Faith-based camps

Bible Soccer Clinic

Description

It's soccer fun for beginners or seasoned players. Develop skills and strengthen fundamentals in a positive, encouraging environment. Come and have fun with soccer, snacks, and Bible stories. This clinic will be led by the Oklahoma Baptist University Women's Soccer Team.

Sponsor

Friendship Baptist Mission, 1465 Lacey St.

Ages

U-6 to U7-19, boys and girls

Dates and times

Aug. 10-14; 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location

FYSA soccer fields

Cost

$20 per player

Contact name

Becky Iles

Contact phone number

456-4542

Bingle Camp at Harding Lake

Description

Bingle Camp at Harding Lake has been offering faith-based summer camping programs since 1953. Most camps offer waterfront time, swimming, canoeing, tubing and the Iceberg! In addition, daily programming can include arts and crafts, outdoor education, low rope team building, traditional camping and archery. Each individual camp has its own unique programming. Visit our web site for more detailed information.

Sponsor

Bingle Camp Ministries

Ages

Ages: 4-17

Dates and times

June 14-19, Outdoor Skills Camp; June 21-26, Junior Camp; June 28-30, Mini Camp; July 3-5, Just U and Me Camp; July 5-10, Adventure Camp; July 11-18, Canoe Camp; July 12-17, H20 Camp; July 19-24, Explorers Camp; July 26-31, Discovery Camp.

Location

Harding Lake

Cost

$125-$350

Contact name

Lisa Eldridge, Admin Manager

Contact phone number

479-0562

Boomerang Express Vacation Bible School

Description

Vacation Bible School will have an emphasis on Australia. "Kidaroos" will be grouped by age and led by "Outback Guides" as they travel to five different stations - Bible story, crafts, missions, music, and snack/memory verse.

Sponsor

Door of Hope Church (non-denominational)

Ages

Grades K-5 (last grade completed)

Dates and times

June 1-5, 9:15-9:30 a.m. Pre-registration; camp, 9:30 a.m.-noon daily; June 6, 6 p.m.; June 7, 10 a.m.

Location

Door of Hope Church, 270 Fairhill Road, Fairbanks

Cost

Free

Contact name

Angela Hufford

Contact phone number

907-457-4673, ext. 244

Camp Baldwin

Description

Located near Delta Junction, Camp Baldwin is in a traditional camp setting with studies, activities, and Bible lessons. Amenities include bath houses, dining room/kitchen, recreation area, bunk houses, etc.
Counselors/caregivers are trained summer missionaries who travel to Alaska to serve the Lord.

Sponsor

Tanana Valley Baptist Association

Ages

Grades K-12

Dates and times

June 24-26, grades K-2; June 29-July 3, grades 3- 4; July 6-10, grades 5-6; July 13-17, grades 7-8; and July 20-24, grades 9-12.

Location

Delta Junction

Cost

$65-$100

Contact name

Sandy Buchanan

Contact phone number

474-4989

Camp Journey "Transformers"

Description

This is an overnight camp. Activities will include swimming, hiking, and having fun while also learning how God wants us to transform our minds in order to transform our daily behavior.
Camp topics will cover obeying parents, fairness, working/serving others, and proper language.

Sponsor

Journey Christian Church

Ages

Grades 3-6

Dates and times

June 17, 1 p.m. to June 20 at noon

Location

Twin Bears Campground

Cost

$40

Contact name

Michael Edmunds

Contact phone number

687-7714

Camp Kitov

Description

Camp Kitov includes Jewish education and activities in a fun summer environment with lots of outdoor activities mixed with indoor crafts.

Sponsor

Congregation Or HaTzafon

Ages

6-12

Dates and times

June 22-26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location

1744 Aurora Ave., Fairbanks

Cost

Members: $125 first child & $100 second child / Non-members $175 first child & $150 second child

Contact name

Congregation Or HaTzafon

Contact phone number

456-1002

Camp Li-Wa

Description

Camp Li-Wa offers weekly camps with traditional camp activities - either day only or overnight - and teaches basic Christian values. Activities include canoeing, archery, riflery, horsemanship, dirtboarding, climbing wall, crafts, nature studies, water activities and much more. Speciality camps teaching horsemanship skills or wilderness camping are available. Accredited by the American Camping Association the highest professional standard in the camping industry. Also, accredited by the Certified Horsemanship Association. Register on-line at www.campliwa.org.

Sponsor

Victory Ministries of Alaska

Ages

Entering grades K-12 in the fall.

Dates and times

June 15-Aug. 7

Location

1/2 mile Chena Hot Springs Road

Cost

$140 to $360

Contact name

Ted Franke

Contact phone number

457-6059

Castles & Crowns: A Royal Adventure Vacation Bible School

Description

Children will take a royal adventure through the character of God by learning about kings and Queens of the Bible.

Sponsor

Fairbanks Seventh Day Adventist Church

Ages

4-12

Dates and times

June 28-July 2, 6-8:30 p.m.

Location

Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1811 Farmers Loop

Cost

Free.

Contact name

Leola Gillette

Contact phone number

479-6070

Globe Creek Camp

Description

Globe Creek Camp is nestled in the Globe Creek Valley just north of Wickersham Dome and offers week-long overnight camps for grades 3-12 and one Day Camp for K-2. Our programs include challenge course, archery, mountain hiking, geo-caching, orienteering, team building and solid Bible teaching. To find more information and to register visit our web site: www.globecreekcamp.com

Sponsor

Alaska Wilderness Youth Camps, Inc.

Ages

Grades Kindergarten-12

Dates and times

Day Camp: June 27 (grades K-2); Overnight camps: Camp No. 2, July 12-17 (Grades 3-5); Camp No. 3, July 19-24 (Grades 8-12); Camp No. 4, July 26-31 (Grades 5-7).

Location

37 Mile Elliott Highway

Cost

$25-$215

Contact name

Mike Dynes or Steve Bouldin

Contact phone number

488-0671, 488-0525

Hamilton Acres Baptist School

Description

A safe, faith-based environment with a fenced playground where children can learn and have fun all summer long. Activities include storytimes, crafts, games and field trips.

Sponsor

Hamilton Acres Baptist Church

Ages

3-12

Dates and times

May 18-Aug. 21; Open 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

Location

138 Farewell Avenue, Hamilton Acres, Fairbanks

Cost

$565/month; Call for other rates.

Contact name

Grant Cochran

Contact phone number

456-5995

Open Arms School Age Summer Program

Description

The Summer School Age program consists of all day activities ranging from sports and arts to field trips and academic refreshers all summer long. Breakfast, lunch and two snacks provided daily. The goal of the program is to provide fun, safe and organized activities that teaches Christ's love in all situations.

Sponsor

Open Arms Child Development Center

Ages

5-10 years (Kindergarten must be completed).

Dates and times

May 20-Aug. 14, 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Location

2980 Davis Road, Fairbanks

Cost

$639 a month, plus a $75 monthly activity fee (June & July) Registration fee: $25.

Contact name

Emily Main

Contact phone number

455-9466

Studio Go! Game Show Vacation Bible Camp

Description

Each day at Studio Go! kids will participate in large-group music, skits and fun where they will be introduced to a Bible story and life focus. After the other activities of the day, kids will gather back in Studio Go! to review, be encouraged, and be motivated to go out and serve others.

Sponsor

Fairhill Community Church of God

Ages

Grades K-4

Dates and times

June 22-26, 1-5 p..m.

Location

101 City Lights Blvd, Fairbanks

Cost

Free

Contact name

Melissa or church office

Contact phone number

907-457-5522

The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything Vacation Bible School

Description

Calling All Heroes! Come and ride the high seas of adventure through breathtaking Bible stories, lively worship, action-packed games, amazing science experiments, and make crafts that you will treasure for years to come. Our theme verse is "I can do all things through Christ because he gives me strength." Phillippians 4:13

Sponsor

Fairbanks Lutheran Church

Ages

4 years to 6th grade

Dates and times

June 8-12; 9:30 a.m.-noon

Location

1012 Cowles Street

Cost

Free

Contact name

Sharon Lockwood

Contact phone number

452-3425