Girls Clubs for K-6th Grades
At the heart of our mission is the message of St. Josemaría Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei, that each of us is a child of God, a person of intrinsic value, and that God comes to meet us in the ordinary realities and challenges of our daily life. We seek to help girls learn how to do the ordinary tasks of each day extraordinarily well, thereby making their work more meaningful and transforming it into service for others.
Girls clubs provide a place where girls can grow, learn, have fun, and develop confidence in their ability to make a difference in the world.
Meetings
Each club is a place where girls learn how to grow in virtue and make lasting friendships. The younger girls often read books to learn about particular virtues. Older girls hear talks and act out skits or brainstorm together about how to live a particular virtue in different situations. Afterwards, the girls form a simple, practical resolution to live during the month, such as making their bed in the morning, waking up on time, or doing chores without being asked. Activities vary by club but can include arts and crafts, cooking, home arts, service projects, and cultural excursions. These monthly meetings are a wonderful chance for the girls to have fun with their friends, and through the years, build stronger and deeper friendships.
Staff
Leadership clubs support the work of parents in the formation of their children and are led by women who attend programs offered by Arborlea Study Center. High school and college women, many of whom are former club members, serve as club helpers and give talks on virtue and character development and assist with activities.
Contact
Elena Jones, Coordinator
For questions or to register for a specific club, please email arborlea.activities@gmail.com.
For questions or to register for a specific club, please email arborlea.activities@gmail.com.
K - 1st grades
Joyful Hearts
Irving
Mariel Solares & Natalie Mayefske
2nd Saturday, 10:00 am - 11:30am
1st - 2nd grades
Daisies
Dallas
Ana Martinez & Amy Czinege
2nd grade
Little Roses
Irving
Chelsea Gibson & Olivia Knuffke
Monthly Saturday
3rd grade
Cottonwood
Irving
Cecilia Rain & Heather Joseph
1st Saturday, 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm
3rd - 4th grades
Dandelions
Dallas
Rachel Barraco
1st Friday, 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
5th grade
Texas Wildflowers
Irving
Nelly Macias
Monthly Saturday, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
5th - 6th grades
Bluebonnets Girls Club
Dallas
Michelle Petruccelli & Amy Czinege
6th grade
Magnolia
Irving
Elena Jones
1st Saturday, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm