SMACK (Summer Music & Arts Camp for Kids) is a week-long summer adventure filled with music, creativity, worship, and fun! SMACK features two nationally recognized special guest leaders who lead our music sessions and worship rallies. Campers get to learn from fresh faces and experience dynamic teaching, music, and worship that make each year unique and memorable. Learn more about our special guests here – Darlene Abbott and Donna Carole Kitchens.
WHO: SMACK is open to children who complete Kindergarten in May/June 2026 up to those who complete 5th grade in May/June 2026. All age groups will perform on Friday, with some elective classes having extra stage time.
Campers in grades 1–5 participate in two electives each day (different from those offered during KidsPraise) in addition to our music worship rallies which are led by Darlene!. This year’s elective class choices:
- ArtMaker’s Studio
- Balloon Art
- Baton
- Brain Challenges & Puzzles
- Cheer
- Crafts
- Dance – Contemporary Dance (will perform on Friday)
- Dance – Hip Hop (will perform on Friday)
- Drum (will perform on Friday)
- Fishing (3rd – 5th Grade only)
- Holy Yoga
- Lego
- Pottery (3rd – 5th Grade only)
- Rec & Games
Kindergartners have their own special SMACK experience designed just for them! They’ll rotate through engaging music, crafts, Bible stories, and recreation activities with the same group of friends and leaders each day, creating a fun, age-appropriate environment. Rallies and Music led by Donna Carole!
CAMP FEE: The $150 camp fee includes registration fee, five days of camp from 9 am to 2 pm each day, camp T-shirt, ballcap (or other promo item), daily snacks and all supplies. Each child should bring a labeled bagged lunch and drink Monday–Thursday. If your child has special dietary needs, feel free to send replacement snacks for those provided during the day. LUNCH IS PROVIDED ON FRIDAY. If bringing a water bottle or lunch box, please ensure it is permanently marked with your child’s full name.
LOUD MUSIC/STROBE LIGHTS DISCLAIMER: The daily worship rallies will include loud music, strobe lights, smoke and theatrical stage lighting. We do have noise-reducing headphones available and your child may bring their own.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
If you have elective class priorities or special requests (placing siblings or friends together, etc.), please include that in the notes section; however, please note that we do not make any guarantees of placement. Kids will sit in worship rallies based on their last name groups (A-G, H-L, M-Q, R-Z). Kindergarteners will not be placed outside their grade level at any point.
If you’re registering more than three children who live in the same household, please reach out to Stephanie Styles (stephanie.s@anastasiachurch.org) PRIOR TO COMPLETING the online registration for a discount code.
***IF REGISTERING AFTER JULY 1, 2026 – We cannot guarantee shirt sizes as the order will already have been placed. Shirts will be available for pick up every morning during SMACK.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
We’d love your help serving at SMACK! SMACK requires close to 100 volunteers to make this incredible week possible. Adult volunteers must be regular attenders of Anastasia Church and, if not already approved to serve with children or youth, complete our volunteer application process (visit here to learn more). Youth volunteers undergo a selection process with priority given to those who regularly serve on Sunday mornings in AKids/AKids Jr or on Wednesdays with KidsPraise.
As a thank-you to our adult volunteers for serving, one of your children/grandchildren can attend SMACK for free!
Questions?
Email Stephanie Styles in Children’s Ministry at stephanie.s@anastasiachurch.org or call the church office at 904-471-2166.
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