1. During the school year, parents are confident that their children are well cared for, well-supervised, and involved in educational and recreational activities with their school.
2. During the school breaks, working parents need a place that will provide supervised activities in a clean, safe environment.

Limited Enrollment
In order to retain a balanced camper/counselor ratio, enrollment will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please indicate on the registration form the weeks you desire to attend. Our Summer Day Camp for Children is for ages 5-15.

Listed below are the camp schedule and themes for this year’s camp season. We emphasize these themes during the specified weeks in various aspects of the program.

On Fridays, we have a special dress-up time according to that week’s theme from 8:45-9:00 a.m. This is a fun time, and campers will vote on who is the best dressed. All the participants receive a prize, and the winner receives a grand prize.

Summer Day Camp for Children Schedule 2024:

1. June 3-7: Florida Week
2. June 10-14: Bible Week
3. June 17-21: Creation Week
4. June 24-28: Western Week
5. July 1-5: Patriotic Week (closed July 4)
6. July 8-12: Theatre Week
7. July 15-19: International Week
8. July 22-26: Olympic Week
9. July 29-August 2: Inventor/Explorer Week
10. August 5-9: Carnival Week

1. Learn a sport
   Various sports will be taught by our staff to enable each camper to have an introduction to basic sports rules and skills. Other games will also be a part of the program.
2. Daily Chapel Time
   Our daily chapel program teaches Biblical principles of morality and respect for God, parents, and country. While we expect every child to participate in chapel, there will be no pressure placed on them to join our church or be baptized. The Bible is taught from a literal standpoint. The King James translation of the Bible is used for uniformity (campers are not required to purchase Bibles, but will have the opportunity to earn one if they wish). Pastor Michael L. McClure is responsible for the organization of the chapel programs.
3. Lunch Time
   Each child should bring his or her own lunch with a cold pack as necessary.  The camp does not have facilities to heat or prepare food.  A Kool-Aid type drink will be provided at no additional charge.  Children should bring healthful snacks for their break times.  We suggest lunches and snacks that do NOT require refrigeration.  While there is always water available, children may also purchase drinks and snacks from the canteen if they desire.
4. Naptime
   Naptime will be available on an as-needed basis for those in the 5-7 year age group. Children need to bring their own nap mat in the event of nap time.
5. Variety of Classes
   Each year we offer theme weeks with a variety of classes, including crafts, etiquette and life-skills training, self-defense training, time for competition, and fun games. We schedule guest speakers and special events coordinated to the theme of the week.
6. Swimming
   The West Park Baptist Church Camp is one of the few day camps to have an onsite swimming pool. All campers will have daily swim time, weather permitting. Swimming is under the supervision of our lifeguards and counselors.

Registration Fee
There is a one-time non-refundable registration fee of $50 per camper.

We are a private camp with no outside funding. We strive to keep the rates as low as possible. This is a ministry that needs to pay a fair wage to our staff and make ends meet.  You will be so glad that you’ve participated.

Weekly Camp Fee
1st camper  –  $150.00 per week
2nd camper  –  $95.00 (Total $245.00 per week)
3rd camper  –  $40.00 (Total $285.00 per week)
4th or more  –  $30.00 additional per week

A camper may bring a friend for one day for $40.00.  Any camper attending more than one day must register and pay for the full week.

Payments
Payments are due on Monday of the week your child is attending.
We accept Cash, Check, and all *Major credit cards. (*small convenience fee applies)
Fee for any returned check:  $20.00

Hours of Operation
Early Care: 7:00 a.m. – 7:59 a.m.,  $2.00 fee for every 15 minutes

Our hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. daily; however early and late care are available.  Please let us know in advance if you will be needing this service.   A charge of $2 per 15 minutes will be incurred for the time prior to 8:00 a.m. or after 5:30 p.m.  Children must be picked up by 6:00 p.m.

Late Pickup: 5:31 p.m. – 6:01 p.m., $2.00 fee  for every 15 minutes

What to Wear
Sneakers/sports shoes, slacks, jeans, long shorts (which come to mid-thigh).

For swimming, girls must wear a modest one-piece swimsuit.  Modesty is the emphasis, so tummy and bottom must be covered.  With all the games and sports played, we do not recommend sandals or open-toed shoes.

What Not to Wear
GIRLS:  No short shorts, halter tops, spaghetti straps, see-through shirts, mini skirts, bare midriff tops, French-cut, extremely low cut, or bare midriff swimsuits.
BOYS:  Must wear a shirt except when in the pool area, no short shorts.
EVERYONE:  No shirts or clothing that reflect or advertise anti-Christian products, philosophies, or characters.

What to Bring
Towels, proper attire* see above,  lunch, a.m. & p.m. snacks, and a GOOD attitude.

What Not to Bring
Video games, radios, any personal music or media playing devices, inappropriate literature, cell phones, weapons, etc.  The church staff reserves final determination in the above cases.

Medications
Any medications sent to the camp must be in the original container and must be accompanied by a note indicating the proper dosages and times and a signed permission to administer to the camper.

Here’s how you can tell others about Summer Day Camp for Children at West Park Baptist Church.

Handouts
Here’s a downloadable flyer that you can hand out, simply print and share them.

Social Media
Tell your friends on social media how fantastic and unique our camp program is. We offer Sports, Swimming, Games, Life Skills Training, Crafts, and more! You can point to our website’s Camp page by copying and pasting this link into your post: https://bit.ly/3bl08WD

You can also post your comments on our Facebook Page.

Word of Mouth
We get many campers through word of mouth – it’s amazing! People trust first-hand knowledge through friends and associates. For more information, you can point them to our website at westpark-baptist.com or give them one of our handouts.

“I am amazed with West Park Baptist Church Summer Camp.

Best decision I made for my child.

I’ll definitely sign up again next summer.”

– Arty H.
Parent of Camper