Meet the team behind Make Waves!
What's Your Name?
Kesia
How old are you?
23
How many year's have you been coming to Holiday Club and what do you like most about it?
17 (I think)! Last year’s holiday club was very memorable, I loved working alongside such a talented up front team - still shocked that Harry was the one voted in the gunge! #carys2023?!?
What's your favourite Holiday club song and why?
I’m afraid I can’t choose a favourite… too many great songs!
What do you do in your spare time, what hobbies do you have, have you got a talent or 'thing' you love doing?
I love going on holiday. But when I can’t afford to go on holiday I enjoy going out with friends and catching up with my favourite TV shows.
This year HC is all about being at a Christian surf camp, have you ever been to a christian camp and can you tell us a bit about it?
I have, alongside many of my best friends. It was wonderful to have some dedicated time to focus on my faith and cement friendships with other Christian’s. They were always so much fun - we took part in silent discos, campfires, colour runs and so much more!
Can you tell us a bit about your favourites - food, colour, films (child friendly) celeb, sport etc
I love my food - pretty much every kind, except for sun dried tomatoes, pesto and baked beans. My favourite colour changes but some firm favourites are green and blue. My favourite film will always be Paddington 2 (no other film even comes close and I won’t take any other answers!) and my favourite sport is mini golf (if that counts?!?).
What is the best thing about being a Christian?
Fellowship. I’ve made friends for life through the church. Life certainly has its ups and downs but knowing God provides wisdom and guidance through the church is incredibly comforting.
What do you enjoy about coming to RBC?
RBC is wonderful. I really enjoy seeing a variety of different ages coming together. I enjoy volunteering at Roots (held on a Thursday evening for year 7-9’s) ,we have a lot of fun and talk very openly and honestly about our faith.
What do you think will be most exciting about this year's holiday club?
Holiday club is always one of my favourite weeks of the year, but I am really excited for all the new songs this year! I’m also so excited to be working alongside my sister again this year - I’m sure we will have lots of fun!
What's Your Name?
Carys
How old are you?
18
How many year's have you been coming to Holiday Club and what do you like most about it?
I have been coming to holiday club since I was about a year old, I absolutely loved it, even then; although apparently I did fall asleep during one of the songs (not sure how that was possible)! My favourite part about holiday club has to be the songs. I love jumping around, dancing, shouting, clapping my hands and listening to the amazing band play. The most memorable moment for me has to be when David (the amazing previous presenter) poured a whole watering can of freezing cold water on me in front of everyone, I can still feel it to this day!!
What's your favourite Holiday club song and why?
My favourite song has to be Incredible, as I love playing my air-guitar and pretending to be a rock-star.
What do you do in your spare time, what hobbies do you have, have you got a talent or 'thing' you love doing?
In my spare time I love to hang out with my friends and catch up with them. Also, I like to be active and try to use up some of my energy. And I would say that my "thing" is wearing slightly crazy, colourful outfits in particular a pair of funky trousers!
This year HC is all about being at a Christian surf camp, have you ever been to a christian camp and can you tell us a bit about it?
Back in 2019 I was so lucky to go to a camp. It was a great week where everyone learnt so much about their faith, themselves and each other.
Can you tell us a bit about your favourites - food, colour, films (child friendly) celeb, sport etc
Here are a few of my favourite things... bread (in particular olive bread, focaccia and sourdough), the colour green, a cheesy rom-com, the band ABBA, nature, bright and bold outfits, the Mamma Mia Films, Hugh Grant, Stacey Dooley and having a good dance party!
What is the best thing about being a Christian?
The best thing about being a Christian is feeling a sense of community all the time.
What do you enjoy about coming to RBC?
I love coming to church because I have such a great group of friends that I enjoy to see and spend time with.
What do you think will be most exciting about this year's holiday club?
Like always I'm really excited to listen to the band play and dance around to all the great songs. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you and welcoming back familiar faces. We have a few new activities this year too which I think will be great.
What's Your Name?
Farrah
How old are you?
38
How many year's have you been coming to Holiday Club and what do you like most about it?
I started going to Holiday Club when I was 9 years old and have helped a number of times over the years. My most memorable Holiday Club moment was seeing the team leaders eat foods which they really hated. Poor Naomi was made to eat tuna! That's dedication to your team!
What's your favourite Holiday club song and why?
I love the song 'Let it be known' because it's a great song reminding us that God's love overcomes all the obstacles we will ever face in life. There's also a great rap solo in it!
What do you do in your spare time, what hobbies do you have, have you got a talent or 'thing' you love doing?
I enjoy playing boardgames with my husband and two boys. I am currently loving going to the gym, lifting weights and meeting friends there. I love listening and playing music - from Classical to hip hop. My two boys have taught me how to play Minecraft, so I enjoy playing that with them, though I'm not very good at PVP! I love nature and have recently started growing our own vegetables. I can also speak Mandarin because our family lived in China for a number of years.
This year HC is all about being at a Christian surf camp, have you ever been to a christian camp and can you tell us a bit about it?
I remember going to a camp with our youth group. There were hundreds of other young Christians gathered together to learn more about Jesus. The worship times were amazing and I remember meeting with God in a special way at a number of those sessions. It was wonderful knowing that there were so many other young people who wanted to know God more, just like me, and that God was meeting with us, showing us how real He was, but also how much He loved each and every one of us.
Can you tell us a bit about your favourites - food, colour, films (child friendly) celeb, sport etc
For some strange reason, most of my favourite foods happen to be purple/red! Beetroot, red cabbage, black rice (it looks purple once it's cooked!) and purple sweet potato. If you haven't tried purple sweet potato you should, it's awesome! My favourite colour happens to be purple too - I wonder if there's a connection?!
What is the best thing about being a Christian?
I know that I am saved, loved and treasured by an amazing God who really cares. Nothing can change that! I can talk with him all the time and He's interested in everything I do. He wants to be part of my life so that I can be a blessing to those around me. Life is always an adventure with God!
What do you enjoy about coming to RBC?
I love that RBC is such a warm, inviting and kid-friendly place! Because let's face it, I am a big kid, disguised as an adult! There are so many families and children, and there are some great activities for them throughout the year.
What do you think will be most exciting about this year's holiday club?
I'm looking forward to having fun together with you all, singing our socks off to God and seeing who gets gunged this year!
What's Your Name?
Emma
How old are you?
24
How many year's have you been coming to Holiday Club and what do you like most about it?
I have been coming to holiday club for 10 years now and I have loved every single one! My favourite part about holiday club is the singing. I love to do the actions! Of course I enjoy seeing lots of people in the gunge too.
What's your favourite Holiday club song and why?
My favourite holiday club song is Free because I love the meaning of the lyrics and it makes me feel happy.
What do you do in your spare time, what hobbies do you have, have you got a talent or 'thing' you love doing?
In my spare time I love to read and play with my cat. Ask any of my friends and they will tell you that I am a crazy cat lady!
This year HC is all about being at a Christian surf camp, have you ever been to a christian camp and can you tell us a bit about it?
I have been to a few Christian camps. They are very enjoyable as I always feel like I am part of a community. It is great to be surrounded by so many people who love God and want to get to know him more. I enjoyed spending time with my friends, learning more about God’s love for me and playing lots of games.
Can you tell us a bit about your favourites - food, colour, films (child friendly) celeb, sport etc
My favourite food is smoked salmon except you may not want to stand too close to me after I’ve eaten it! My favourite colour is green and I absolutely love watching beauty and the beast. I know every single word and will burst your ear drums when I sing it. I absolutely love watching cricket and formula 1 (Mercedes not Red Bull!) and I am a huge fan of George Russell and Tom Holland.
What is the best thing about being a Christian?
The best thing about being a Christian is knowing that I am loved no matter what. Even if I fail sometimes, I know that God still loves me and that I always have someone to turn to.
What do you enjoy about coming to RBC?
I enjoy the fact that there are so many different people at RBC. There is always someone to talk to and so many people at RBC have so many interesting stories and experiences. It is like one big family.
What do you think will be most exciting about this year's holiday club?
I think that learning to surf will be exciting but perhaps a little hazardous this year as I am not the most steady on my feet. However, I think the most exciting part will be seeing people covered in gunge!
team leaders & Assistants!
GREEN!
What's Your Name?
Emily
How old are you?
18
How many year's have you been coming to Holiday Club and what do you like most about it?
I’ve been coming to holiday club since I was about 3, so 15 years! I love the songs, the games and of course the gunge! I have two very memorable moments from previous holiday clubs! One that stands out to me was from last years holiday club when Naomi did her rap! She’s a pretty good rapper (slightly out of tune!), and if we’re lucky we might get to hear her rap again! Another thing I really remember is, when I was younger I used to dress up as the donkey for some of the bible stories - good fun!
What's your favourite Holiday club song and why?
Jesus You’re my Best Friend and Glow! It’s hard to choose between those two because they are both absolute bops!
What do you do in your spare time, what hobbies do you have, have you got a talent or 'thing' you love doing?
Recently I’ve been doing a lot of school work but I love shopping, seeing musicals, and spending time with my mates! I haven’t really got any special talents but I can do an Australian accent (although it’s not a particularly good one!)
This year HC is all about being at a Christian surf camp, have you ever been to a christian camp and can you tell us a bit about it?
A few years ago, I went to a big festival for young people! We all sang songs, prayed together, and listened to talks by Christian speakers in one big tent! Coming together with over 5,000 people was incredible, it felt like one big party!
Can you tell us a bit about your favourites - food, colour, films (child friendly) celeb, sport etc
My favourite food is probably pizza, I do quite like a good pepperoni! My favourite colour has got to be Lilac, I even have Lilac Crocs! My favourite film is The Incredibles!
What is the best thing about being a Christian?
The best thing about being a Christian is feeling like you’re apart of one big family! It’s so amazing to know that there’s a God that loves you and people around you to support you!
What do you enjoy about coming to RBC?
I like coming to refine, one of our youth groups, and I love the worship services on a Sunday evening!
What do you think will be most exciting about this year's holiday club?
The most exciting thing about this years holiday club is hopefully seeing my team win :) Also, the cooking, games and classic holiday club picnic are going to be really exciting!
What's Your Name?
Bethel
How old are you?
16
How many year's have you been coming to Holiday Club and what do you like most about it?
I first went to Holiday Club in 2015, so when I was 8. I loved the songs and activities that we did. I always looked forward to seeing who was getting gunged each evening. My favourite activity would probably be when we made roller coaster cakes - they were very good.
What's your favourite Holiday club song and why?
My Lighthouse - I love the tune and the beat is very catchy!
What do you do in your spare time, what hobbies do you have, have you got a talent or 'thing' you love doing?
In my free time I love to read and I also love to bake. My favourite thing that I have baked is probably a puff pastry cherry pie!
This year HC is all about being at a Christian surf camp, have you ever been to a christian camp and can you tell us a bit about it?
I haven't but I would love to in the future
Can you tell us a bit about your favourites - food, colour, films (child friendly) celeb, sport etc
My favourite colour I would say is green - specifically an emerald green. My favourite food is 100% macaroni cheese, I love macaroni cheese!!! My favourite desserts would be coffee&walnut cake and apple crumble. My favourite films are The Incredibles films and I love Edna because she is really funny :) My favourite sport is swimming because I find it very relaxing.
What is the best thing about being a Christian?
Knowing that God loves you unconditionally and that he always listens to you
What do you enjoy about coming to RBC?
I really enjoy coming to Phase and learning more about God. I also like how everyone is so welcoming and nice at RBC.
What do you think will be most exciting about this year's holiday club?
Seeing who will get gunged each day
BLUE!
What's Your Name?
Naomi
How old are you?
18
How many year's have you been coming to Holiday Club and what do you like most about it?
I’ve been going to holiday club since I was in minis! It’s hard to pick one memorable moment so I have two! The first is 2 years ago when Emily had to eat the food she hated the most, tuna! And the second is when I was in holiday club and my team won!!
What's your favourite Holiday club song and why?
My favourite holiday club song is Glow because it’s so funky! I love the wrap too!
What do you do in your spare time, what hobbies do you have, have you got a talent or 'thing' you love doing?
In my spare time I love going out with friends and spending time with family! I also dance as a hobby!
This year HC is all about being at a Christian surf camp, have you ever been to a christian camp and can you tell us a bit about it?
I have and it was the best week of my life! I went with my youth group from church, there were thousands of people there! We all worshipped in a giant tent, played games, went to discos and ate lots of good food!
Can you tell us a bit about your favourites - food, colour, films (child friendly) celeb, sport etc
My favourite food would have to be pasta, I could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I have many favourite films but my top is probably Mamma Mia!
What is the best thing about being a Christian?
The best thing about being a Christian is knowing that I am never alone! When I’m happy, sad, scared or worried God is always with me, right by my side!
What do you enjoy about coming to RBC?
I love coming to RBC because I have so many wonderful friends, I love learning about God and worshipping with my big church family!
What do you think will be most exciting about this year's holiday club?
I’m so excited to be a team leader again, I’m excited to see God work through everyone and of course I’m excited to win!
What's Your Name?
Charlotte
How old are you?
14
How many year's have you been coming to Holiday Club and what do you like most about it?
My whole life! My highlight is when I was in year six (I think!) my team won!
What's your favourite Holiday club song and why?
My favourite holiday club song is ‘Let it be Known’ as it is so upbeat and gets me in the mood for dancing and singing! But I also love ‘Incredible’.
What do you do in your spare time, what hobbies do you have, have you got a talent or 'thing' you love doing?
I LOVE playing the piano, and so I play that a lot, which annoys the rest of my family! I also love spending time with my friends and going shopping with them!
This year HC is all about being at a Christian surf camp, have you ever been to a christian camp and can you tell us a bit about it?
I haven’t been to one before, but I’m looking forward to going to one in a couple of weeks!
Can you tell us a bit about your favourites - food, colour, films (child friendly) celeb, sport etc
My favourite sport is Netball- I’ve played it for a few years (when I’m not injured!) so I do really enjoy it. Some of my favourite TV programmes are Call the Midwife, Downton Abbey, Waterloo Road and Friends!
What is the best thing about being a Christian?
The best thing about being a Christian is knowing that God has your worries and cares and you can always rely on Him and turn to Him, whether you are feeling happy, sad, angry, excited, nervous…. He is always there for you!
What do you enjoy about coming to RBC?
I love the friendships you create through coming to RBC- it has such a great atmosphere and you can get involved whatever age you are!
What do you think will be most exciting about this year's holiday club?
Everything!! But I’m really looking forward to the Bible stories, songs, games, and of course… the gunge!
red!
What's Your Name?
Hannah
How old are you?
18
How many year's have you been coming to Holiday Club and what do you like most about it?
I have been coming to holiday club for 11 years. Holiday club is always the highlight of my summer. I love all the songs at the holiday club and the games and of course gunge!
What's your favourite Holiday club song and why?
Let It Be Known because it has a great message but is also fun to sing.
What do you do in your spare time, what hobbies do you have, have you got a talent or 'thing' you love doing?
I like hanging out with my friends and family. I also like taking my dog Marley on dog walks.
This year HC is all about being at a Christian surf camp, have you ever been to a christian camp and can you tell us a bit about it?
I have, I went with the youth in 2019. It was an amazing week spending time with friends and worshiping together.
Can you tell us a bit about your favourites - food, colour, films (child friendly) celeb, sport etc
My favourite food is crisps I love them all apart from cheese and onion. My favourite film has probably got to be Parent Trap.
What is the best thing about being a Christian?
The best thing about being a Christian is knowing that you are never alone and God is always with you.
What do you enjoy about coming to RBC?
The thing I enjoy most about RBC is seeing my friends and spending time with them.
What do you think will be most exciting about this year's holiday club?
I think the most exciting thing this year will be taking part in all of the fun activities with my team.
What's Your Name?
Jack
How old are you?
16
How many year's have you been coming to Holiday Club and what do you like most about it?
I've been coming to holiday club ever since I was a child, I love the songs and the gunge. One of the most memorable events from a previous holiday club is when we had a science lab and we had a bunch of cool science experiments!
What's your favourite Holiday club song and why?
My favourite Holiday Club song is Jesus You Are My Best Friend because its really upbeat and I love all the actions.
What do you do in your spare time, what hobbies do you have, have you got a talent or 'thing' you love doing?
I like playing football and going out with all my friends.
This year HC is all about being at a Christian surf camp, have you ever been to a christian camp and can you tell us a bit about it?
I haven't been on any surf camps before.
Can you tell us a bit about your favourites - food, colour, films (child friendly) celeb, sport etc
My favourite food is probably ramen, my favourite colour is Orange and my favourite film is School of Rock.
What is the best thing about being a Christian?
I think the best thing about being a Christian is meeting all of the people along your journey and sharing your journey with other people.
What do you enjoy about coming to RBC?
I enjoy coming to RBC because that's where I get to see my friends and get closer to God.
What do you think will be most exciting about this year's holiday club?
Definitely the new songs!
What's Your Name?
Ignus
How old are you?
38
How many year's have you been coming to Holiday Club and what do you like most about it?
I’ve been helping at Holiday Clubs at Ruislip Baptist Church for 15 years, and I can honestly say that I enjoy every single moment. I think my favourite thing about Holiday Club is the music; I am a musician myself and I love the live music and singing. You can’t come to Holiday Club and not expect to see some crazy things! One of my most memorable events was when we all fell in love with a little pebble that featured in our stories every day. However, on the last day he was ‘accidentally’ built into a wall – everyone was absolutely outraged!
What's your favourite Holiday club song and why?
Incredible! It reminds me that I am fearfully and wonderfully made by a God that knows and loves me (but I also love playing the air guitar…)
What do you do in your spare time, what hobbies do you have, have you got a talent or 'thing' you love doing?
I spend most of my time either with my family or at work (I am a primary school teacher). When I have some time to myself, I love playing or listening to music, and cooking (I do a pretty good roast dinner!)
This year HC is all about being at a Christian surf camp, have you ever been to a christian camp and can you tell us a bit about it?
I worked at a YMCA Christian camp in Texas, USA, one summer. We didn’t quite learn to surf, but we did do allot of water-skiing! My job was to help people on the large lake when stayed next to, so I was on a jet ski most of the day – fun! I also got to work with 100s of children of all different ages, talking to them about the stories of Jesus and how he changed my life.
Can you tell us a bit about your favourites - food, colour, films (child friendly) celeb, sport etc
Favourite food: tacos! Favourite colour: purple Favourite film: the Lion King (original!) Favourite sport: rugby Favourite celebrity: Viggo Venn! Favourite band: Rend Collective (or the RBC band, of course…)
What is the best thing about being a Christian?
First of all, Christians form a fantastic community! In church you will find a wide variety of people from all different ages and nations, all of them there because one reason: the fact that Jesus died for our sins on the cross. Some people think it’s a dull, boring place where you have to sit for hours listening to someone ‘yapping’ on about God – absolutely not! It is a fun, lively place where friends meet, where we look after one another and help each other out. Together we sing, laugh, cry, pray, eat… we even have a football team!
What do enjoy about coming to RBC?
RBC is a very important part of me and my family’s lives. It’s our wider family. We come here to share and celebrate all the amazing things in our lives. We also come here when things are not always going well – sometimes our RBC family may pray with us or for us. We also come because it’s fun – there are great people here and we love it!
What do you think will be most exciting about this year's holiday club?
Every holiday club is different. I am most looking forward to meeting all the children who decided to spend their time with us: some of them coming back (because it’s so awesome), and welcoming some for the first time.
yellow!
What's Your Name?
Alex
How old are you?
18
How many year's have you been coming to Holiday Club and what do you like most about it?
8 years - When Emma and Paul got married
What's your favourite Holiday club song and why?
My Lighthouse because I quite like swimming
What do you do in your spare time, what hobbies do you have, have you got a talent or 'thing' you love doing?
Sometimes I go swimming, sometimes I play piano, I like revising and I like collecting lego modular buildings
This year HC is all about being at a Christian surf camp, have you ever been to a christian camp and can you tell us a bit about it?
I go to a Christian Sailing camp where we sail antique 1930 handmade wooden boats and live on them for a week in the Norfolk broads
Can you tell us a bit about your favourites - food, colour, films (child friendly) celeb, sport etc
I like the colour yellow because it is happy. My favourite food is breadsticks. My favourite sport is swimming or triathlon. My favourite programe/film is Call the Midwife.
What is the best thing about being a Christian?
Going to church and listening to the Christian music
What do you enjoy about coming to RBC?
There's very nice and kind people
What do you think will be most exciting about this year's holiday club?
Doing the actions to the songs
What's Your Name?
Rhianna
How old are you?
15
How many year's have you been coming to Holiday Club and what do you like most about it?
I’ve been going to Holiday club since I was in minis, I have had so many memorable moments during all the years but if I had to pick it would probably be just having the best week with my friends learning more about God and singing and dancing .
What's your favourite Holiday club song and why?
Incredible, because the words teach lots about God in a fun and upbeat way
What do you do in your spare time, what hobbies do you have, have you got a talent or 'thing' you love doing?
In my spare time I do lots of dance, and go to many competitions throughout the year . If I’m not dancing I’m either talking or shopping .
This year HC is all about being at a Christian surf camp, have you ever been to a christian camp and can you tell us a bit about it?
When I was 8 I went to spring harvest at butlins, I had so much fun singing worship songs, playing games and learning about God. When we weren’t learning about God we went to the swimming pool which was also so much fun . It was such a good week !
Can you tell us a bit about your favourites - food, colour, films (child friendly) celeb, sport etc
My fav food would have to be chocolate, it’s the best ! I don’t really have a favourite colour, i just love bright colours. My fav film would be lemonade mouth it’s so uplifting and my fave sport is dance, obviously!!
What is the best thing about being a Christian?
Meeting the best people and making best friends, spreading the word of God together!
What do you enjoy about coming to RBC?
I love coming to RBC as all my friends are here and the church provides for all ages from 0-99, there is something for everyone
What do you think will be most exciting about this year's holiday club?
Having loads of excited kids ready to learn more about God and of course the sining and the dancing. Let’s not forget the gunge!!
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