Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:14
Camps
Our camps focus on sharing the gospel with children and providing them the opportunity to experience Jesus, while also giving them a fun and exciting experience.
Training Events
Our training events help to equip and empower children's ministry leaders, with trainings ranging from VBS to Church Weekday Education.
VBS Expos
The VBS Expos provide practical ministry ideas, with real solutions, as churches seek to deepen and widen their success in reaching kids and families in their communities through VBS.
Children's Camps
KidSalt is an overnight camp that focuses on sharing the gospel with third, fourth, and fifth graders. This high-energy, four-day camp gives kids the chance to experience the message of Jesus during worship, Bible study, track times, and recreation!
Camp McCall offers a wide range of services to meet your summer camp, retreat, and conference needs. We facilitate summer camps for boys 1st grade through high school. We also host fall and spring retreats for various organizations.
Camp La Vida is a missions discipleship education camp located in the White Oak community between Winnsboro and Chester in Fairfield County, SC. Owned and operated by Woman’s Missionary Union, Auxiliary to South Carolina Baptist Convention, it has served Southern Baptist churches in our state since 1983.
Children's Ministry Training Events
Advance NextGen
Advance NextGen is a network of leaders committed to transformational growth, collaborative relationships, and a thriving disciple-making culture that impacts the Kingdom in advancing the gospel.
Elephant in the Pew
Short description: Elephant in the Pew is our state-wide training aimed to help student and children’s ministry leaders in dealing with the tough questions and subjects in ministries.
VBS Expos
The VBS Expos provide practical ministry ideas, with real solutions, as churches seek to deepen and widen their success in reaching kids and families in their communities through VBS.
Church Weekday Education (CWE) Training Events
CWE Conference
Designed for church and daycare staff, the Childhood Weekday Education Conference offers innovative instruction with a spiritual foundation, all while earning DSS-approved credit hours.
CWE Directors' Training
This one-day workshop offers innovative instruction, up to 5 hours of DSS credits, and networking opportunities for leaders across our state.
Next one will be in 2024.
Join Our Group
Are you a Weekday Education administrator, teacher, or staff member within South Carolina? You’re invited to join our private SCBC Weekday Education Facebook Group to connect, share ideas, and get information from others across our state!
RESOURCES FOR PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN
VBS Resources
Want more information? Check out the following resource page
Children Ministry Resources
Want more information? Check out the following resource page
HEART4SCHOOLS
Is your children’s ministry, church, or weekday ministry interested in helping students navigate successfully as schools begin to open during COVID-19? The State Department of Education, Department of Social Services, and the SC Baptist Convention are working hard and partnering together to ensure kids and families find the right childcare and e-learning support as their school year begins.
Click on the links below for details on the Certificate of Temporary Operation (CTO) for becoming an Off-Site Learning Center (OLC) and for additional guidance on caring for children during COVID-19. Prayers for your team as you welcome this new opportunity to impact the Kingdom!
Upcoming Events
Camp McCall, Sunset
Camp McCall Crusader 1 – June 10 – 14, 2024
Camp McCall, Sunset
Camp McCall Alpha 3 – July 26 – 28, 2024
Camp McCall, Sunset
Camp McCall Alpha 2XL – June 25 – 28, 2024
Camp McCall, Sunset
Camp McCall Alpha 1 – June 5 – 7, 2024
Camp McCall, Sunset
Camp McCall Lad 4 – August 2 – 4, 2024
Contact The Preschool and Children's Team
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