KFN DAY CAMP 2023
2023 Sessions
KFN Day Camp Session 1
June 19 - June 23
KFN Day Camp Session 2
June 26 - June 30
CONTACT US!
Call us at: (214)-302-6334
Email us at: registrar@kidsforthenations.com
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.
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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
Julie Richardson
Julie Richardson accepted the invitation from the Lord many years ago to lay down her life for the children in the next generation. He called this generation an “End Time Army”, a group of children who go after God’s heart first and foremost. She has a passion to train children to encounter God, have a personal relationship with Him, and learn to hear His voice.
Julie has served in children’s ministry for over 15 years. She graduated from the Children’s and Families Major at Christ for the Nations. She attended Iris Harvest School in Mozambique, Africa. Julie served as Assistant Director at KFN, and as Children’s Pastor at Storehouse Church in Dallas. Now, she and her husband, Aaron, equip Parents, Children’s Pastors, Leaders, and anyone who God is calling, to train up His End Time Army, in America, Bulgaria and wherever the Lord leads.
Week 2
Steve Nine
Steve is a graduate of CFNI who wholeheartedly embraced God’s call to reach the children of the world. He lives and ministers in Ecuador with his wife, Jacky, and their three children. Steve serves with Kids Around the World, empowering the next generation to live a hope-filled, Christ-centered life. His ministry involves transforming kids and their communities through food, play, and story. Steve specializes in KidStory, hosting story clubs that make the word of God come alive to children.
Steve travels extensively, training others to effectively minister God’s Story to children. We are thrilled to have him as guest minister during week 2 of KFN Day Camp.
Islanders
Islander Speakers: Day Camp Week 1-
We are so blessed on week 1 to have two wonderful, experienced, and anointed women ministering to our youngest campers, the Islanders.
Emele Kila- Falahola
Ms. Emele is from Fiji. She and her husband, Ofa, of Tongan descent, are Directors of the City Changers International House of Prayer in South Dallas. She is also a beloved teacher in the CFNI Preschool.
Her role in the City Changers Intl Ministry includes overseeing weekly Bible studies for neighborhood kids, Easter outreach, VBS, Fall festivals, and Christmas Outreaches. She is very involved in teaching at their City Church Intl. Children’s’ Ministry.
Patsy Milam
Patsy Milam LOVES ministering to children. Since she graduated from CFNI in 1998, she served eight years as Children’s Ministry Director for RW Schambach, directed the CFNI Preschool for five years, and worked as a childcare specialist for Buckner Children’s Home.
Ms. Patsy 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 alongside her husband as Pastors of Word of Life Church in East Texas.
Having these two wonderful, anointed women of God minister to our youngest campers, the Islanders is a true privilege.
Islander Speaker: Day Camp Week 2 -
Julie Richardson
Julie Richardson accepted the invitation from the Lord many years ago to lay down her life for the children in the next generation. He called this generation an “End Time Army”, a group of children who go after God’s heart first and foremost. She has a passion to train children to encounter God, have a personal relationship with Him, and learn to hear His voice.
Julie has served in children’s ministry for over 15 years. She graduated from the Children’s and Families Major at Christ for the Nations. She attended Iris Harvest School in Mozambique, Africa. Julie served as Assistant Director at KFN, and as Children’s Pastor at Storehouse Church in Dallas. Now, she and her husband, Aaron, equip Parents, Children’s Pastors, Leaders, and anyone who God is calling, to train up His End Time Army, in America, Bulgaria and wherever the Lord leads.
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!
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