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 17 – Aug. 2
Vacation Bible School (VBS) July 29 – Aug. 2
Hours:
Kingdom Kids Camp: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
VBS: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost:
$170 per camper/week
*Multiple children will receive a 20% discount.
Lunch (optional) – $50 per camper/week
Before and After Care Available
Once you are registered, additional information will follow.
For inquiries, please email kingdomkidscamps@fbcglenarden.org.
*Please note that VBS is free.
SUMMER CAMPS
In-person classes for VBS are full but you may be waitlisted. However, there are still available spaces for the online VBS camp.
FORMS
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! Opportunities to meet the camp staff will be outlined in your Campminder Parent Portal.
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 camps take place from June 20 – August 18. Be sure to click on the camp’s icon to view the specific dates.
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.
Before-care is also available from 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and after-care is available from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Please refer to CampMinder Application Portal for more information.
Program
Lunch will be provided. You are welcome to bring your campers lunch if you choose.
All summer camps take place between the Worship Center and our Family Life Center.
Health and Wellness
To ensure the safety and health of your camper, we recommend that your camper bring their own lunch. Most of the lunches will be catered for and we are unable to monitor 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 is an exciting experience at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden. Children will be offered a wide variety of activities to choose from and they’re sure to find one that is a perfect match for them. This year, families can choose from camps held at the Worship Center or the Family Life Center. There will be offsite adventures as well such as Aviation Camp, Legal Eagles!
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.
Feel free to park in any of our lots. All our campuses have plenty of space for you to park, and we encourage you to park in an area that is not a reserved parking space.
Please be aware that we do not allow campers to be picked up early without permission from a parent. If you need to pick up your child early, please inform our camp staff through tour Campminder Parent Portal. Please also designate who will be picking up your child if it is anyone other than you.
If you need to drop your child off late, please inform our camp staff through your Campminder Parent Portal. The safety and well-being of our campers is an utmost priority.
When you enroll your camper in one of our camps, please note that the start and end times depend on the type of camp. Please review the list of camps to become familiar of their start and end times.
Payment
Yes, our Vacation Bible School is free.
Payment is due upon registration and on a first-come, first-served basis.
An initial deposit is due at the time of registration and the remaining balance is due on June 1, 2024. All outstanding balances can be viewed in your Campminder parent portal.
Please review the refund policy in the Campminder Parent Portal.
All payments must be made online via your Campminder parent portal.
We offer discount pricing to those who enroll in multiple camps.
We are happy to provide sponsorship opportunities for camps for those who have a financial need! Please visit www.fbcglenarden.org/camps to access the Financial Aid application.