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Join Us for Urban Camp!

Through day camps, children will experience the love of God through community, creativity, and learning. Each camp has a different focus, but all camps are rooted in faith development. We believe that God is to be experienced, so these are active camps filled with field trips, hands-on activities and lots of fun along the way.

In the heart of the Arts District, First United Methodist Church of Dallas is uniquely situated downtown to provide a one-of-a-kind day camp program for children who have completed K-6th grade.

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Join Us for Urban Camp!

2023 Camps

June 5 – 9
Camp Explore & Discover (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) – $300
providing opportunities to live into a relationship with God through being peacemakers

At Camp Explore & Discover campers will be learning about the qualities of a peacemaker and how they themselves can notice, listen, act and take action as a peacemaker in our world and everyday lives.

 

June 12 – 16
VBS “Hero Hotline” (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) – $30
providing opportunities to live into relationship with God through showing grace

Through stories in both the old and new testaments, this VBS opens campers eyes to the countless ways God provides for Bible Heroes through teams of supporting Bible Heroes who help make the mission possible through following Jesus, Helping Others, Working Together, Listening to God and Showing Grace. May be combined with Games Camp in the afternoon for an all-day experience.

 

Games Camp (1 – 4 p.m.) – $180 when combined with VBS

Games for children in Pre-K through 6th grade. Through a variety of games we will learn the value of teamwork and have a blast together. Games like: dodgeball, basketball, pickleball, ping pong, volleyball and board games will be a part of the rotation of activities. May be combined with VBS in the morning for an all-day experience.

 

June 26 – 30
Compassion Camp (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) – $300
providing opportunities to live into relationship with God through loving kindness

Compassion helps us to Jump into Action, Help us to Thrive, Crosses Barriers, Sees the Big Picture and Walks together with Others. As we explore Loving Kindness we will discover how we are called into compassion each day.

 

July 10 – 14
Camp Create (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) – $300
providing opportunities to live into relationship with God through  Creativity

Campers will explore creativity as an opportunity to live into a relationship with God. The first thing God did was create, creativity is a gift from God that should be celebrated and explored. Camp Create will explore creativity through a variety of mediums such as paint, clay and collage. Field trips will include visits to local museums for inspiration

 

July 17 – 21
Adventure Camp (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) – $300
providing opportunities to live into relationship with God through the stories of faithful adventurers

God’s people have journeyed and been on many adventures.  Through Adventure Camp, campers will hear stories of God’s faithful people and the adventures they have been on and how we experience God in our own adventures throughout our lives.

 

July 24 – 28
Christmas in July Camp (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) – $300
providing opportunities to live into relationship with God through remembering

Christmas in July is an opportunity to reflect on the Christmas story outside of the Advent Season. To be drawn back into the awe and wonder of remembering Jesus’ birth story.

 

July 31 – August 4
Missions Camp (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) – $300
providing opportunities to live into a relationship with God through serving

Missions Camp will provide opportunities to live into a relationship with God through serving. Campers will embrace helping those in need, loving their neighbors, showing compassion and sharing God’s love with everyone. Field trips will include visits to local nonprofits where campers can get a hands-on experience of supporting their community.

 

August 7 – 11
Camp Camp (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) – $300
providing opportunities to live into a relationship with God through prayer and connection

The final week of the summer provided opportunities to live into a relationship with God through prayer, serving and creating. Themed activities include Family Group Olympics, Foodie Fun and Creative Challenges.

Have questions about camp? See the FAQs below.

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Why Urban Camp at First UMC Dallas?

One of the most formative Christian experiences for many people is summer camps. These camps are designed for children experience the love of God through community, creativity, and learning. FUMC Dallas is uniquely situated downtown to provide a one-of a kind day camp program for children who have completed K-6th grade.

What happens at Urban Camp?

These camps offer a way to experience God and learn about the world. Each camp has a different focus, but all camps are rooted in faith development. We believe that God is to be experienced, so these are active camps filled with hands-on and experiential activities. Each camp is different in its content and format, but all camps have the following:

 

Faith component:

Kids learn best about faith and beliefs through experiences. An age-appropriate understanding of God and faith is woven into each of these camps to serve as a foundation for future spiritual growth.

 

Small groups:

We believe that a community is one of the most important elements of life that a church can provide. We will foster a sense of community at camp through discussions and fun activities. Each camper will be assigned a small group that they will spend the majority of the week with. These “family groups” will be a great way for your kid to be connected with other kids and the awesome high school and college-age students we will have on staff this summer.

 

Interest groups:

Every day, your child will have the opportunity to choose two activities that interest them. We will reveal interest groups at morning gathering and your child will get to choose which activity they’d like to do. These will include activities like games, sports, dance, fitness, yoga, crafts, art, writing, photography, and Legos. Each day is different!

 

Free time:

The day begins and ends with some free time for kids to explore different stations like board games, crafts, and video games in a supervised setting.

What do I need to bring to Urban Camp?

Each day, campers will need to bring a lunch and a reusable water bottle. Occasionally, campers will need to bring a change of clothes for messy activities. We will always communicate in advance when you need those.

What is the schedule?

While each week of camp is different and the schedule varies slightly, the morning and afternoons follow the same general format.

 

8:00 a.m. – Drop-off begins. All campers will be in one room for “morning free time”. There will be a variety of activities for campers to choose from.

9:00 a.m. – Camp programming begins with big group assembly and tribe meetings.

10:30 a.m. – Morning Activity. This will vary by camp, but will include field trips, hands-on experiences, etc.

12:00 p.m. – Lunch & Tribe Meeting

1:00 p.m. – Interest Groups

2:30 p.m. – Afternoon Activities. This will vary by camp, but will include field trips, hands-on experiences, etc.

4:15 p.m. – Pick-Up begins. All campers will be in one room for “afternoon free time”. There will be a variety of activities for campers to choose from.

4:30 p.m. – Extended Care Begins (extra cost each week)

5:30 p.m. – Pick-up deadline.

Check the specific camp week for a more detailed schedule. Please note, there are some exceptions to pick up times on select Fridays when there are parent gathering opportunities. We will communicate these gatherings specific to each camp.

What will be the mode of transportation for field trips?

Some field trips we will be walking and some we will be using rental vans or the buses that are owned by FUMC Dallas. The detailed schedule of the week will indicate when other forms of transportation are being used. Individual’s vehicles will never be used for transporting students. All of our drivers have been background checked, are insured, and are over the age of 25.

What’s the lunch plan?

Campers will be responsible for bringing their lunch every day. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided by camp; both will be nut free.

How are you doing drop-off and pick-up?

A detailed map and procedure will be provided in your camp packet after you register. We will use a “carpool” line for drop-off and pick up so parents will not need to park or get out of their car during designated pick-up and drop-off times. Morning drop off times will be from 8:00-9:00 a.m. Pick-up will be from 4:15-4:30 p.m.  Extended pick up is available for an extra cost final pick up time 5:30 p.m.  If parents are planning to drop-off or pick-up during other times, parents will need to park and enter the building. More details will be provided as time gets closer. The weekly fee is the same regardless of pick-up and drop-off time.

What is the photo/video policy?

We will be taking photos and videos of campers to capture images of all the fun they are having. We will use these images at camp and through daily camp emails. Also, we might use them for publicity purposes in the future. We will not share your registration information and email with anyone, but photos and video will be used.

Who’s running Urban Camp?

An awesome team of high school and college students will assist the camp director in running the day-to-day operations of the camp. Our entire staff and volunteers are background checked and trained in MinistrySafe™ procedures and policies. There will be at least two adults per group of 15 campers.

My kid takes medications during the day (or has to carry a special medical device). What’s the plan?

We can accommodate epi-pens, asthma rescue inhalers, and daily medications. Your child’s group leader will be carrying a backpack all day and will ensure that these things are with your child at all times.

What if parents need to contact the church in an emergency during camp?

The church phone number is 214-220-2727.

I have some questions that aren’t here, who can I ask?

Please reach out to Leah Bailey at lbailey@fumcdallas.org.

Become A Team Member

We are very excited about the upcoming camp season and we know that a great team is what makes FUMC Summer Camps so great. If you are energetic, passionate and great with kids, we want you to explore being on our team. We hire a great group of college-aged young adults to lead the summer. With great pay and a collaborative environment, it is our goal that this not just be a job, but an opportunity for your own discernment and transformation. This is an amazing place to serve God, we hope you will consider being a part of this summer!

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