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 10 or more days before the first day of class/camp.

Click here to view Adult REACH classes.

REACH (Rec) Classes

 

Click here for rec classes and sports for adults!

 

Summer Camps 2026

Armored Sports Camp

Rookie Camp
Mon-Fri, Jun 1-5

9am-1pm | Ages: 3.5-6
Location: Gym | Cost: $220

Register

Bring: Lunch & water bottle
This camp will feature the basics of basketball, indoor soccer, and lots of fun and goofy games like Mr. Clock, Sharks and Minnows, and Parachute play.

Sports Camp
Mon-Fri, Jul 20-24

9am-2:30pm | Ages: 5-12
Location: Gym | Cost: $231
Bring: Lunch & 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.

Register

Rookie Camp
Mon-Fri, Jul 27-31

9am-12pm | Ages: 3.5-6
Location: Gym | Cost: $205

Register

This camp will feature the basics of basketball, indoor soccer, and lots of fun and goofy games like Mr. Clock, Sharks and Minnows, and Parachute play.

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. 

Extended Day Add-On:
Want to extend your camper’s day?

Campers enrolled in Rookie Camp (Jul 27-31) or Art Camp may stay for our Extended Day: Tumbling & Obstacle Course from 12-2:30pm with Robbie.
Perfect for families needing a longer day or kids who still have energy to burn!

Register



Art Camp: Wild About Animals!

Mon-Fri, Jul 27-31
9am-12pm | Ages: 4-10
Location: Room 206 | Cost: $300

Register

Bring: Snack & water bottle

Welcome to the wonderful world of animals! From deserts and savannas to rainforests and the Arctic Circle, we will learn about animals and their habitats. We will create animals in all shapes, sizes and colors. We will discover the special ways they move around, their unique ways to communicate and how animals adapt to survive in their habitats. We will design toucans, monkeys, lions and camels inspired by artists. We will create masterpieces with ostriches, polar bears, llamas, river otters, squirrels and stingrays! Each lesson will introduce fun art techniques while we explore STEAM concepts.

Extended Day Add-On:
Want to extend your camper’s day?

Campers enrolled in Rookie Camp or Art Camp may stay for our Extended Day: Tumbling & Obstacle Course from 12-2:30pm with Robbie.
Perfect for families needing a longer day or kids who still have energy to burn!

Register

 

Dance & Crafts Camp

SESSION I: Mon-Fri, Jul 20-24
9:30am-2pm | Ages: 3-6
Location: Room 171/172 | Cost: $236

Registration is full

SESSION II: Mon-Fri, Jul 27-31

Register


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! In 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 dance 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! 

Little Learners Camp

SESSION I: Mon-Fri, Jul 6-10
9am-12pm | Ages: 3.5-6
Location: Room 209 | Cost: $349

Register

SESSION II: Mon-Fri, July 20-24
9am-12pm | Ages: 3.5-6
Location: Room 209 | Cost: $349

Register

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 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 a dynamic interplay that enhances a child’s natural learning process and is FUN!
Instructor: Susan Edwards

Piano Lessons with John Ford

Wednesdays, Jun 3 - Aug 26 (No class Jul 15)
Cost: $132* (Four 30-minute lessons)
Ages: 3 and up
Room: 215

Notes: Make-ups by appointment only, termination requires a 30-day notice.

Please contact John to schedule a lesson or for more info:
 or 832-978-6566 

John Ford has been teaching piano full-time since 1988. He is a member of the Katy Music Teachers Association and the Past President of the Houston Music Teachers Association. He teaches acoustic piano, digital keyboard, duets, jazz, classical, pop, and ragtime. He combines games, theory, recitals, and guild auditions in piano lessons.

Tumbling & Obstacle Courses Camp

Mon-Fri, Jul 27-31
12pm-2:30pm | Ages: 4-8
Location: Room 101/Gym*
Cost: $205

Register

Bring: Lunch & water bottle
Class separated into age groups.
*Escort provided at 12pm from onsite morning camp

Tumbling basics and obstacle courses utilizing all the mats, vault, parallel bars, and balance beams. Tumbling will work through progressions of cartwheels, round-offs, back bends, and intro into back handsprings. We mix activities to develop strength, flexibility, and agility while keeping fun challenges with obstacle courses. We will have a simple lunchtime of 12-12:25 to accommodate onsite morning camp participants.

In all we do, we value teaching integrity, modesty, character development, and a simple daily Biblical devotional.

Contact: Coach Robbie at 713-866-4822

Woodworking Camp

Session I: Mon-Fri, Jul 20-24 *WWI
10:30am-12pm

Register

1pm-2:30pm

Register

Session II: Mon-Fri, Jul 27-31 **WWII/Advanced
10:30am-12pm

Register

1:00-2:30pm

Register

Session III: Mon-Fri, Aug 3-7 ** WWII/Advanced
10:30am-12pm

Register

1pm-2:30pm

Register

Location: Room 170
Cost: $220

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

Woodworking For Your Young Child: Hands-On "Woodshop" For Adults…see Adult REACH page

 

Fall 2026 Classes

Registration opens Jul 7 at 9am

Abrakadoodle

Tuesdays, Sep 1 - Dec 8 (No class Nov 24)
Location: Room 206, Ages 3-6
Cost: $344*
2:40-3:30pm**

Register

**Shepherding from The Little School and The Yellow School available.
Contact: Julietta de Cara,

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 1 - Dec 8 (No class Nov 24)
Thursdays, Sep 3 - Dec 10 (No class Nov 26)
Location: Rooms 171/172

Pre-Ballet, Creative Dance & Tap
2:40-3:30pm**
Ages: 3-5
Cost $280*

Register for Tuesdays

Register for Thursdays

Ballet, Tap, Jazz
3:45-4:45pm
Grades: K-3
Cost $280*

Register for Tuesdays

Hip Hop and Jazz
3:45-4:45pm
Grades: K-3
Cost $280*

Register for Thursdays

**Shepherding from Little School and Yellow School available. Children will be grouped according to age and dance experience.
Contact: Cat Wood,

Uniform (ages 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. May recital has a costume 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

Registration opens on Jul 15 at 9am

Mondays, Sep 14 - Nov 30 
(No class Oct 12 & Nov 23)
Cost: $384*
Location: Gym

5:15-6:45pm, Skills for Beginner/Intermediate, Grades 1-5 Boys & Girls

Register for Grades 1-5 

 

7:00-8:30pm, Hoope U for Intermediate/Advanced, Grades 5-8 Boys & Girls

Register for Grades 5-8

The first session of this skills class is a comprehensive introduction to the core fundamentals of basketball, including shooting technique, appropriate for 1st-3rd grade beginning to advanced players and 4th-5th grade beginning to intermediate players. It includes ball handling, passing, and rebounding, along with defense and offense, both individually and as a team. All coaching is done in a Christ-centered environment and teaches the importance of hard work, sportsmanship, discipline, and honesty. The second session is intended for 5th-8th grade intermediate to advanced players, a focused, high‑energy skills program designed to help motivated players sharpen their fundamentals, improve technique, and elevate their overall basketball IQ. This class guides players to the next stage of development through detailed instruction, purposeful drills, and a supportive, confidence‑building environment. In order to successfully teach and encourage children, each class has no more than eight children per assistant coach.

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

Registration opens on Jul 15 at 9am

Thursdays, Sep 24 - Nov 12
Cost: $246*
Location: Gym

6:00-7:15pm, Grades 3-5 Boys & Girls (Co-ed teams)

Grades 3-5

7:15-8:30pm, Grades 6-8 Boys & Girls (Co-ed teams)

Grades 6-8

Cook Learn Grow

Wednesdays, Sep 9 - Nov 18 
2:40-3:30pm**, Ages 3-5
Cost: $414*
Location: Room 206 

Register

Notes: **Shepherding from Yellow School available.
Contact: Lori Hinze,

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.

Gingerbread House Event

Registration will open on Oct 6 

Saturday, Dec 5
Cost: $35/house
Location: Fellowship Hall
9:00-10:30am OR 10:30am-Noon

Register for 9-10:30am

 

Register for 10:30am-12pm

 

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

Little Learners

Tuesdays, Sep 1 - Dec 8 (No class Nov 24)
2:40-4:00pm**
Ages: 4-5
This class is for children with letter and number recognition and a basic understanding of phonics.

Register for Tuesdays


Thursdays, Sep 3 - Dec 10 
(No class Nov 26)
2:40-4:00pm**
Ages: 3.5-5
This class is for children with emerging skills in letter/number recognition.

Register for Thursdays

Location: Room 209
Cost: $416*

**Shepherding from The Yellow School available.
Contact: Susan Edwards,

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 2 - Dec 16 (No class Nov 25)
Cost: $132* (Four 30-minute lessons)
Ages: 3 and up
Room: 215

Notes: Extended times available, make-ups by appointment only, termination requires a 30-day notice
Contact: John Ford,   or 832-978-6566 to schedule lessons

John Ford has been teaching piano full-time since 1988. He is a member of the Katy Music Teachers Association and Past President of the Houston Music Teachers Association. He teaches acoustic piano, digital keyboard, duets, jazz, classical, pop, and ragtime. He combines games, theory, recitals, and guild auditions in piano lessons.

Soccer Shots

Wednesdays, Sep 9 - Dec 9 (No class Nov 25)
2:40-3:25pm**, Ages: 3-6
Cost: $240*
Location: Gym

Register

**Shepherding 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, Aug 24 - Nov 16 (No class Sep 7 & Oct 12)
Thursdays, Sep 3 - Nov 12 
Show: Nov 12 & 16, 6:00-7:30pm

Intro to Musical Theater
2:40-3:40pm** 
Ages: 4-5 yrs. (Pre-K-Kinder)
Cost: $272*

Mondays - Intro Thursdays - Intro

Musical Theater (Beginner)
3:45-4:40pm
Grades: K-2
Cost: $272*

Mondays - Beginner Thursdays - Beginner

Musical Theater (Beginner/Intermediate)
4:45-5:45pm
Grades: 3-5
Cost: $272*

Mondays - Beg/Int Thursdays - Beg/Int

Location: Room 171/172 on Mondays | Amphitheater on Thursdays
**Shepherding from Yellow School available
Contact: Emma Center, 

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: K-2)
Begin learning the basics of vocal and acting techniques 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: 3-5)
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, Aug 31 - Dec 14 (No class Sep 7, Oct 12 & Nov 23)
2:40-3:25pm** | Ages: 3s - Kinder
Location: Gym | Cost: $285*

Register

3:45-4:35pm | Ages: Older 3-5 yrs. & 6-8 yrs. (separated by age)
Location: Gym | Cost: $280*

Register

Notes:** Shepherding from Yellow School and Little School available.
Contact: Coach Robbie Hirst at 713-866-4822

Woodworking

Tuesdays, Sep 22 - Dec 8 (No class Oct 13 & Nov 24)

Advanced (with instructor permission; must have taken II)
2:30-3:30pm or 3:30-4:30pm | Ages: 5-10

Level II/Advanced (with instructor permission; must have taken II or be 9-12 yrs)
4:45-5:45pm | Ages: 7-12

Thursdays, Sep 24 - Dec 10 (No class Oct 15 & Nov 26)

Woodworking I
2:30-3:30pm or 3:40-4:40pm | Ages 5-7

Cost: $323*
Location: Room 170 
**Shepherding from 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

Soccer League
Registration: May 1 - Jul 31
Games: Saturdays, Sep 12 - Oct 31 (no games Oct 10)
Cost $239
Grades: PreK4 - 5 grade

Register 

MDPC plays in the Texas Kingdom Christian Sports Association.
Sports Commissioner Diane Seckinger organizes, schedules, and implements MDPC's children's, youth's, and adult sports/leagues. She can be reached at  or 713-490-9568.

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