Entry Camp Training 2021

 Overview of ECT

 Description
The Entry Camp Training is intended to train and orient the service team (KFC
Rock Facilitators and KFC Couple Coordinators) who will organize and facilitate
the Entry Camp. It is a detailed guide that will give the service team a deeper
understanding of their responsibilities in the entry camp. The facilitators should
understand the importance of properly handling the kids and their role as Rock
Facilitators and KFC Couple Coordinators whom the kids look up to as their role
models.
This training is designed to equip the service team to learn, understand and
prepare themselves before conducting the Entry Camp in their area. This is a half-
day activity containing workshops and planning of the said camp. It is conducted
two months before the scheduled entry camp and is led by the team leader of
the service team.

Note:
All participants of the Entry Camp training must have undergone the Rock
Facilitators Weekend Training for the Rock facilitators and Couple Coordinators
weekend training for the Couple Coordinators before undergoing the Entry Camp
Training.

 Objectives

The Entry Camp Training aims to:

a) Equip the service team on how to conduct the entry camp training
b) Define their roles and responsibilities in the entry camp

 Schedule for ECT

Time Duration Activity

1:00 – 1:10 10 mins Arrival
Gathering
 1:10 – 1:25 15 mins Opening Worship
1:25 – 1:30 5 mins Introduction
1:30 – 2:15 45 mins Workshop 1: How to Conduct the
Entry Camp
2:15 – 2:20 5 mins Break
2:20 – 3:05 45 mins Workshop 2: Speaking to Kids workshop
3:05 – 3:10 5 mins Break
3:10 – 3:40 30 mins Kids Praise Workshop
3:40 – 4:10 30 mins Mock Kids Camp
4:10 – 5:10 1 Hour Planning for the upcoming Entry Camp
5:10 – 5:15 5 mins Closing Prayer

 Roles and Responsibilities of the Service Team

 KFC Chapter Couple Coordinator

o Leads the Entry Camp Training, together with the Team Leader.
o Oversees all the needs of the training (team meeting, dry-run, speakers, etc.)

 Team Leader
o Chapter Rock/ or mature male and female Rock Leaders that can oversee and can
become a good role model to the team and the kids.
o Responsible for running the program and Acts as the Emcee of the training.
o Has undergone the Rock Facilitators Weekend Training.
 Technical director
o In charge of the technical aspects of the training:
o Plays the audio and video.
o Shares the PowerPoint of the speaker.
 Facilitators
o Group Leaders who will lead group discussions. (Note: Participants will be grouped
composed of 3 to 5 members).
o Has undergone the Rock Facilitators Weekend Training.
 Speakers
 Invited to give any of the four (4) workshops.
  A mature YFC or SFC Rock Leader or Facilitator who has at least three (3) years of
experience serving in Kids for Christ.
 Has undergone the Rock Facilitators Weekend Training.
 Music Ministry

 Logistical Requirements

 Venue
o Well ventilated
o Spacious and conducive for workshop activities
o Tables and chairs
o Comfort room

 Sound system, microphone/s, and audio jack (laptop to a speaker)

 Laptop and Laptop charger

 Projector
 HOW TO CONDUCT THE ENTRY CAMP

Objectives:

1. To enable the Rock Facilitators and Couple Coordinators to appreciate and understand
the Senior Kids camp and Junior Kids day.
2. To orient the Rock Facilitators and Couple Coordinators of their roles and
responsibilities in conducting the Entry Camps

Speakers Profile:

1. A Rock Leader who has at least three (3) years of experience serving as a Rock leader in
Kids for Christ.
2. Must have undergone the Rock Facilitators Weekend Training.
3. Must have experience in serving in an entry camp.
4. Must be interactive, animated, and joyful in giving the session.
Expanded outline

I. Introduction

The Entry Camps are the entry point for children ages 4 to 12 years old to become
members of Kids for Christ. It is open to all children of Couples for Christ community
members, ongoing Christian Life Program (CLP) participants, and non- CFC members. It is
usually conducted during summer or school breaks.

Children, whose parents are CFC members, are automatically KFC members. However,
they still need to undergo the entry camp to become full-fledged KFC members.

There are two types of KFC Entry Camps, depending on the age range of a child. Below
are brief descriptions of the two types of entry camps:

Junior Kids Day – This is a four-hour activity usually conducted during summer or
school break. Ideally, the maximum number of participants is 30.

Goals:
1. To know that God loves them
2. To develop a friendship with Jesus
3. To respond to Jesus’ love in our words and actions
 Session Overview:
The sessions introduce the kids to God’s love, start their friendship with
Jesus, and teach them how they can make God happy.
Session 1:
God Loves Me
Main message:
God made us special and gave us gifts.
Activity:
Handprint and Footprint Tracing

Session 2:
Jesus Is My Best Friend
Main message:
Jesus is inviting us to be His friend.
Activity:
Coloring activity

Session 3:
God Wants Me to be Good.
Main message:
Being good to others makes God happy.
Activity:
Like Jesus Activity

Senior Kids Camp - This is a One-and-a-Half-day live-in camp usually conducted

during summer or school break. Ideally, the maximum number of participants is
30.
Goals:
1. To know God’s love through their families and His Creation
2. To explain Jesus’ example of goodness by developing a friendship
with Him
3. To respond to Jesus’ goodness in thoughts, words, and actions with
the help of the Holy Spirit
4. To explain to parents their role as pastoral heads of the kids
Session Overview:
The sessions introduce the kids to God’s love, to start a friendship with
Jesus, to respond to God’s love, and to ask for help from the Holy Spirit.
Session 1:
God Loves Me
Message:
God expresses His love for us through His Creation, our families, and
ultimately through His Only Son, Jesus.
Activity:
Gallery of Blessings

Session 2:
I Want to Know Jesus
Message:
Jesus came on earth to teach us and show us His great love for us. He
showed His love for us through the cross. In His, Jesus invites us to be His
friend.
Activity:
Picture Perfect and Group Discussion
Session 3:
God’s Mercy and Forgiveness
Message:
Responding to God’s love is to show we are sorry for our, actions and
promise to not do it again.
 Activity:
Honesty Activity and Family Dialogue
Session 4:
The Holy Spirit Is My Guide
Message:
The Holy Spirit is always present to help me be good and do good.
Activity:
Gifts of the Holy Spirit activity and Pray over

II. Who are the people involved in an Entry Camp?

The success of every Entry Camp lies within the people involved in its planning and
implementation. Proper delegation of tasks, right the number of service team members,
preparation time, and logistical requirements should be well considered at all times.

The service team for the entry camp should be composed of the KFC Couple Coordinator,
Rock Facilitators, and CFC parents who are willing to serve in the activity. Good role
models must be tapped to serve in the camp.

1. KFC Chapter Couple Coordinator

The KFC Chapter Couple Coordinator acts as parents to the service team and the
participants. They serve as good role models, are watchful of their words and actions,
and strive to provide the best Christian environment for the kids.
All final decisions for the activity are made by the KFC Chapter Couple Coordinator. The
Team Leaders (Rock) and CFC Parents may propose ideas, but the KFC Chapter Couple
Coordinator makes the final decision.
The KFC Chapter Couple Coordinator courses their correction of the Service Team
through the Team Leaders.
Below are some of the basic tasks of the KFC Chapter Couple Coordinator in
preparation for the Senior Kids Camp.
Before the activity:
• Promotes the Senior Kids Camp in the chapter
• Conducts the Parent’s Orientation
During the activity:
 • Follows up attendance of the parents in the Parents’ Briefing.
• Encourages CFC Chapter Head’s presence, especially during the Parents’
Briefing.
• Conducts the Parents’ Briefing
After the activity:
• Leads the evaluation meeting with the service team
• Presents Camp outcome and evaluation report to CFC Chapter Head
(Note: More details are found in the Couple Coordinator’s Weekend Training
Manual)

2. CFC Members
They help the KFC Chapter Couple Coordinator in inviting participants and/or serve as
Prayer warriors.
(Note: they attend the parents' orientation and briefing to assist the KFC Couple
Coordinator and meet the Parents who are possible CLP participants.)

3. Parents

The parent’s role is vital in nourishing the Christian life and journey of their kids after
the camp. Therefore, we require parents to attend the Parents Orientation scheduled
before the camp, and the Dialogue and Pray-Over Session with their children during
the latter part of the camp

4. The Rock Leaders and Rock Facilitators

As members of the service team, the Rock Facilitators have a crucial role to play in the
entry camps. Since kids learn fast through observation and imitation, facilitators are
expected to be good role models and good teachers, instructors, or mentors.
At least ten (10) ROCK Facilitators are tasked with the following:

 Team leaders (1 Brother and 1 Sister)

 Camp Servants (1 Brother and 1 Sister)
 Group Facilitators
(1 for every 4-7 kids; brother facilitator for boys, sister
facilitator for girls)
 Music Ministry (1 guitarist and 1 singer)
 Documentation (1 photographer and/or Videographer)
  Kids Praise Dancers ( Brother and 1 Sister)
 Speakers

5. The Rock Leaders and Rock Facilitators

As members of the service team, the Rock Facilitators have a crucial role to play in the
entry camps. Since kids learn fast through observation and imitation, facilitators are
expected to be good role models and good teachers, instructors, or mentors.
At least ten (10) ROCK Facilitators are tasked with the following:

 Team leaders (1 Brother and 1 Sister)

 Camp Servants (1 Brother and 1 Sister)
 Group Facilitators
(1 for every 4-7 kids; brother facilitator for boys, sister
facilitator for girls)
 Music Ministry (1 guitarist and 1 singer)
 Documentation (1 photographer and/or Videographer)
 Kids Praise Dancers (1 Brother and 1 Sister)
 Speakers

A. Team Leaders

They are the male and female role models of the Senior Kids Camp. They are ROCK
Leaders or Facilitators assigned to oversee the participants (the brother to oversee the
boys, and the sister to oversee the girls).

Roles and responsibilities:

 The Brother (Team Leader) leads the entire entry Camp – introduces
speakers, wraps up, summarizes, emphasizes points for clarity, and listens
to every talk. He responds to the needs of the boys.

 The Sister (Team Leader) responds to the needs of the girls; provides input in
the planning and implementation of the Senior Kids Camp and reminds
points or details her partner (Team Leader) may have failed to mention. She
also serves as the Program Director and Timekeeper.

Both leaders:

 Work in partnership and consultation with the KFC Chapter Couple

Coordinator regarding program and team concerns.

 Facilitate meetings.
  Give instructions to facilitators as received from their KFC Chapter Couple
Coordinator.

 Know the program well.

 Prepare to give any of the four sessions in the event where the speaker does
not show up.

 Propose and invite entry camp Speakers and Kids Praise Leaders, with the
approval of the KFC Chapter Couple Coordinator.

 Take note of concerns, comments, and suggestions raised from the Post
Service Meeting; and see to it that all lead persons (KFC Chapter Couple
Coordinator, Facilitators, Music Min Head, Technical Director, and speakers)
are present.

B. Camp Servants

They are ROCK Facilitators (1 brother and sister) tasked to handle the event’s
logistical needs and ensure that the program schedule is being followed.

These are their roles and responsibilities:

o Perform admin task with the KFC Chapter Couple Coordinators:
 Compile all information sheets of participants
 Remind what and when to communicate to parents (parents’
participation in the camp)
 Help in the liquidation of camp expenses
 Ready all camp materials before camp (Entry Camp Checklist,
logistical needs)
 Prepare the pre and post-camp documentation needed for
submission to the CFC Chapter Head and the local CFC Center
o Assign and schedule the following tasks to the ROCK Facilitators:
 Prayer Warrior - intercedes for the whole team during the event
 General Services (cleaning and maintenance persons)
o Maintain the order and cleanliness of the venue throughout the camp.
o Constantly communicate with the Team Leaders for everything related to
the camp.
C. Group Facilitators

Each facilitator is assigned 4 to 7 kids: brothers for groups of boys, and sisters for
groups of girls. They lead and assist their group during discussions and activities.

These are their roles and responsibilities:

 Easily relates to kids.

 o As facilitators, they deal directly with kids, they must be easy and
fun to be with — friendly, accommodating, considerate
o Willingly desire to know the kids better – their names (calling them
on by their first names or with their nicknames), their talents,
antics, etc.
o Sit with their group members and listen to every session with them
 Open-minded.
o Open to consulting with coordinators, team leaders, or speakers
when in doubt or unprepared with answers or solutions
 Familiar with the Camp’s program flow.
o Know the schedule and activities of the camp by heart
o Knowledgeable of the details of each session - activity, questions,
materials, etc.
D. Music Ministry

This is composed of ROCK Facilitators who have a music talent. They can be a small
group of two (1 guitarist and 1 singer) or as big as a full band.

Below are their roles and responsibilities:

 Memorized KFC songs and their proper beat.
 Assigned to teach new songs.
 Prepared with mass songs (as needed).
 Coordinates with the Kids Praise Leaders.
E. Documentation Team

These are two (2) ROCK Facilitators assigned to take photos and/or record videos
of the camp.

Below are their roles and responsibilities:

 Provides camera to take pictures, and/or video camera to record events in
the camp.
 In other cases, smart cellphones may be used as long as it has high
resolution.
F. Kids Praise Dancers

They are ROCK Facilitators who can dance all KFC Songs.

Below are their roles and responsibilities:

 Memorized all KFC songs.
 Able to teach KFC dances in a manner that kids can follow.
 Always smiling and lively when dancing the KFC Songs.
 Know how to relate with kids and be able to inspire them to dance
 G. Speakers

They are the bearers of God’s word through the camp session. They can either be
a mature YFC/SFC ROCK Leader or Facilitator who has ample experience in giving
talks to kids.

Below are their roles and responsibilities:

 Animated and energetic in giving talks.
 Know how to establish rapport with kids.
 Creative in delivering talks, making them fresh and appealing to kids. (The
speaker can prepare skits, gag, and storytelling or role-play to catch the
attention of kids during the sessions.)

III. Character of the Service Team

The kids who are participants in the Entry Camps look up to the service team and learn
from listening and imitating them. It is very important, therefore, that the Service Team
takes on the following character to effectively serve the kids at the Entry Camps:

1. Witnessing — upholds the four (4) KFC Core Values in his/her service and Christian
life. Makes a great effort to become a true servant witness to the kids and their
co-servants.
2. Visionary — discerning and creative. Preplans and seeks to think outside the box.
3. Flexible — accommodating to questions and suggestions of the team. Ready and
able to change to adapt to altered situations, and to relate to various people and
their circumstances.
4. Alert and Sensitive — keen to his/her surroundings. Observe people and
situations, and readily suggest or offer help appropriately.
5. Prayerful — presents himself/herself before the Lord and prays for wisdom and
guidance for his/her tasks at hand. Prepares himself/herself spiritually before the
camp and continues to consult the Lord throughout the camp.
6. Relates well with the kids – builds friendship with the kids to obtain their trust
and respect.
7. Humble – Committed to serving the way Jesus served. Always consider others
before one’s self.
8. Disciplined – Observes self-control properly.
9. Strives for Excellence – strives to do his/her best in their tasks, keeping at heart
the desire to glorify our Lord.
10. Encouraging – Initiates and motivates kids to join and participate in all session
activities.
IV. Sample Schedule for Entry Camps (To be fully discussed in the Planning part)

A. Junior Kids Day

Time Activity
7:30-8:00 Service Team Gathering and Worship

8:00-8:30 Arrival/Registration of Participants

8:30-8:45 Teaching of KFC Song: “Chada”

8:45-8:50 Opening Prayer

8:50-9:10 Grouping Game: The Boat is Sinking

9:10-9:40 Session 1: God Loves Me

Activity: Handprint Painting
9:40-9:55 Teaching of Song: “Move”

9:55-10:15 Playtime (See Appendix K)

10:15-10:30 Snacks

10:30-11:00 Session 2: Jesus is My Best friend

Activity: Coloring activity
 Timeline of Preparation
Timetable Preparations
2 months before Junior  Conduct Entry Camp Training
Kids Day  Start forming the team that will serve in the Junior Kids Day

 Start scouting for the possible venue for the Junior Kids Day
 Send out letters of invitation (See Appendix D)
4 weeks before Junior  Initiate the Team Meeting
Kids Day - Schedule service meetings
- Conduct the Junior Kids Day Walkthrough
- Assignments are given.
- Specific Timetable (deadline, etc.) is set, Common prayer
time is set for the intention of a successful Junior Kids Day.
 Budget request is subject to the area’s policy.
 Conduct Parents’ Orientation (See Appendix A)
3 weeks before Junior  Ensure that the Service Team must all be set and ready
Kids Day  Review the workshop: How to Conduct Entry Camps for Rock
Facilitators which they experienced during the Rock Facilitators
Weekend Training (RFWT).
2 weeks before Junior  Ensure that all materials are prepared and gathered. (See
Kids Day Appendix G)
1 week before Junior  Do a detailed walkthrough of the Junior Kids Day.
Kids Day  Ensure that actual materials are checked and modified, if
necessary.
 Conduct rehearsal of speakers to ensure that the main points of
the sessions are well-delivered and explained.
 Produce enough Information sheets according to the number of
the participants.
During the Junior Kids  Ask parents to answer Information Sheet to be returned to the
Day secretariat for Info System Encoding
 Conduct Parents’ Briefing (See Appendix B)
1 week after the Junior  Encode names of kids to the KFC info system to monitor the
Kids Day growth of KFC members.
 Submit the Junior Kids Day Completion Report. (See Appendix H)
 Submit liquidation form to your respective leaders.
 B. Senior Kids camp
Day 1
Time Activity
7:30-8:00 Service team gathering and worship

8:00-9:00 Arrival and Registration

9:00-9:10 Teaching of KFC Song: “Beloved Child”
9:10-9:15 Opening Prayer

9:15-9:20 Camp Orientation and House Rules

9:20-9:45 Getting to Know Activity: How well do you know

Grouping game: The Boat is sinking
Snacks

9:45-10:30 Session 1: God Loves Me

Activity: My Family Portrait and Gallery of Blessings

10:30-10:45 Group Game: “Land, Sea, Air”

10:45-10:55 Teaching of Song: “Follow Jesus”

10:55-11:40 Session 2: I Want to Know Jesus

Activity: Picture Perfect

11:40-12:00 Group Discussion

12:00-1:00 Angelus Prayer

Grace before Meals Prayer
Lunch
1:00-1:30 Gathering and Teaching of Songs: “One Family”

1:30-2:00 Group Game: “Footprints in the Sand”

2:00-2:45 Session 3: God’s Mercy and Forgiveness

Activity 1: Right or Wrong
 Activity 2: Guess-the-Word

2:45-3:00 Reflection and Letter Writing

3:00 3’ o’clock prayer

3:00-3:30 Grace before Meals Prayer

Snacks

3:30-4:00 Group Game: “Dragon Tail”

4:00-5:00 Playtime

5:00-6:00 Practice for Entertainment Night

6:00-6:05 Angelus Prayer

6:05-7:00 Grace before Meals Prayer

Dinner
7:00-9:00 Entertainment night: Bonfire and Games

9:00-9:15 Angel of God Prayer and Getting ready for bed

10:00 Lights out

Day 2

Time Activity
6:00 Wake up call

7:00-7:45 Grace before meals prayer

Breakfast
7:45-8:00 Gathering and Teaching of Song: “KFC Theme Song”
8:00-8:30 Kids Praise
8:30-8:55 Group Game: “Fruits in the Basket”
8:55-9:00 Recap of previous sessions
9:00-9:45 Session 4: The Holy Spirit is my Guide
Activity: Story Telling
9:00-9:45 Letter giving and Parent-Child Dialogue
 10:15-10:25 Pray over session

10:25-10:45 Distribution of IDs and Promise Cards

Dedication
Announcement of the next activity
10:45-11:00 Holy Rosary

11:00-12:00 Holy Mass with family

12:00 Lunch
Home Sweet Home

Timeline of Preparation

Timetable Preparations
3 months  Start scouting for the possible venue of the Senior Kids Camp, checking
before Senior Kids the availability of the venue requirements stated above, and negotiating
Camp fees

2 months  Conduct Entry Camp Training

before Senior Kids  Finalize important details of the Camp
Camp  Send out letters of invitation (See Appendix D)
 Start forming the team that will serve in the Camp
1 month  Follow up on parents to determine the number of participants.
before Senior Kids  Settle down necessary payments with the venue to ensure the
Camp reservation.
 Schedule Team meetings (CFC and ROCK facilitators) for orientation of
the team.
- Discuss the Senior Kids Camp walkthrough
- Schedule regular meetings
- Assignments are given.
- Specific Timetable (deadline, etc.) is set, Common prayer time is
set for the intention of a successful Camp.
- Review the workshop: How to Conduct Entry Camps for ROCK
Facilitators which they experienced during the ROCK Facilitators
Weekend Training (RFWT).
- Budget request is subject to the area’s policy.
 Conduct Parents’ Orientation (See Appendix A) and give KFC 101 to
parents
2 weeks  Ensure that all materials are prepared and gathered (See Appendix G)
before Senior Kids
Camp
1-week  Do a detailed walkthrough of the Senior Kids Camp.
before Senior Kids  Ensure that actual materials are checked and modified, if necessary.
Camp
  Conduct rehearsal of speakers to ensure that the main points of the
sessions are well-delivered and explained.
 Produce enough Information sheets according to the number of
participants
During the Senior  Ask parents to answer Information Sheet (See Appendix E) to be
Kids Camp returned to the Secretariat for Info System Encoding
 Conduct Parents’ Briefing (See Appendix B)
1 week  Encode names of kids in the KFC info system to monitor the growth of
after the Senior Kids KFC members.
Camp  Submit Senior Kids Camp Completion Report (See Appendix H)
 Submit liquidation form to your respective leaders

V. Conclusion

The KFC Entry Camps are at the very heart of our vision of ‘Sharing Christ’s joy to the
family and the world. Let us embrace it and do it excellently and joyfully for God.
 SPEAKING TO KIDS WORKSHOP

Workshop 1 of the Rock Facilitators Weekend Training

Objective
To enable ROCK facilitators to effectively speak to kids by enhancing their skills through
an acting and storytelling workshop
Speakers Profile
1. A Rock Leader who has at least three (3) years of experience serving as a Rock leader
in Kids for Christ.
2. Must have undergone the Rock Facilitators Weekend Training.
3. Must have undergone an acting workshop and can share based on personal experience
4. Must be interactive, animated, and joyful in giving the session.
Note:
Since all of the participants of the Entry Camp Training have undergone the Rock
Facilitators Weekend Training (RFWT), The speaker will only give the ACTIVITY 2: I’D LIKE
TO MOVE IT MOVE IT.

Expanded outline: Please refer to Rock Facilitators Manual

 KIDS PRAISE WORKSHOP

Workshop 4 of the Rock Facilitators Weekend Training

Objectives
1. To appreciate the value of Kids Praise and its elements
2. To know how to properly conduct the Kids Praise
Speaker’s Profile
1. A Rock Leader who has at least three (3) years of experience serving as a Rock leader
in Kids for Christ.
2. Must have a lot of experience in leading the Kids Praise
3. Must be good in creating and giving exhortations before
worship
4. Must have memorized the steps of the dance and lyrics of the song
5. Must be interactive, animated, and joyful in giving the session

Expanded Outline: Please refer to Rock Facilitators Manual

 Mock Entry Camp

(This will be facilitated by the Team Leaders)

Duration: 30 Minutes
1. The Team leader will choose what type of entry camp the participants will do in the Mock
Entry Camp activity.
2. Divide the group into 3 groups:
a. The service team for the Entry Camp
b. The Participants
c. The Parents of the Participants
3. The Service team group will then assign Team leaders, speakers, Worship leaders, and
other manpower roles in an entry camp.
4. The Participants group will act as kids, either Junior kids or Senior Kids depending on the
selected entry camp for the mock activity. They will be secretly briefed by the speaker to
act differently. Assign a greater number of them to act as kids who are participative,
interested, obedient, and inquisitive. But also assign a few as shy, playful, naughty,
disobedient, stubborn, etc. (Remind them to not overact such that when they are being
reprimanded, they must also listen to the ROCK Facilitators handling them)
5. The Parents group will who will act as parents, will be secretly briefed by the Team Leader
to act differently. Some parents will be participative, interested, open and understanding,
while a few parents act shy, uninterested, inquisitive, etc. (Remind them to not overact
such that when they are being reprimanded, they must also listen to the Couple
Coordinators handling them)
6. They will be given 10 minutes to plan and practice and 20 minutes for the presentation.
They must be able to apply everything they have learned in the previous workshops: How
to Conduct Entry Camp, Speaking to Kids Workshop, and Kids Praise Workshop.
7. Afterwards, the Team Leader will give feedback to the group presentation on how they
handled the camp or assembly, and how they handled the different personalities of kids.
 PLANNING

In this part of the training, the service team will discuss the details for their upcoming entry
camp. They can use the Timetable as their guide in the planning.