SUMMER CAMP at ABIDING PRESENCE LUTHERAN CHURCH
9 Weeks of Endless Summer Fun for ALL Ages
Summer Camp has all the fun of summer packed into a week. Each day campers rotate through stations such as games, art, science, snack, water play, lifesize board games and Bible adventure. We begin and end the day with a large group program that includes camp songs, skits and lots of laughs. Campers travel in “cabin groups” of same-age kids who are led by our high school Abiding Fellows. This is going to be the best summer yet, so come for one week, two weeks or the whole summer!
Preschool & Elementary Camps
NOTE: Preschool Morning Camps are open to 3-year-olds through rising kindergarten students (Fall 2026). During our Preschool Afternoon Camps (rising kindergarten moves to elementary), preschoolers have their own special program with activities planned just for them, but will join “the big kids” during opening and closing. Elementary Camps are open to rising kindergarten through rising 6th grade students (Fall 2026).
Cost: $125/week (includes a camp t-shirt)
The cost of camp is heavily subsidized by the congregation. We believe that every child should have access to a summer jam-packed with summer fun. There is a $25/sibling discount when attending the same week of camp. So, if three siblings are attending the same week of camp, sibling #1 is $125, sibling #2 is $100 and sibling 3+ is $75. We also offer no questions asked financial assistance with partial and full scholarships. If your child wants to come to camp, we will make it financially possible for them to do so for as many weeks of the summer as you would like.
Full Day Camps on FCPS holidays from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (doors open for drop off at 8:40 a.m.)
On these two FCPS holidays, we will offer “School’s Still In” camps that give a sneak peak at our summer fun. Rotate through stations, bring a bag lunch, have recess and do some special activities. Cost for these full day camps is $65/day and spots are limited. There are no sibling discounts for our full day camps.
Each day campers rotate through stations such as games, art, science, snack, water play, lifesize board games and Bible adventure. We begin and end the day with a large group program that includes camp songs, skits and lots of laughs. Campers travel in “cabin groups” of same-age kids who are led by our high school Abiding Fellows. This is going to be the best summer yet, so come for one week, two weeks or the whole summer!
This registration can be used to register your first child for summer camp.
Summer Camp has all the fun of summer packed into a week. Each day campers rotate through stations such as games, art, science, snack, water play, lifesize board games and Bible adventure. We begin and end the day with a large group program that includes camp songs, skits and lots of laughs. Campers travel in “cabin groups” of same-age kids who are led by our high school Abiding Fellows. This is going to be the best summer yet, so come for one week, two weeks or the whole summer!
This registration can be used to register the second child in the household for the same week of summer camp as your first child.
Summer Camp has all the fun of summer packed into a week. Each day campers rotate through stations such as games, art, science, snack, water play, lifesize board games and Bible adventure. We begin and end the day with a large group program that includes camp songs, skits and lots of laughs. Campers travel in “cabin groups” of same-age kids who are led by our high school Abiding Fellows. This is going to be the best summer yet, so come for one week, two weeks or the whole summer!
This registration can be used to register all additional siblings in the household for the same week of summer camp as your first child.
Summer Camp has all the fun of summer packed into a week. Each day campers rotate through stations such as games, art, science, snack, water play, lifesize board games and Bible adventure. We begin and end the day with a large group program that includes camp songs, skits and lots of laughs. Campers travel in “cabin groups” of same-age kids who are led by our high school Abiding Fellows. This is going to be the best summer yet, so come for one week, two weeks or the whole summer!
Teen Experiences
Abiding Presence House Band (rising 7th-12th grade)
Monday - Friday from 9:00-9:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary
New this summer! We're launching a "house band" to lead music at summer camp. The group will rehearse each morning under the leadership of Dr. David Chavez, Music & Worship Minister, and other professional musicians who we bring in to help. Instrumentalists and vocalists of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate, no audition necessary. Grow in your musical ability, get great coaching from professional musicians and have the opportunity to lead high-energy, interactive music each day.
Spots are limited! Youth can sign up for as many weeks as they would like. This is an opportunity for youth who are part of the Abiding Presence worshiping community or who are looking for a church home. Youth must also participate in the Leadership Academy or Abiding Fellows program since the band will play every afternoon as part of summer camp.
Cost: $25/week
Abiding Presence Leadership Academy (rising 7th-9th grade)
Monday - Friday from 10:00-3:30 p.m.
New this summer! We're rebranding our CIT program to become the "Abiding Presence Leadership Academy." Spend the morning in faith formation, thinking about how God is at work in the world and having fun with peers. In the afternoon, build leadership skills through being part of our summer camp team.
Youth can sign up for as many weeks as they would like and add on participation in the House Band. This is an opportunity for youth who are part of the Abiding Presence worshiping community or who are looking for a church home.
Cost: $125/week (sibling discount of $25/week per sibling who is attending the same week of preschool, elementary or Leadership Academy programming). Scholarships and financial assistance are available.
Musical Theater Camp (rising 7th-12th grade)
July 20-24, Monday - Friday from 9:00-3:00 p.m. • Performance on Friday, July 24 at 4:00 p.m.
Singers/Actors/Dancers: join us for a one-week intensive musical theater camp. We’ll put together a full production of Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, Jr.—in only one week!
Campership Fund Donation
The Abiding Campership Fund ensures that every child or teen who wants to go to camp is able to do so. We provide full and partial scholarships to those in need. Your gift to the Campership Fund is tax deductible and shares the gift of camp.