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2025 Summer Student Camp & Elementary Summer Vacation Camp
‘It’s Better Together Than Alone’
In today’s fast-paced routines filled with school, extracurricular lessons, and home responsibilities, it is often difficult for students to engage with the world or communicate meaningfully with others. Even during short breaks, many become absorbed in their own world through smartphones.
To help students develop in a balanced and healthy way through meaningful interaction, the Church of God organizes vacation camps each year. These camps combine Bible-based education with a variety of experiential and character-building programs. In Korea, the Summer Student Camp for middle and high school students and the Elementary Summer Vacation Camp were held over one to two weeks between late July and late August. Similar camps were also conducted overseas according to each country’s vacation schedule, including in Japan, Peru, and Ecuador.
Student Camp: Blooming With Laughter Among Friends
Under the slogan, “Go With Friends! We’re the Main Characters,” this year’s Student Camp encouraged every student to take the lead and grow through meaningful learning experiences filled with friendship and joy.
Fun and engaging activities helped them strengthen teamwork and creativity. During the cooking competition, teams selected menus and prepared dishes such as Vietnamese spring rolls, croquettes, and pasta, sharing laughter and a sense of accomplishment. The sports festival fostered camaraderie through friendly competition, creating lasting memories. Visits to cultural and educational institutions—including the National Museum of Korea, the Daegu National Science Museum, and the Supreme Court—gave students hands-on experiences that deepened their understanding of what they had learned in the classroom.
As members of ASEZ STAR, the Church of God Student Volunteer Group, students also took part in volunteer activities with great enthusiasm. They carried out cleanup campaigns around schools such as Sinpyeong Middle and High School in Dangjin, Korea, Yeosu Information Science High School in Korea, and SMK Taman Tun Aminah, a national secondary school in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. They also visited public offices and nursing homes to share warmth and encouragement. In Siheung, Korea, students performed music and dances for senior citizens at a local nursing home, while in Gimhae, Korea, they visited four police substations to deliver snack packages and handwritten letters of appreciation. In the Southwest U.S., students volunteered at a Los Angeles food bank, packing food boxes for local residents in need.
Lee Ji-yoon from Gwangju, Korea, shared, “During the etiquette class, I reflected on myself. Even though it may be difficult, I want to practice what I learned to build better relationships with my friends.” Kim Se-ha from Bucheon, Korea, said, “During the sports event, I learned teamwork from friends who made sure everyone could participate and smiled even without focusing on the results.”
Elementary Camp: Building Happiness with Mom and Dad
The Elementary Camp focused on strengthening family bonds, the emotional foundation that helps children grow with confidence and warmth. Through a variety of experiential programs, students reflected on cherished family memories and deepened their love for their parents. Activities such as making mini family albums and drawing family portraits allowed children to express their affection and appreciation in creative ways.
Programs that involved both parents and children were especially well received. Families participated in recreational games and cooking contests, enjoying time together while engaging in meaningful conversations—something often difficult in the busyness of daily life. Children also wrote heartfelt poems for their parents and presented handmade certificates and medals as gifts of gratitude.
Park Hyuk from Incheon, Korea, a church member who attended with his son, shared, “I take annual leave every year to attend because I can see how my son’s expression brightens at the camp. I truly hope the camp could last a bit longer—it really helps children grow into more mature and thoughtful individuals.”