Arnold Christian Academy Holds Winter Beach Party

Whether it was learning how to squaredance,  to do a karate kick, or to hula hoop, local families bucked the weather and celebrated beach-inspired activities at a recent Winter Beach Party sponsored by the Arnold Christian Academy.

The event occurred Saturday [Jan. 15] at the New Covenant Church in Arnold, where the school is housed, and offered games, contests, face painting, food, children’s crafts, seminars, demonstrations, and family-friendly vendors from the community.

Karen Dickerson of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) was one of the vendors, providing information to local residents about their many programs in the area.

“I am letting moms here know that we offer ways they can meet each other, encourage each other, and provide support,” Dickerson explained.

Local vendors included East Coast Martial Arts, Learning RX, Big Vanilla, Bark Busters, Kids First Swim Schools, L’Ecole de Danse, LMB Studios, Feel Well Studio, the Arnold Volunteer Fire Department, Jason’s Music, Gotta Swing, and the Annapolis Traditional Music Society.

Many volunteers from the school were seen helping out in the kitchen, leading games, handing out door prizes, and welcoming guests.

The school also sponsored their first annual “Catch the Wave” coloring contest for children between the ages of 4-10 years of age. The winning entries were chosen by the students of Arnold Christian Academy for attention to detail, uniqueness and personal style.

Winners were:

4-5 age group

Sophia Allen, Maria Barnes,Gavin Conopask

6-7 ages group

Leah Merryman, Charlotte Madden

8-10 Age Group

Cody Roberts, Kailyn McCullock, Brandon Freyre

“This is a really great event,” observed one local mom who brought her two young sons to enjoy the day. “The school volunteers were very organized and provided a lot of things to do for kids of all different ages.”

Special kudos to coordinator Bonnie Protzman who put in countless hours to ensure a smooth and fun day for all.