Kidz Kamp
The Best Week of Summer!
Known as one of the largest summer VBS camps in the area, St. Philip’s Kidz Kamp is the place to send your child/children to learn about Jesus Christ in a way that changes lives, develops faith and leads the way in sharing Jesus’ Word with our community and beyond. Stay tuned for 2021 Kidz Kamp updates!
Kampers Welcomed
We welcome Kampers ages 3 (potty trained) through entering 6th grade in the fall.
Volunteers Welcomed
We welcome volunteers entering 7th grade in the Fall of 2021 and beyond.
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What you Should Know
Please note that COVID – 19 mitigation guidelines will posted in June. If you decide to cancel your registration, there is a non-refundable $10 fee.
Important Dates
- Kidz Kamp Week: June 14 - June 18
- Registration opens on April 1
- Early Bird Registration April 1- May 15
- Enrollment & T-Shirt Pickup: June 5 - 6
Registration Information
Please note: Kamper age is grade entering Fall 2021.
Early Bird Registration Discount from April 1 – May 15
$10 off per kamper if an adult family member volunteers for the entire week.
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Mini (Age 3 - Kindergarten) $70*
*Registration fee is $75 from May 16 to May 25
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Rookie (1st and 2nd Grades) $90*
*Registration fee is $95 from May 16 to May 25
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Junior (3rd and 4th Grades) $100*
*Registration fee is $105 from May 16 to May 25
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Big Kidz (5th and 6th) $125*
*Registration fee is $130 from May 16 to May 25
Kamper Groupings
We are committed to showing Jesus’ love to our kampers. Our staff is invested in the quality of care and education that we provide. Each camp session is uniquely planned to grow with the children within it.
Kamp Volunteers
Our volunteers work together in their unique roles to create a loving environment that makes this Kamp so successful. The various areas where you can serve include: Music Team, Stage/Kamp Design, Craft Team, Games Team, Scripture/Small Group, Breakfast Dads, Kitchen Crew (adults), Counselor, Prayer Team, Nursery, Parking Crew (adults), Work Crew.
All volunteers, both youth (under 18) and adult (18 and older), must complete the appropriate clearances. Please see the Volunteer Clearances section below for details.
Volunteers may request to be placed with a friend. You will be placed with at least one of your friend requests, but we cannot guarantee that multiple friend requests can be honored. Volunteers must acknowledge that they will be placed to serve where needed.
Important Dates
- Kidz Kamp Week: June 14 - June 18
- Volunteer Registration: April 1 - May 25
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Mandatory Part I Training Dates:*
Sun, May 30, 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Wed, June 2, 6PM - 7PM
Sun, June 6, 2:00PM - 3:00PM -
Mandatory Part II Training
All Volunteer Gathering: June 9 from 6PM - 7:30PM - All clearances are due by May 31**
- Volunteers register by May 20 to guarantee a Tee-Shirt.
*Every Volunteer must attend one of the training dates.
**Adult Volunteers (18+) cannot serve without up-to-date clearances.
Volunteer Training
- Part 1 training is where you learn volunteer expectations and Kamp rules.
- It is mandatory that each volunteer attend one of the Part I training dates. Please see available dates in the Important Dates section.
- Mandatory Part II Training is the All Volunteer Gathering on June 9, where you will meet your coach and other volunteers.
Volunteer Clearances
In order to keep our children safe, we require all Kamp volunteers 18 and over to have a criminal background check, a child abuse clearance, the residency affirmation or FBI fingerprints if you have not been a resident of PA for the past 10 years.
If 18 or older, current clearances dated June 14, 2016 – June 18, 2021 must be on file at STP by May 31, 2021. Submit clearances to stpkidzkamp@gmail.com. For questions, please contact Laura Brinkley.
If your clearances are dated June 14, 2016 and older, please apply for the clearances by using the links below.
Support Center at 877-343-0494
PATCH Helpdesk 1-888-783-7972
Please complete if you have lived in PA for 10 years or less.
If you have not lived in PA for 10 yrs or more. You may also call 1-844-321-2101 to register for the FBI Fingerprint Background Check. Please use Dept of Human Services Volunteer Code 1KG6ZJ