Conducting summer Christian camps. Children's Christian camp "City of the Special Christian Camp"

Christian summer camp is a summer camp organized by Christian organizations for the children of their parishioners, or to promote their ideas among the children of poor parents. The form of the organization is reminiscent of pioneer camps: camp participants are divided into teams led by leaders(counselors). They can be tent camps in a resort area (on the seashore), or they can be located at a rented recreation center. By religious affiliation, the camps can be either Protestant or Evangelical, or Orthodox. Sometimes local authorities may interfere with the organization and conduct of Christian events. summer camps(e.g. in Islamic Iran)

Participation in the camp may have a nominal fee (to purchase food). Sometimes there may be a ban on the admission of unaccompanied minors.

Pastime

They involve living in tents, 3 to 5 meals a day (including barbecue), entertainment in the form of swimming, walking, evening watching movies (if conditions exist) and sports (football, volleyball). Their special feature is daily prayer meetings with collective singing of religious songs, as well as lectures and seminars on religious topics (based on Bible study).

Equipment

Also, camp participants, upon agreement, bring with them the necessary equipment: tent, sleeping bag, air mattress, warm clothes, dishes (bowl, spoon, fork, mug), swimsuit and mosquito repellent.

Rules

Christian camps usually have rules that participants must agree to. Smoking, alcohol, “flirting” (a guy and a girl alone in a tent) and disobedience are strictly prohibited. At night and during rest periods, silence is required. Leaving the camp is allowed only with the knowledge of the leader. Young people are involved in kitchen duty and cleaning the area.

mission "Society for Evangelization of Children" (Evangelical Christian Baptists)

Winter shift – 2003

Duration of this shift – 28.12.2002 – 2.01.2003.

Place of organization: one of the recreation centers near Moscow

Planning the camp program:


    1. Bible teaching program.
    2. Active recreation programs (games)
    3. Manual labor (handicraft) program
    4. Musical activity program
    5. Program of special events (Opening - closing of the camp, organization of holidays)

Children's age: 7 – 12 years.

Composition of pupils was diverse: some children from believing families, some children of “converts” ( Protestant expression- denoting someone who has just believed) and non-believing children from orphanages.

Children from believing families, staying in such camps not for the first time, have the opportunity to bring with them to the next shift at least one pupil from a non-believing family who is unfamiliar with Christian truths.

Each camp change has its own theme. The topic of this winter session was:“Waiting for the only Savior who will give you a new life.”

The topic was revealed to the children gradually, in parts in a certain sequence, which helped the children to better understand what was being proposed. Name in advance (at the beginning of the shift) general theme was not presented to children. This became a summary of all the topics covered (at the end of the camp) and the topic of further discussions and impressions.

So the theme of the camp was divided into subtopics:

Arrival day
1 day: "Expectation"
Day 2: "The only one"
Day 3: "Present"
Day 4: "New for You"
Departure day

Each “subtopic” was not only presented in class, but was a common thread throughout the day, i.e. all games, crafts, organizational events and activities were dedicated to this topic. This helped the children better assimilate thematic material, think about something themselves, reflect on it and consolidate it in practice. Also, these themes coincide with special events and calendar holidays that fall during the stay in the camp.

The selection of Bible verses on a specific topic of the day was also important. The poems were presented with vivid clarity and were learned in stages, which aroused children’s interest in memorizing. At the end of each lesson, the teacher handed out cards with printed text Bible verses covered, which the children then glued into their journals. Thus, with its constant visibility, children had the opportunity to read the verse at any time convenient for them, which also helped them retain it in their memory in the future.

1. Bible Teaching Program included the following tasks:

  • the child's understanding of speech addressed to him
  • formation of ideas that the Lord is the only Savior
  • idea (deepening of ideas) about ways to maintain a “connection” with God, manifestations of care, love
  • Forming in children a conscious attitude towards what they read, an interest in the inner world of people
  • children's idea of ​​the life of the New Testament people (nature, work, clothing, customs)

Program implementation tools:

Visual method:
- Looking at pictures (and other visual aids)

Verbal method:
- Stories on the topic

Game method:
- Themed games

Practical method:
- Manual labor (in Bible skills classes)

2. Active recreation program included the following:

    teaching children to correctly express their thoughts using explanatory speech and evidence-based speech;

    learning to correctly find a way out of emerging situations through children’s discussion of some of the situations proposed in various forms organizers (director, teacher, counselor);

  • acting out biblical stories in creative theatrical and director's games

    • development of the ability to act strictly according to the rules of the games presented, and to manipulate one’s actions.

3. Manual labor program included the following:

  • children's understanding of manual labor(art) also reflects inner world people;
  • improving technical skills and abilities;
  • the ability to apply acquired knowledge in Bible lessons;
  • using a variety of materials: cardboard, colored paper, fabric, thread, tape, natural materials etc.;
  • development of children's imagination.

4. Music activity program included:

  • familiarity with Christian songs of various genres and styles;
  • children understanding that songs can also express biblical truths;
  • the ability to reflect, think about the meaning of a song;
  • the ability to explain the content, as well as perform it in the appropriate state of mind and mood.

5. Camp special events program pursued the following tasks:

  • uniting the children's team;
  • the ability to express one’s emotions without embarrassment;
  • ability to communicate in a team, correctly express your thoughts and ideas;
  • practical use of acquired knowledge;
  • development of imagination, fantasy;
  • feel the differences in the dramatization of biblical stories and stories from “life”, the ability to correctly present what is presented;
  • the ability to treat some everyday events with humor

Daily routine

08.15 – counselors rise
08.45 – counselors’ meeting
09.15 – children get up
09.30 – prayer in the detachment
09.40 – morning lineup
10.00 – breakfast
11.00 – Bible lesson / crafts
12.00 – crafts/Bible lesson
13.00 – walk
14.00 – lunch
15.00 – 17.00 – quiet time
17.10 – afternoon tea
17.30 – squad’s personal time (preparing for a meeting, camp event, playing games, reading books)
19.30 – dinner
20.30 – evening lineup
21.30 – evening communication and prayer in groups
22.00 – lights out for children

After the children fell asleep, the counselors gathered for an evening planning meeting to sum up the results of the day (time not set)

On December 31, in connection with the New Year, the following amendments were made to change the daily routine:

16.00 – 18.00 – quiet time
18.40 – afternoon tea
19.00 – squad’s personal time
21.00 – dinner
22.30 – New Year’s performances presented by teams and counselors
23.50 – prayer for the coming year
00.30 – walk with fireworks
01.30 – children’s curfew
02.00 – New Year’s Eve meeting between camp counselors and camp administration

Camp events held:

1. Surprise!

Having settled into the rooms, the children each found sweets on their beds, which helped the children settle in more easily and made them happy.

2. "Camp Opening"

Each team had to present:

    - name of your squad
    - motto
    - squad song
    - a skit

3. Competition for the best decorated room

Having presented their units theatrically, they were also tasked with presenting their unit's room, furnishing it and decorating it according to its name with a combination of New Year's decorations.

4. Competition for the best mailbox

The announced competition was an incentive for children to write letters to each other. The counselor’s task is to give each child a blank box, explain the execution scheme and direct the activity. The student’s task is to correctly, carefully glue and decorate his box, using all his imagination.

5. Letters to each other

Target: teach children to love, empathize, and show attention; develop a sense of responsibility.

Children's task It also consisted of writing letters in as unusual a form as possible.

6. Questions to God

Target: Teach children to think and think about God; accustom to communication with Him.

Throughout the shift, the children wrote letters to God, in which they inquired about the problems that worried them, and asked Him trembling questions. These unique, but dear to children, letters were dropped into a specially prepared, pleasing to the eye, mailbox called “questions to God.” The box was opened, secretly from the children, by the administration and counselors at the last planning meeting. There was a discussion about the contents of these letters. The letters made it possible to better understand the child’s inner world, see for themselves the mistakes made, shortcomings in the organization of the camp, and helped in determining the goals of further assistance to these children (for example, social needs). Summarizing the letters, we returned to the fact that children are looking for love and attention. “If a child is not loved, he learns to hate” And “Children who are not loved become adults who do not know how to love”. It is important not to miss this moment, to be supportive, to love them even when they don’t deserve it most, and to help them feel God’s love.

7. Game "Collector"

Target: development of creative intelligence, organization, speed of action; acquaintance and uniting of groups.

Methodology: The organizer of the game distributes sheets with tasks to the counselors. The team's task is to answer questions as quickly as possible.

An approximate set of questions:

    - Find, read, learn, tell and show Ps. 78:13
    - With the whole squad, portray an elephant
    - Collect the word “Bible” from scrap materials
    - Walk the entire squad “in single file” along the corridor
    - Find out when the chef’s birthday is
    - Count how many boys are in the camp
    - Make a list of the Dolphins squad
    - Come up with a poem dedicated to your counselor
    - Find out who has a birthday during your stay in the camp
    - Say 10 kind words cooks
    - Count door handles on the floor
    - Find out which last book read by counselor Katya
    - Which of the counselors served in the army and where?
    - Draw a portrait of your squad
    - What color are the camp director’s eyes?
    - Who is the shortest in your squad? Give him a gift
    - Make a list of the names of the "Stars" squad
    - etc.

After all squads have submitted their answers (“in action”, written and creative) to the organizer of the game, the entire camp sums up the results and awards nominations to each squad, without offending anyone. For example: “The fastest team”, “The most creative”, “Imaginers-dreamers”, etc. At the end there is an award ceremony.

8. Sports games on the street

In the detachment’s personal time, when the weather does not allow going outside with the children, classes are organized in gym, so that children can “throw out” their energy and maintain their shape.

10. Competition for the best Christmas tree decoration

Target: teach children to imagine, collect from various materials one whole, develop technique and speed of action.

11. Congratulations to the birthday people

Target: teach children to love and pay attention to each other.

Tasks: Each squad must prepare a gift for the birthday boy, thanks to their imagination and fantasy. If desired, the gift can be personalized.

12. New Year's Eve- festive performances by teams
- musical game “Lavada”

Children stand around the Christmas tree (you can do without it, the game is not only intended for New Year celebrations) and imitate the words of the song:

  • Holding hands and walking in a circle)

    1. My head is good, but my neighbor’s is better - 2 times ( )

  • We dance together, tra-ta-ta, tra-ta-ta. Our cheerful dance is Lavada. ( Putting their hands on the heads of their neighbors, they walk in a circle)

    2. My shoulders are good, but my neighbor’s are better - 2 times ( imitate the corresponding words with movements)

  • We dance together, tra-ta-ta, tra-ta-ta. Our cheerful dance is Lavada. ( Putting their hands on the shoulders of their neighbors, they walk in a circle)

    3. My tummy is so good, but my neighbor’s is better - 2 times ( imitate the corresponding words with movements)

  • We dance together, tra-ta-ta, tra-ta-ta. Our cheerful dance is Lavada. ( Putting their hands on their neighbors' stomachs, they walk in a circle)

    4. My back is good, but my neighbor’s is better - 2 times ( imitate the corresponding words with movements)

  • We dance together, tra-ta-ta, tra-ta-ta. Our cheerful dance is Lavada. ( Putting their hands behind the backs of their neighbors, they walk in a circle)

    5. My knees are good, but my neighbor’s are better - 2 times ( imitate the corresponding words with movements)

  • We dance together, tra-ta-ta, tra-ta-ta. Our cheerful dance is Lavada. ( Putting their hands on the knees of their neighbors, they walk in a circle)

    6. My heels are good, but my neighbor’s are better - 2 times ( imitate the corresponding words with movements)

  • We dance together, tra-ta-ta, tra-ta-ta. Our cheerful dance is Lavada. ( Holding on to the heels of their neighbors, they walk in a circle)

    You can add other body parts in the same way...

    The counselors staged the scene “The Nativity of Christ”

    Prayer in your own words for the coming year
    - performance of songs
    - night walk with festive salutes and fireworks
    - present

    13. Entertainment games on the occasion of the New Year holiday

    14. Closing the camp- squad performances
    - official part and gifts
    - games “Guess What”, “Rope with Gifts”

    Game "Guess What"

    In the hands of the game organizer is a medium-sized bag containing prizes.

    The children's task is to identify one of the objects by touch. If the answer matches the one found, then the child receives this prize.

    Game "Rope with gifts"

    A rope with hanging gifts and souvenirs is stretched across the entire width of the hall. The child is blindfolded, spun around, given scissors and given the opportunity to cut something from the rope within a certain time.

    Features in organizing the camp There was also an unusual way of teaching children to have order in the room. A kind of “rite” took place under the name “Potapych”. Why? Yes, because the daily tour of the squad rooms, during which the degree of cleanliness was determined, was carried out by Mikhail Potapych himself (an ordinary soft toy - a bear, under the guidance of the camp director). Based on the results of the inspection, Potapych stayed overnight in the cleanest room.

    All actions were carried out on behalf of the bear Potapych.

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    General information and concept of the camp.
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    Bible lessons (5 days). Ideas for evening services. Scenes
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    Mugs.

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    Lesson 3: Prepare to Win
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    Program "Real Hero"

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  • Age of children: 7 – 12 years.
    The composition of the pupils was diverse: some children from believing families, some children of “new converts” (a Protestant expression meaning someone who has just become a believer) and non-believing children from orphanages.
    Children from believing families, staying in such camps not for the first time, have the opportunity to bring with them to the next shift at least one pupil from a non-believing family who is unfamiliar with Christian truths.
    Each camp change has its own theme. The theme of this winter session was: “Waiting for the Only Savior who will give you a new life.”


    • In a picturesque place off the banks of the Dnieper near the village of Lozivok from July 4 to July 11, 2010. Children's Christian camp "City of the Special" took place.

    The camp brought together about 80 children from 6 to 14 years old from different parts of the Kirovograd, Poltava and Cherkasy regions of Ukraine. All of them were formed into 9 squads.

    The name of the children's Christian camp – “City of the Special” – was not chosen by chance. Life in the camp allows you to comprehend the amazing love of God for every person, helps to increase self-esteem, emphasize individuality, gain experience of a rich, interesting, enriching life with other “special” ones, test your character, inspires amazing events, adventures, new acquaintances and discoveries. All residents of the “City of Special Ones” (pupils and employees) are wonderful, gifted, talented and, most importantly, people open to God.

    Every day, except the day of departure, had its own special golden verse and its own special name. And each of them became a special revelation of the Lord, His special blessing for every day, and the entire program was focused on it:

    Day of Arrival “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
    Day of Reception" (Ephesians 1:4).
    Day of Value (Psalm 5:13).
    Day of Prayer (Jeremiah 17:7).
    Day of Selection (Romans 14:12).
    Day (Psalm 33:5).
    Day of Glory “...for I will glorify those who glorify Me” (1 Samuel 2:30).

    So, at the end of Adoption Day, a thunderstorm occurred at night and the tents of some children and staff were flooded. Each tried to help the other, to take in the “victims”. The following days confirmed the children, their parents and camp staff in the faithfulness of the One who Promised “For you bless the righteous, O Lord, with favor, as you crown him with a shield” (Psalm 5:13). The elements raged around day after day, but the “City of Special Ones” was protected, and
    There was no more rain until the children left.

    Every morning and every evening everyone gathered in the open-air church, and service was performed in deep and sincere worship of the Lord.

    The children showed themselves in a truly interesting and creative way in a variety of all kinds of general camp and squad activities, competitions, competitions, and stage productions. I especially remember the game “Price of Values”, mind game“From glory to glory”, daily work on the Chronicle of the detachment, “Prayer Dove”, “Path of Courage” and others.

    Traditionally, each evening ended with a small performance, various humorous skits related to the day's topic and Bible lesson.

    There were 5 clubs in the “City of Special Ones”:
    The “Wonderfully Designed” club is a discussion club in which children tried to explore the amazing structure of man, and together find answers (without tediousness and platitudes) to such questions as:
    why drink a lot of water?
    Why did God create Adam and Eve so different?
    what to do to be healthy?
    How does the Lord “tk?t in the womb”?
    what makes us Special?
    ...and many others

    The “Blessed Hands” club is a creative club in which students learned to make crafts with deep spiritual meaning. The production of the Prayer Journal was especially memorable.
    Club “Swim for the Lord” is an entertainment and health club where children learned to swim not only in the waters of the Dnieper, but also in the “waters” of God’s amazing love!

    The “Glorifying God in Bodies and Souls” Club is an entertainment and health club where people ran, jumped, navigated the terrain, and learned to “glorify God in your bodies and in your souls, which are God’s” (1 Cor. 6.1920).

    Club "Music of the Heart" - a creative worship club; If music can touch you and move you, then how much more so the words that speak about God and are combined with music!

    There was another club in which the pastor worked daily with students who had decided to enter into a Covenant with the Lord. It was baptism in the rays of the setting sun that became the apogee of the entire camp shift.

    A special blessing from the “City of Special Ones” was an outreach campaign in the neighboring village of Lozivok. 48 pupils (7 of them had never attended church before) delighted the residents with the newspapers “Eternal Treasure” and “Skarbnichka”.

    Touching and joyful, sad and heartfelt parting, singing around the fire... “City of the Special 2010” is an unforgettable time and place for all of us.



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