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A. Description
The Senior Kids Camp is the formal entry point for kids ages 9 to 12 years old to be members of the CFC Kids for
Christ (KFC) ministry. This is a two-day live-in camp usually conducted during summer and/or school break. It is an experience
where the kids can have fun, and at the same time hear and see the Word of God being proclaimed by the YFC Youth for Christ
(YFC) servants in ways that they can appreciate.
It is in this camp where the "Senior Kids" experience God proclaimed by their YFC brothers and sisters who were just
like them a few years ago, and who they can now look up to as models.
In this camp, they can make friends as they play games, share experiences, and entertain one another in a wholesome
Christian environment. Here, they can discover and be encouraged to develop their gifts and potential for leadership as they are
exposed to their peers and to the youth who are actively serving them as speakers, facilitators, games coordinators, and others.
B. Goals
1. To introduce Jesus to the kids, making them realize that God has a special place for them in His heart, and that He
loves them very much even if they are still very young.
2. To enable the kids to respond to God's love through a healthy and fun environment of prayers, songs, activities and
fellowship among peers and friends.
3. To give them a sense of identity as member of CFC Kids for Christ where they can share and expect Christian love,
unity, and support from one another.
4. To expose them to their older brothers and sisters in the YFC, joyfully using their talents to serve them, inspiring them
to look forward to joining CFC Youth for Christ when they grow older.
The service team for the Senior Kids Camp must be composed of YFC members, Couple Coordinators and other CFC
members or parents of the participants.
The YFC Service Team is crucial to the success of the camp. Young children are very impressionable, and learn more
from what their elders do than from what they say. It is therefore important that good role models be used to serve the
children. There should be at least 10 YFC representatives from whom the following key position shall be delegated:
Two CFC couple coordinators will oversee the whole camp: 1 Service Team Head and 1 Assistant Service Team Head.
Other couple coordinators must be assigned to the registration team.
Please note that the team composition, as suggested, may not be ideal or adequate to be able to accomplish and
achieve targeted goals of the camp, considering the needs for kids' safety, security and supervision. Additional volunteer
parents and/or YFC representatives therefore, are expected to gladly assist in the administrative functions, but are willing to be
on live-out status for purposes of cost savings.
The campsite must have a wide and clean environment where children can play and walk around safely and a place
where bonfire can be done. It must have separate bedrooms for boys and girls and can accommodate the participants and
service team. It should have adequate supply of water and electricity and clean toilet and bathroom
facilities. The venue must also have canteen/mess room, recreational facilities and a means of communication must also be
available.
Day 1
8:00 a.m. Arrival and Registration
8:45 Gathering/Teaching of Songs
9:00 Opening Song and Short Prayer
9:15 Games
9:45 Topic 1: God Loves Me and He Wants Me to be Happy
10:15 Snacks and Group Dynamics
10:45 Gathering/Teaching of Songs
11:00 Topic 2: Jesus Will Show Me How to Love God
11:30 Group Dynamics
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:30 Gathering/Teaching of Songs
1:45 Game
2:00 Topic 3: God Will Always Forgive Me Because He Loves Me
2:30 Group Dynamics
3:00 Snacks
3:15 Gathering/Teaching of Slow Songs
(preparation for reflection)
3:30 Reflection and Writing of Letters
4:30 Play Break/Swimming
6:30 Dinner
8:00 Bonfire and Program
9:30 Informal Fellowship/Getting Ready for Bed
10:30 Lights Out
Day 2
6:30 a.m. Wake-up
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Gathering/Teaching of Songs
8:45 Morning Praise and Common Prayer
9:15 Game
9:30 Topic 4: The Holy Spirit Will Help Me to be Good Always
10:00 Letter giving and Dialogue
10:30 Pray-over Ceremony (with parents)
11:00 Holy Mass, Dedication of KFC, Distribution of ID/Commitment Cards and Volunteer Sharing
12:30 p.m Lunch
Important Notes:
The schedules written in this manual are guides for the Senior Camp Service Team. If circumstances call for a different
schedule, the team should be flexible enough to follow where the Holy Spirit leads.
For the Play Break on Day 1, be sure to provide alternative activities for children who will not be able to participate on
the major activity. For example, for children who were not allowed by parents to swim, they can have a cooking activity or art
activity, etc. You may also ask the children to write something about the Senior Kids Camp. Example, “What is the most
memorable thing that happened to me during the Kids Camp?” This may be done before the mass. The time for dedication of
KFC and the distribution of KFC lD and Commitment cards may be done within the mass. Note that it is only in the Senior Kids
Camp that the child will be given a commitment card, as this is not given out to the participants of the Junior Kids Day for kids
ages 4 to 8 years old (See separate manual for Junior Kids Day.)
1. To introduce Jesus to the kids, making them realize that God has a special place for them in His heart, and that He
loves them very much even if they are still very young.
2. To enable the kids to respond to God's love through healthy and fun environment of prayers, songs, activities and
fellowship among peers and friends.
3. To give them a sense of identity as members of CFC Kids for Christ where they can share and expect Christian love,
unity, and support from one mother.
4. To expose them to their older brothers and sisters in YFC, joyfully using their talents to serve them, inspiring them to
look forward to joining the CFC Youth for Christ when they grow older.
1. Fun - The camp contains activities which children find exciting and enjoyable (games, songs, bonfire, play time, etc.)
2. Friendship - The camp is an opportunity to build strong friendships with one another. (The team is encouraged to mingle
with the kids.)
3. Faith - All activities are geared towards their relationship with God.
4. Freedom- Being an overnight activity, the kids are given the opportunity to learn to take responsibility for their things and
themselves with the supervision of the KFC Couple Coordinators and other parents.
a. He allows others to see what he sees. He makes sure that his female partner, couple coordinator, and team have
the same understanding as he does about circumstances in the camp.
b. He finds ways to make the participants relate to the talks and sharing. These are done through jokes, anecdotes,
examples in current movie/t.v./music trends and illustrates these in terms familiar to the participants.
5. The team leader strives to have a heart for God and His people.
a. He listens to the Lord: prepares spiritually before the camp; continues to Consult and intercede to the Lord
throughout the camp.
b. He has a feel for the people: mingles and relates with the team; mingles and relates with the participants.
c. He loves the people he serves.
1. Be humble. Try to answer all the questions of the children. Don't be afraid to admit to a child that you don't know the
answer to the question.
2. Be encouraging. Always focus on what they can do instead of what they can't do. Be generous in praising them for every
little good thing they do. This will give them the courage to try harder and feel good about themselves.
3. Don't compare the children. Children are all special. Bring out the uniqueness of each child by paying special attention to
them when they participate and by encouraging those shy ones to speak or to play with the others.
4. Enjoy serving the children. Children can easily detect negative emotions. Your enjoyment in working together at learning
new activities and games will build healthy emotion, and can nourish the child's self-esteem. Always keep a
smile on your face. It is an honor and a privilege to be serving those closest to God's heart.
5. Be prudent with words and actions. The kids look up to you as role models. Children are very observant. They learn
things not just with you say but more importantly with what they witness or hear from you.
F. The Sessions:
The talks should be short, very simple, and informal. Visual aids - such as pictures or slide shows — may be used to
sustain the interest of the children in listening to the topics being discussed. Remember that the attention span of children is
very short.
The sharing/personal testimonies must be alive and exciting.
G. TIME TABLE
3 months before the camp. The KFC Couple Coordinator in chare should start scouting for possible venue of the kids camp,
negotiating fees and availability of the venue requirements stated above.
2 months before the camp. The KFC couple coordinator finalize the important details of the camp and sends out letter of
invitation. They also start forming the team that will help them with the camp
1 month before the camp. The KFC Household follows up parents to determine number of participants. The KFC Couple
Coordinator settles down Payment with the venue to ensure the reservation The couple
coordinator meets with the team (CFC and YFC components) and orients the team.
During this meeting, roles and responsibilities are assigned. A more specific timetable (deadlines,
etc.) is set. The team may also decide to have a common prayer time (everyone prays at a
certain time daily for the intention of a successful kids camp.
2 weeks before the camp. All materials are sourced and gathered. Additional service meetings are scheduled as needed.
Follow up parents for the Parents Orientation (See Appendix B: Parents’ Orientation)
1 week before the camp. Final detailed walk-through of the whole kids camp. A run-down of all materials is conducted.
Actual materials are checked and modified, if necessary.
V. Expanded Outlines
I. Introduction
Who is God?
(Ask anyone who they think God is. They could recite it out loud or you can ask them to try to draw a picture how they perceive
God to be.)
The result would most probably describe God as:
Creator - He made everything!
Good
Loving and kind
Controls the weather or something!
After this simple activity, affirm their description about God who is powerful, wise, and who created everything.
God loves each and every one of us. He created all of us. Without Him, we would not be here. He gives us beautiful things and
all the things we need. (Tell them to close their eyes and imagine the things God gave them that make them happy. After a
minute, you can ask them the things God gave them and take note of them.)
The trees
The sky
Our pets
Our parents
The air we breathe and the water we use
He gave us LIFE.
Yes, the most beautiful gift he gave us is our LIFE! He also gave others life so that we may enjoy the things He made for us. He
gave us our parents, our brothers, and sisters. He gave us every one that we love. God did not just give every one that we love;
He also gave His most precious son, Jesus, to show us how much He loves us and to save us.
“For I plans know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare not woe! plans to give you a
future full of hope. “(Jer. 29:11)
God loves us and wants us to be happy. Our parents are there to take care of us. Our brothers and sisters are there to help us.
Our friends are there to play with us. God gave us gifts and talents unique to us. God also assures us that we will have
a good future ahead of us.
IV. Conclusion
If God loves you, do you love God? How can you show you love God? Let us pray to God. (Invite them for a short prayer. Tell
them to repeat after you).
"Lord,/ thank you for creating so many things for me./ Thank you for the trees,/ the animals./ the mountains./ and the air./
Thank you./ for giving me life./ Thank you/for my parents./ brothers and sisters,/ and friends. I know/ that you love me/ and
want me to be happy./ I also want to love you / and make you happy./help me to be good/ so I can show you my love./Amen.
3. I am Blessed!
Materials: Pen
Paper
Dynamics:
Ask each participant to write in the paper 10 things that they consider as God’s blessings to them. Give them 5 minutes to do
this. After that ask them to share in their group what they wrote.
Ask the children to draw the things they consider as God’s blessings to them….
Dynamics:
1. Divide the participants to smaller groups with equal number of members.
2. The game master will say, “Paint Me a Picture of (chosen mystery or event in the bible). The groups will be given 1 minute to
arrange themselves accordingly. Then the game master will say “Freeze”.
3. Judges will go around and ask each group to explain their formation. The judges will choose 1 winner.
Sample Events in the Bible:
· Feeding of the Multitude
· Crucifixion of Jesus
· Last Supper
· Jesus at the temple with the scribes and Pharisees
· Wedding at Cana
I. Who is Jesus?
(Just like the first topic, ask them who Jesus is and take note of their answers.)
Whenever we celebrate Christmas, “Who's birthday is it?” Yes, Jesus was born on Christmas Day. Jesus is the Son of God. God
sent Jesus to us to show us how to love God.
"Lord,/ help us to love Jesus./ He is good,/ obedient,/ and prayerful./ Help me/ to be like Him./ I want to be good,/ obedient,/
and prayerful./ I want to be His friend./ I want to love others/just like He did./ Help me/ to be like Jesus always/ so I may show
you/ how I love you./ Amen.
V. Sharing
Introduce sharer for this topic. 5 mins. only
III. We can show our love for God by turning away from sin.
I. We have a Helper!
(Ask them if they know of any super hero who "helps" people.)
Just like these super heroes, do you know that there is someone greater
than them who's always ready to help us? Do you know that there is someone who
is always with us who helps us to be good? He is called the Holy Spirit.
He sent us we must:
1. Pray to the Lord and tell Him:
we don't want to sin anymore
we love Jesus and want to be with Him always
we need a Helper and believe that God will give Him to us
2. Show/demonstrate our love for our parents, brothers and sisters, and
friends.
Respect our parents (asking for their blessing ‘pagmamano’, kissing
them, listening to what they tell us)
Be kind to our brothers and sisters
God will be pleased if we show our love for these people
He wants us to be obedient and loving
III. Conclusion
God loves us. He sent Jesus to be our friend. He is now sending His Holy
Spirit to guide, strengthen us and to help us. Let us be ready to receive Him in
our lives.
Worship
After everyone has been prayed-over, exhort the kids to thank God for the Holy Spirit
in them. The way to show it is through a series of songs and prayer called, a worship. The
process is as follows:
1. Teach them to voice their praises (Thank you Lord, I love you Lord, I praise you!)
2. Explain the raising of hands as a way of telling God "You are great!"
3. Start the worship with a fast song, then praising, then a slow song.
4. After the singing, lead the assembly in a simple thanksgiving prayer to God for
sending His Spirit to them.
5. Close the worship with a Glory Be. (A song is optional).
Appendix A:
Information Sheet
Hi! My name is _______________________________you can call me_______________. I was
born on _________________ which makes me ________ years old.
I live in ______________________________________________________________.
and you can call me at ______________________ or email me through
____________________________________.
In school, I am in grade __________________, section ________________.
My dad’s name is ___________________. He is a _______________ by profession and you can
reach him at _______________________.
My mom’s name is ___________________. She is a ______________ by profession and you can
reach her at _______________________.
They are members of Couples for Christ.
They are not members of Couples for Christ.
God has blessed me with different talents and skills. They are _____________________
__________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________.
Aside from these, my hobbies and interests include _____________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.
Appendix B:
Parents Orientation
Goals:
1. To explain to the parents the process that their children have gone through
during the Senior Kids Camp and to help the parents understand its purpose.
2. To brief the parents on their role during and after the Senior Kids Day.
3. To encourage parents to become actively involved in their area’s KFC program.
Talk Outline:
Brief parents on what their kids went through
A. The gospel was introduced to your kids in ways they can understand and
appreciate.
1. God Loves Me and He Wants Me to be Happy - inculcates to the kids how
much God loves them by allowing them to recognize the blessings He gave
them to show that love.
2. Jesus Will Show Me How to Love God - allows the kids to get to know Jesus
and His examples on how to love the Father.
3. God Will Always Forgive Me Because He Loves Me - presents to the kids the
reality of God’s mercy and forgiveness and how they can be reconciled with God
and to the people that loves them.
4. The Holy Spirit Will Help Me to be Good Always - helps the kids realize that
God sent the Holy Spirit to guide and help them in their walk to Jesus. Through
this activity the kids will be given the opportunity to be prayed for by their
parents and to be able to share their experience with them.
B. Don’t expect major changes in your child’s attitude
1. They are the same kids. An overnight camp of talking to them about
Jesus will not turn them into saints.
2. When they continue to exhibit the wrong behavior, don’t nag them, or use
this experience against them (e.g. “KFC ka pa man din, tapos ganyan
ka?”); instead, encourage them to do well and praise them when they do
so.
3. Relate his everyday experiences to what was learned today
Advise parents to nurture what was started
A. It is your job as parents to bring Christ to your child.
1. KFC can only support you in this; it cannot and will not take your place.
Ultimately, you are responsible for developing your child’s relationship
with Christ.
2. You are Christ to your child. He/she will know Jesus by the way you show
your love for him/her.
3. Service in community can only be real if it is real in the family – stress
1Timothy 3:4-5.
B. Some practical tips in nurturing your child’s relationship with Jesus
1. Show him/her God’s active role in the everyday events of his/her life. It is
important to keep communication lines open with your child, so that
he/she can wholeheartedly accept it when you point these things out to
him/her.
2. Pray daily with your child (but keep your prayers in level with his/her
age).
3. Give a blessing to your child every day before bedtime and before he/she
leaves the house. (Give a demonstration)
4. Support your child’s follow-up and monthly activities in KFC.
Encourage your child to participate in the different activities, and talk
about them afterwards (how it went, if your child enjoyed them, etc.).
Encourage your child’s friendships with fellow KFC members.
Volunteer your time and resources for the different activities.
Brief parents on what will happen in the last session and their role in it
A. Parent child dialogue (ask them about the letters for their kids)
B. Pray-over session
Conclusion
A. In a few minutes, your children will be welcomed into the Kids for Christ Program
1. They will officially be called members of CFC Kids for Christ.
2. Follow-up activities and monthly assemblies will be conducted in order to
help your child grow in community life.
B. The KFC program is dependent on your support, just as your child is dependent
on you as his parent to provide for his physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
You are as much a part of KFC as your child is.
C. Welcome to the Kids for Christ Program!
At this point, direct the parents to the activity area (where the kids are), to
move on to the last session.