MFC-Kids Senior Kids Camp

A two-day live-in camp for the Footsteps and Step Up (age 8 -12 years old) groups, wherein kids can have fun while they see and hear the Word of God being proclaimed by their older brothers and sisters in MFC Youth, make friends as they play games, share experiences, and entertain one another in a wholesome Christian environment and at the same time discover and develop their gifts and potential for leadership.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

The fee of $60 per participant will be collected to cover meals, lodging, t-shirt, and materials to be used at the event.

• There are three options for paying the participant’s fee:
• Cash.  Payments in cash will only be accepted at the venue on the first day of youth camp.
• Credit Card. Payment by credit card or bank debit via FlockNote right after you register. A transaction fee is included in the total payment.
• Zelle. Recipient account ID: mfc.newjersey@gmail.com
  Please make sure to add the following text in the memo/message section before sending the payment:  “YCAMP for {participant first and last name}“, for example: YCAMP for Jane Doe.  If paying for multiple participants, you may just use the initials of their last names, for example: YCAMP for Jane D, Mike D, Jason F

WHAT to EXPECT at the MFC SENIOR KIDS CAMP

• The main facilitators at the camp are young people. The session speakers and activities are led by senior MFC Youth leaders.
• There will be at least six (6) adult coordinators staying in the camp to provide support, assistance, direction, and protection to the kids. All of them have taken the VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children” program. Their names and contact information will be provided to parents/guardians via e-mail and when the participant checks in at the camp.
• In order to fully participate in the activities of the kids camp, the participants will be asked to surrender their mobile phones or devices, which will then be returned to them after the youth camp. They may also just leave their mobile devices with their parents. If the need arises, they may contact their parents or their parents may contact them through any of the adult coordinators.
• The music ministry will teach them Christian worship songs and lead them in singing.
• They will have an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) as well as attending Sunday Mass during the youth camp.
• They will be sleeping in bunk beds in one of the large common rooms of the Lodge. Participants will share the room only with other participants of the same gender.
• There will be lots of time to make new friends, fellowship, singing, and fun. If the weather is warm enough during breaks, they may play basketball and/or volleyball in the outdoor court.

THINGS to BRING to the SENIOR KIDS CAMP

• Bed sheet, Pillows, and Blanket. Sleeping bags are fine too. The camp Lodge has bunk beds.
• Toiletries – toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, bath soap, comb, bath towel, etc.
• Outerwear that is appropriate for the weather. Don’t worry we won’t go out if the weather is bad.
• Bring reusable water bottles/cups to minimize waste. We will provide water dispensers or water jugs.

NOTE to PARENTS

• Please drop off your children between 7:00AM and 8:00AM on October 11. Make sure that they check in at the registration table.
• During the check-in and registration time, parents may go inside the Lodge to check out the facilities, including the sleeping rooms or speak with the parent coordinators.
• You may leave special medical instructions and/or medications to our designated camp medical coordinator whom we will identify prior to the camp.
• Parents and adults who are not part of the service team are not allowed inside the Lodge after 9:30AM on Day 1.
• Please return on Day 2, Sunday, October 12 promptly at 10:00AM for the Parent’s Orientation. We will give you a summary of the events at the camp and more information about MFC Kids. Please follow the directions of adult coordinators as to where we will meet because it won’t be in the meeting hall while the kids are having their final session.
• We expect the kids camp to end at around 1:00PM.
• If your child is experiencing a bad cold or having flu symptoms on the day of kids camp, please do not allow them to attend the camp. Just notify us immediately. If our medical coordinator found and determines that your child is too sick to participate, we will call you or the emergency contact person and request that you pick up your child.
• If you have further questions, please feel free to e-mail our MFC Sections Coordinator, Kenn Fernandez at kenn.fernandez@mfcusa.org. If you are a member of MFC, you may also contact your local chapter’s MFC Kids Parent Coordinator.