces. At the end of the semester, perform a Spring Musical for family and friends!

Tumbling and Gymnastics

Mondays, Sep 9 - Dec 16
(No class Oct 14 & Nov 25)
2:40-3:25pm**
Cost: $ 272
Ages: Almost 3s - Kindergarten 
Location: Gym

Register

3:45-4:35pm
Ages: Older 3s-5 & 6-8 (separated by age)

Register

**Escort from Little School and Yellow School available
Contact Coach Robbie Hirst: 713-866-4822

Since 1976, the Tumbling Company of Houston has offered children success-oriented, positive learning experiences in a noncompetitive, Athletic setting. Class activities include age appropriate groupings and well-supervised practice of floor tumbling, vaulting, balance beam, simplified bars, obstacle courses, and movement games.

Robbie Hirst (Coach Robbie), director of the Tumbling Company, is a committed follower of Christ, devoted to his wife and five children, and holds a BS in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M. He’s been coaching full time since 2001, when he transitioned from the engineering world of objects in motion to the developmental instruction world of children in motion.

Voice Lessons and Music Tutoring

Tuesdays, Sep 10 - Nov 19, 1:00-6:00pm
Wednesdays, Sep 11 - Nov 20, 1:00-4:00pm

VOICE LESSONS
Ages: 12 and up
Cost: $132 (Four 30-minute lessons)

MUSIC TUTORING
Ages: 4-11
Cost: $92 (Four 20-minute lessons)

Location: Choir Room
Notes: Extended times available, Make-ups by appointment only. Termination requires a 30-day notice
Contact Steffanie: to schedule lessons

Woodworking

Tuesdays, Sep 24 - Dec 3 (No class Nov 26)
Advanced (with instructor permission; must have taken II)
2:30-3:30pm, 3:40-4:40pm
Ages: 5-10
Cost $297

Thursdays, Sep 26 - Dec 5 (No class Nov 28)
Woodworking I
2:30-3:30pm**, 3:40-4:40pm
Ages 5-7
Cost $297

Location: Room 170 
Notes: **Escort from The Yellow School available
Contact Linda:  to register

Boys and girls learn basic woodworking skills while building small projects (no kits, and all supplies included). They learn to safely use hand tools as they progress through these leveled classes.
Linda Engelland has a BS in Education from The University of Texas at Austin and is an AMS Montessori-certified teacher. She has taught woodworking for children for over 20 years. 

 

 

 

 

Sports Leagues

MDPC Kingdom Soccer League
Games: Saturday's, Sep 21-Nov 9
Cost $145
Boys & Girls in Pre-K - 5
Registration: Jun 11-Aug 15

Register Here

MDPC is joining the newly formed Texas Kingdom Christian Sports Association.
Sports Commissioner Diane Seckinger organizes, schedules, and implements MDPC's children, youth, and adult sports/leagues. Contact her at  or 713-490-9568.

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