Skills Camp at Lamoka Baptist Camp is a unique and exciting option for campers of all ages! During this camp, FOUR different skill-based tracks run simultaneously alongside our regular Teen Week schedule (Note, in 2024, Skill’s Camps do not ALL run during the same week as in previous years. Please check the dates of each of the Skill’s Camps/tracks). The tracks this year include Fine Arts (music track), Art, Adventure, and Writing. We bring in professionals in their field to run and instruct in each of these programs, but more importantly, we use these camps as an opportunity to teach our campers how to better use their gifts and abilities for the glory of God! Click on an option below to see the details of a specific program running during our Skills Camp Tracks.
FINE ARTS TRACK DESCRIPTION The week includes all the activities Camp Lamoka is known for (tubing, climbing, archery, group games, swimming, crafts, etc.), but also includes daily sessions, activities, and practices that are focused on music. Additionally, all campers will come together to form a large group choir which will prepare a number of choral pieces for the live-stream concert at the end of the week. Date: July 29-August 3, 2024 Campers should be prepared to take placement exams when they arrive on Monday. These informal, low stress exams will allow us to place your child in the right theory class and practice groups. Campers with a Band Focus will join a group of both advanced and beginner musicians to prepare 1-2 pieces for the Fine Art’s Live-Stream Concert at the end of the week. The instructor of the Band Focus is Kathy Knowles. OUR FINE ARTS INSTRUCTORS WHAT TO BRING
ADVENTURE TRACK DESCRIPTION Date: July 15-20, 2024 WHAT TO BRING
WRITING TRACK DESCRIPTION Date: July 29-August 3, 2024 WHAT TO BRING UPLOAD YOUR MANUSCRIPT
ART TRACK DESCRIPTION DATE: July 29-August 3, 2024 WHAT TO BRING
Fine Arts Track
Lamoka’s Fine Arts Track is a phenomenal week of music for musicians between the ages of 12 and 18! Our godly and professional Fine Arts Instructors have designed the Fine Arts Track to provide technique and theory instruction which will benefit musicians of all levels. Whether a new music lover or a dedicated musician, this week is fantastic for any camper desiring to improve their craft.
Fine Arts Instructors: Kathy Knowles and Jodi Howard
Speaker: Josh Perez
I am the interim pastor at Emmanuel Baptist church. I am happily married to my wife Rebecca who is the Robin to my Batman, especially on the technology side of things. We have twin girlies who just turned 1 in February. I’m biased but they’re pretty cute. I love to read anything I can get my hands on, even the occasional telephone book. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 is my favorite Bible passage if I had to choose only one.
COST: $385
Ages: 10-18
All of our instructors have taught professionally in their respective fields and more importantly, they all love God and serve Him with the talents He has given them. They are all passionate about teaching young people how to better glorify God with their abilities and gifts.
1. Clothes
2. Bedding
3. Flashlight and camera (optional)
4. Sweatshirt or jacket
5. Bible
6. Notebook and pens
7. Musical instrument(s) (for Band Track and String Orchestra Track campers)
8. Music Stand (optional)
9. Music Stuff (reeds, oil, strings, mallets, sticks, practice pads, music, roslin, etc) (for Band and String Orchestra Track campers)
10. PLEASE bring nice jeans or a jean skirt (if you do not have jeans you may bring black pants or a skirt) for the concert! A Shirt will be provided for the concert.
11. Art or painting supplies (optional, for Art Track campers, if you do not have your own supplies, they will be provided).
12. Swim suit/towel
13. Toiletries
14. Water Shoes or Crocks Adventure Track
From a deserted island to the deep woods; from 40 feet in the air to the surface of Lamoka Lake, Camp Lamoka’s Adventure Track will challenge you to survive and thrive. Our Adventure Track instructors are passionate about both the outdoors and how our world displays the glory of God through creation, and they have designed this week to be all about those two things! Created for ages 13-18, the Adventure Track will be packed full of all the fun activities Lamoka has to offer, but the majority of the time will be dedicated to learning wilderness and survival skills, including canoeing, hiking, climbing, fire building, archery, knots, and much more! Are you ready for the Adventure?
Music: Lamoka Worship Team
Adventure Track Instructor: Isaac Ladley
Speaker: Paul Brown
Pastor Paul Brown has been serving as Senior Pastor at Glen Baptist Church in Watkins Glen, NY for the past 4 years. He is a life-long New Yorker, he grew up in New Woodstock, NY and was the Assistant Pastor there for 7 years, after completing his B.A. at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, IA. As an avid outdoorsman, Pastor Paul enjoys hunting and sports. He was a collegiate basketball athlete and a high school basketball coach. He married his highschool sweetheart, Beka, after college and has 3 daughters and 1 son, Laura (age 7), Molly (age 4), Noelyn (age1), and Lee (Newborn). With a strong love for the Lord, Pastor Paul strives to live by the words of his favorite verse: Philippians 4:8, “Finally brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy meditate on these things.”
COST: $385
Ages: 13-18
1. Clothes (make sure you bring some non-cotton clothing)
2. Rain Jakcet or poncho
3. Sweatshirt/Hoodie
4. At least 1 pair of close-toed shoes (2 are recommended)
5. Hiking Boots (Optional)
6. Hammock and Hammock Rain Fly (Optional)
7. Tent (If you have one, please bring it)
8. Backpacking Backpack (Recomended, but any backpack will work if you don’t have one)
9. Sleeping Bag
10. Pillow
11. Flashlight or Headlamp/light
12. Medications (checked in with nurse)
13. Bug Spray (checked in with nurse)
14. Sun Screen
15. Bible
16. Notebook and pens (3 pens recommended)
17. Swim-suit and towel
18. Hat or bandana
19. Water Bottle
20. Sunglasses
21. Toiletries (tooth paste, tooth brush, soap, towel, etc)
22. Spending Money (Optional)
23. Water Shoes or Crocks Writing Track
This track is specifically designed and led by professional writers for young writers who want to improve their craft while growing closer in their walk with Christ. Spanning five days, our Writing Track will cover topics such as who you are as a Christian writer, the basics of story, character development, and more! This camp will be a good introduction to the craft as well as to the importance of a strong writing community, and it is perfect for any young and aspiring author!
Music: Lamoka Worship Team
Writing Track Instructors: Janelle Leonard and Amy Radford
Speaker: Josh Perez
I am the interim pastor at Emmanuel Baptist church. I am happily married to my wife Rebecca who is the Robin to my Batman, especially on the technology side of things. We have twin girlies who just turned 1 in February. I’m biased but they’re pretty cute. I love to read anything I can get my hands on, even the occasional telephone book. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 is my favorite Bible passage if I had to choose only one.
COST: $385
Ages: 13-18
1. Clothes
2. Bedding
3. Flashlight and camera (optional)
4. Sweatshirt or jacket
5. Bible
6. Notebook and pens
7. Sneakers
8. Swim-suit and towel
9. Spending money (optional)
10. Toiletries (tooth paste, tooth brush, soap, towel, etc)
11. Water Shoes or Crocks
Our instructors for this week are eager to help you improve as a writer. To this end, they would like to get a sample of your work before you arrive for writing camp on Monday. You can use the form below to upload either up to 10 pages of their work OR a complete picture book manuscript. Our professional writing instructors will look over this work and be prepared to give you feedback and specific aid during your time at Lamoka. This is optional, but recommended…and a FREE, amazing opportunity!Art Track
The Art Track is perfect for the young artist or a camper passionate about pursuing art as their vocation. Our talented and experienced instructors have prepared a program helpful and inspiring for all skill levels, and we look forward to seeing the masterpieces created during this week. In addition to a love of art, our instructors love Jesus and desire to share His love with their campers. Art Track campers will also get to experience all the amazing activities Camp Lamoka is known for, including zip-line, low ropes, archery tag, swimming, tubing, group games, etc!
Music: Lamoka Worship Team
Art Track Instructor: Hillary Guenther
Speaker: Josh Perez
I am the interim pastor at Emmanuel Baptist church. I am happily married to my wife Rebecca who is the Robin to my Batman, especially on the technology side of things. We have twin girlies who just turned 1 in February. I’m biased but they’re pretty cute. I love to read anything I can get my hands on, even the occasional telephone book. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 is my favorite Bible passage if I had to choose only one.
COST: $385
Ages: 12-18
1. Clothes
2. Bedding
3. Flashlight and camera (optional)
4. Sweatshirt or jacket
5. Bible
6. Notebook and pens
7. Sneakers
8. Swim-suit and towel
9. Spending money (optional)
10. Toiletries (tooth paste, tooth brush, soap, towel, etc)
11. Water Shoes or Crocks Skills Camp Gallery
