MUMC Summer Camp

June 8th-July 31st

Make this summer one to remember for your child with MUMC’s Summer Camp! From June 8th to July 31st, we offer 8 weeks of action-packed, enriching experiences for children from kindergarten to 7th grade. We also offer a Student Leadership Training program for 8^th-11^th graders.

Join us for a full day of fun with activities tailored to each age group, focusing on STREAM-Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art & Music. plus praise & worship, sports & games either inside our Gym or outside and more, all designed to foster character and creativity.

Ages

We are super excited to offer two camps, one for elementary school and one for middle school. The elementary camp is open to children who recently completed kindergarten to those who recently completed 4th grade. The middle school camp is for students who have just completed 5th grade through those who just completed 7th grade. Campers will participate in grade level activities. Kids who recently completed 8th grade to those who recently completed 11th grade are eligible to participate in our SALT program. SALT (Students Acquiring Leadership Training) students receive volunteers’ hours and are supervised. They will help in many areas of the camp. Must complete SALT application to be accepted. Limited spots available.

- Elementary Camp (K-4^th) – $250/week
- Middle School Camp (5^th-7^th) – $290/week (price difference due to special activities on and off campus)
- SALT – Students Acquiring Leadership Training (8^th-11^th) – $100/week

Schedule

Weeks

You will register for the weeks /camps you want.

June 8 – June 12 | Summer Camp Wk.#1 offers Vacation Bible School in the morning and a choice of Basketball Camp or Summer Camp in the afternoon*
June 15 – June 19 | Summer Camp Wk.#2 + Youth Mission Trip*
June 22 – June 26 | Summer Camp Wk.#3 + Warren Willis Trip available for 3^rd & up*
June 29 – July 3 | Summer Camp Wk.#4
July 6 – July 10 | Summer Camp Wk.#5
July 13 – July 17 | Summer Camp Wk.#6 + Passion Trip available for 6^th grade and up*
July 20 – July 24 | Summer Camp Wk.#7 + Music Camp available for 2nd – 6th grade*
July 27 – July 31 | Summer Camp Wk.#8

*Be sure to see the information about each of additional trips/camps being offered. Again, each camp/week requires separate registration and deposit.

Hours

Hours of camp are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with early drop off and late pick up available.

Early drop off 8:00 – 8:50 AM – $20/week
Late pick up 5:00 – 6:00 PM – $20/week

Camp Offers

Bible

Through creative teaching and use of age-appropriate materials, the campers will learn of God’s love and how to apply the Word of God to their lives. They’ll discover how nothing can shake us when we are in God’s fortress. This station will be instructor led.

Expressions

Children will have the chance to express themselves through the creation of songs, skits, dance, and other creative activities. Children will participate in weekly contests with their groups and compete against other groups as they develop team names, posters, and skits to show their team spirit and the love they have for God and each other. This station will be instructor led.

Arts & Crafts

Your child will explore a creative side with weekly projects and activities. They will participate in indoor and outdoor crafts and enjoy being artistic. This station will be instructor led.

Outdoor / Gym Games (ODG)

The children will be led in a variety of exciting games in the open, fresh outdoors. Children will be able to play exciting team games that will promote group unity as well as skills in relating to others. This station will be instructor led.

Toy Room (Elementary School)

Toys, including Legos, building blocks, art supplies, dolls, cars and other fun items for children, will be available for the elementary school camp during Toy Room time. Children will have options for self-contained and cooperative art and play.

Game Room (Middle School)

Foosball, pool, table tennis, board games, Legos, and video games of all sorts are available to the middle school campers during Game Room time. We will provide options for self-contained art or play. All games are rated “E” on our Switch, Play Stations 3&4, and X-Box 360s. Video games will have time limits.

Peace Room

The children will have time for quiet games and activities each day. Activities include Legos, grade Level worksheets to refresh skills during the summer, reading and quiet play.

Character Counts

Children will focus on building & practicing skills of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and good citizenship through developing skits, campus posters, daily discussions, and games. This station will be instructor led.

Additional Activities

Morning Wake Up

Campers will gather in the worship center every morning for a time of welcome, silly songs, skits, praise and worship through dance, drama, song, and the Bible.

Praise Time Live

Campers will get to sing, stomp, clap, dance, praise, sign, and let loose in this activity where they express themselves and learn the Word of God through various forms of Christian music.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for your child to grow spiritually, make new friends, and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Registration begins here on January 30th or contact us at summerdaycamp@mumc.net.

Let’s make this summer extraordinary together

Summer Camp Student Volunteers (SALT) Program

(Student Acquiring Leadership Training)

Basic Information

We are taking a limited number of 8ths – 11th grade students to help serve at Summer Camp. Please understand, previous attendance in our programs does not guarantee a position in our SALT program. This position is student leader and under the supervision of camp staff.

Current 8th – 11th grade students require adult supervision. We hire summer camp workers that will be collaborating with us to help provide a safe learning environment for the SALT students along with the campers.
Our goal is for SALT members to earn volunteer hours while learning about work ethic, responsibilities and being a part of a team.

There is a weekly fee, of $100.00 per week, to participate in the SALT program. This includes camp shirt, snacks, and other associated costs related to supervision and training of the member of SALT. At the completion of their assistance with summer camp, the SALT participant will receive a volunteer letter reflecting on the dates and times associated with this position.

Requirements

Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 PM each day but we ask our SALT to be there from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily. Each participant will receive lunch break during this shift and will have time for training and development during the week.

Please note that these positions are limited. SALT members are selected, in part, based on their availability. We ask participants to plan to attend at least 4 of the 8 weeks to offer consistency for our summer camp team.

Role Specifics

The role of a SALT volunteer is to assist crew leader, station leaders and administration with miscellaneous duties including but not limited to:

Assist with groups of campers with crafts, games and other activities.
Extra set of eyes, ears and hands for leaders and admin staff.
Assist with lunch time and snack time serving and cleaning.
Miscellaneous runner duties within the camp.

Expectations

SALT are expected to show a cheerful outlook towards the camp, the campers, the staff, and Mandarin/Longleaf Church.
SALT members follow the same rules and regulations as campers, since SALT functions as role models to younger campers.
SALT is for individuals who can demonstrate maturity, cooperation, and exhibit a positive attitude.
SALT members should not argue with camp staff or contribute negatively to the daily activities.
This is NOT a position of independent authority

In the event expectations are not met:

SALT are role models to younger campers. Anyone showing a lack of maturity, cooperation or positive attitude will have the following warnings.

Warning #1 – Verbal warning/discussion
Warning #2 – Sit down written warning/discussion that includes parent/guardian.
Warning #3 – Will no longer qualify for SALT, will continue current week and only work with paid staff remaining portion of week and will not be allowed following weeks.
Should a SALT member be removed from the program; a partial refund will be returned for the remaining weeks.

Cell Phones

Cell phones are not allowed during the day.
- Each SALT member will check in their cell phones upon arrival at camp.
- Each member will be given time at lunch and afternoon break to check messages/emails.
- In case of emergency parents will have contact numbers to call and SALT members will be given a chance to return those messages.

Application Process

Those interested in being part of SALT are to complete application and submit application with letter of recommendation to MUMC Church Office Attn: Summer Camp or email both to summerdaycamp@mumc.net .

Applications will be available beginning February 15th, 2026.
Applicants can begin applying on March 1st and will be contacted by April 15th to set up an interview process.
All SALT members will need to participate in the interview process and will be notified of interview times once the application has been reviewed.
We will notify you by Friday, May 1st with acceptance of the SALT program.
- After notice of acceptance forms and payment must be made within 2 weeks of the acceptance, or the position will be filled by another applicant.
Those who are not accepted this year will be notified as well

Training

SALT candidates & parents/guardians are required to attend an Informational meeting prior to staff training. The informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 20th at 6:00 PM.
SALT training will be Wednesday, May 27th & June 3rd at 6:00 PM. All Salt must attend training.
Additional training and development will take place during the hours of summer camp.

We're Hiring!

Ages 18-years and older can apply for both part-time and full-time positions as Crew and Station Leaders. Application process for part time and full-time paid workers is now open.