H.E.A.R.T. of a Champion - Sports Camp Bible Program

This idea was submitted by Steve and Valerie Pavey, Richmond Hill Community Church, ON Central East Division.

Planning on running a Sports Camp at your corps/church?  This easy to use Sports Camp Bible Program was used at the Ontario Central Sports Camp (2007).  Using each of the letters of the word "HEART" campers will learn that while man looks at the outward appearance God looks at the heart.  The theme verse for this 5-6 day camp is from 1 Samuel 16:7.  This program was written for use with campers between the ages of 8-14 years old.

Hope - Put your Hope in God, Isaiah 40:31
Excellence - Strive for Excellence by relying on God, Philippians 4:13
Attitude - Have an Attitude of humility like Jesus, Isaiah 66:2b
Risk - Take Risks for God, Deuteronomy 31:6
Time - Spend Time with God, 1 Corinthians 9:24

This program uses music, games, original easy-to-use dramas, and small group discussions to teach each day's Bible truth.

This program can be easily adapted to the day camp setting by running the Bible program as it is and then using the cabin devotions for break out times later in the day when the kids need a break from the physical activity of a sports camp.  If you would rather purchase this 52 page document, you can do so by using this link: www.saministrycatalogue.ca.

KEY WORDS: Sports Camp, Theme Verse: 1 Samuel 16:7, Hope, Isaiah 40:31, Excellence, Philippians 4:13, Attitude, Isaiah 66:2b, Risk, Deuteronomy 31:6, Time, 1 Corinthians 9:24, Dramas, Music, Object Lesson, Games