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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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: 12-15 years old
Location: Worship Center
600 Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Get ready for a fun-filled, high-energy experience at Cheer Camp! Whether your camper is a beginner or has some cheerleading experience, our camp is the perfect place to learn new skills, make new friends, and build confidence.
Campers will learn basic cheer techniques and participate in team-building games, crafts, and themed activities that spark creativity and promote friendship. Our experienced coaches create a positive environment focused on teamwork, encouragement, and fun, making sure every camper feels confident in Christ. Come prepared to cheer your heart out!
Time: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-12 years
Location: Worship Center
600 Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
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, activities and field trips. 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 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-12 years
Location: Worship Center
600 Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
The Legal Eagle Summer Camp 2025, themed “Agents of Change: Youth and the Law”, is an immersive, week-long journey for middle and high school students interested in the law and social activism. The camp emphasizes how young people can use legal frameworks to drive societal change and builds the foundation for the next generation of legal eagles. It provides a hands-on approach to learning, with a combination of guest speakers, interactive workshops, and field trips in the Washington DC/MD/VA area.
Time: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: 12-16 years
Location: Worship Center
600 Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
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 basketball, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, 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 and include fun and exciting field trips. You do not want to miss this exciting Xperience!
Time: 8: a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-13 years
Location: Family Life Center
600-J Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
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.
Magnified! VBS will encourage our students to look closely at the details of God’s amazing world and magnify, or proclaim, the greatness of God. God made us, cares about us, loves us, forgives us, and is faithful to keep all His promises to us. We can praise God together! We were made to magnify God!
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (In-Person)
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Online)
Ages: 3-16 years
Cost: FREE
Location: Worship Center and Online
600 Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Theme: Magnified! Psalm 34:3
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 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: 9-16 years
Location: Worship Center
600 Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774