vip visits
be our guest!
We know that making a decision about camp requires research, planning, and lots of time. We would like to invite you to step inside CentriKid for a day.
What is a CentriKid VIP Visit?
- CentriKid camp days are full. We would love for you to plan to join us for breakfast and stay through Worship; however, you can make your own plan based on your availability. Before you arrive on campus, we will connect you to a CentriKid Coordinator, who will also serve as your host for the visit. You will have full access to every aspect of camp programming throughout the day.
- As our guest, we will provide you with a one-night stay, meals for the day, and CentriKid swag! Bring another ministry team member (because that increases the fun factor) or your spouse for some camp R&R. You will only be responsible for travel expenses to and from your visit.
Where and When Can I Visit?
- We’ve closed sign-ups for 2022 summer camp visits, but please contact jeremy.echols@lifeway.com to inquire about camp or to possibly set up a visit at one of our camp dates/locations in the future.
a day at camp
Here is what a typical day of camp looks like.
Day 2-4
____
breakfast / time alone with God
8:15 am
i can’t wait
9 am
team time (Bible study & rec) / adult gathering
____
lunch
1 pm
track a
2:15 pm
track b
3:30 pm
hang time
4 pm
organized mass chaos (day 4 only)
____
dinner
7 pm
worship
8 pm
church group time
evening hang time
10 pm
head to room
10:30 pm
lights out
What does
‘safe to be a kid’
mean?
camp lingo
Here are some CK terms that will help you understand all the fun things we have in store at camp!
tawg
TAWG is a word we use a lot at camp that simply means, Time Alone With God. This is the devotional that you and your campers will begin each morning with.
i can’t wait
I Can’t Wait is a fun celebration where we learn what our daily theme is each morning.
team time
Team Time is when campers are with their color team by grade for Bible Study and Recreation lead by CentriKid Staff.
track time
Kids get to choose and participate in two Track Times led and taught by our staff. These times are designed to offer options that appeal to kids with a range of interests. Options range from weird science and art studio to archery and basketball.
hang time
Hang Time is when campers, adults, and staff are free to do the activities offered for that day. During this time, everyone at camp gets the chance to hangout with their church groups and new friends.
omc
OMC (Organized Mass Chaos) will be played on Day 4 with each kid in their colored teams. OMC consist of task cards and whatever the card says, the camper must do in order to get a point for their team.
church group time
This is a time for group leaders to lead their group through reflection and devotion. This takes place at the end of each day. We supply a guide for each leader to help during this time.
see what leaders say about centrikid
ready for camp?
Once you reserve your spots, find everything you need to get ready for camp on our Group Leader Information page.
photo gallery
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.