A DAY CAMPERS EXPERIENCE

The summer sun rose high over the grounds as laughter echoed through the trees. Ten-year-old Emma stood at the edge of the grassy field, clutching her water bottle nervously. This was her first time at day camp, and she wasn't sure what to expect. But as she watched the other kids running, playing, and cheering with joy, a small spark of excitement warmed her heart.

Her counselor, Miss Sarah, knelt down to meet her at eye level. "Emma, you're going to have so much fun today. We're going to learn, make friends, and do some really cool things together. And best of all, we get to learn about how much Jesus loves us."

Emma smiled shyly and nodded. By lunchtime, she was already chasing a ball with her new friends, her giggles blending seamlessly into the camp’s cheerful buzz. Craft time brought even more adventure. Emma carefully painted a wooden cross in her favorite colors, purple and gold. Miss Sarah sat beside her and talked about how each one of them was wonderfully made by God, and Emma’s eyes lit up with wonder.

But it was during the afternoon assembly that Emma’s heart truly shifted. The camp staff led a special storytelling session under the giant pine tree. They shared the story of Jesus calming the storm, how He brought peace even in the scariest moments. The kids were asked to close their eyes and imagine themselves in the boat with Jesus, feeling the waves crash but hearing His voice saying, “Do not be afraid.”

Emma squeezed her eyes shut, imagining her own little storms—missing her old home, worrying about starting first grade, and feeling shy around new kids. But in that moment, she felt a calm she couldn’t quite explain. She whispered to herself, "Do not be afraid." Tears welled up in her eyes, but not from sadness—from a sense of peace she hadn't known before.

At the end of the day, Emma ran up to her mom with her painted cross in hand. "Mom, I made this for you, and guess what? Jesus loves us, even when things feel scary!" Her mom hugged her tightly, her own eyes filling with tears.

For Emma, camp wasn’t just a place to have fun or make cool memories. It became a turning point—a safe space where she felt loved, valued, and understood. And most importantly, it was where she learned that she would never face her storms alone.

This years Camp Dates Are as follows:

June 9-13, 2025 (First grade thru 6th grade)
June 16-20, 2025 (7th grade thu the 12th grade)

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Day Camp 2025

By Northpointe Church of God

Day Camp 2025

Bridging the Gap