Igniting Faith and Leadership in the Next Generation

The Bleu Fire Youth Faith Camp is a comprehensive, intergenerational initiative to nurture children’s faith through inclusive worship and prayer practices. This program integrates various interactive and engaging components rooted in Dillard University’s theological understanding of childhood and its commitment to faith formation.  The Bleu Fire Youth Faith Camp is an opportunity for 60 children, aged 7-12, to deepen their faith at one of New Orleans’ premier higher education institutions from July 6-24, 2026.

Key activities include:

• Inclusive Worship Services: accessible, child-friendly elements such as interactive prayer practices, multi-sensory worship, and age-appropriate faith-based rituals with special attention given to children with disabilities.
  
  
• Faith-Based Curriculum: lesson plans, activities, and resources built collaboratively with local congregations to engage children in worship and prayer to create environments where children can explore their faith through art, music, and drama.
  
  
• Interactive Bible Storytelling: interactive Bible storytelling sessions where children will participate in reenactments, visual arts projects, and discussions to deepen their understanding of biblical narratives.
  
  
• Worship Arts Workshops: regular workshops open to children, parents, and ministry leaders focused on integrating the arts and offering tools & techniques for incorporating creative elements into children’s worship & prayer.