 Kamps remained in Borussia's books until the end of 2003–04.He was influential in its 2001 return to the top level after two years of absence, appearing in 67 out of 68 matches in the second division over the two years.However, the signing of Swiss international Jörg Stiel relegated him to the bench for the following three seasons, with his only appearance coming when he was brought on as a substitute on the occasion of the club's final league match at the Bökelbergstadion in May 2004.