Gloria Deo Academy offers a variety of extra-curricular clubs to GDA K-6 grade students and non-GDA students including: Fun and Games Math Club, Edible Art, Intramural Sports, Embroidery, Science, Readers’ Theater, Art, Drama, Mystery Code Breakers, Bible, Gardening, PE, Fitness, Recycled Crafts, Classic Games, Painting, and more!

“I look forward to spending some time with your kids! Clubs will be held on Fridays, January 31st – April 25th, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM.” -Mrs. Douglas 

Please reach out to Sheila Douglas for more information: sdouglas@gloriadeoacademy.org.

If Clubs are cancelled due to weather, the payment is non-refundable. GDA t-shirts (any GDA spirit wear shirt is approved) are required as the student “uniform” for Club students. Please purchase the t-shirts in advance. Lunch will be held during clubs from 11:20am – 11:45 pm. Students can bring a sack lunch or order hot lunches through FACTS. Families will be emailed after registration is closed by the club teacher. This email will give more information about the specific club. 

Animal Science Club

The Animal Science Club welcomes all animal enthusiasts. Participants will engage with a diverse range of animals and discover the unique creations of God. Join us to expand your knowledge, make new friends, and learn about animals God created.

Classic Games Club 

Join us to learn and play fun and challenging games. Each week we will learn new games that will offer students the opportunity to expand their strategic knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Cheer Club 

Learn the basics of beginners cheer! Students will start with some fundamental moves and terminology that will form the foundation so students can learn more advanced cheerleading skills. Most importantly, students will have fun and learn the value of Christian sportsmanship. “If you’ve been in my cheer club before we’re going to be doing some new things this semester so please join us again! We will be learning new cheers and will work on building and tumbling! This club is also good for beginners too. Bring a positive attitude and a smile, and that’s all you need!” – Ms. Gjetta

Embroidery Club

Embroidery Club teaches a fun, practical skill for both boys and girls! Miss Wintle will help your child learn basic embroidery stitches and create a fun project(s) of their choosing (such as an embroidery kit, stitching on a pair of jeans or a tote bag, etc). If your child participated in Embroidery Club in the past, they’ll be able to learn different stitches and begin a new project!

Indoor/Outdoor Sports Club

Math Fun and Games Club 

Join us as we have fun with math. We’ll play lots of great games, and use everything from bottle caps to cars in the parking lot as we explore and discover math ideas – no paper or pencil required!

Missouri Outdoors & Gardening Club 

Mrs. Kristie Hornberger will be out in the garden with our students. There will be hands-on learning while Mrs. Hornberger educates about horticulture.

Mystery Code Breakers Club 

Join Mrs. Brabo for an exciting time learning how to solve mysteries! The students will participate in activities using codes, solving logic puzzles, and finding/using clues. 

Painting Club 

Does your child love to paint? Let them unleash their inner artist at our Seasonal Paint Club! Join Miss Wintle as we create fun and engaging spring projects using a variety of painting techniques designed to let your child’s creativity and imagination shine.

Paper Crafts Club

Join Miss Wintle for the Seasonal Paper Crafts Club! We’ll be making a fun variety of spring projects from paper that may include tissue paper art, mosaics, paper sculpture, and more!

Pay It Forward [PIF] Club 

Have you ever wanted to make the world a better place but not sure how to do it? I have the club for you! This spring semester we are going to be doing some amazing things! We will be serving not only for school but our police officers, the nursing home, and any other ideas that we can come up with together. Let us impact the world and our community for Christ. If you have a kind heart, a great imagination and hands that are willing to help and do great things for others …I need you in my club! -Ms. Gjetta

Readers’ Theater Club

Did you know Readers’ Theater can increase your child’s enthusiasm for reading and give reluctant readers a positive way to interact with stories?  Readers’ Theater also develops fluency and listening skills. Help Mrs. Summers bring engaging scripts, poems, and jokes alive with crafts, cooking, sign language, games, and more.  If you’ve had a good time in Readers’ Theater, please come back for new stories and activities.  If you want to try something new, we promise Readers’ Theater will be fun! 

Recycled Crafts Club

We’ll be making all sorts of fun, artsy-craftsy projects out of recyclable materials! Students will be asked to bring recyclables from home, including toilet paper rolls, egg cartons, cereal boxes, water bottles, milk cartons, etc.

STEAM Club

STEAM classes with Mrs. Summers are open for all ages. We experiment with science, technology, engineering, art, & mathematics. This class is perfect for curious, hands on learners!