Kids, get ready for "a week of inspiration and perspiration." That's how the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) describes Power Camp, a coed four-day sports camp for children ages 8 to 12.

The Lancaster FCA will host Power Camp at two locations this summer. From Monday, June 14, through Thursday, June 17, camp will be held at Petra Church, 565 Airport Road, New Holland. Sport choices at the New Holland camp are basketball, field hockey, soccer, baseball or lacrosse. Camp will also be held from Monday, June 21, through Thursday, June 24, at Manheim Brethren in Christ Church, 54 N. Penryn Road. Sport choices in Manheim are basketball, volleyball, soccer or baseball. Each camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and lunch will be provided.

"It's a great camp for kids to try a sport for the first time, under the supervision of quality coaches," said Diana Roth, area representative for FCA. "You don't have to be the best athlete or be super competitive. It's just a way to try a sport and have fun."

This is the third year the camp will be offered in New Holland and the first year for the camp in Manheim. "Our goal is to eventually have four Power Camps at different regions in the county," Roth noted.

Christianity is the focus of the camp, which includes worship time as well as devotions. This year's camp theme is 'Pursue,' which comes from 1 Timothy and encourages fleeing from evil to pursue a godly lifestyle.

"It's a fun-filled camp," Roth remarked, adding that whole-group friendly competitions in things like Minute to Win It games and Dance Dance Revolution are featured, along with guest speakers. The camp also has an outreach component. "We ask the girls and boys to bring in coins, and it's a competition to see who can bring in the most to raise money for our partnerships in Southeast Asia," she explained.

Founded in 1954, FCA has a goal of seeing the world transformed by Christ through the work of coaches and athletes. In the four years since FCA came to Lancaster County, the group has created huddles led by students at schools throughout the region, including Garden Spot, Pequea Valley, Penn Manor and Manheim Central.

"I've seen at Pequea Valley the growth that occurs because the huddles are student-led, versus me coming in as an adult," said Adam Burns, area representative for FCA. "It's inspiring watching them encourage and equip their fellow students."

Burns said one of the best things about Power Camp has been the lasting impact it's had on campers. "Many of the campers from our first camp have now become huddle leaders," he stated. "I've had campers who, as soon as camp ends, say, 'We can't wait to sign up for next year.'"

For more information on Power Camp or to register, visit https://lancasterfca.org/camp-2.