FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GLENARDEN
JOIN US FOR SUMMER FUN!
Our Summer Camp Summer Fun will be a summer experience for children 5 to 18 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.
FBCG SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
Camp Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Age Range: 5 – 18 years old
Camp Cost:
o $150 per camper
o $125 multi-camper/week discount
Before and Aftercare
The before and after care program is optional and is designed to allow parents to go to work or appointments without worrying about the safety and security of their children.
Please keep in mind that before and aftercare is optional for families who enroll in other FBCG Camps and need extended daycare for their children.
Before and aftercare is included for families who enroll in the SHABACH! Full Day Program.
The extended before-care program is available from 7:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. The extended after-care program is available from 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The before and after care extended care program is $100 per week in addition to the camp tuition. The cost includes transportation to and from the camp, you have chosen for your child. The service is provided by SHABACH! Christian Academy, 3600 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785.
Prior to registering for before and after care, please complete the two forms below. Forms should be submitted in-person or by mail to SHABACH! Christian Academy, 3600 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785. Additional information to complete your enrollment will be provided upon receipt of both forms.
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 more than welcome to meet our camp staff when you drop off your camper on their first day of camp.
Yes, you are welcome to enroll your child in more than one camp. You can also take advantage of our camp Hopper pass that allows you to pay for the entire 6 weeks of camp and select your camp of choice each week.
Unfortunately, we currently do not offer any virtual camps at the moment.
Campers up to the age of 18 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 become familiar of their start and end times.
Yes! You can enroll in before and after care for $125. Click here to register!
Before-care is also available from 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and after-care is available from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Please refer to camp descriptions 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 Ministry Center, 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 speak with Camp Administration on the first day of camp to coordinate the administration of your child’s medication.
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 three of our different locations: The Worship Center, the Ministry Center, or the Family Life Center. There will be offsite adventures as well such as Aviation Camp, Legal Eagles!
We understand the difficulties of transporting your camper to and from camp. Our staff will provide ground transportation if you are enrolled in both an FBCG camp and the Shabach! Extended Day Care program. If your child is enrolled in before or after care, please pick them up and drop them off at SHABACH!, which is located at our Ministry Center, 3600 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785.
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 at SHABACH!, which is located at our Ministry Center, 3600 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785.
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 the Camp Director and complete our early pick-up form. 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 your camper’s Camp Director ahead of time and be sure to sign them in upon arrival. 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 and is available from July 17 – 21.
Payment is due upon registration and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Campers are required to pay for all camp fees online using a credit card at the time of registration. If you have any questions about your account or have trouble paying with a credit card, please contact our office.
Due to the high demand for summer camp, we require that your cancellation must be submitted to us via email, CMO@fbcglenarden.org, by Thursday, June 1. Cancellations made prior to June 1 will result in a full refund minus transaction/registration fees. Payments that are not made by the corresponding due dates may result in cancellation and no refunds will be given.
All payments must be made online via our summer camp registration page. We make the online payment process easy, by taking only a few minutes to complete. Please carefully review the information on our summer camp registration page to ensure that you do not miss any important details regarding payment.
We offer discount pricing to those who enroll multiple campers into our summer camps. This will allow you to receive a discount for enrolling multiple campers or multiple camps.
We are happy to provide sponsorship opportunities for camps for those who have a financial need! Please contact our office at CMO@fbcglenarden.org for more information about our sponsorships and how we can help!