Bible Camp
2022 Bible Camps – go to one or both!
We do have some remaining Covid-19 safety measures in place this year.
- Held entirely outside, except for opening and closing in our airy sanctuary.
- Masks are optional
- Other safety measures – read our VBS Safety Protocols for details
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July 4-8: Treasure Hunters
Are you ready for adventure?
Date: July 4th to July 8th
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am (check-in starts at 9:15)
Ages: 4 to 11 (JK to grade 6)
Kids will join with The Treasure Hunter to discover where to find true treasure.
Campers will begin the day in the sanctuary sitting in their assigned Treasure Hunt Team to participate in our opening. There, they’ll find out the theme of the day as Pastor Jeff leads the way with lots of singing, actions, and a skit! Each Treasure Hunt Team will be assigned two Team Leaders who stay with their group. After the opening, kids will visit three stations: Story, Craft, and Games. Everyone will return to the sanctuary for a short closing all together at the end of the morning.
Each day, campers will learn a different parable of Jesus, and discover how true treasure is to be found in knowing Jesus, and by living the life he has called us to.
We recommend that campers bring a labelled water bottle with them to stay hydrated throughout the morning. They may also bring an easy-to-eat snack, if desired.
For more information, please contact the church office.
July 11-15: Soccer Camp
Ready to pull on your cleats and sharpen those soccer skills? We are!
At Saint Mark’s we offer a fun-packed week of Soccer Camp. Kids in JK through grade 7 get to work on their soccer skills with drills, fun activities, and soccer matches. There will also be crafts, Bible stories, and singing!
Date: July 11th to July 15th
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am (check-in starts at 9:15)
Ages: 4 to 12 (JK to grade 7)
This camp will be held outdoors as much as possible this year, except for the opening and closing gatherings in the airy church sanctuary. Campers will be assigned to a group with their own group leaders who will stay with them as they rotate through the camp activities.
We recommend that campers bring a labelled water bottle with them to stay hydrated throughout the morning. They may also bring an easy-to-eat snack, if desired.
For more information, please contact the church office.
Registration
There are no fees for our camps. We do, however, appreciate a free-will donation to help cover our costs.
You can print out the registration form below. Or you may contact our office at 905-278-2122 or email vbscamp@saintmarks.ca to request forms for pickup at the church. Completed and signed forms may be scanned and emailed to vbscamp@saintmarks.ca, or you can insert them in the mail slot beside our front door (the door that faces Mineola Road).
Volunteers
If you are age 14 or older and are interested in volunteering at one of our camps, you can print out the application form below. Or you may contact our office at 905-278-2122 or email vbscamp@saintmarks.ca to request forms for pickup at the church. Completed and signed forms may be scanned and emailed to vbscamp@saintmarks.ca, or you can insert them in the mail slot beside our front door (the door that faces Mineola Road).
Safety Protocols
In addition to any safety protocols that may be in place for all public spaces, St. Mark’s camps will adhere to the following additional measures:
- Camp will be held mainly outdoors. The exception is for the opening and closing, which will be held in the church sanctuary with windows open and fans running. If weather becomes very rainy, we may move other activities indoors.
- Campers will be placed into cohorts of up to 10 children for the entire week. Siblings will be placed in the same cohort. Children will stay with their own cohort as much as possible, especially when inside.
- Each cohort will be guided by their 2 assigned leaders throughout the entire week.
- Masking will be optional for all attendees, both inside and outside.
- Keeping some space from others will be encouraged.
Daily Health Check
- Parents and caregivers are expected to keep their child at home if they are displaying Covid-like symptoms that are not accounted for by another condition.
- All volunteers are expected to stay at home if they are displaying Covid-like symptoms that are not accounted for by another condition.
- If a camper becomes ill during camp hours, a parent or guardian will be contacted to take the camper home. An ill volunteer will be sent home by appropriate means.
Cleaning & Disinfecting
- Regular cleaning/disinfecting of high-touch surfaces and bathrooms will be conducted during camp hours by volunteers.
- Campers will have access to soap and water (in bathrooms) and alcohol-based hand sanitizer throughout the church grounds.
- Campers and volunteers will sanitize their hands regularly.
Centres
- Campers will complete all outdoor activities under a tent or in an open grassy area away from tents, as appropriate.
- Where possible, each camper will be assigned their own set of materials to use throughout the week.
Eating & Drinking at Camp
- Campers may bring their own labelled water bottle.
- Campers may bring quick-to-eat food items, to be consumed outdoors only.
- Due to health and safety precautions, snacks will not be provided by the church this year.
