Kentucky Student Worship Camp develops next level worship leaders!

Gain hands-on experience in vocals, praise band, and technology at this 5-day fully-immersive summer worship camp.

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2026 Dates

June 29-July 3, 2026

Location

Boyce College of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY

Who Is Eligible

Students who have completed grades 6-12 (even students outside KY)

Cost

$300 per student through May 3
$325 per student May 4-June 1
$230 per chaperone

*registration closes June 1

Church leaders and chaperones are vital to KSWC!

According to the Kentucky Baptist Convention's recently revised policies and procedures, it is mandatory for an adult leader to accompany each student to ensure the quality of our Ky Student Worship Camp experience. For larger church groups, please ensure that one adult leader is sent for every five students of the same gender.

Special Features

Youth Group Masterclass

Students who come with their church youth praise band will have a chance to work together and grow together as a group.

Even More Electives

Check out what’s being offered in 2026 before you register!

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Adult Leader Sessions

Leaders will have the chance to attend a relaxed session each day covering a variety of topics.

2025 Camp Highlights

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2026 Camp Pastor

Tim Harris is the Lead Pastor of Woodburn Baptist Church in his hometown of Woodburn, where he has served since 1996. He went to Western Kentucky University to study art and later earned his Master of Divinity and Ph.D. from Southern Seminary in Louisville.
 
Tim loves being a pastor because he gets to care for people and help them learn about the faith, hope, and love of Jesus.
 
When he’s not at church, Tim is an artist and a runner. He enjoys the beach, pizza, and singing loudly in his car. Tim has been married to his wife, Kacy, for nearly 40 years. Kacy teaches nursing at WKU. They have a son named Wade, who lives in Nashville with his wife, Marti, and their son, Wesley Jude.

2026 Worship Leader

Luke Starkel is the Worship Director at the East Campus of Highview Baptist Church and Praise and Music teacher at Whitefield Academy. He loves the local church and is passionate about leading worship that is both musically excellent and doctrinally sound.

 
Luke received a bachelor’s in worship and music at Boyce College, with a focus on songwriting. He believes worship should always point people to Jesus and the message of the Gospel. Luke enjoys helping musicians grow and leading the church to see the beauty of Christ through song.
 
Luke is married to his wife, Molly, and they have two daughters, Charlotte and Dorothy.

A Day in the Life of a Camper

Morning
7:30 – Breakfast
8:30 – Morning Devotion
9:00 – Morning Worship
9:45 – Masterclass Rotation 1 (Vocal, Instrument, Tech)
Afternoon
12:30 – Lunch
1:45 – Elective
3:15 – Elective
4:30 – Rec Time
Evening
5:30 – Dinner
6:45 – Worship
8:30 – Small Group
9:00 – Hang Time
11:00 – Lights Out

Watch the 2025 recap video to get a taste of what camp will be like!

Whether it’s tech, worship band, or choir, our camp has the expertise and practical training you need to learn and grow! Have specific questions about the event? Read our FAQs below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How will you keep my student safe?

All leaders will be background checked prior to coming. The schedule and camp structure is also intentionally planned to ensure your student’s safety.

My student is just starting to learn an instrument. Is this camp for him?

Sure is! Your student will receive hands-on training that will meet your student where they are right now, and help set them on a trajectory of growth.

Do I have to come with a group?

All students will find their place, whether they come with a youth group or as an individual. Adult chaperones are required for all individual and group participants.

Who can attend this camp?

Any student who has a passion to learn and serve in the area of church music or technology and will be completing grades 6-12 by June 2025.

We don’t attend a Kentucky Baptist Church. Can we still come?

Absolutely! Everyone is invited!

When does camp begin and end?

Check-in will be Monday from 3-4:30pm and camp ends at 10:30am on Friday. All times are Eastern Standard Time.

Ready to join us?

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Want to know more?

Contact Dawn Cavanah at dawn.cavanah@kybaptist.org or (502) 489-3390.

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