Costs
- There is an initial New Member Start-Up Fee of $100 USD / $135 CAD due with your membership application plus an annual membership determined by your club’s girl count.
- Additional costs will include curriculum and club supplies.
- You may also incur costs for snacks, service projects, or activities for girls that you choose to do.
In comparing the costs of GEMS with similar programs, you will find that the costs to operate a club are modest. Many churches provide their GEMS Clubs a budget, and many clubs do fundraisers throughout the year.
Samples
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Grades 1-3
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Grades 4-6
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Grades 7-8
- Grades 1-3
- Grades 4-6
- Grades 7-8
Grades 1-3
The LOVED. curriculum is the foundational curriculum for all GEMS Clubs. It will be accessible to all clubs in their first year of GEMS. We don’t want a single girl to miss the many faith-building activities for girls! Available for official GEMS Clubs and for Non-Member purchasing.
All featured curriculum and activities for girls are available for registered GEMS Club for this level.
Information Packet and Startup Request
Roles & Responsibilities
Each GEMS Club has a variety of volunteer needs. Each club will need a Club Coordinator and Leaders. Online training is available through GEMS ReFresh. Other volunteers may serve to fit the needs of your club. Here are some examples:
Club Coordinator (required)
- Primary club organizer who recruits volunteers, creates a schedule and budget, orders supplies, and communicates with church/Christian organization to assure Membership Agreement is being fulfilled
- Serves as the team leader by fostering the development of warm, caring, supportive relationships among all volunteers
- Supports parents with ongoing communication and hosting events to engage families i.e. father/daughter nights, mother/daughter teas, etc.
- Ensures volunteers have the opportunity for training through GEMS ReFresh and the triennial GEMS Summit
- Creates a supportive and prayerful atmosphere for all volunteers and girls
Club Co-Coordinator
- Supports, or is a team with, the Club Coordinator in organizing and leading the club based on individual gifts and calling. Communication as co-coordinators is key
- Helps Club Coordinator in recruiting volunteers
- Attends regular training with Club Coordinator and encourages all volunteers to participate in training (GEMS ReFresh and GEMS Summit)
GEMS Leader (required)
- Is the primary mentor for a group of 6-8 girls
- Leads small group time
- Reviews the lessons each week and prayerfully prepares
- Prays for her girls throughout the week
Worship & Tech Leaders
- Selects songs for each club night’s opening time
- Leads worship time at the beginning of club
- Could also lead the opening devotional
- Assist with technology needs, such as video setup and digital resource downloads
Craft Leader
- Plans and prepares crafts for each club night
- Directs the girls through the crafts
Prayer Partner
- Commits to praying for the leaders and girls in club
- Might be available during club to pray with girls as needed
- Might attend meetings to pray over the leaders