Sailing Camp Information

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1 Sailing Camp Information Hello from Camp Luther! We have received your Water Ski Camp registration and are eager to share our summer with you! The following is essential information; please read it carefully. PROGRAM INFORMATION: Sailing Camp is an exciting, five-night residential camp for youth grades 6-8. Campers grow in faith, independence, and interpersonal skills as they live, eat, and play with their counselors and other campers. In this small-group based camp, counselors lead intentional activities designed to promote friendships and Christian community. Each day campers will spend 3-4 hours in sailing instruction, practice, and fun on the water. Instruction provided by adult with sailing certification. Sailing Camp participants will participate in the Trailblazer program during the remainder of each day. Housing at tent villages in bunks. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE Check-in is on Sunday between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. (no early check-ins, please). If you plan on arriving after 3:30 p.m., please let us know ahead of time so we can make special arrangements to have someone available to meet you. Camp ends on Friday at 11:00 a.m. You are invited to join us for closing devotions at 10:30 a.m. Sorry, lunch is not available. CANCELLATION AND TRANSFER FEE Your deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. No refunds are granted within 30 days of your camper session except in cases of illness or injury (with doctor s note), and family emergencies. A prorated portion of the registration fee less your deposit will be refunded if a camper is sent home due to illness or injury. Refunds will not be made for a remaining period of two days or less. If a camper leaves early due to homesickness, disciplinary reasons, or parent request, no refund will be given. All refunds must be requested in writing. A $10 fee will be charged for all changes to dates and/or housing once your registration has been finalized. PHOTOGRAPHS Camp Luther regularly uses photographs and/or video images of camper participants for official Camp Luther promotional purposes including print, internet, social media, video, and other media. While your child's image may be captured, their name will not be shared. If you wish for your child to be excluded, please provide a request in writing along with a photo of your child. Thank you. SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS If your child has special dietary needs, we are happy to work with you to meet those needs. Our Food Service Director is happy to provide the planned menu for your time at camp. Her name is Ren and can be reached at ren@campluther.com or Ext Many parents will bring foods to accommodate their child's special diet. We welcome those food supplies in well-marked containers at the time of your on-site registration. THE CANTEEN AND SPENDING MONEY Campers visit the Camp Luther Canteen twice a day while they are here. Campers are allowed to purchase three items at each Canteen session. Snacks and drinks are $1.00. Clothing and souvenir prices range from $.50 - $ FORMS and MEDICATIONS Parents or guardians are to complete the Camper Profile Form and the Emergency Medical Form on or before June 1st. These are available within the online registration system or as a part of this information packet. State law mandates that all prescription medication brought to camp must be in its original container. The Zip Line Waiver requires two parent s signatures and is available on our website. PAYMENTS Full payment is required on or before June 1st. Payment of your balance can be made by check or credit card, via postal mail or submitting a credit card payment at If you register after June 1st, payment is due in full. CAMPER EXPECTATIONS Camp Luther provides opportunities for spiritual growth, social development, and outdoor activity. We would like to provide a Christian environment for all who visit. We ask that each camper s behavior, speech and clothing are appropriate for the Christian atmosphere we try to model. MORE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Check out the Questions and Answers page of our website. Click on the Summer Camps tab, then For Parents. 11/2014

2 SUMMER CAMP CHECKLIST PLEASE PLACE CAMPER S NAME ON ALL BELONGINGS! CAMP LUTHER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS LEFT BEHIND! SLEEPING GEAR Sleeping bag Pillow and pillowcase ITEMS FOR HEALTH AND HYGIENE Prescribed medication in original container only Body soap Shampoo and Conditioner Deodorant Toothbrush and toothpaste Hairbrush or comb Towels and wash cloths Laundry bag (labeled with name) OTHER USEFUL ITEMS Bible Flashlight Camera, Batteries, Digital Card Beach towel Sunscreen and lotion Bug Spray Paper, pen/pencil, envelopes, Stamps Sunglasses Hat Backpack Water Bottle Money for Canteen ($20 min. is suggested) CLOTHING Changes of jeans, shorts, shirts, underwear, Socks, etc. Tennis shoes Light jacket Rain gear Swimsuit - one piece please! or equivalent to Sweatshirt or pullover sweater Pajamas Sandals Statement on Dress and Behavior One of the things that guests to Camp Luther appreciate most is the family-friendly Christian community that is created at camp when God s people gather together. To maintain this atmosphere we ask that campers, cottagers and other guests come to Camp Luther with an attitude of cooperation, goodwill, and a respect for people. We ask that your language, dress, and behavior while at camp are appropriate for our Christian community. Thank you for being considerate of others and helping us to maintain the special atmosphere we enjoy together at Camp Luther. In keeping with this policy, we ask that girls wear one piece bathing suits while at camp. Thank you. PLEASE LEAVE AT HOME Radios Televisions MP3 Players ipods Knives Fireworks Skateboards Rollerblades Pets Cell Phones! Laptops Portable Video Games Food Snacks Drinks Lighters matches Laser Lights Hair Strengtheners/Curlers Life jackets are provided for all water activities, but you may bring a personal life jacket if you so choose.

3 CAMP LUTHER 1889 Koubenec Road Three Lakes, WI Phone (715) (877) 264-CAMP EMERGENCY/MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM Can be submitted anytime; but no later than JUNE 1 st This form is now included in our online registration process. If you filled out the Medical Form in your online registration, you do not need to fill out this form. Please do not fax; we will accept scanned & ed forms to info@campluther.com. Camper Information: Camper Name: FIRST MIDDLE LAST Camper Home Address: STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Camper County of Residence: Home Phone:( ) Birth date: / / Sex: Age: This form must be completed and submitted to the Camp Luther office on or before June 1st. Failure to properly complete and submit this form may result in the non-acceptance of the child/youth into the camp program. This form should be returned via USPS mail or scanned and ed with signatures. Do not fax! Emergency Contact Information: Parent/Guardian with legal custody to be contacted in case of illness or injury: Parent/Guardian Name: Relationship to Camper: Home Address: STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Phone:( ) Work Phone:( ) Second Parent/Guardian or other Emergency Contact: Name: Relationship to Camper: Home Address: STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Phone:( ) Work Phone:( ) Medical Insurance Information: Insurance Company: Insurance Company Phone:( ) Policy Number: Group Number: Subscriber Name: Date of Birth: PCN (Medications) Number if Available: Medications: Medications need to be followed as instructed on the bottle, if there is a change, please attach a physician note Please list all medications brought to camp: Name of Medication Dosage Times Given Reason for Medication Prescribing Physician

4 Health History: Primary Physician Name: Phone Number: Is the camper allergic to? Bee Stings Yes No Food (gluten, nuts, etc.) Yes No Dairy Yes No Poison Ivy / Oak Yes No Penicillin Yes No Other Yes No Is the camper subject to? Frequent colds Yes No Frequent sore throats Yes No Sinus Trouble Yes No Constipation Yes No Kidney Trouble Yes No Bed Wetting Yes No Convulsions Yes No Ear Trouble Yes No Sleep Walking Yes No Fainting Yes No Upset Stomach Yes No Other Yes No Has the camper had? Seasonal Allergies Yes No Chicken Pox Yes No Tuberculosis Yes No Bronchitis Yes No Athletes Foot Yes No Rheumatic Fever Yes No Hernia (Rupture) Yes No Diabetes Yes No Heart Trouble Yes No Asthma Yes No ADD/ADHD Yes No Eating Disorder Yes No If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please explain in the space below (an additional sheet may be attached for more room): Has the camper had any operations or serious injuries? Yes If yes, please comment: No Are there any restrictions of activity for medical reasons? Yes If yes, please comment: No Are there any additional details or information regarding the camper s health that either the camp staff or an attending doctor should know? SPECIAL NEEDS IF YOUR CHILD HAS ANY PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, OR COGNITIVE SPECIAL NEEDS YOU MUST CONTACT THE YOUTH CAMP PROGRAM DIRECTOR ASAP TO DISCUSS NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS. PARENT/GUARDIAN AUTHORIZATION AND OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS: This health history is correct and accurately reflects the health status of the camper to which it pertains. The camper described has permission to participate in all camp activities except as noted by me on this form. I understand that the information on this form will be shared on a need-toknow basis with camp staff. I give permission to photocopy this form. When necessary or beneficial, the camp staff has permission to give the following medications (or their equivalent) to the camper. Cross out those medications which the camper should not be given. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Phenylephrine decongestant (Sudafed PE) Generic Cough Drops Sore Throat Spray Benadryl (for allergies) Calamine Lotion / Aloe Pepto-Bismol / Tums Antibiotic Cream The Camp Luther staff will make every attempt to contact you the parent/guardian should the registered camper need medical care. In the event I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give permission to the physician selected by the camp director to secure and administer treatment, including hospitalization, for the registered camper. I hereby agree to be responsible for payment of all costs or expenses of any health care provided or other person who acts in reliance upon this consent and authorization for treatment. In the event of an emergency, I give permission to the medical personnel selected by the camp director to administer first aid and treatment. Signature: Date: Printed Name: Relationship to Camper: 11/2014

5 For office use only: Camper Name : Block Code: CAMP LUTHER CAMPER PROFILE FORM This form is now included in our online registration process. If you filled out the Camper Profile section your online registration, you do not need to fill out this form. Please do not fax; we will accept scanned & ed forms to info@campluther.com. To be filled out by Parent or Guardian with input from your child Welcome to Camp Luther! Please help us be prepared for your child s week at camp by completing this form. The information requested will help the assigned counselor become better acquainted with your child prior to arrival. This enables us to be more informed and effective in our care of your child and his or her transition time spent away from home. You have sent in your child s registration form and down payment securing your child s place at Camp Luther this summer. Please mark the date on your calendar so you can prepare for the week. In addition to filling out this form and the medical form, please help prepare your child for camp by talking with them. Discuss what they can expect in a week at Camp Luther, what kind of behavior you expect them to display, and how much fun they will have. Discuss the What to Bring form with your child. This will help your child be mentally prepared for the week. Please complete this form and provide us with any additional information you consider helpful. Be assured that this information will be held in strict confidence among our staff. The information you provide will enhance your child s experience at Camp Luther. We encourage you to keep your child and our staff in your prayers! It is our prayer that each child at Camp Luther has a positive experience and grows in their faith development, social skills and appreciation for God s creation during their week here. INTERESTS AND HOBBIES Camper s hobbies: Camp activities camper is especially looking forward to: Activities camper is apprehensive about: Behavior at school is: Excellent Good Fair Poor Camper s attitude toward school: SOCIAL SKILLS AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH Describe camper s reading ability/favorite books: Number of Brothers: Ages: Number of Sisters: Ages: Prior camp experience: yes no significant notes Do you think camper might become homesick? Yes No Explain:

6 What care do you recommend for homesickness? (Calling home is last resort) Camper s temperament is usually: (check all that apply) Timid Outgoing Aggressive Sensitive Nervous Happy Moody High Strung Laid Back Camper s fears and weaknesses: Does your camper know how to swim? YES Describe how camper gets along with other children: NO Is Camper afraid of the water? In what way do you think the Camp Luther experience will help your child? Have there been any significant life changes within the last year that may be affecting your child emotionally and/or behaviorally? If so, would you be willing to identify them for us? SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT Home church and denomination (if applicable): Has camper been baptized? Confirmed? Does Camp attend Sunday school? Is camper enrolled in a Parochial School? If yes, where: Does camper feel comfortable talking about their faith? How important is faith in the camper s life? How can our summer staff assist or encourage your child in their relationship with Jesus? NOTE TO THE STAFF Please include any further information you believe would be beneficial to the Camp Luther Staff. (REV. 11/2014)