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Building solid athletic skills and strong christian character… Just one summer camp experience can change a child’s life for a lifetime.
Bible Clubs, Power & Light, Etiquette, and Reading
CEF’s purpose has remained unchanged for 85 years. For over 30 years the Durham Area Chapter has created new programs and changed some ministry methods, but our main purpose to reach, teach, and disciple children for Christ will never change.
This summer, the Durham area has six trained young people who attended Christian Youth in Action camp and will be summer missionaries in our area. Six adults will be ministering along with these young people. These young people/adults will go to camps and communities where children are, ready to teach and work/have fun with kids around Durham for five days a week this summer. Praise the Lord!!
Financial and prayer support come from churches and individuals who share the vision of reaching kids with the Gospel and teaching them in Christian living. Our Annual Fund covers all organizational costs and direct ministry expenses. Camps for City Kids funding cover summer staff, classes, and equipment. Thank You!
John Blake, Director CEF and Camps for City Kids
These classes and sports camps (Bible, Power & Light, Reading, Etiquette, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Pickleball, and Black-Top games) went four weeks from June 13-July 8th. Tennis, Basketball, Pickleball & Soccer sports camps were held in conjunction with Camps for City Kids and the DNS Reading Camp.
Fun play, basic skills, and court fitness are offered by Doc Blake, summer staff members, and “Mak” our intern. Dr. David, Pastor Harley, Jamo, Ms. Jackie, and Mak (above) conducted classes to build character for campers, understand their power, and change things in their world.
Kevin Mahoney, Dean of Studies, Durham Nativity School and Director of the Reading Camp
It’s difficult to put an exact dollar amount on the service, food, transportation, care, and academic enrichment that we provide. But know that we are providing each family a service valued between $50 and $400 per week for summer camp. As a father, I know the face-value/dollar importance of that.
However, the real difference is the energy and kindness each of you bring. As a team, we have been consistently reliable and nice, which is always the goal each summer. As a result, and thanks to your efforts and attention to our students, the Jenny Koortbojian Reading Camp will successfully conclude tomorrow.
Thank you so much for keeping our campers safe, engaged, and full of joy. For tomorrow, we have a bunch of food and beach toys; have some fun!
John Blake shares his "Heart for City Kids" 