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CentriKid Camps

CentriKid Camps

A summer camp for 2nd–6th graders to experience the time of their lives and learn more about the message of Jesus Christ!

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what your kids will experience & learn

A child’s spiritual life can be greatly impacted by their home environment, church involvement, and unique experiences like camp. CentriKid is committed to providing a place for kids to get away—even for a little while—to hear loud and clear that God loves them and has a plan for their lives. Safety in our programming, within relationships, and on campus are top priorities. We believe powerful things can happen when kids feel safe to be a kid!

From Morning Worship to Bible Study, Recreation to Track Times, everything at CentriKid is designed with the heart of a child in mind. Our staff members are carefully chosen for their energy level, love of fun, and ability to connect with kids, and every week culminates with the whole camp playing the most fun game ever: OMC, which stands for Organized Mass Chaos!

Parent Info

I was excited for my son to have an experience with camp, but also in a Christian environment. This was an opportunity for him to grow closer to our church pastor, as well as learn more about Jesus. My favorite thing about CentriKid is how they make the gospel tangible and exciting for the kids to learn about. They make it real and incorporate it into every activities, like recreation, quiet time, and Bible study.
Samantha T. Parent
I was encouraged to witness the tag-team efforts of college-aged CentriKid staffers and 30- and 40-something-year-old parents and chaperones leading children in spiritual conversations. From elementary-aged children to senior citizens, CentriKid’s camp ministry fueled the bonds of at least four generations in the church last week.
Aaron W.Parent

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What will camp be like for my child?

frequently asked questions

What is the adult to kid ratio?

1 adult to 5 kids.

What are the goals of CentriKid camps?

CentriKid is committed to providing a place for kids to get away, even for a little while, to hear loud and clear that God loves them and has a plan for their lives. Safety in our programming, within relationships, and on campus are top priorities. We believe powerful things can happen when kids feel safe to be a kid!

What grades can come to camp?

Completed 2nd through completed 6th graders.

What color Team will my Child be on?
  • 2nd/3rd grade – Yellow Team
  • 4th grade – Green Team
  • 5th grade – Blue Team
  • 6th grade – Red Team
Are accommodations made for kids with food allergies?

Many of our locations are able to accommodate food allergies and sensitivities. Please let us know ahead of time of any allergies so we can communicate them with our locations – we will let you know if they are not able to accommodate your child’s food allergy.

How do you handle medication at camp?

Adult Leaders are responsible for medication brought to camp. CentriKid staffers are not responsible for dispensing medication to campers.

Can guests come visit camp?

Safety is our #1 concern at camp. Please talk with your Kids Minister or Group Leader to have them inform your Camp Director about any visitors during your week of camp.

Should my child bring money to camp?

There will be a camp store open throughout the week where they can purchase fun camp souvenirs. There will also be a missions offering that they will hear about and can give to if they would like.

What will the accommodations look like where my camper will stay?

Click on Find-A-Camp page and select the location your group is attending. From there you will find information about the facilities, housing, and other fun stuff. When you have questions, your Kids Minister or Group Leader may have answers from our regular updates, or they can get in touch with our office!

Are there theme nights or anything special my child should pack?

There are no “dress-up” nights at CentriKid. For OMC, our all-camp event on the last full day, kids and adults are encouraged to wear their team colors! This could be as simple as packing a t-shirt in that color. (Refer question above to find out what color team your child will be on)

Where can i find lost items after camp?

At the end of each day, misplaced items are displayed near buses in the hopes of returning them to their owner. If a camper’s name is on the found item, we do our best to return it to the camper that day. At the end of the week, we discard dirty socks, beach towels, and half-full water bottles.  All remaining items left at camp will be kept until the end of the summer and then donated.

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Landon TuckerLandon

Landon is the Kids Pastor at Calvary Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He is also a writer for Lifeway Kids. Landon has been leading CentriKid Camps since the summer of 2014. He is passionate about kids understanding the beauty of the Gospel. He has a wife named Jordan that also loves CentriKid! 
Connor Seay

Connor Seay

Hi my name is Connor Seay! I am a third grade teacher in Spartanburg, SC. I have a passion for working with students and children. I was a staffer at CentriKid for three summers where I got to travel across the country sharing the gospel! I am excited to be a part of CentriKid again serving as a camp pastor! I cannot wait to see what God has in store for this summer! 

Chris Shelton

Chris Shelton serves as Pastor of Local Missions for Westover Church in Greensboro, NC.  Over his 20+ years of ministry, Chris has served in various pastoral roles.  Chris has served as a Camp Pastor with Lifeway Camps since 2005. His wife, Molly, is a former camp staffer.  Together, they have four children – all of whom love camp!  The Shelton’s enjoy frequent trips to the mountains and beaches of North Carolina.  They are Tar Heel fans who love sports, good food, and ’neighboring!’ 

Gerald Malloy

Gerald Malloy serves as Worship Pastor at the Mallard Creek Campus of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. Gerald has been leading in worship for 25+ years and really enjoys the opportunity to lead at CentriKid Camps. This year will be extra special as two of his kids (Miles and Gavin) will be leading with him in the band. Miles and Gavin were CentriKid campers for three years each and are currently in high school. 

Ethan Winfield 

Ethan has a passion for reaching the next generation for Christ. Young people can do great things for the Kingdom, and Ethan loves to invest in those people to help them grow in Christ. Ethan has served in churches throughout middle and west Tennessee. He currently serves as the Pastor of Students and Young Adults at First Baptist Church of Somerville, TN.  Ethan is married to his wife Ariella, and they have the cutest daughter in the world, Lydia Grace. 

Jared Cornutt

Jared is the Lead Pastor at Plymouth Park Baptist Church and been working in ministry for over a decade. He worked 3 summers for FUGE Camps while in college. Jared is married to Kandace, who is a former CentriKid staffer, and together they have two sons. Jared enjoys good BBQ (especially when he gets to make it), the University of Alabama, and a round of disc golf. 

Matt Aldridge

Matt Aldridge is currently the Pastor of Students at North Glencoe Baptist church in Gadsden, Alabama.  He has served in Student and family Ministry since 2014 and has spent many summers with CentriKid as part of the worship band or as camp pastor. Matt is newly married to his wife Jessie and they spend most of their free time with their dog Wintson! When Matt isn’t speaking or leading worship, you can probably catch him watching the the Alabama Crimson Tide, Atlanta Braves, or the Baltimore Ravens. 

Chloe Montgomery

My name is Chloe Montgomery and I just graduated from California Baptist University with my degree in Anthropology and Christian Behavioral Science. This is my first year leading worship for CentriKid, and I am so excited to make a joyful noise to the Lord with everyone! I love worshiping God through music, making friends, being in nature, and being at camp, and I cannot wait for this summer! 

Heather Todd

Heather Todd is an elementary school teacher in Marshall County and serves at Community Church Oxford as a member of the worship team and with the children’s ministry.  Heather has been an adult leader at with her church for four years here at Timber Creek and is excited for the opportunity to lead worship this year! 

Jon Merryman

Jon Merryman serves as the Director of Alumni Relations and the Ouachita Student Foundation at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas – his alma mater. He has served at Ouachita for 10 years and has 20+ years of church staff and volunteer children’s ministry and discipleship experience. Jon served as one of the first two camp pastors for CentriKid in 2001 and still serves a couple of cycles each summer. Jon and his wife Emily have one son, Dennis, whom they adopted from Moldova in 2008, and two schnauzers — Maisie and Milton. 

Kyle Scarlett

Kyle Scarlett serves as the Family Discipleship Pastor at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. He has served in churches in Virginia, California, and North Carolina for almost 20 years. He has been serving as a CK Camp Pastor since 2016. He and his wife, Kerri, have five daughters. Kyle enjoys adventurous food choices, traveling, and spending time with his family.

James Jackson

James (“Old Guy”) Jackson has been the lead pastor of Glynwood Baptist Church in Prattville, Alabama since 2017. Prior to moving to Prattville, he worked at Lifeway, and was part of the team that first dreamed up CentriKid way back in 1998. He has served as a CentriKid pastor since 2013. James, and his wife Trish, have two adult sons and one grandson, in addition to, two cats and an extremely hyper Labradoodle. 

Jeremy Carroll

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Jeremy is the Lifeway Kids Ministry Publishing Manager for VBS and Kids Discipleship resources. Before coming to Lifeway, he has been active in local church ministry for nearly 20 years in Tennessee, Texas, and Alabama. Jeremy loves kids camp and has been involved with CentriKid as a kids pastor, church volunteer, and camp pastor for several years. A Middle Tennessee native, he and his family live in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 

Henry Dutton 2022

HENRY DUTTON

Henry joined the CentriKid family in 2008, serving as a summer staffer, Production Director, Camp Pastor, and Camp Director. He served on the CentriKid HQ team from 2012-2016, and returned in 2022. During the interim, Henry served for 5 years as a Student and Family Pastor at a church in the western suburbs of Chicago, and he served his family for 2 years as a stay-at-home dad. Henry received both his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in North Carolina. He and his wife, Amy, have three young children.

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Amy Cato

AMY CATO

Amy started working Lifeway camps in 1999 and served for 4 summers as Assistant Director and Director for Crosspoint Sports Camps. She graduated from Union University with a degree in English. She has been camper, staffer, parent and Group Leader for Lifeway Camps and returned to the office team this past April to serve as an Event Coordinator. Amy and her husband have three children (15, 10, 7)

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Chaz Lepley 2022

CHAZ LEPLEY

Chaz started working camp in 2017 and has served as a Bible Study Staffer, Store Manager, and Camp Director. He graduated from Liberty University in 2020 with a degree in Business Management. We are so excited to have Chaz on our office team working on camp all year! Fun Fact: Chaz loves everything coffee, has been a barista, and roasted his own coffee

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Makayala Wray 2022MAKAYLA WRAY

Makayla is from a small town in North Carolina. She was homeschooled her whole life and graduated from a community college with an Associate in Arts degree. She fell in love with all things camp as a teenager, and since then desired to work camp. Summer 2021 was her first year working CentriKid, and we are excited for Makayla to work on camp all year and continue to grow her passion and love for camp! Fun fact: Makayla’s dream is to be on the show Survivor.

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Micheal Walley 2022MICHEAL WALLEY

Micheal has been with CentriKid since 2011 where he has served as a camp actor, Camp Director, and Camp Pastor. He’s a graduate of Mississippi College, and currently lives in Nashville with his wife, Anne Marie, and their dachshund, Edley (who is named after their favorite BBQ restaurant). Micheal is an actor, a writer, and a creative producer on the Camps Creative team.

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Tiffany Francis 2022TIFFANY FRANCIS

Tiffany has been with Lifeway since 2010 and joined the CentriKid team in 2014. She graduated from Georgetown College with a degree in communication and media studies and received her master’s degree from Murray State. Tiffany loves the camp store and trains the Financial Directors. Fun Fact: In high school, Tiffany was the President of FFA!

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Jeremy Echols 2022JEREMY ECHOLS

JE loves summer camp ministry. He studied business at Louisiana College and received an MDIV at SWBTS. He started as a camper and then served as a coach and Camp Director with Crosspoint Christian Sports Camps. In 2005, he began full-time in the CentriKid office at Lifeway. JE met his wife Emily when they served on camp staff together and they love spending time with their daughter!

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Alli Brown 2022

ALLI BROWN

Alli started working camp in 2012, serving as a Bible Study Staffer and an Assistant Director. She graduated from Carson Newman University in 2014 with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. She joined the office team in 2016, and serves as the content editor for Bible Study, oversees church communication, and trains our Office Directors. Alli and her husband welcomed their first baby girl in summer of 2020!

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Connor Seay

Hi my name is Connor Seay! I am a third grade teacher in Spartanburg, SC. I have a passion for working with students and children. I was a staffer at CentriKid for three summers where I got to travel across the country sharing the gospel! I am excited to be a part of CentriKid again serving as a camp pastor! I cannot wait to see what God has in store for this summer!

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Garrett Ullrich & Jeffrey Dickson

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Garrett served as a CentriKid Worship Leader in 2021 and is now serving as an intern with Travis Avenue BaptistChurch in the Worship ministry.  Jeffrey Dickson is the Ministry of Contemporary Worship at Travis Avenue. This will be their first summer to lead together in CentriKid Worship.   

 

 

 

Zach Ray

zach rayZach 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 Brittney and they are currently living in Nashville, TN. Drew is married to his wife Kristin and they have a daughter, Gentry. They currently live in the OKC area. This is their 2nd year in  a row leading at Centrikid! 

 

 

Austin Miller

millerAustin 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.  Frontman, Austin Miller, serves as Worship & Ministries Coordinator at Hope Community Church in Shelby, NC.  He understands the importance of student ministry and desires to see students experience the freedom that comes in Christ. 

 

 

Jonathan and Emily Martin

martinsJonathan & Emily can’t wait to start their 7th summer with CentriKid! They are full-time singer-songwriters and worship leaders based out of Nashville, TN. They have a passion for creating music rooted in and filled with the Word as a powerful resource for personal and corporate worship, family worship, scripture memory, and everyday encouragement in the lives of believers. Over the past 10 years, they’ve released 7 albums and travel the country with their three kids (Judah, June and Milo) sharing their songs and leading worship in hopes of encouraging the body of Christ to see and love Jesus more through the gift of His Word. They are also contracted songwriters with Lifeway Kids and have written several songs for “The Gospel Project” curriculum as well as CentriKid. 

Eryn Riley

ErynEryn 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 King

mattMatt 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. 

 

Daniel Richardson

danielDaniel Richardson is a graduate of University of Mary Hardin Baylor and is pursuing his Masters of Divinity.  He served on Rec Staff last summer and we’re excited to have Daniel serve as Camp Pastor for 2022!    

Justin Barton

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Justin Barton has served with CentriKid Camps for 9 years as a leader and Camp Pastor. He is a deacon and children’s Sunday School teacher at his home church. Justin and his wife, Caitlin, have 6 children, Bentley, Katie, Abigail, Addyson, Carter, and Blakelee. He is currently a middle and high ELA instructional coach and lives in Kingsport, TN. Justin loves to travel, spend time with his kids, and serve the local church. 

 

Brian WoodBrian

Pastor Brian grew up in a small town in North Carolina. He grew up in the church but didn’t live a life devoted to Jesus. In fact, it was at a party in 2010 that God called him out of a purposeless life and into the life that Jesus truly desired for him. That same year, Brian heard God’s call into ministry. Since then, he has made it his mission to share the Good News about Jesus. Brian has degrees in Nursing, as well as Biblical Studies. He also received his Masters of Arts in Theological Studies. 
 
Pastor Brian the senior pastor at Seven Cities Church.  He is married to his beautiful wife, Kristen. They have 4 children: Graysen, Emma Rae, Blake, and Katie Melei. Katie Melei is still awaiting their arrival to China so she can be adopted into her forever home. Pastor Brian is one of the most outgoing and energetic people that you will ever meet. His love for Jesus and people are evident. He loves to run, golf and hunt. He is a country boy at heart but still walks around in skinny jeans (not the cowboy kind). His passion is preaching and evangelizing, and he loves to put a smile on someone’s face. 

 

Noah Agee

noahNoah is from Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a degree in Communications and is currently working toward his MDiv at SBTS. He is on staff at First Baptist Church Hendersonville with the Preteen Ministry and has served in this position for a year. Noah loves CrossFit, sports, outdoors and camp!

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Hunter SmithHunter

Hunter Smith is a native of Kentucky and has been a Student Pastor in churches in Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. He is a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently serving as the Jr. High Student Pastor at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama. Hunter’s passion is ministering to young students and aiding in the transition in between children’s and student ministry. He has served one year prior as a camp pastor for CentriKid and worked two summers of Fuge Camps. Hunter has been married to his wife, Sarah, for four years.  They are the proud owners of the world’s greatest hound dog and are expecting their first son, Hank, this Spring! 

PJ KeenPJ

PJ Keen is the Children’s Pastor at Brandon Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. He have a beautiful wife named Jordan and an incredible son named Jude. He and Jordan worked with Centrikid as staff members between 2013 and 2016. They are very passionate about camp ministry and thankful for Centrikid’s work to share the gospel with children every Summer. 

Henry DuttonHenry 2

Henry Dutton (or Pastor Hank) has been a part of CentriKid Camps for over a decade, serving as a summer staffer, camp director, member of the Nashville HQ team, and Camp Pastor. Currently, Henry serves as a stay-at-home dad and a freelance writer and speaker. Henry is married to Amy, and they have three young kids. 

Matt BakerMatt

Matt currently lives in Raleigh, NC with his wife Kelly and 3 kids, Eli (7), Caleb (5), and Addie Claire (2) where he serves on staff at the Summit Church as the Pastor of Discipleship at the Brier Creek Campus. As a former Kids Pastor, Matt has a huge passion to reach kids with the gospel and is excited to partner with CentriKid for another summer! 

Evan DicksonEvan

I currently serve as Children’s Minister at Concord Baptist Church in Anderson, SC.  I have an amazing family Liza (wife), Noah (14) and Lainey (11).  We love board games, video games and sports. ESPECIALLY basketball!!  I have worked camp for a long time and served in almost every position.  I truly feel like my calling is communicating God’s word to both kids and their families.  I also get to teach Children’s Ministry at Anderson University.   

Daniel TeagueDaniel T

Daniel Teague serves as the Children’s Pastor and Next Gen Team Leader at First Baptist Church in Alpharetta, GA. He has been serving in full-time ministry for 7 years and with CentriKid since 2007. He and his wife, Laura, have two boys and a lazy golden retriever. Daniel enjoys drinking coffee, running, sour candy, and all things camp! 

Luke HardingLuke

Luke Harding is the NextGen Pastor at Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Springfield, MO.  He has served in kids ministry for the past 9 years and began preaching for CentriKid in 2016.  Luke and his wife Hannah have 2 kids, Will and Molly.   Luke has a passion for the Gospel, tractors, and the local church. 

Trent Creason

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Trent along with his wife Sarah and three children reside in Campbellsville Kentucky where he has served at Campbellsville University for the past 12 years in a variety of roles and currently as the Campus Minister. During this time he has also served at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church as the youth, associate and now interim pastor. CentriKid has played a major role in Trent’s life through the opportunities to serve as a Bible study leader, Camp Pastor, and Camp Director.

Shane Garrison

Shane 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.

STEPHEN WELLS

Stephen started working for CentriKid in 2017 and joined the office team in 2020. He has served as a Store Manager, Assistant Director, and Camp Director. Stephen graduated from Clemson University with degrees in Psychology and Religious Studies, and is currently pursuing an MDIV at SWBTS. We love having Stephen’s hand in developing camp! One of his favorite parts of camp is I Can’t Wait!

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ALLIE SEALE

Allie started working camp in 2014 and joined the office team in 2018. She is a graduate of University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a major in Kinesiology & a concentration in Exercise Science. Allie has served as a Recreation Leader, camp actor, and a Camp Director. Allie oversees all things recreation at CentriKid. Fun fact: She could sing the Star Spangled Banner at age 3.

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