A typical day looks like this:

*Please note campers rotate with their grade through the 4 rotations (music, dance, drama and art)

9:30-10:15 Rotation 1
10:15-11:00 Rotation 2
11:00-11:45 Snack & Rotation 3
11:45-12:30 Lunch (outdoors, weather permitting!)
12:30-1:15 Games & Community Time
1:15-2:00 Rotation 4

Campers should bring a water bottle and lunch - both clearly labeled. They should wear shoes they can dance in (no-flip-flops). After they are given their student guidebook on Day 1, they should bring it back with them daily.

Your child’s safety is one of our highest priorities at Spark Camp. All staff and volunteers undergo background checks, and we maintain a 1:6 staff-to-camper ratio to ensure attentive supervision throughout the day. Attendance is taken regularly so we always know where each camper is, and our elementary-aged campers have access to their own private bathrooms for added comfort and security. We also have trained team members and basic first aid supplies on site to respond quickly to any minor medical needs.

Audition materials — short, easy-to-memorize lyrics and script lines — are given to campers on the first day so they have time to practice. These can be found in the Guidebook, given to campers on Day 1. This information includes a QR code to access music at home. On Day 2, every student has the opportunity to audition during class, either individually or with a buddy to help build confidence, and no child is ever pressured to audition if they’re uncomfortable. Callbacks are held on Day 2-3, and we connect with parents of students who receive featured roles that require additional memorization. While we can’t give every camper a lead role, we use our special “casting puzzle” to ensure each child has a meaningful part — because at Kaleo, “The show Can’t Go on Without You!”

Item descriptionNot at all! Spark Camp is open to every child and every family, whether you attend church regularly, occasionally, or not at all. Our heart is simply to introduce kids to a God who is crazy in love with them and has a beautiful plan and purpose for their lives, and we hope to spark an interest in wanting to know Him more and experience His love personally. Throughout the week, campers encounter encouraging Biblical themes in a joyful, welcoming environment where they are valued, included, and celebrated just as they are.

Absolutely! We have a strong track record of working with shy students and helping them feel safe, supported, and comfortable at their own pace. Our encouraging staff, small group rotations, and buddy-friendly audition options create an environment where kids can gently step outside their comfort zones. We often see incredible breakthroughs in confidence by the end of the week as campers discover their gifts and realize they are capable of more than they thought.

Yes! Middle and high school students are welcome to apply to volunteer at camp (learn more at www.go-spark.com/volunteer), where they gain leadership experience and serve younger campers. Many of our volunteers continue serving with us in future seasons, and some may be invited to step into paid assistant roles as opportunities become available. We also offer a Summer Songwriting Camp specifically for middle and high schoolers, where students write and record original music — with select songs even featured on our Spark Camp albums. See more information about Spark Camp Original Music to learn how students can get involved.on

Yes! We have limited volunteer opportunities (requiring background check for 18 and over). You can apply here: www.kaleoarts.org/volunteer.

Did you know we release original albums of worship and faith-based songs written by our very own students? All year long our middle and high school artists collaborate on music that reflects what they’re learning and experiencing in their faith. You can stream Spark Camp music on most major platforms by searching “Spark Camp.” Check out the links here and enjoy celebrating the creativity and heart of our campers! 🎶✨

Spotify

Apple Music

Youtube

Yes! Kaleo Arts is our community-based program that is rooted in character values (for example, teamwork, generosity, being unique…etc). We often do this in partnership with public schools.

Spark is our faith-based program where we explicitly connect our faith to our talents and gifts, introducing students to the joy of being loved by Jesus and using our love of the performing arts to share that joy with others.

Learn more about Kaleo Arts Here!

We’d love to help! We have helped several churches start their own SPARK Camp! Whether your organization wants to lease our curriculum, or desires for our team to come and work alongside their own staff, we are happy to help and partner in any way we can! Please use Contact Us form to set up a call or introduce us to your organziation!

For more information on starting your own SPARK Camp - check out this video!