2024-Bible-Camp – The Church in Columbia

Summer Bible Camp 2024

Turn lazy summer Saturdays into a chance for the Lord to infuse a knowledge of God's word into His children. The Church in Columbia Summer Bible Camp is designed to instill faith across generations, just as happened in Timothy's time with his mother and grandmother (2 Timothy 1:5).

Join us for an informal but eternally impacting time of singing, learning verses, Bible lessons, crafts and games, and fun in the sun!

All believers are welcome, and while you are welcome to drop off children who are rising 1st graders and above, you are also welcome to stay the whole time. Each event runs 9am-2pm, and while snack is provided, please bring your own lunch.

FAQs

When and where will Bible camp be?

Bible camp will be held Saturdays 9am-2pm on June 8, 15, 22, and July 20 and 27.

The events are held in various parks and venues around Columbia, SC. The events are still being planned, but stay tuned for venue selection! In the past we have rented park spaces, gymnasiums, and had some events at homes with water attractions.

What ages is Bible Camp for?

Generally K-6th grade.

Parents with toddlers are welcome to come, but children must be rising 1st graders (having already passed kindergarten) in order to be dropped off.

Children older than 6th grade are not encouraged to come with their younger siblings, unless they would like to help serve the children and have been approved by the Bible camp.

Who are the staff running Bible camp?

Bible Camp is planned and carried out prayerfully by the believers in the Church in Columbia. Everyone serving with the children must pass a background check, and safety is our top priority. Each event is the labor of a small group of families with their own children, who will be there at the event. In that sense we are not "staff" but parents and families, volunteering our time because we care for our children.

How much does Bible camp cost?

We try to keep costs down by planning events at parks with water play, and offering simple snacks but having participants bring their own lunch. That said, we ask a $5 per child per event donation to offset costs like printing booklets, reserving venues, etc.

In addition, the T-shirt cost is $15 per shirt, and is recommended for all Bible camp events.

What are the lessons you will be teaching?

This summer we have five lessons on the theme of "the Bible": What it is, how it was transmitted, amazing stories about the Bible, why it is important, and how to read it daily. Each lesson utilizes Biblical stories and Christian history to cause the children to appreciate, in childlike simplicity, the wonderful gift of God's word to man.

When is the registration deadline?

Saturday, June 1st

2024 Bible Camp Registration

Fill out one form per child

Parent/Guardian(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Child Name(Required)

First Last

Child Rising Grade Level(Required)

e.g. in August, they will begin in this grade

Do you plan to drop off your child or stay with them?(Required)

Drop off

Stay with the child

I was invited by:

In order to protect our children, we do not post any pictures online to any social media or website. I agree to refrain from posting any photos I take at the event or sharing them with the intent of them being posted.(Required)

I agree

I will pay $5 per child per event (and $15 for shirt, if ordering) via Venmo to @GiveColaChurch(Required)

I agree

Consent(Required)

I agree to the below release of liability and medical authorization in the event of emergency

RELEASE OF LIABILITY
I hereby acknowledge and certify that I, being of lawful age, and in consideration of being permitted to gain access to and participate in any and all Bible Camp activities, events or gatherings for the year of 2024 or at any future date and time while attending the Events ("Events" shall mean the 2024 Bible Camp hosted and coordinated by the Church in Columbia), release and forever discharge the Activity Provider ("Activity Provider" shall mean and include: the Church in Columbia including its officers and members; Carolina Christian Students including its officers, members, volunteers, and staff) from any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, actions, debts, accounts, bonds, contracts, agreements, disputes, damages, demands or causes of action of any nature and kind, known or unknown, which I may have or in the future may have against the Activity Provider for or by reason of any and all injury to my person or property, including but not limited to death resulting from injury ("Damages"), that I might sustain as a consequence of my participating in any and all activities, events or gatherings on or around the during the Events even notwithstanding that such Damages may have been caused solely or partly by the Activity Provider's negligence.

MEDICAL RELEASE
I further hereby acknowledge and certify that in the event of an emergency or non-emergency, I give my consent that the Activity Provider may administer emergency or non-emergency medical aid for any accident or illness as deemed necessary including but not limited to receiving first aid, trauma care, and/or to be taken to a medical facility or act in my stead in approving necessary medical care if I am rendered unable to make such decisions and, if applicable, no guardian is present ("Administered Aid"). I release Activity Provider from any and all responsibility, liability and cost for any and all Administered Aid and I assume the responsibility of any accident, injury, illness or liability and any and all subsequent medical bills and expenses accrued while participating in the Events and due to any Administered Aid at the locations of the Events or at and while in transit to a medical facility.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

Consent Signature(Required)

The Church in Columbia