"After returning from New Day Camp last year, Christopher was a different boy, The first thing he told me upon returning was that he learned that he didn’t have to be afraid anymore. He finally understood that it wasn’t his fault that his parents were incarcerated. He said that a junior counselor at the camp had shared with him that she had lived through a similar experience and took the time to pray with him. When he started back to school, he did so with his head held high."

 

Mrs. Ellis,

Christopher’s grandmother.

New Day Camps


Camp Activities

 

The Store

Many of the children we serve come unprepared for camp. Some have clothes and shoes too small to wear or just worn out. To help with their confidence, a child is invited to receive items from a room of donated items.

 

Focus Groups

Small groups spend time with a counselor. They are given permission to speak freely about what it means to be a child of an inmate, and voice their fears in a safe and confidential place.

 

Care

Many of the children served have medical needs. All medicines are collected from the children and the nurses dispense the medicine.

 

Worship

Children participate in an age appropriate worship. Energetic music, messages that children can understand, scripture readings, and prayer time incorporates the theme for the week.

 

Waterfront Sports

There are opportunities for a variety of water activities on Lake Texoma, including swimming, water games, canoes, & paddleboats.

 

Therapeutic Games

Children participate in games designed with the intention of building of teams, teamwork, self-esteem, and confidence.

 

Arts and Crafts

Craft time allows for creativity to develop.

 

Small Groups

Campers are placed in small groups that work at developing friendships. Each lesson includes interactive activities engaging the children with scripture and with each other.

A Ministry of the Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries

NEW DAY CAMP DEANS
Rev. Stan Basler
Rev. Steve Byrd
405/528-0963; 405/833-6478
redemptionumc@coxinet.net