1. SUMMER KAMP 2018
is…

2. Beyond Belief… Literally!
Christian Education Curriculum
Morning Devotions
Bible Study
Vespers

3. Uniquely Vanderkamp (Ages 8 – 14)
NEW Program Changes for 2018!
Co-Ed Tribes
Foster deeper connections and build stronger kamp community
Spend significant portion of day together
Meals
Mornings
Bible Study
All-Kamp “Teams”
Combines cabin groupings of same age boys and girls
Tribal identity: headquarters, flag, covenants, chants… & more
Overnight Kamp Out & Cook Out

4. Uniquely Vanderkamp (Ages 8 – 14)
Themes are back!!!

5. Uniquely Vanderkamp (Ages 8 – 14)
NINJA WARRIOR
July 1st – 6th
American Ninja Warrior meets Super Hero Training… on Independence Day!!!
Program Emphasis: Physical Activity, Cunning & Patriotism
Patriotic & Superhero Charged Dining& Snacks

6. Uniquely Vanderkamp (Ages 8 – 14)
Adventures in Middle Earth
July 15th – 20th
Rooted in Tolkein’s work… Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits & Wizards… Oh, my!!!
Program Emphasis: Drama/Role Play (RPGs & LARP) and Outdoor Skills
Middle Earth Dining & Snacks… 2nd Breakfast anyone?

7. Uniquely Vanderkamp (Ages 8 – 14)
Adventures in Middle Earth
Special worship/Bible study themes based on Tolkein’s The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings series

8. Uniquely Vanderkamp (Ages 8 – 14)
Strangest Things
July 29th – August 3rd
Inspired by… but not limited to storyline of Stranger Things Netflix series
Program Emphasis: Mystery, STEM activities, Dungeons & Dragons RPG and… all things strange!
Daily Schedule Shift… sleep in & evening games become after dark games!!!
Themed foods: Lots & lots of Eggos… and don’t forget the chocolate pudding!

9. Uniquely Vanderkamp (Ages 8 – 14)
Strangest Things
Special worship/Bible study themes based on Scary, Gross, Weird Stories from the Bible

10. NEW All-Faith Kamp (Ages 8 – 14)
Free to Be You and Me
ALL youth are welcome
1960’s theme inspired by song of same name
A celebration of diversity including spirituality and religious beliefs & traditions
Program Emphasis: Traditional Summer Kamp
YouTube Video Link

11. Explorer Kamp: Adventure (Ages 12 – 17)
August 12th – 17th
Out of Kamp: Adirondack Adventure Trip
Program Emphasis: Intro to tent camping, outdoor cooking, hiking, canoeing, and rock climbing
Enrollment limited to 10 youth

12. Youth Leadership Development Programs
Ages 15 to 18 years
Leader in Training I (Age 15 & up)
Leader in Training II (Age 16 & up)
Counselor in Training (Age 17 – 18)

13. Youth Leadership Development Programs
NEW Program Changes for 2018:
Dedicated Youth Leadership Development Week!!!
1st week of 2 week program: June 24th – 30th
LIT I & LIT II 2nd week: July 1st – July 6th
CIT choose 2nd week experience during remaining kamp season
Enhanced program and curriculum
Foster deeper relationships and build stronger community
More leadership development activities
More opportunities for servant learning

14. REGISTER TODAY at www.vk.org
Early Bird Deadline is
Monday, April 30th
SUMMER KAMP 2018
Programs to meet the needs and interests of every youth…
REGISTER TODAY at