Our Kingdom Kids Camp will be a summer experience for children 5 to 15 years of age. This summer camp experience will keep your children engaged with God and Jesus Christ at the center. Each day will feature fun activities and lessons designed to encourage your child’s spiritual growth, individual responsibility, kindness and respect for others, as well as physical health and fitness.
We offer a variety of summer camp experiences for kids to choose from. From creative arts and aviation to more traditional camp options such as sports, cheerleading and more! Our Summer Camp is the best way to keep your children engaged in God’s love all summer long.
Camp Location:
Worship Center – 600 Watkins Park Drive
Family Life Center – 600-J Watkins Park Drive
Dates:
Kingdom Kids Camp: June 23 – Aug. 1, 2025
Vacation Bible School (VBS): Aug. 4-8, 2025
Hours:
Kingdom Kids Camp: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
VBS: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Before and aftercare is not available this week)
*Please note that VBS is free.
Cost:
$175 per camper/week
*Multiple children will receive a 20% discount.
Lunch (optional) – $60 per camper/week
Before and After Care Available
Before Care: 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. – Cost $55.00
After Care: 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Cost $ 75.00
Before and After Care: $125.00
Once you are registered, additional information will follow.
For inquiries, please email kingdomkidscamps@fbcglenarden.org.
SUMMER CAMPS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
General Requirements
Each camp has specific age requirements. Please review the description page for the individual camp(s) of interest to your child.
Sneakers are highly recommended for safety reasons. Due to the nature of camp activities that may involve running and other physical activities, open-toed shoes/sandals are discouraged. If your child brings a backpack, please ensure your child’s name is on all personal belongings. For more information, please check the camp descriptions.
Our Summer Camp program helps children make friends and have fun while learning new skills during the summer months. Our experienced staff helps campers make new friends and grow in their self-confidence. Each week begins with camper interaction-building activities that encourage interaction among all kids.
Yes, you are welcome to enroll your child in more than one camp.
Vacation Bible School is our only camp with a virtual option.
Campers up to the age of 15 years of age can enroll in Summer Camp.
Hours of Operation
Our summer camp will take place from June 23, 2025, to August 8, 2025. Click on the camp icon for specific session dates and additional details.
The start and end times depend on the type of camp. Please review the list of camps to see their start and end times.
Yes! Before and aftercare is available at an additional cost.
Before-care is also available from 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and after-care is available from 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Please refer to CampMinder Application Portal for more information.
Program
Lunch is optional for an additional cost of $60 per week, or your child may bring their own lunch. Please note that we are a nut-free facility and refrigeration or microwaves will not be available. Please pack accordingly.
All summer camps take place between the Worship Center and our Family Life Center.
Health and Wellness
To prioritize your camper’s safety and well-being, we recommend that they bring their own lunch. Please note that we are a nut-free facility and cannot monitor individual allergy restrictions.
Your child’s health is of the utmost importance to us. A completed signed Medication Authorization Form MUST be submitted for each medication BEFORE your child attends their first day of camp. Please complete all forms in your Campminder Parent Portal.
Logistics
Summer Camp at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden is an exciting and enriching experience! With a wide variety of activities to choose from, every child is sure to find something they love. This year, families can select camps at either the Worship Center or the Family Life Center, with exciting offsite adventures included!
In the event of inclement weather or high temperatures, our staff will provide ground transportation between the Worship Center and Family Life Center.
Please review the list of camp descriptions to determine where your camper should be dropped off and picked up. If your child needs before or aftercare, please pick them up and drop them off the Worship Center.
Please pick up your camper at the Worship center parking lot E. At the Family Life Center, there are plenty of spaces available for parking.
Please be aware that campers cannot be picked up early without prior permission from a parent. If an early pickup is needed, please notify our camp staff through the Campminder Parent Portal. Only authorized adults will be allowed to pick up your child. If someone other than the authorized user will be picking them up, please designate them in the portal or provide the four digit security code upon pick up. For questions or to make arrangements, please contact 301-430-2680 before pickup.
If you need to drop your child off late, please inform our camp staff through your Campminder Parent Portal or call 301-430-2680. The safety and well-being of our campers is an utmost priority!
Payment
Yes, our Vacation Bible School is free.
The total payment is due at the time of registration and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
We accept all major credit and debit cards, including Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and Discover.
Please review the refund policy in the Campminder Parent Portal.
All payments must be made online via your Campminder parent portal.
We offer discounted pricing for those who enroll in multiple camps or register multiple campers.
We are excited to offer sponsorship opportunities for campers in need of financial assistance! Please visit www.fbcglenarden.org/camps to access the Financial Aid application.