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!

AVIATION CAMP

(July 10-14, 2023)

Aviation Career Education (ACE) Camp is a fun-filled summer camp for youth who have an interest in aviation and exposes them to the many careers available in aviation/aerospace. Throughout the course of the ACE Camp, attendees will experience various trips and visits to many places such as the Patuxent Naval Air Museum, the Baltimore Washington Tower, the Naval Test Pilot School Tour, and more! Each attendee will also get to fly a flight simulator and conduct an orientation flight in a real airplane!

These trips depart promptly at 8 a.m. so please ensure camp attendees arrive on-time!

Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: 10 -18 years
Location: Ministry Center
                  3600 Brightseat Road
                  Landover, MD 20785

CHEER CAMP

(July 31 - Aug. 4, 2023)

Cheerleading Camp is a summer camp for the youth and young adults who have an interest in cheerleading. This camp provides an opportunity for participants to learn cheerleading techniques, dance skills and improve their overall performance ability.

Campers will also gain valuable leadership training that can be used both on and off the sidelines. This experience helps each camper take her skills to the next level while experiencing the love of Jesus Christ!

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-13 years
Location: Family Life Center
                  600-J Watkins Park Drive
                  Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

KIDS WORLD

(July 24-28, 2023)

Come and join us at the Kids’ World Summer Camp! Our dedicated team will lead a week full of age appropriate and fun-filled workshops and activities. What a wonderful opportunity to introduce your children to new possibilities and exciting new interests that help develop Christian character traits and build positive relationships.

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-12 years
Location: Worship Center
                  600 Watkins Park Drive
                  Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

LEGAL EAGLES

(July 10-14, 2023)

We are going to give you the opportunity to learn all about law, from the inside out. Join us at Legal Eagles’ Summer Camp! At Legal Eagles, we offer a unique summer camp experience for children and youth who want an immersion in the legal field. We offer both in-person and online camps, offering various formats of instruction to suit their needs.

This camp provides a legal camp experience and is hosted in a Christian environment and takes place both in person and virtually. We will also take trips such as a field trip to the African American History Museum and both Circuit Court buildings!

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: 14-18 years
Location: Ministry Center
                  3600 Brightseat Road
                  Landover, MD 20785

SPORTS EXPERIENCE

(June 26-Aug. 4, 2023)

Sports Xperience is an unparalleled selection of quality sports camps for children and youth. Our multi-sport summer camp, with over 9 single-sport camp options and an entire range of programming for all ages from soccer to martial arts, volleyball, track and field! This Xtreme Sports Camp will allow participants to try a variety of sports within the program rather than specializing in a single sport. You do not want to miss this exciting Xperience!

*Those enrolled in the Sports Xperience will attend FBCG Vacation Bible School (VBS) the week of July 17 – 21 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Registration for VBS is required during this week. Transportation will be provided to and from VBS. Drop-off and pick-up will be at the FBCG Family Life Center.

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-14 years
Location: Family Life Center
                  600-J Watkins Park Drive
                  Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

SHABACH! CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SUMMER ENRICHMENT

(June 20 - Aug. 18, 2023)

Full Day Camp

The Summer Enrichment camp is a summer program for children who want to develop their love for learning in an environment that offers them the opportunity to explore their interests, learn new skills and become more confident.

This camp will focus on academic enrichment, academic support, reading & math tutoring and development in the arts and technology. The camp will be held at the Ministry Center weekly during the summer.

Before and aftercare is included for families who enroll in the SHABACH! Full Day Program.

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Ages: 6-13 years
Location: Ministry Center
                  3600 Brightseat Road
                  Landover, MD 20785

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.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

(July 17-21, 2023)

Vacation Bible School will provide the children and youth with a theme from the Bible, give life application tools, and a fun experience to carry them through life.

At Vacation Bible School, we believe that God created each one of us with an incredible purpose. Our theme this year is “Twists and Turns”, so you can expect lots of fun games, activities and more that will teach the kids about God’s love for them.

Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: 3-16 years 
Cost: FREE
Location:
Worship Center
                  600 Watkins Park Drive
                  Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

WISE BUILDERS

(June 26-30, 2023)

The youth will be exposed to a wonderful opportunity with an emphasis on construction and design. They will learn about opportunities for mission service in the trades and professional sectors. Through hands-on building experiences, participants will learn how to be wise builders of God’s Kingdom as they grow in knowledge, skills and character.

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: 8-18 years
Location: Ministry Center
                  3600 Brightseat Road
                  Landover, MD 20785