WinterFest 2025

Thursday, December 18 | 6:30 PM

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Annual WinterFest on Thursday, December 18, beginning at 6:30 PM.

WinterFest is a family-focused evening with food, music and entertainment, games, and fellowship, and we’re excited to share what the night will look like this year. Families are also welcome to invite friends, relatives, and guests to attend, even if they do not currently have a student enrolled at GCA.

Each class has a part in making WinterFest great, so we encourage everyone to attend!

📅 WinterFest Schedule

6:30 PM

Food line opens, along with hot chocolate, coffee, and refreshments

6:45 PM

K–5 Choir performance

7:00 PM

Games and AZ Sleigh Ride open

7:10 PM

Middle School Choir performance

Followed by the GCA Drumline

7:45 PM

Games temporarily close

Puppet Show begins

After the Puppet Show

Games reopen

8:05 PM

Dessert Auction

🍜 WinterFest Ramen Bar Menu

Let’s be honest—ramen is already one of the most popular “unofficial” lunches on campus, so we decided to lean into it and elevate it just a bit for WinterFest.

Each bowl starts with a warm cup of chicken ramen and is built Chipotle-style as you move through the line. Bowls will be $3.00 each

Our five festive options include:

  • The Rudolph

    A sweet-and-tangy chamoy crunch cup

  • The Frosty

    A warm, cheesy, potato-style cup

  • Pho-La-La-La-La

    A pho-inspired option with fresh, bright flavors

  • Feliz Navi-Ramen

    A Mexican-inspired bowl with tortilla crunch, sour cream, and cheese

  • The Grinch

    A green, flavorful bowl that’s as fun as it is festive

Hot chocolate and coffee will be available at the beverage bar for 2 tickets per drink.

Water bottles will be provided at no cost.

🎄 WinterFest Games & Activities

Games will be open during designated times throughout the evening and are designed for students to enjoy individually, in pairs, or in groups, depending on the activity.

🎟 Game Tickets

Each GCA student will receive 3 free game tickets to start the evening.

Additional tickets may be purchased the night of the event

  • $1 per ticket, or

  • 13 tickets for $10, or

  • 27 tickets for $20

Yes—that’s correct. Reverse inflation is alive and well at WinterFest.

🎯 Game List & Ticket Prices

  • Christmas Cookie Decorating – 2 tickets (free tickets may not be used)

  • Cake Walk – 2 tickets (free tickets may not be used)

  • Snowball Basketball – 1 ticket

  • Christmas Gift Cornhole – 1 ticket

  • Dress the Snowman – 1 ticket

  • AZ Snowball Battle – 1 ticket (group entry required)

  • Wreath Toss – 1 ticket

  • Scavenger Hunt – 1 ticket (group entry required)

  • Saran Wrap Ball Challenge – 1 ticket (pair entry required)

  • Blindfolded Bow Boggle – 1 ticket

  • AZ Sleigh Ride – 1 ticket (group entry required)

👕 WinterFest Dress Code

WinterFest follows our Casual Dress Guidelines, which can be found here:

👉 https://gcalife.notion.site/Casual-Dress-18974234cbc080fb8ca9fdb824ddda6e

Families are welcome (and encouraged!) to wear ugly Christmas sweaters if they would like. We do ask that sweaters and attire avoid Hollywood or sports figures.

As indicated in the dress code at the link above, please note that sweats or joggers are not permitted.

We would also love for everyone to dress in Christmas colors of some kind—reds, greens, whites, or other festive touches. WinterFest is always a highlight of the year, and we’re thankful for the many students, parents, and volunteers who help make it a special night. We look forward to celebrating the Christmas season together as a school family.

In His Service,
Bro. Andrew Jones
Principal | Glendale Christian Academy