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Parent FAQs
If an individual camper does not pass the health screening prior to camp because of a positive COVID-19 test or exposure, then all monies for that camper will be refunded to the church.
Bible, shorts and t-shirts, shoes (campers must wear closed-toe shoes at recreation), toiletries and linens (where needed), favorite pillow, money for snacks and items in the store and other optional items such as a camera.
We also will require each camper to bring a face covering (we recommend enough for each day of camp), and highly recommend bringing hand sanitizer to carry around for personal use.
Alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, fireworks, any kind of weapon, radios, portable CD players, MP3 players, iPods, water guns, water balloons, tablets, and skateboards (this includes “Wheelies”).
This depends on the location your group will be attending. The majority of locations are 2–4 bedroom dorm rooms with shared bathrooms or bath on the hall. Be sure to check out your group’s location page for more specific information!
3-Day and 5-Day Camp is open to campers who are 2nd grade through those who have completed 6th grade. Many folks have asked for this, so we’ve placed this decision in the hands of the church group leader and the parents about whether to include 2nd graders in your CentriKid group.
CentriKid Day Camp can serve kids from the 1st grade through the 6th grade – and its hosted at YOUR facility. Please contact centrikiddaycamp@gmail.com for more information.
We will do our best to work with our staff and facility staff to make the necessary accommodations for kids with special needs. Call the CentriKid Office toll free at 1-877-CAMP123 or e-mail your question to centrikid@lifeway.com.
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Group Leader FAQs
There is no May 1st cancellation deadline as in prior years. Final balances are due 14 days prior to camp. See our full financial policies on our website.
We are planning to run camps this summer, but safety is our priority. If we cancel the event, we will offer refunds. Please refer to our financial policies for further clarity.
If a camper requires medical attention while at camp, the camper is responsible for the cost. If the camper does not have insurance the sponsoring church will be the financially responsible party.
At Hang Time, we want you to hang out with your kids, and we want to hang out with your kids, too! There are always games and various other Hang Time options planned, so there is never a dull moment! Most locations have a rec center and/or snack bar so be sure to bring some extra cash for snacks. Of course, the Camp Store is open and there are staff all over campus to hang out and get to know your kids.
This depends on the location your group will be attending. The majority of locations are 2–4 bedroom dorm rooms with shared bathrooms or bath on the hall. Be sure to check out your group’s location page for more specific information!
1 adult for every 5 kids (gender specific).
Our deposit deadline is February 15. For all spots you have reserved, a $60 deposit is required to keep that spot. You can take care of this by calling 1-877-CAMP123 or by accessing your account online HERE. Payments include check, credit card, or your Lifeway Account. Remember, you can still make reservations after February 15, based on availability at our locations, but a $60 deposit will be due upon any new registrations.
Pending the week and location, other groups may be on campus as well. Although CentriKid will use the majority of the housing at each camp location, there may be other visitors to the campus or conference center your group attends.
Contact the CentriKid office via email at centrikid@lifeway.com.
We accept cash, checks (made out to Lifeway), and credit cards.
The 3-Day Camp schedule is online. It is shorter, but designed to get as much of the CentriKid Camp experience as possible into 3 days and 2 nights.
We’ve got the camp schedule posted online, and every camper has this schedule on the back of their nametag for the week.
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Staffer FAQs
Your references can be a pastor, church staff member, campus minister, youth minister, present job supervisor, previous job supervisor, a volunteer work supervisor, current/former CentriKid staffer, a coach or teacher.
- Try logging in using a different web browser, sometimes that works.
- Clear the cache in your browser and retry. This usually works.
- Email centrikid@lifeway.com with the Name, Full Address, Email, and Phone # of your reference & we can submit that reference for you.
If you are a kidmin leader or you are looking to serve for just a couple weeks of camp, you can complete the Camp Pastor expression of interest form online. If you are looking to serve as a Camp Pastor for an entire summer you can complete the online application and make sure to submit a Camp Pastor Preview Video link in the Camp Pastor application. Anytime, you can email Jeremy Echols at jeremy.echols@lifeway.com.
No. When filling out your application you can only select Fuge OR Centrikid. You cannot fill out an application for both.
Contact the CentriKid office at centrikid@lifeway.com.
You can log into your application and manage your references online by adding additional information, correcting information if it has changed, or re-sending the email reference to them. Also online you can monitor the status to see if your references have completed the form you sent to them.
If you are interested in leading worship for CentriKid—whether full summer or just for a few cycles of camp, please contact centrikid@lifeway.com and she will provide further information and instructions on how to apply and audition.
First year staffers make $225 per week of camp. Your housing is covered throughout the whole summer, and your meals are paid for while camp is running.
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Staffer Role Descriptions
As a Bible Study Staffer, one would facilitate and lead a small group Bible Study each day. Campers are divided into Bible Study groups by grade. The spiritual content of the daily themes are introduced each day in Bible Study and reinforced to campers throughout the day in Recreation and Track Times. The Bible Study content is given to the staff in the spring prior to arrival at training.
The Bible Study Staffer is also expected to fulfill all job requirements of a CentriKid staffer including, having a vibrant walk with the Lord, maintaining a daily quiet time, and a genuine love for kids; leading two activity Track Times; participating in Hang Time and Church Group Time; assisting in load-in and load-out of camp at each location; abiding by all CentriKid staff policies and Statement of Commitment.
A typical team will be composed of 4 Rec Staffers. As a Rec Staffer, one would facilitate and lead large group games with kids in our morning rotations. Along with some of the games, it is the Rec Staffer’s responsibility to connect the game to scripture and what the kids are learning in Bible Study through a prepared devotion, called a “debrief”. The games and debriefs will be provided in the Rec Guide given to staff in the spring.
The Rec Staffer is also expected to fulfill all job requirements of a CentriKid staffer including, having a vibrant walk with the Lord, maintaining a daily quiet time, and a genuine love for kids; leading two activity track times; participating in Hang Time and Church Group Time; assisting in load-in and load-out of camp at each location; abiding by all CentriKid staff policies and Statement of Commitment.
The Financial Director (FD) takes care of all camp finances. They will manage the camp store and lead the camp store crew. They will also manage camp store inventory, complete weekly financial reports, and make weekly bank deposits. They will also teach one Track Time.
The FD has the unique opportunity to create a super fun environment for campers and adults in the camp store. This is a great way to be intentional with kids about the gospel in a fun, different way at camp. Financial Directors should be organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about kids ministry.
The Audio Tech’s role is setting up the sound system, working with the CentriKid bands and pastors, and running the audio during production elements like: I Can’t Wait, Adult Gathering, Hang Time, Worship, and other elements as needed. The audio tech will oversee the set-up and tear-down of the audio system at each camp location.
The Audio Tech is also expected to fulfill all job requirements of a CentriKid staffer including having a vibrant walk with the Lord, maintaining a daily quiet time, and a genuine love for kids; leading two activity track times; participating in Hang Time and Church Group Time; abiding by all CentriKid staff policies and Statement of Commitment.
The Lighting Tech’s role is setting up the lighting system, and running the lights during production elements like: I Can’t Wait, Adult Gathering, Hang Time, Worship, and other production elements as needed. The lighting tech will oversee the set-up and tear-down of the lighting rig at each camp location.
The Lighting Tech is also expected to fulfill all job requirements of a CentriKid staffer including having a vibrant walk with the Lord, maintaining a daily quiet time, and a genuine love for kids; leading a daily Bible Study or Recreation; leading two activity track times; participating in Hang Time and Church Group Time; abiding by all CentriKid staff policies and Statement of Commitment.
The Actor is a vital role who serves as a host character during Opening, I Can’t Wait, Night of Nonsense, and Closing. They will be required to fully memorize a script for each element, facilitate large group games involving the entire camp, participate in a Hang Time character meet-and-greet or activity, and lead in worship elements as needed.
The actor is also expected to fulfill all job requirements of a CentriKid staffer including, having a vibrant walk with the Lord, maintaining a daily quiet time, and a genuine love for kids; leading a daily Bible Study or Recreation; leading two activity track times; participating in Hang Time and Church Group Time; assisting in load-in and load-out of camp at each location; abiding by all CentriKid staff policies and Statement of Commitment.