Taught by Brandee Gillham & sponsored by:

God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as He wanted them to be (1 Corinthians 12:18). God’s design for the human body is wonderful and amazing. Come see how the Creator sculpted the 4-chamber heart and amazing vessels during this hands-on workshop. Participants will start by drawing and then building the heart out of clay. This finished masterpiece can be taken home with them. Participants will then finish by dissecting a preserved sheep heart. Cost: $25

Taught by Davy Liu of Kendu Kids

An introductory and exploratory music class for our young music makers. The instruments and songs used are perfect for young musicians to cultivate their musical skills and interest, as well as build aural skills and promote gross and fine motor movements. We will be using singing, rhythm instruments, and movement in the class.

Taught by Kenny Sargent of Sargent Family Productions

Building on last year’s “Calling God’s Storytellers” seminar, Kenny Sargent of Sargent Family Productions will host a deep-dive, interactive workshop on the craft of great storytelling. Regardless of the chosen medium (writing, speaking, video, audio, virtual reality, etc.), the principles of a great story are timeless.

The first section of this workshop explores the key elements that make up a great story. No amount of flowing prose, visual effects, or wonderful music can make up for a weak story. Get this right, and more than half the battle is won. The second part dives into the mechanics of strong writing. Great prose can evoke powerful emotions and responses regardless of genre, medium, or style. This section explores many opportunities to strengthen the actual words on the page to achieve maximum impact. The third section focuses on identifying and streamlining your writing voice, as well as the habits and practices of great writers and communicators. There will be plenty of time for Q & A. Filled with tips and techniques, the material is a must-have for those called as God’s kingdom communicators. Bring a notebook or device. 

Taught by Kolby King of 330 Ministries

In this presentation, kids will hear some of the big picture bible stories. Kolby is a ventriloquist who makes the stories come alive to the young. This is a great opportunity for your children to build their faith and increase their understanding of the Bible.

Taught by The Butterfly Pavilion

In this presentation, guests meet invertebrates from environments around the globe, hear about their characteristics, where and how they live, and why they are important in our world.

Sponsored and Taught by Brave Books:

Bongo is a brave gorilla who lives on Freedom Island and loves nothing more than candy — but his cravings come with an unexpected cost. When Lester the pirate starts raiding the camel caravan, Bongo realizes just how much his habits affect him. Meanwhile, Rebel is so focused on fitness that she’s forgetting to eat! Join team BRAVE in the Deserted Desert as they learn that health is all about moderation and self-control.

Taught by Davy Liu of Kendu Kids

The process of creativity sometimes can be dry and daunting. Davy has over 33 years of experience at major film studios such as Disney, Warner Brothers, and Lucas Films. Yet all these companies always begin with an idea, artists, producers, and a team spirit. You are invited to experience a hands-on creative process as Davy shows you all the unseen pre-production art and a backstage tour of how The Lion King was developed. You will then take what you learned and apply it to your own ideas in this workshop…. You Kendu it.

Taught by Creating-A-Masterpiece

The Goldfish Project

Scratch art is a fun and unique style of art. In this project, students learn to plan and implement their design. The instructors will then show students a way to enhance the project with color. The simple techniques taught in this project will provide a foundation for many gorgeous fine art projects using scratch art.

Taught by Nature’s Educators — Educational Wildlife Organization

In this program, we will dive into the characteristics that define raptors and why they are important to our ecosystems. Audiences will discover the various types of birds of prey found all over the world, what it takes to care for a bird of prey, and learn how Nature’s Educators are permitted to keep raptors. The audience will learn about their personal histories, anatomy, hunting strategies, and habitats.

Taught by Paul Bacio Jr. of Brick Explorers

Brick Explorers programs teach children about science, technology, engineering, and math through the building and manipulation of various LEGO® models. They have activities that challenge students to cultivate problem solving skills through application of the scientific method and project planning. During this activity, age groups will be taught separately under guided instruction and plenty of supervision.

LEGO Motor Madness: 9–12 Years — Build LEGO motorized projects, ranging from specialty vehicles to amusement park rides. Problem solving, simple machinery, wheels axles, motors & gears, levers & pulleys, energy & friction.

LEGO Animal Kingdom: 5–8 Years — Build Zoo/farm/marine animals along with interesting facts as well as habitat, diet, and behavior information on the animals. Problem solving, fine motor skills, colors & shapes recognition, simple directions & tasks completion.

Taught by Brandee Gillham & sponsored by:

The Lord has given us such a gift in being able to see the world around us. Even Darwin himself denounced “natural selection’s” ability to form the intricacies of the human eye, and in this workshop we will be reminded that only the Lord Himself could knit together such a complicated anatomical structure. Participants will learn amazing facts about the human eye, how to draw the human eye, build it out of clay, AND then they can take it home. We complete our workshop by dissecting a preserved cow eye.