A local church held a week-long camp to allow children to have fun and bolster their faith at the same time.
Encounter Church hosted its “Stellar Space Camp” for children and youth last week with games, crafts, food, field trips, prayer and more offered as part of the five-day event. It was presented by “Encounter Kids” with youth leaders helping staff run the camp.
“It was an opportunity to minister to 30 kids,” explained Daniella Coombe, children’s pastor at Encounter Church.
The field trip was to Adventure Bay water park in Windsor. The camp was open to those who are entering SK up to Grade 6, as of September 2024.
There were eight junior leaders that were also part of the program, she explained.
“We have quite a big volunteer base, which we are blessed to have,” said Coombe.
Members of the congregation also helped with the camp in the days and weeks leading up to it, as there were donations to help support the camp’s operation. That included snacks for the kids during the week.
Coombe added there were some newer faces at the camp this time around with returning children as well. She stated it was her eighth year being involved with a camp at Encounter Church, the last three of which have been as a staff member.
“It’s always something different,” said Coombe of the theme. “We always try and present something different to them.”
Encounter Church will be presenting another day camp in August, with that running Aug. 12-16 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. “Camp Firelight” will also be for children entering grades SK to Gr. 6 and costs $165 per camper for the week.
That includes a shirt, bag, snacks, a field trip, a hot lunch on Friday and more. More information is at www.encounteraburg.ca.
Encounter Church is located at 125 Alma St. in Amherstburg.
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