Philosophy: Day Camp is a unique blend of outdoor ministries and congregational ministry. It is a joint effort between camp and congregation. It is an evangelical ministry which reaches both church and community youth as well as enriches the lives of the adults who become involved.
Purpose: Day Camp provides congregations with a vibrant and versatile ministry opportunity. Utilizing a Spirit-filled and energetic staff of young adults, Day Camp delivers a fun community-centered program focused on sharing God’s love and forgiveness with kids ages 5 to 12. The Day Camp structure impacts both congregations and communities.
Through the combined involvement of hosting church volunteers, both youth and adult, Day Camp fosters the intergenerational relationships necessary for nurturing faith and growing discipleship. The emphasis on living out God’s unconditional love creates an environment by which everyone from the community feels accepted.
Ages of Campers: For those having completed Kindergarten - 5th grades.
Living Water Ministries (LWM) Responsibilities:
1. LWM staff will plan, lead, and provide materials for programming not otherwise offered by the congregation including Bible study, arts and crafts, recreation, music, worship and nature activities.
2. LWM staff will collaborate with your congregation to tailor the Day Camp program to your
community’s needs and goals.
3. LWM staff will offer a site the option of leading an evening family worship service.
4. LWM staff will coordinate with congregations to aid in their provision of a safe and healthy
environment for campers, volunteers, and staff.
5. LWM staff will provide reproducible forms, registrations, and clipart.
Congregation Responsibilities:
1. A site assumes responsibility for the health, safety, and liability of the campers, counselors, volunteers and staff who attend its Day Camp.
2. A site will establish a steering committee to work with LWM staff in planning and implementing a week of Day Camp.
3. A site will appoint a site coordinator to work directly with the Day Camp Director and team leader. The site coordinator will be present during the Day Camp.
4. A site will handle all public relations including, but not limited to, congregational announcements, bulletins, media advertisements, fliers, and follow-up communication.
5. A site will provide volunteers for registration, snack, cleanup and emergencies.
6. A site will provide the adult (18+ years-old) supervision needed to create a ratio of 14 campers per adult.
7. A site will provide youth counselors (16+ years-old) who will spend each day interacting with specific groups of 8-12 campers.
8. A site will provide host families to house and feed 4-5 Day Camp
staff members.
9. A site will arrange for food, snacks, and drinks for participants during
Day Camp.
10. A site will provide transportation for offsite activities.
11. A site will register all campers.
12. A site will register all adult volunteers and junior counselors using the LWM Staff Member Screening Policy.
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