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Two Camps
CEF Chester offers two great Day Camps every summer: Camp Good News for those who have finished grades 2-6, and Kiddie Camp, geared to age 4, kindergarten, and first grade. All camps are staffed by volunteers, summer interns, and full-time staff. All staff comply with CEF's “Our Beliefs” and Child Abuse Policies, as well as PA State requirements.
The purpose of our day camps matches that of the ministry as a whole - to reach boys and girls for Jesus, help them grow in their faith, and be established in local churches. Day camp is an exceptional place for this to happen, with excitement, fun, high energy, team spirit, and sincere, caring leaders and teachers.
At camp your child will experience:
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Games and sports, like Gaga Ball, Archery, and 4 Square Volleyball
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Contests
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Interactive stories from the Bible
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An exciting missionary story
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Surprise Time
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Quiz Down
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Skits
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Bible Memory, and more!
(Note: not all activities available at every camp.)
Three Camp Locations
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Camp Good News at Locust Lane Riding Center - At Locust Lane Riding Center (814 W. Kings Hwy. Coatesville, PA. 19320).
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Camp Good News West (Parkesburg) - At Gateway Church (160 Cowan Rd. Parkesburg, PA 19365).
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Camp Good News East (Malvern) - At Great Valley Presbyterian Church (2025 Swedesford Rd. Malvern, PA 19355).
Camp Good News at Locust Lane
Camp Good News at Locust Lane Riding Center:
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Monday-Friday (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
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Parents, please do not drop campers off before 8:45am.
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Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26.
Where:
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Locust Lane Riding Center (814 W. Kings Hwy. Coatesville, PA. 19320).
Who:
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For children who have completed grade 4 through completed grade 6.
Your child should bring a lunch to Camp Good News. (No refrigeration available.) Make sure your child's lunch is plainly labeled.
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED to 20 campers. No walk-in registrations.
Camp Good News West and East Details
Camp Good News (West - Parkesburg):
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Monday-Friday (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
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Parents, please do not drop campers off before 9:45am. Please come into the gym to pick up children.
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Week 1 = July 6-10.
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Week 2 = July 13-17.
Where:
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Gateway Church (160 Cowan Rd. Parkesburg, PA 19365).
Camp Good News (East - Malvern):
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Monday-Friday (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
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Parents, please do not drop campers off before 9:45am. Drop-off in the downstairs fellowship hall.
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August 3-7.
Where:
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Great Valley Presbyterian Church (2025 Swedesford Rd. Malvern, PA 19355).
Who:
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For children who have completed grade 2 through completed grade 6
Your child should bring a lunch to Camp Good News. (No refrigeration available.) Make sure your child's lunch is plainly labeled.
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED for both camps. No walk-in registrations.
Kiddie Camp West and East Details
Kiddie Camp (West - Parkesburg):
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Monday-Friday (9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
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July 20-24, 2026
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Parents, please do not drop campers off before 8:45am. Please come into the gym to pick up children.
Where:
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Gateway Church (160 Cowan Rd. Parkesburg, PA 19365).
Kiddie Camp (East - Malvern):
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Monday-Friday (9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
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August 10-14, 2026
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Parents, please do not drop campers off before 8:45am. Drop-off in the downstairs fellowship hall.
Where:
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Great Valley Presbyterian Church (2025 Swedesford Rd. Malvern, PA 19355).
Who:
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For children age 4 through completed grade 1.
No lunch needed for Kiddie Camp. Snacks are provided.
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED for camp. No walk-in registrations.