Sub-Saharan Africa TCK Camps

Children of missionaries are often called TCKs (Third Culture Kids) because they live in a culture different than their “home” culture (i.e., their passport country) but also no longer fully identify with that home culture. They live “in between” cultures in a third culture that combines cultural influences.

The TCKs in Sub-Saharan Africa often live in remote places and have little community with like-minded youth. Having an opportunity to gather with other TCKs who understand their third culture and the feeling of living “in-between,” is vital to TCKs’ spiritual, emotional, and even physical health. Your partnership is critical in offering an annual camp experience for them in Sub-Saharan Africa, where they can fellowship, grow in their relationship with Christ, and learn to be part of the Great Commission alongside their parents.

This week of camp is fun and deeply meaningful for TCKs. They enjoy being with others their age who have similar experiences and struggles to grow in their love for the Lord and their identity in Christ together. They hear what God is doing in their friends’ lives, drink deep from daily teaching in God’s Word, and participate in corporate worship in English, which most of them do not experience very often. The TCK camp experience is a highlight of the year for these children. It adds to their family’s overall health and ability to thrive in their missionary calling, impacting lostness across Sub-Saharan Africa with the gospel.

Prayerfully consider giving to offset the cost of these camps so that money is not a limiting factor in any child’s participation or the ability to offer camp each year. Each family contributes financially toward their children’s camp experience, but the total cost of the camp and transportation is more than most families can afford. Your gift ensures that all families can send their TCKs to camp.