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Dear Camp Life Participants, We are very excited that you have decided to join us at Camp Life during the summer of 202 5 ! We expect to have the privilege of ministering to over almost 4,000 Zambian children at Camp Life this upcoming summer. Your willingness to answer the call God gave you to attend Camp Life can change the life of a child, both in their current life and for eternity. Most of this year’s children will be first-time candidates to go to school, while others will likely be unsponsored students who were previously enrolled in our schools. Your commitment to participating in Camp Life will give you the unique opportunity to get to know and provide hope to these children whom you will come to adore. Thank-you for you for choosing to actively engage in God’s great commission and ministry of reconciliation with these children in Zambia. As you prepare for this exciting week, we have created the enclosed guides designed to help equip you for every step of the way, including preparing yourself for camp, the logistics of traveling to another continent, what to expect while at Camp, and how to process your experience once you come home. I want you to feel comfortable that this Welcome Packet will serve as a source of both information and direction. As you read through its pages, I’d like to assure you that you are in good hands as we embark on our 19th summer of Camp Life.
You might be wondering, “How can I spend that much time with kids, especially from a different country?” or “How can I show God’s love to kids I have never met? or “Am I going to be comfortable in an African country?” Just remember that God is exceedingly gifted at equipping those who are willing to minister in His name. To further support you, our Family Legacy team is well-equipped and experienced to help you address these questions—if He has called you, He will equip you! 2024 was my first Camp Life experience, and I asked several of these same questions. Several months later, I have to say that Camp Life was one of my most fun experiences, and I saw God change me and many of the kids (including my own) through the two weeks I participated. We are confident that your time in Zambia will be INCREDIBLE and will leave a lasting impact on your life as well as the lives of the children in your Camp Life group. Thank you for joining us! If you have any questions, please send an email to your Missions Account Manager. Sincerely in Christ, John Hasse President and CEO of Family Legacy
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C ONTENT FAMILY LEGACY
REMINDERS Getting to Know Your Account Manager . . 9 Participant Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9............ Financial Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spiritual Preparation for Camp Life . . . . . . 9 Your Camp Life Team Meeting . . . . . . . . . 9 Immunizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . 9.... Sponsorship Event Information . . . . . . . . 10........... SideTripInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 "This trip has 100% drawn me closer to God. This is the first time I have gotten to share my faith and the gospel with other people. I have grown in my confidence of sharing Gods word due to the receptiveness and eagerness to learn of the children of Lusaka West. This was also the first time that I have prayed for someone to accept Jesus into their heart. Feeling the power of that moment gives me the urge to continue sharing the word of the Lord. at Camp Life, I really got to see my siblings in a completely different light. I felt I got to see Luke step up as a leader and really connect with kids in a new way. For Meg I got to see be mature and step up. I believe this will deep my relationships with them just given that I have now seen a different side of them. As for the relationships with my parents, I felt like this was bonding experience that will be something we can look back at together." — Cameron Langley | Camp Life 2024 Participant
Why Zambia? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3................ W h a t W e D o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4........................................... MORE ABOUT CAMP LIFE Our Travel Reservation Process . . 5, 6 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Camp Life Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . 8..........
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W HY ZAMBIA? Located in Sub-Saharan Africa, Zambia is a nation that has experienced the devastation of HIV/AIDS and extreme poverty. The impact of this has resulted in a population largely comprised of children. With a population of over 21.70 million people, 4 2 % of Zambia’s population is age 14 or under. At Family Legacy, we seek to serve the most vulnerable of these children through inviting them to experience the hope of Christ and providing a transformative education.
" I believe that the leadership required of me during Camp Life has been very transformative in me, and I am excited to take back these newfound qualities and implement them in my daily life in the United States. Having to be in charge of 9 boys of different ages taught me about servant leadership and putting their needs first; as well as patience with a very active 5-year-old. I also got out of my comfort zone and enjoyed singing and doing motions to camp songs. Another area that was new to me was allowing kids to climb all over me or to sit in my lap. Most mornings I went to the field/play area very early and reserved my group’s table for the day. I did my devotional and ate breakfast about forty- five minutes before I would go up to the Legacy Center for a morning worship with my Zambian partners. This was the time of day where I would feel the closest to God. Worshipping with believers from another culture was awesome. I hope that I never forget how humbled I was this week in realizing how much I have to be grateful for and not complaining about my circumstances. "
— Rob Langley I Camp Life 2024 participant
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WHAT WE DO At Family Legacy, our work is focused on one goal: serving the vulnerable and orphaned children of Zambia so they can live up to their God-given potential. We accomplish this goal through inviting them to experience the hope of Christ and providing a transformative education.
Camp Life is a cornerstone of Family Legacy’s mission to bring hope and transformation to Zambia’s most vulnerable children. It is a powerful, week-long experience for both the children we serve and the ambassadors who travel to Zambia to serve alongside us. Year after year, children by the thousands and ambassadors by the hundreds come together to experience God’s grace and transformation through His Word and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Our Legacy Academy program is our largest program that serves more than 10, 000 children. From school uniforms, textbooks, school supplies and more, we provide the tools for students to begin their educational journey. The Legacy Academy school network includes 18 private-Christian schools in 17 communities surrounding Lusaka, each filled with a dedicated staff to help students reach their God-given potential academically, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
The Tree of Life Children’s Village is a transitional full-time living facility for children who have faced situations no child should have to experience. Children admitted into the Tree of Life may suffer from extreme medical conditions and their guardians are unable to provide necessary care or their home situation is unsuitable for the child to live. Spanning over 130-acres the Tree of Life has a neighborhood of homes, a school, access to quality healthcare, playgrounds, and more.
The reality of graduating from high school is a distant dream for many of the children that first enter our program. Going to a trade school or even graduating from university is an even bigger feat. The Excel Beyond program was created to give students yet another opportunity to go beyond the normal classroom and hands-on achieve their wildest dreams of becoming a professional in their preferred field or learn a trade to become employed.
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OUR TRAVEL RESERVATION PROCESS
1 CONFIRM TRAVEL STEP 01: CONFIRM
2 RESERVE FLIGHT
3 BOOK FLIGHT
STEP 03: BOOKING YOUR FLIGHTS DEADLINE: JANUARY 31
STEP 02: RESERVING YOUR FLIGHTS
YOUR TRAVEL INFORMATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 5 • Add-On Trips • Travel Preferences • Passport Details
Upon application approval, our team can begin working on reserving your f ights. The information you provided in your Camp Life application is the information that will be used to reserve your fights unless requested otherwise.
STEP 01: CONFIRM YOUR TRAVEL INFORMATION The fi rst step in booking your f ights is to con fi rm the travel information that you provided in the application process. This includes information related to add-on trips and travel preferences. Add-on Trips – In addition to your Camp Life experience, you have the opportunity to extend your trip to include a sponsorship event and/or a side trip. Both options are added experiences that impact your international f ights. These add-ons are designed for those interested in spending additional time with children in our program (sponsorship events), or for those interested in exploring Africa through a vacation experience (side trips). On your application, you indicated an interest in either adding or excluding these options to your trip. We understand that many of you may be
unfamiliar with the options available and may need more information before making a fi nal decision. It is our goal to help you solidify your decision as soon as possible so that we know how to best serve you moving forward. For more information on side trips and sponsorship events please see pages 11 and 12 or contact your Mission Account Manage. Travel Preferences – On your application, you indicated travel preferences regarding departure city, return city, and possible upgrades. Your f ights will be reserved based on the information provided unless a change is requested otherwise. Business Class – While the total cost of Camp Life includes economy class airfare, you do have the option to upgrade to business class, at an additional cost. If you selected interest in a business class upgrade on your application,
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you will be contacted by your Missions Account Manager to con fi rm your travel information and be provided with a business class quote. Expect business class fares to increase the closer you get to your departure date. If you did not select interest but would like to do so now, please let your Missions Account Manager know immediately. Passport Details – Please ensure your passport meets the following requirements: • Expiration date must be more than six months from your scheduled Lusaka departure date dates. • There must be at least three blank pages in your passport prior to travel. *Please note that the exact name and spelling you provide on your Camp Life application will be on your airline ticket. If there are any errors or changes needed, you will be fin ancially responsible for the change fees connected. STEP 02: RESERVING YOUR FLIGHTS Once your travel dates and preferences are con fi rmed, we can proceed to the next step of the process: reserving your f ights. After your f ights are con fi rmed, your Mission account m a nager will email you the itinerary for your approval. You will have 7 days to approve or decline before we are required to move forward with purchasing. STEP 03: BOOKING YOUR FLIGHTS Once your funds have been donated, and you have con fi rmed your itinerary we will be able to move forward with purchasing your f ights. After your f ights are purchased, you will be able to select your seats, meals and complete other f ight preferences on the Emirates website. If you have any further questions regarding travel, please reach out to your Missions Account Manager. **If your f ights have not been con fi rmed or purchased by January 31st, 2024 you will be subject to additional charges due to flight price increases
purchased by January 31st, 2024 you will be subject to additional charges due to fl ight price increases
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SCHEDULE
WEEK DEPARTURE DATE
U.S. DEPARTURE DATE
LUSAKA DEPARTURE DATE
COMMUNITIES
Chawama , Kalikiliki** Lusaka West, Mtendere
WEEK 1
FRIDAY June 6, 2025
THURSDAY May 29, 2025
Bauleni, Kabanana, Kayama***, Luska West, Misisi
FRIDAY June 13, 2025
WEEK 2
THURSDAY June 5, 2025
Chainda, Chaisa, Chawama, George, Kalikiliki** , Matero Mtendere
FRIDAY June 20, 2025
THURSDAY June 12, 2025
WEEK 3
Bauleni, Chainda, Kabanana, Kamanga***. Ngombe
FRIDAY June 27, 2025
THURSDAY June 19, 2025
WEEK 4
Chaisa, George, Kamanga, Matero, Misisi
FRIDAY July 4, 2025
THURSDAY June 26, 2025
WEEK 5
*Departure dates may vary depending on your flight itinerary
**If your connected community was Ibex Hill, please apply for Week 1 or Week 3. Ibex Hill will now be known as Kalikiliki.
***If your community was Kanyama 1, Kanyama 2, or John Leing, your students will now come with Kanyama (weeks 2 and 4).
YOUR CAMP LIFE UNIFORM At Camp Life, the uniform is simple - we ask that you wear jeans, comfortable shoes and a Family Legacy t-shirt. All participants will be asked to order four Family Legacy t-shirts, while we will provide you with a special fifth T-shirt for your final d a y at camp.
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CAMP LIFE SCHEDULE
WHAT TO EXPECT IN ZAMBIA The next several months of preparation are all leading up to an incredible week in Zambia. We know many of you are eager for more information on what you will be doing each day while at Camp Life. Below is a quick overview of what you can expect of each day. Rest assured that we will continue to provide you with more information as you prepare to travel. Once you arrive in Zambia, each night we will provide you with a detailed schedule and instructions to help you have a great experience the following day.
SATURDAY
Flights Arrive in Lusaka, Zambia Orientation Meeting and Dinner
On Sunday, you will be partnered with two Zambians who will serve alongside you the whole week and help you communicate with the children.
Church, Lunch and Shopping Meet Your Zambian Partner
SUNDAY
Introduction Tour of Lusaka, Zambia Meet Your Kids at Camp Life
MONDAY
On Tuesday, you will have one-on-one blessing times with each child to get to know them better and pray with them individually.
Full Day of Camp Life
TUESDAY
Morning at Camp Life Tree of Life Children’s Village Tour
WEDNESDAY
Family Day provides an opportunity to visit the children in their community, meet their family, and join with them to share the gospel of Jesus.
Morning at Camp Life Visit the Community with your Kids for Family Day
THURSDAY
Departure for Trip Home
FRIDAY
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REMINDERS GET TO KNOW YOUR ACCOUNT MANAGER
*Discounts available for those of you booking your own travel ( $2,000 per person) or for children under the age of 12 not leading their own camp group ($750) SPIRITUAL PREPARATION FOR CAMP LIFE As you prepare logistically for traveling to Zambia, our hope is that you would also begin to ask the Lord to prepare your heart to serve the children in Zambia. We will be walking you through this process and providing more insight through a weekly devotional series prepared by Danny Lightner, Family Legacy’s Spiritual Con te nt Advisor. YOUR CAMP LIFE TEAM MEETING Team Meetings are virtual this year! Team Meetings are critical in preparing you for Camp Life, as we will be going over key travel information, packing list tips, spiritual preparation, programming updates, and much more. Stay tuned for more updates on this early next year. IMMUNIZATIONS At this time, the CDC and WHO do not require any immunizations for travel to Zambia. However, it is recommended that travelers consider vaccinations such as COVID-19, Hepatitis A, B and Typhoid, as well as staying up- to-date on routine vaccinations. Medication for Malaria is also recommended in Zambia, especially for those adding on a side trip vacation to their Camp Life experience. We recommend that you refer to your primary physician for medical advice, as the guidance you receive from them will be speci fi c to you and your overall health. For more information about immunizations, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov/travel.
Each participant or family will be assigned to a Missions Account Manager who will guide you through the many steps of preparation for your trip to Zambia. Stay in touch with your Mission Account Manager for the latest news or with any questions you have throughout the process.
JULIA MANN Serving weeks 1, 2 and S ummer S taff julia@familylegacy.com 972-620-2020 x824 ALLI GASCA Serving weeks 3, 4, and 5 alli@familylegacy.com 972-620-2020 x826
PARTICIPANT DASHBOARD You now have access to your “Participant Dashboard”. This platform will allow you to view trip information, such as your amount due and your application status and complete tasks related to your trip. For access, login to your Family Legacy account using the email address and password of the primary applicant that was used to apply for Camp Life. If you haven’t already done so, we encourage you to visit your Dashboard as soon as possible to view your trip details and complete your background check and con rm your passport information. All participants over the age of 18 will be required to complete a background check on the dashboard. MEETING FINANCIAL DEADLINES The 100% tax-deductible amount for Camp Life 2025 is $5,400 per person.* All participants will be required to meet the contribution requirements listed below on time.** Failure to meet the contribution requirements on time may result in the cancellation of your trip.
• $2,400 per person due by December 5th • $3,000 per person due by March 5th
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SPONSORSHIP EVENTS A Sponsorship Event is the opportunity for you to spend an additional day in Zambia with sponsored and/or connected students in Family Legacy’s sponsorship program that you will not see at Camp Life. Sponsorship Events occur on Saturday after each week of camp. The cost to participate in a Sponsorship Event is $200 per participant, with an additional cost per student invited to an event. Within your Sponsorship Event, you can choose to participate in a total of thee events; one event for your children enrolled in our Legacy Academy program (Sponsorship Party), one event for your children in either foundation year, university or a trades program (Excel Beyond Dinner) and one event for your children at the Tree of Life (Tree of Life Picnic). Please refer below to discern which events apply and appeal to you.
LEGACY ACADEMY SPONSORSHIP PARTY A Sponsorship Party is held at the Legacy Center hilltop, where you will enjoy fellowship, snacks, music and playtime with your students from the communities. Please note that the availability of these children is not guaranteed, dependent on camp rostering. A child rostered for Camp Life will not be eligible for a Sponsorship Party. Cost per student invited to party: $50 EXCEL BEYOND DINNER The Excel Beyond dinner is held at the summit sunset cafe on Saturday evening where spo n sors can enjoy dinner and quality time with their older connected students. You can invite any connected students in foundation year, university or a trades program to an excel beyond dinner. We hope this event provides a time for you to invest in the lives of your older students in a more age appropriate setting. Cost per student invited to the Excel Beyond Dinner: $50 TREE OF LIFE PICNIC The Tree of Life Picnic is a restful picnic lunch with your sponsored Tree of Life student(s). The picnics are held at the Legacy Center hilltop, followed by playtime and fellowship on the playground. You can invite any student that you or your immediate family member sponsor or got sponsored. You may also have a Picnic with any house of which you serve as the house captain. Cost per student invited to picnic: $20 NEXT STEPS On your Camp Life application, you had the opportunity to indicate your interest in a sponsorship event. Family Legacy will begin serving you based on the information provided. Your international f ights will be contingent upon your commitment to adding a sponsorship event. If you need to make a change to your preference, please contact your Missions Account Manager immediately, change fees may apply if requested after December 5th. If you indicated an interest in hosting a sponsorship event, our team will work with you to coordinate all necessary details to help make your event a special experience. Refer below for information about upcoming dates.
UPCOMING DATES: Con fi rm Sponsorship Event preference with account manager (by December 5th)
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Expect to receive a list of children from account manager to request students to invite Submit list of students you would like to invite (by February 20th) Donate necessary funds to participate in sponsorship event (by March 5th)
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ELIGIBILITY We want to make sure you are aware that not all participants are eligible for a sponsorship event. You are eligible to participate in a sponsorship event if:
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You sponsor or were the sponsoring ambassador for a Tree of Life child You are connected to a child who is not rostered for Camp Life You sponsor a child whose community is not able to attend camp the same week as you
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SIDE TRIPS
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