What is Day Camp?
RTLC Day Camp is a unique partnership designed to provide congregations with a vibrant and faith formative experience that nurtures relationships between the adults and children within the church, and provides an outreach opportunity in the local community. Day Camp is a relational and high-energy ministry similar to a VBS program. Each Day Camp is tailored to the unique context of the hosting congregation, with volunteers and staff from the host congregation working with staff from RTLC throughout the planning and implementation of the program. RTLC staff lead energetic worships, games, singing, and lead or provide guidance in leading Bible study and arts and crafts. Volunteers from the church work with RTLC staff in all of these areas and have the opportunity to participate and play along side of the kids. This dynamic and flexible partnership allows for learning and relationships in the congregation to continue even after RTLC staff have departed.
Day Camp is….
- Relational – Camp staff, along with required congregational volunteers provide a staff to camper ratio of 1 adult to 8 youth.
- Renewal – The experience is renewing for the adult volunteers, as well as for day campers. Day Camp can also revitalize a Bible School or Sunday School program with fresh energy and new ideas.
- Outreach – The enthusiasm and excitement of Day Camp can reach out and minister to the local community, as well as the congregation’s members. Day Camp can be an ecumenical experience by inviting other local churches to participate.
Each summer Rainbow Trail partners with over 30 congregations to offer exciting and high energy Day Camp ministry in communities across Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Texas. If you are interesting in more information about Day Camps, or partnering with Rainbow Trail to bring a dynamic new ministry to your congregation please email us at will@rainbowtrail.org or call 512-774-9326.
A Day At Day Camp
One of the uniqueness of RTLC Day Camps is the flexibility. We want to work with you to create a Day Camp program that will meet the specific needs of your congregation. This means that no two of the Day Camps we work with are the same. However, there are some components that are common across the congregations that we serve. If you choose to Day Camp with our, our staff will work with you to create a program and schedule that meet your needs.
- Sondance – Each day begins with an interactive time to introduce the daily theme through use of scripture, song, drama, puppets, etc. This experience is a great place for Pastors or church staff to participate in fun and meaningful ways.
- Bible Study – The Bible Study and week’s theme will unfold in small groups – (led by RTLC staff and/or adult volunteer teachers). Bible stories and experiential learning activities are stressed.
- Music – Music is an integral part of the Day Camp program. RTLC encourages you to incorporate music into worship as well as provides it as one of the daily activity sessions.
- Recreation – Fun, non-competitive, outdoor games appropriate to each age group.
- Arts and Crafts – The campers make something each day that ties in with the daily theme and provides them an opportunity to bring Day Camp home to their family. Arts and crafts are generally “from scratch,” not pre-fab workbook material. Materials are provided by the congregation for the Arts and Crafts projects.
- Devotions/Rest – This is a quiet time to review what was learned during the day. Counselors may use picture drawing, journal writing, or stories to help in this time for reflection.
- Lunch – Each day children brings a sack lunch for the noon meal. The church is responsible for a drink and for other snacks desired. The congregation will also provide lunches for the camp staff.
- Special Activities – Many congregations choose to offer special activities, like visits to parks or pools, or visits from the fire or police department during the week. These most often happen as part of the afternoon schedule.
- Closing – This is a wrap up of the day filled with more singing and fun. It’s a great way to review the theme of the day and send kids home excited about what they’ve learned.
2025 Day Camps and Available Weeks
Click here to view a complete set of the 2025 Registration Policies.
Please contact Will Johnson at will@rainbowtrail.org or call 512-774-9326 for more information or with any questions.
| June 8-14th (Week 1) | ||
| Cross of Hope Lutheran Church | Albuquerque, NM | |
| Lutheran Church of Hope/Holy Comforter | Broomfield, CO | |
| King of Kings Lutheran | Pueblo, CO | |
| Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit | Centennial, CO | |
| June 15-21nd (Week 2) | ||
| Ascension Lutheran Church | Colorado Springs, CO | |
| Holy Love Lutheran Church | Aurora, CO | |
| OPEN FOR BOOKING | ||
| OPEN FOR BOOKING | ||
| June 22-28th (Week 3) | ||
| Bethany Lutheran Church | Cherry Hills Village, CO | |
| St. Luke Lutheran | Albuquerque, NM | |
| Joy Lutheran Church | Parker, CO | |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Monument, CO | |
| June 29 – July 5th (Week 4) | ||
| OPEN FOR BOOKING | ||
| OPEN FOR BOOKING | ||
| OPEN FOR BOOKING | ||
| July 6-12th (Week 5) | ||
| Christ the King Lutheran Church | Durango, CO | |
| St. Peter Lutheran Church | Greenwood Village, CO | |
| Holy Trinity Lutheran Church | Littleton, CO | |
| St. Phillip Lutheran Church | Littleton, CO | |
| July 13-19th (Week 6) | ||
| Lord of the Mountains | Dillon. CO | |
| Evergreen Lutheran Church | Evergreen, CO | |
| OPEN FOR BOOKING | ||
| OPEN FOR BOOKING | ||
| July 20-26th (Week 7) | ||
| Atonement Lutheran Church | Lakewood, CO | |
| Advent Lutheran | Westminster, CO | |
| Black Forest Lutheran | Black Forest, CO | |
| Riverview Christian Fellowship | Bayfield, CO | |
| July 27 – Aug 2rd (Week 8) | ||
| Joshua Station | Denver, CO | |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | Los Alamos, NM | |
| OPEN FOR BOOKING | ||
| OPEN FOR BOOKING | ||
| August 3-9th (Week 9) | ||
| Atonement Lutheran Church | Boulder, CO | |
| Grace Lutheran Church | Casper, WY | |
| OPEN FOR BOOKING | ||
| OPEN FOR BOOKING | ||
| August 10-16th (Week 10) | ||
| First Lutheran Church of Gypsum | Gypsum, CO | |
| OPEN FOR BOOKING |
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| OPEN FOR BOOKING |
