Foothills Day Camp
2024 Foothills Day Camp – July 16 – July 19
We are celebrating 12 years of FDC in 2024! Foothills Day Camp is a day camp for children ages 6-10 from a variety of backgrounds. Our goal is to bring together in community folks who might otherwise not spend time together in order to build lasting bonds of friendship and concern. Foothills Day Camp is being sponsored by Grace Episcopal Church, Camp Lee and other area churches.
STAFF (Adult & Youth) APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW!
The Camp is also an opportunity for high school and college-aged students and adults to experience the challenge and reward of servant leadership in the context of Christian community.
Foothills Campers & Staff are a hungry bunch! Donate snacks and other supplies for Foothills now! Bring items to the Foothills Staging Room:
You may make a contribution at any time! Secure Online Giving or, simply make a tax-deductible gift payable to Grace Episcopal Church for Foothills Day Camp and deliver to the church at 1000 Leighton Avenue, or send to our mailing address at: Grace Episcopal Church – P.O. Box 1791, Anniston, Alabama, 36202
FDC is a free summer day camp for children ages 6 to 10, most of whom would not otherwise be able to attend a camp. It is sponsored by Grace Episcopal Church, but staffed by high school aged youth, college students, and adults from all over the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama. FDC celebrates diversity, silliness, and love!
A lot of time and a lot of hands go into making this experience unforgettable for all of the campers. During the day, the staff leads camper small groups in program, music, arts and crafts, and a variety of camp activities including swimming, canoeing, zip-lining. Once all of the children have gone home, the staff has time to relax, discuss the day, and participate in camp activities themselves. Being a counselor can be challenging and exhausting, but it is also heart-warming, rewarding, and fun.
Because FDC is free for campers and staff, camp relies on donations from the community, local churches, and individuals. Monetary donations are always appreciated! Online giving is available through this website or make checks payable to Grace Episcopal Church for Foothills Day Camp and mail to:
Grace at P.O. Box 1791
Anniston, Alabama 36202.
Please send your prayers and love to Foothills Day Camp!
Even more ways to help!
- Support Foothills Day Camp through our annual fundraising event.
- Get personally involved by offering to help! There are many committees to chose from. Ask how you might help.
Call the church office for more information at: 256.236.4457
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOOTHILLS DAY CAMP STAFF - Staff Arrives July 17 and Departs July 22
What to bring to camp:
- “Camp” clothes that can get dirty (shorts & t-shirts)
- A light rain jacket with hood
- Socks and sturdy shoes* for playing, hiking and outdoor activities
- Bedding & pillow for twin bed
- Towels for bathing & swimming
- Girls: one-piece bathing suit (tankinis are fine)
- Soap and toiletries
- Sunscreen & bug spray
- Flashlight
- Water bottle
- Over the Counter medications in original containers
- Prescription medications with original pharmacy label
- Suggested for quiet time: Bible, book to read and supplies for writing letters home (paper, envelopes, pencil or pen, stamps)
- *Important – Camper Shoes:
- All campers must have at least one pair of closed-toe shoes (i.e. tennis shoes or hiking boots)
- Sandals should have a heel strap (sport sandals such as ones made by Chaco or Teva)
- Shoes must be worn at all times except in the pool or inside your lodging accommodations.
What not to bring to camp:
- Alcohol, illegal drugs or weapons of any kind (includes pocket knives)
- Prescription medications that do not belong to staff member
- Fireworks
- High sugar foods or candy
- Any item you could not live without (if you are worried about losing this item, do not bring it to camp!)
