Gardner-Webb University
June 26 – June 30
contact information
Camp Director: Maggie Avant
Email: ck4@lifeway.com
Phone: 615-657-9254
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Camp Pastor
Evan Dickson
I am the Children’s Minister at Concord Baptist Church in Anderson, South Carolina. I love working camp! I have a wonderful wife Liza and we have two children; Noah (15) and Lainey (12). We love escape rooms, video games, theater, and tons of sports.
Worship Leader
Kieffer Mendoza
My name is Kieffer Mendoza, I serve as a Worship Pastor at LifeSong Church in Lyman, SC. I am passionate about seeing people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures come to fall in love with Jesus and passionately worship Him. I am newly (as of March 2023) married to my beautiful wife, Bree. Along with chaperoning a few of my church groups to CentriKid, I also led worship for a few different CentriKid Camps in the summer of 2019. I am excited to teach these children about the joy and peace that comes with worshiping Jesus!
about the campus
Gardner-Webb is placed in small town Boiling Springs, North Carolina. It is a quiet and clean campus that makes camp feel like the only thing going on in the world. This campus does provide a pool for campers. On check-in day, campers will be able to take a swim test to swim in the deep end.
in case of bad weather
We communicate with Group Leaders on-site when we know bad weather is coming, and our staff have plans in place whenever storms pop-up unexpectedly.
In case of inclement weather, we use the Voss Gym and other buildings on campus to keep campers safe while still being able to enjoy each activity at camp. Your Camp Director will keep you updated on everything you need to know when conditions like these arise at camp.
Camper Mail address
ATTN: CentriKid Camps
CAMPER/CHURCH NAME
110 S Main St
Boiling Springs, NC 28017
HOUSING INFORMATION
For CentriKid, we use Spangler Hall, Myers Hall, Lutz-Yelton, Mauney, Decker, Stroup, and HAPY. Most of the housing is 2 beds per room with a community style bath, few may differ. Campers will need towels and linens. Find more info at https://gardner-webb.edu/student-life/residence-life/housing/.
Housing will be determined when we have received a participant list for each church attending camp for the week.
Close to campus
Although, no one ever actually wants to leave camp, there are a few places you may need to know about.
- Starbucks (14 mins)
- McDonald’s (across the street)
- KFC (across the street)
- Walmart (19 mins)
- Dunkin’ (17 mins)
- Minute Clinic (4 mins)
- Atrium Health Cleveland (20 mins)
bring your group to centrikid
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MICHEAL WALLEY
TIFFANY FRANCIS
JEREMY ECHOLS
Zach and Drew met in college at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK. They started to lead worship at the BCM on campus in 2012 and have led on and off since. Zach is married to his wife 
Austin Miller Band is a group based out of the Carolinas that formed in 2018. Known for their high energy, and passion, AMB constantly seeks to point others to Christ through their music and lives. Seeking to tear down the divide that seems to have been made between the stage and the seats, AMB can be found all over camp with students and their leaders. They want to get to know you, your story, and what God is doing in your life. 
Jonathan & Emily can’t wait to start their 7th summer with 
Eryn Riley is a student at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas majoring in Vocal Music Education. This is her second official year with CentriKid, and she is thankful for the opportunity to lead out in worship (one of the best parts of camp)! CentriKid has quickly become one of her favorite things, and she is so excited for this summer!
Matt is a worship pastor / leader currently residing in Hernando MS. He has spent the past 16 years traveling and leading across the country, while also serving for the past decade as one of the founding pastors and worship leader of Eastpoint Church in Lewisburg, MS. His desire is for people to realize and walk in their God given calling of glorifying The Father through individual & corporate worship
Dr. Shane Garrison is Professor of Educational Ministries at Campbellsville University School of Theology. Shane has served with CentriKid for ten years as a camp pastor and on the content creation team. He is married to Jennifer and they have two teenage sons.