Welcome to KidsGames in Philadelphia!
Excitement is growing as we move closer towards KidsGames here in Philadelphia starting in July 2004. From Calcutta to Cairo, Brisbane to Brazil, Kenya to Kathmandu and Sydney to Sierra Leone – KidsGames is currently being ‘played’ by children all over the world. On every Continent in over 75 countries KidsGames has been held with over 600,000 children involved. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg! More and more countries are running or organising KidsGames events around the world at this very minute! This year we will be part of KidsGames happening in almost every country on earth.
KidsGames is unique. A sports-based program that also involves children who might not be interested in sport. Children can become involved in ‘Compassion Projects’ in our local community. And they have the opportunity to win an international award for the KidsGames “Million Hours Project” and “The Best Compassion Award”. Children with disabilities are included as active participants in KidsGames. Children with a creative flair can become a part of the KidsGames KidsMedia (in a ‘Kids Press Corps’ or Press Gallery) and be the journalists, artists and photographers covering the KidsGames events. The “Kids Media Awards” are also up for grabs through the KidsGames Worldwide Championship website.
The program aims to teach and encourage children to:
- Nurture their relationship with Jesus.
- Value family relationships.
- Become active members of their community.
- Strive for excellence.
- Help others through compassion projects.
- Explore their creativity by participating in the KidsGames Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
- Feel loved and valued.
Partnerships between KidsGames running concurrently in different parts of the world give children an experience of truly being a part of a global community.
Look through these webpages to find out more about KidsGames in Philadelphia. Plus, see how communities have been transformed, seeking to build and strengthen a support system for kids and their families both locally and globally.
Whether you are a child, a parent, a voluntary leader, a sponsoring business or a local organization - KidsGames is for you.