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MAY 1-31 ONLY: Camp deposit is $1 for anyone.

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YTH CAMP 2025 registration is underway. We are very excited for summer camp in Panama City, Florida. We hope you’ll make plans to join us. This page will provide you with all of the information you need as you plan. Register today!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

STUDENT REGISTRATION

YTH Camp will take place July 21st – 25th in Panama City, Florida. This camp is for students who will have completed grades 6th – 12th. The complete cost is $450, with only $99 due at registration. When you click the registration link, you’ll see more details about suggested payment plans & discounts.

Click here to register today!

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial assistance is available. The deadline to apply is May 31st. Once you complete the application, it will be reviewed by our review team & an amount will be awarded. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for processing.

Click here to apply or for more info. Click here to financially support a camper.

FORMS

Students & parents will need to complete a few forms before we leave for the beach.

  • Click here to access the student (under 18) medical waiver.

  • Click here to access the student (18 or over) medical waiver & release.

PARENT MEETINGS

Attending one of these parent meetings is mandatory for at least one parent/guardian. We do not need the student. We have provided two different meetings dates so that you may choose what best fits your schedule.

  • Wednesday, May 21st
  • Sunday, June 8th

CAMP INFORMATION

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Is there a registration deadline?
    • Yes, as the trip nears capacity, our team will communicate a deadline.
  • Are Middle School and High School going together?
    • Yes, this is one trip during the same week at the same location. Middle and High will be together for meals, freetime and worship. They will be in separate rooms, groups and crew games.
  • If someone does not attend FBS, can they go to camp?
    • Absolutely! This trip is designed for any student in 6th – 12th grades. If you have a friend who wants to attend, we’d love it. Let us know how we can help.
  • What does the cost cover?
    • Your registration will cover 13 meals, lodging at Laguna Beach Christian Retreat, charter bus transportation, crew games, material, worship experience, t-shirt & more.
  • What happens if I registered, but can no longer attend?
    • Please note the withdraw deadlines. The deadline for full refund is April 1st. The deadline for your deposit refund is June 30th. Beginning July 1st, we will not offer a refund.
  • Who will I room with?
    • When you registered, you had the opportunity to request two roommates. You are guaranteed to room with at least one of those requests.

WHAT TO BRING

Here are our guidelines on what to bring:

  • Appropriate clothing for warm weather while following our trip apparel policy
  • Twin sheets, pillow, blanket or sleeping bag
  • Toiletries, bath towel
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, beach towel
  • Money for coffee bar, grill, beach store
  • Bible, notebook & a pen
  • Phones for high school only
  • Crew games supplies (optional)
  • Prescription medicine (if applicable)

Here are rules on what not to bring:

  • Expensive items
  • Electronics/devices
  • Phones for Middle School only
  • Anything illegal or inappropriate

Documents:

  • Click here for the trip apparel policy.
  • The parent document will be given at the parent meeting.

SCHEDULE

The full schedule is TBA. Here’s an idea of a normal camp day:

  • Breakfast: 8:30am

  • Beach Devotions: 9:00am

  • Group: 9:30am

  • Gathering: 10:30am

  • Games: 10:45am

  • Lunch: 12:15pm

  • Freetime: 1:30pm

  • Dinner: 6:00pm

  • Gathering: 7:30pm

  • Group/Games/LN: 8:30pm (will vary)

  • Lights Out: 11:00pm

CREW GAMES

High School and Middle School will compete in separate games. Each student will be placed on a crew. Closer to camp, we’ll send out which crew you’re assigned to. If you want to bring crew swag, go for it.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation will be provided by Cross Country Charter.

MENU

All meals are included in the price. Once we’ve confirmed a schedule from Laguna Beach, we will post it here.

Please email dietary restrictions or concerns to rlanford@fbs.org

WORSHIP

FBS will provide it’s own music & teaching. Worship will take place at a local church in Panama City.

LODGING

We’ll be staying at Laguna Beach Christian Retreat located in beautiful Panama City, Florida. First Baptist has a history of staying at the location. We’ve reserved the beach-front property with our own pool, multipurpose rooms and bunk rooms. Students will sleep on bunk beds. Please see the parent document for more info on what to bring.

Address: 20016 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Map: https://media.fbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/15012854/LagunaChristianRetreat_CampusMap.pdf

Website: https://christiancamp.com/

CAMP LEADERSHIP

LEADERSHIP APPLICATION

Looking to serve at camp? Whether you’re in college or a parent, we’d love to consider you as a camp leader. Our adult leadership role consists of: staying in cabin with students and at-least one other leader, assisting in crew games, free-time assignments & other various assignments.

Click here to apply.

LEADERSHIP GUIDE

TRAINING

Leaders will need to complete the following before they are able to attend:

  • Mandatory Leadership Meeting: June 29th

  • Sexual Abuse Training: Expect an email from support@safehiringsolutions.com

  • Read & sign the FBS Child Protection Policy (below under forms)

  • Read & sign the One Accusation Policy

  • Read & sign the Leadership Agreement Form

  • Other Trainings/Meetings:

    • Logistics – TBD

    • Leader – TBD

    • Security/Medical – TBD

FORMS

Leaders will need to complete a few forms before we leave for the beach.

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