E.G.G.S. “Trusting in God” in 2018

By FRAN FARRER

CONCORD, NC – The enrichment program born out of First Missionary Baptist Church in Concord, Emerging Grateful Global Scholars (E.G.G.S.) is a summer camp that concentrates on children and youth in grades 1-9 is open to children living in Cabarrus, Mecklenburg and Rowan counties.

The 2018 theme, “Trusting in God,” provides class sessions geared toward global learning and the S.T.E.A.M.) MODEL (Science, Technology, engineering, Arts, and Math). Campers spend six weeks over the summer in classes to include Spanish, spiritual development, math, science, creative writing, music, dance, financial development, arts & crafts, health & wellness, and leadership.

Bringing them full-circle in experiences, they visit the Energy Emporium at McGuire Nuclear Station, North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro, take a college tour, learn to sew phone and tablet cases, build miniature solar cars, and explore cancer education and prevention.

The six-week camp culminates with a finale on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 6:30pm in the First Missionary Baptist Church Gateway Ministry Center at 59 Chestnut Drive, SW, Concord, North Carolina. The finale showcases all that the campers have learned. Past finales have included original songs, dance routines, poetry, and skits. The 2018 finale will boast much of the same and is free and open to the general public. Please feel free to come show support for their successes.

Financial support for E.G.G.S. is provided by grants from community agencies, First Missionary Baptist Church, and minimal registration fees paid by parents.