SPARKED SUMMER DAY CAMP

Sparked Summer Day Camp is a week-long vacation bible school summer program for children ages 4-11, incoming Kindergarten through outgoing 5th grade, hosted at New Life Community Church. 


We have an amazing elementary school director who forms a team of volunteers each year who work hard to create an awesome experience for each child who attends. Each year, a new theme is selected for the camp, and our volunteers bring that theme to life in a way that will totally engage and interest your child.


In attending this day camp, your child will learn Bible stories in a new and deeper way than your typical Sunday school class. Through fun skits, music, and hands-on activities, the goal is to teach and engage children in biblical principles and morals and a relationship with Jesus. 


Camp Days: Monday-Friday

Time: 9am-12pm

Address: 8101 Sunset Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Sparked summer day camp 2026

Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God

Please stay tuned for more information on Sparked Summer Day Camp 2026. We will have camp dates available at the start of the new year. Next year, we are headed into the rain forest!

  • Volunteer registration

    Volunteer registration is currently closed and will open once camp dates have been announced. 

2025 testimonials

Sparked Summer Day Camp 2025

True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World


"My 7-year-old son attended VBS last week and I would like to give a big shout-out "Thank You!" to you and your entire team. On the last VBS day on Friday, that night after taking a shower, my son told me that he just decided to accept Jesus into his heart. While he was singing "hell lost another one!" in the shower, the Holy Spirit was stirring in his heart, so he wanted to make that decision. I believe the whole week God was using all of you to minister to him. May the Lord bless you for your faithfulness in serving Him."


"My kids had an absolute blast this week! I was truly blown away by how much they actually retained from each session. My son was able to recite verses to me and teach me what he knew about the animal featured each day. My daughter came home excited to show me her awesome crafts and tell me about each Bible story she learned and how she trusts Jesus. She's four! And to see her excitement about Jesus was such a blessing to me. This was so much more than I could've expected. Thank you all for pouring into these kids!"


"Thank you to all those that served at VBS this past week! You are God's blessing to our children! Our granddaughter absolutely had a blast! Everyday after camp she wanted to help this homeless woman on the way home ... she gave her $2 she earned at church from helping kids childcare ... she is only five ... she even gave the woman her lollipop and five bucks and prayed for her to put Jesus' love in her heart! If you ask her she will tell you this is the best summer EVER!"



VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Sparked Summer Day Camp takes a village to create this incredible, life-changing experience-and it's not just the week of camp, but months of preparation and many hands working together. Don't miss your chance to be part of something bigger and make an eternal impact for God! Please see our list of available volunteer positions below.


Note: Please keep in mind that all Sparked Summer Day Camp volunteers and team members will need to fill out a New Life Community Church Serve Application, consent to a background check and be approved by our pastoral staff to be volunteering with minors. Thank you.

  • decorating & craft team

    Join the decorating team and help bring the theme to life by creating fun, simple crafts like paper flowers, trees and more-no experience needed, just a willing heart and a little creativity!

  • set-up team

    Be a part of the set-up team and help transform our church into an exciting adventure space just a few days before camp begins-your creativity and hands-on help bring the whole experience to life!

  • tear down team

    Join the tear down team on the final day to help pack up and reset our space-just one day of help makes a huge difference for our tired crew!

  • baking team

    Join the baking team and help bless our volunteers with a one-time bake of simple breakfast items like muffins and goodies that will fuel our team all week long!

  • crew leader

    Be a VBS crew leader-one of the best roles at camp-as you guide, care for, and cheer on a small group of 5-7 kids while experiencing every part of the adventure together!

  • Station helper

    Serve as a station helper by coming alongside the station leader to guide kids and crew leaders through activities, while lending a hand with whatever is needed to keep the fun flowing smoothly!

  • team helper

    Be a team helper and support the team leader and crew leaders by jumping in wherever needed-even filling in when someone's absent-to help keep camp running smoothly and help kids stay engaged!

  • games team

    Join the outdoor games team where all the love and laughter happen-help kids explore creative art activities and build friendships through fun team games!

  • sticky scripture team

    Join the sticky scripture team and help kids memorize God's Word in a fun, engaging and inviting way!

  • bible team

    Engaging storytellers needed to bring the Bible stories to life and help kids dive into the adventure of God's Word!

  • exploration/science team

    Join the exploration station team to engage kids in fun science and craft experiments that connect the wonders of science to God's Word!

  • snacks team

    Join the snacks team to buy, prepare and serve tasty snacks that keep our campers energized and happy all week long!

  • first aid team

    If you're a certified medical professional, join our first aid team to help keep our kids safe and well cared for throughout camp!

  • security team

    We need either current members of the New Life Community Church Security Team or interested trained individuals to help keep kids as safe and protected as possible during camp, 

  • promo team

    Help us spread the word by joining our promo team. This team is responsible for setting up and manning our info table in the church lobby before and after services on the Sundays leading up to camp. You will hand out flyers, answer guest's questions, help parents/grandparents get their kids registered for camp and share lots of smiles!

  • shopper

    Be a shopper and help gather our supplies. We need individuals who love to find the best deals and who can order everything needed to make our camp a success!

CONTACT

For any any questions regarding our Sparked Summer Day Camp program or our upcoming day camp, please contact our elementary school director, Rachel Prall at rachel@aboutnewlife.com or (916) 536-5433 ext. 307.