KFN DAY CAMP 2023
2023 Sessions
KFN Day Camp Session 1 June 19 - June 23
KFN Day Camp Session 2 June 26 - June 30
A place of fun
Come join us for high action recreation, crazy wild water activities, and out of this world theme days.
A place of discovery
You will love our Bible explorations, live worship, and amazing time in the presence of God.
A place of connection
You will build close relationships with other wonderful campers as well as our energetic interns.
Day Camp Video
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Islanders
A special experience for kids ages 5 and 6 who have not yet completed first grade. The Islander camp includes fun indoor/outdoor activities, live worship, and Bible discovery times. Activities include: discovery zone, nature exploration, swimming and water activities, creative crafts, eat n’ treat, world spotlight, sang fun and more!
Natives
Natives is for kids who have completed grades one, two, or three. They will enjoy relationships with kids their age and their counselors. They will receive ministry through anointed messages and prayer. They have fun-filled activities including: Swimming, Archery, Wipeout, Island Survival, Craft Market, Polynesian Cultural Center and even a visit to our Creation Museum!
Tribe
The Tribe is a dynamic camp experience for preteens ages 10-12 who have completed fourth grade. Friendships and fun are emphasized in Tribe as they discover more about themselves and God’s plan for their lives. Campers will love the high action activities that include Island Speedway, Swimming, Island Survival, Castaway Island Cooking, Theme Days and more!
C.I.T.
Counselors in Training are an elect group of ages 13-17 who want to experience the joy of “making a difference”. They will serve alongside our KFN Interns to transform this generation! Trained and mentored through KFN, they are immersed in fun and exciting growth opportunities where they learn how to be leaders and walk in the calling God has for them.
Week 1
Jade De Kelaita
With a life given to the red-letter text of God’s Word, Jade De Kelaita's heart has been captured by the world’s rejected – the orphan, the widow, the poor, the prisoner, the homeless, the sick, and the forgotten. The presence of God she carries has opened doors for her to speak nationally and internationally in prisons, schools, universities, nursing homes, under bridges, churches, and nations such as Africa, Asia, Central America, UK, and more. She is birthing a “2:6 Movement” in the earth where true disciples are rising up to live out 1 John 2:6. “Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did.”
Week 2
Nate Smith
Nate encountered God at the young age of 4 years old. For over 12 years he has served in children's ministry at a local church. From volunteer, camp counselor, curriculum developer to Children's Pastor. Nate has a burden for the next generation to encounter Jesus and to truly know the God they serve. He graduated from Christ for the Nations where he met his wife Rebecca. They now serve at Trinity Church in Dallas, TX as both Children's Pastors and Campus Pastors.
Islanders
Week 1
Julie Richardson
Julie Richardson told the Lord many years ago that she would lay down her life to serve children and the next generation. She has a passion to train children to encounter God, have a personal relationship with Him, and learn to hear His voice.
She has served in children’s ministry for over 12 years. She graduated from the Children’s and Families major at Christ for the Nations. She also attended Iris Ministry school in Mozambique, Africa. Then she came back to Dallas to serve at Kids for the Nations as Assistant Director. Julie and her husband Aaron also served as Children’s Pastors at Storehouse Church in Dallas, Texas.
Julie is also the Founder of a ministry to babies in the womb called Glorious Expectancy.
Week 2
Patsy Milam
Patsy Milam LOVES ministering to children. Since she graduated from CFNI in 1998, she served as eight years as Children’s Ministry Director for RW Schambach and directed the CFNI Preschool for five years. She was a childcare specialist for Buckner Children’s Home.
She has conducted kids camps, VBS, and kids crusades across the USA and internationally. She is passionate to equip and see the next generation empowered. Patsy currently serves along with her husband as Pastors or Word of Life Church in East Texas.
Connie McKenzie
Director
Connie McKenzie is the Director of KFN. In addition to her duties at KFN, she also chairs the Children and Families Major at Christ For The Nations Institute. She has a passion to raise up ministers who will effectively reach children and their families with the Gospel, both in the U.S. and around the world. She has a M.A. from Dallas Baptist University and a B.S. from the University of Kentucky. She also graduated from CFNI. Connie McKenzie founded and leads Kids For The Nations Summer Camps and oversees the Children’s Ministry at CFNI’s Tuesday Night Encounter. She is involved in the global 4/14 Movement. She has ministered in over 20 nations and leads CFNI students on mission trips overseas each year.
Amanda Galassini
KFN Ministry Coordinator
Amanda is the KFN Ministry Coordinator. She is from Brazil and has a Bachelor's degree in teaching. She worked at a preschool called Maple Bear for almost 6 years before coming to CFNI. Amanda graduated from CFNI's Children and Family Major and served KFN with excellence while she was a student, including leading the CIT’s. Amanda is married to Fredy. Their passion is to point the next generation to Jesus and to shine His light to the nations. She loves all aspects of camp ministry. We believe God has called her to KFN “for such a time as this”.
Pamela Camerena
Pamela Camarena is our amazing Ministry Assistant.
She’s the brains behind a lot of the creative ideas we see at camp. She loves the Lord, children and wants to see the children have encounters with our heavenly Father and fully understand who they are!
Kim Loy
Kim graduated from CFNI's Children & Family Major. She also has a degree from South Western Assemblies of God. Kim has served in all aspects of children's ministries and she loves to lead kids and adults into God's presence. She has been with KFN from the very first year!
Pricing
EARLY BIRD CAMPER-
$180
until April 3
REGULAR CAMPER-
$205
Session 1 until 6/12
Session 2 until 6/19
LATE CAMPER-
$220
Session 1 until 6/16
Session 2 until 6/23