Day Camp

July 10 — K-2 Grades

High School is designed especially for campers entering Kindergarten through 2nd grade.

This one-day experience runs from 10:00am–4:00pm and is packed with classic Bond Camp fun — just without the overnight stay. Campers will enjoy games, crafts, chapel, music, outdoor activities, and plenty of laughter, all in a safe and encouraging environment.

Day Camp is the perfect introduction to camp life for younger children who aren’t quite ready to stay overnight but are ready for a big day of adventure.

Day Camp Check In

Morning Flag Raising & Prayer

We begin each day as a whole camp by raising the flag and opening with prayer. This sets the tone for the day and reminds campers that everything we do is centered on faith, gratitude, and community.

Breakfast & Camp Cleanup

Campers enjoy a hearty breakfast together to fuel up for the day ahead. Campers take a short amount of time to tidy cabins and shared spaces. This helps build responsibility and care for the camp community.

What to bring to Day Camp

Morning Devotional Time

Campers gather in their family groups for a devotional designed specifically for their age level. This time includes Scripture, discussion, and prayer in a smaller, supportive setting.

Small Group/Family Group Activities

Depending on the week, campers may participate in short classes, Bible-based activities, or group discussions that reinforce the devotional theme and help campers build friendships.

What we Eat at Day Camp

Lunch

A shared meal gives campers time to relax, laugh, and connect with friends and counselors

Afternoon Classes or Activities

Campers rotate through scheduled activities that may include hands-on learning, creative classes, or skill-based sessions.

Free Time/Recreation/Swim Time

Afternoons also include plenty of time for fun—organized games, open recreation, swimming, and rest. Campers are always supervised during all activities.

Day Camp Check Out

Dinner

Campers gather again as a camp family to enjoy dinner and reflect on the day.

Evening Worship & Speaker

Each evening includes a worship service with music and a speaker who shares a message designed to encourage, challenge, and inspire campers in their faith, building on the theme of the week and what campers are learning.

Night Fun & Wind-Down

Each evening wraps up with fun group games and activities, often followed by a campfire, before campers return to their cabins for a short devotion, prayer, and a calm wind-down to prepare for a good night’s rest.

Meet the Deans of Day Camp

Stacey Smith - Dean

Stacey serves as Associate and Youth Minister at Belleville First Christian Church and has a lifelong love for Bond Camp. Having grown up attending Bond, he now brings decades of youth ministry experience — including serving at church camps in multiple states — to every week he leads.

Stacey combines creativity, experience, and strong organizational leadership to create a camp experience that is both fun and spiritually impactful. He and his wife, Anna, are raising three daughters and a son who also love camp, making Bond a special place for their entire family.

Dima Powell - Assistant Dean

Dima serves as a Student Ministry Assistant at Greenville First Christian Church and brings contagious energy and enthusiasm to everything he does. He is currently attending SIUE while actively investing in students and volunteering in children’s ministry.

Dima is known for his positive attitude, hands-on leadership style, and high energy. He also works as a shift manager at Capri Market in Greenville, balancing responsibility with ministry involvement. A former high school tennis and soccer player, Dima now coaches tennis at Greenville High School and enjoys running for fun. He loves Bond Camp and is passionate about encouraging students to grow in their faith.