CAMP GRACE
AT GRACE CHURCH OF THE ISLANDS
GRACE CHURCH OF THE ISLANDS
6901 Concord Road
Savannah, GA 31410
Camp Director: 912-441-7750
Email: campgracesavannah@gmail.com
2024 SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS
- Session 1: JUNE 3 – 7
- Session 2: JUNE 10 – 14 (Closed)
- Session 3: JUNE 17 – 21 (Closed)
WHAT IS CAMP GRACE?
Camp Grace is located on the property of Grace Church of the Islands at 6901 Concord Road on Wilmington Island. The church building has many classrooms and a large assembly room that seats up to 250 people. The outdoor property is 14 acres with a basketball court, playground, picnic tables, and a large grassy field.
THE PROGRAM
Camp Grace is comprised of three one-week sessions from June 3 through June 21. Camp is 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, Monday – Friday. A camper may register for one week, two weeks, or all three weeks of camp. There will be a maximum of 75 campers per week.
Camp Grace is for boys and girls ages 5 – 11 years. The campers will be divided into 6 groups with each group having two counselors. This is a Christ-centered camp where the Gospel of Jesus is taught every day. The days are structured with many activities such as Bible study, music, crafts, water slides, games, reading time, and visits from very special guests. On Friday, we will have a closing program that begins at 4:00. All parents/grandparents and guardians are encouraged to attend.
DAILY ACTIVITIES
Bible
Camp Grace is a Christian camp and has a daily Bible lesson. These lessons are taught to the whole group by the Camp Director. The emphasis during the Bible time is on the Gospel or “good news” of Jesus. These short lessons are taught in the morning and the afternoon every day.
Music
Each day after the Bible lesson, the children will have a time of music. They will be taught fun camp songs, as well as Bible songs. In addition, the children will be taught about different instruments and possibly some music theory.
Crafts
The campers will complete one to two crafts each day. One craft will reinforce what was taught during the Bible lesson. These are fun crafts such as a creation collage, an ark, a manger, a bracelet, and much more.
Exercise
There will be a structured exercise time for each group led by an experienced aerobics or dance teacher. These exercises will be age-appropriate with an emphasis on “fun.”
Themed Afternoon Program
Each afternoon, the campers will participate in a themed program, such as: International day where they learn about England (King George and King Henry VIII), France, Brazil; Fiesta Day; Camping Day; Luau Day; and Carnival Day.
Water Activities
Every day, the campers will participate in water activities that include: Large Water Slide, Water limbo, Water balloon toss or other water games
Special Guests
There will be special guests that will visit our campus. These guests could possibly bring animals, so please let us know on the registration form if your child has any allergies to animals.
Game Time
We will always have time for basketball, 4 square, 4 corners, duck duck goose, and the playground. Afterall, this IS a summer camp.
Rest Time
After lunch, there will be a rest period. For the older campers who do not particularly want or need to rest, this will be a quiet time of reading. Your child may bring his or her favorite book to read silently, or we will have books from which he/she may choose. For the younger children, the counselor may read a book aloud.
End-of-Day Assembly
At the end of each day, all the campers will meet in the assembly room to view a short skit by the counselors, to talk about the day’s activities, and to be dismissed.
STAFF
The Camp Grace co-director is Nancy Board. She is the Children’s Ministry Coordinator at Grace Church of the Islands. She loves children and loves teaching the Gospel. She has her Master of Education and taught school for 12 years. She has worked with children in many churches for more than 30 years. Contact Nancy at campgracesavannah@gmail.com or 912-441-7750.
The Camp Grace co-director is Amanda Board Kaizen. Amanda has her BA in Early Childhood and her Master of Education in Special Education and has nearly completed her Master’s in Christian Counseling. She taught school for three years. She has worked at a summer camp for the last 14 years as a counselor and as the director.
There will be two counselors for each of the six groups. The head counselor in each group will be 18 years old or older. Since Grace Church of the Islands has specific Child Protection Policies and Procedures, all counselors will be trained in child safeguarding. We will also have counselors who are trained in CPR/First Aid.
REQUIREMENTS
Medical:
Parents or guardians should ensure that their campers are fit for camp prior to attending. All allergies and medical conditions must be disclosed on registration forms.
Things To Bring Each Day:
Bathing suit, sunscreen (apply before bringing camper to camp each day), two towels (one for water time and one for rest time), flip flops, a water bottle, a bag lunch, two snacks, a favorite book to read (optional). Your child should wear a pair of tennis shoes to camp. Make sure your child’s name is on all belongings!
2024 ONLINE CAMP REGISTRATION
All camp registration will be online. You may register your child/children for one week, two weeks, or for all three weeks of camp. There is a maximum of 75 campers per week. Registration will be first come/first served. Registration will be closed when the maximum number is reached.
The registration link will be put on the gcipca.org website on January 22, 2024.
You may pay by credit/debit card. You may also pay by check through the mail. But remember, your spot is not reserved until the deposit is received and your check is cleared.
*If we do not reach a minimum number of 30 campers for any ONE of the weeks by April, that week’s camp will be cancelled and the deposit will be returned.
REQUIREMENTS
CAMP FEES FOR EACH WEEK:
- $180 for GCI members per child per week
- $55 non-refundable deposit per child is due at the time of registration. This deposit will be applied to the total amount due. The remaining balance for each child is due by May 1.
- $215 for the public per week
- $185 for any sibling attending during the same week
- $55 non-refundable deposit per child is due at the time of registration. This deposit will be applied to the total amount due. The remaining balance is due by May 1. If the balance is not paid by May 1, you may forfeit your slot.
If you have any questions, please email campgracesavannah@gmail.com or call the Camp Director at 912-441-7750.