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1 Holston Conference Summer Camping 2018

Since 1959, God has used Camp Wesley Woods in helping kids begin relationships with Jesus and grow in their faith journeys.

2 Welcome to Camp Wesley Woods! Our theme this year is from Isaiah 6:8 Here I am; send me! We re going to learn all about the community and relationships that God has ordained for us and how this works in our day to day lives. Since 1959, God has used Camp Wesley Woods in helping kids begin relationships with Jesus and grow in their faith journeys. When God s creation, His word, a community of Christ s followers, and the Holy Spirit are all present, amazing things happen. As a parent, I know the importance of camp, as well as the importance of trusting the people you place over the care of your children. My personal commitment to you is that we will provide a safe, fun, connectional, faith building, and skill developing environment here at camp. I will treat your children with the same concern and care that I treat my own four kids; in fact, many of you will meet my four children in our programs. I sincerely thank you for considering Camp Wesley Woods to partner with you and trusting us with the spiritual development of your children. We look forward to seeing you at camp! If you have questions about camp, or would like a personal tour, please give us a call or send an . Yours in Christ, Tony Lea, Director www. campwesleywoods. com Phone (865) Camp Wesley Woods 329 Wesley Woods Road Townsend, TN Find us on social Camp Wesley Woods is a ministry of Holston Conference of The United Methodist Church and is Accredited by the American Camp Association.

Camp Activities Campers are eligible for activities based on the grade they are entering in the fall of 2018.

3 Camp Activities Campers are eligible for activities based on the grade they are entering in the fall of Please note that there are more activities than can possibly be completed in one session of camp. Time, availability, and weather are all factors affecting the actual camp activity experience. Grades 1-3 Day Camp & Discovery Half-Week Sessions Crafts Archery or Slingshot Cookout Bible Study Singing/Story Telling Group Games Hiking Canoeing (on-site) Creek Walk Pool Fun River Swimming Gardening Science Activities Recreational Activities Campfire Grades 4-10 Basecamp Activities Choose Your Own Skill Activities will be selected at Registration. Activities for Everyone Choose Your Own Skill Activities Recreational Activities Bible Study Activity Sampler Camping GaGa Ball Group Games Outdoor Cooking Drama 9 Square Cabin Choice Outdoor Explorer Swimming Pool Swimming Songs and Skits Campcraft Survival River Swimming Evening Activities High Adventure Pottery Field Games Special Events Down on the Farm Fishing Hammocking Recreation Time River Adventures Hiking 4 Square Campfires Kayaking & Canoeing Archery 1 Rec Crafts Learning New Skills Waterworld Archery 2 Human Foosball Grades 6-10 Adventure Activities Challenge Course River Paddling Pool Swimming River Swimming Recreation Time Camping Out Sleeping in Huts Campfires Climbing High Ropes Rappelling Cooking Out Off-Site Camping Off-Site Caving Hiking 1

4 About Us At Camp Wesley Woods you ll discover Safe Environment Focus on Faith Well Trained Staff 2

5 Make Friends Learn a New Skill Have Fun 3

When we asked parents how we are doing Nate truly enjoyed his entire week.

her own ability. happy, exhausted, and renewed in his love for Christ.

He definitely has a better understanding of Jesus on a more personal level.

6 When we asked parents how we are doing Nate truly enjoyed his entire week. He came back She feels more independent about what she can do for herself and her confidence in her own ability. happy, exhausted, and renewed in his love for Christ. Grant came home a more mature young man spiritually and just in general. He definitely has a better understanding of Jesus on a more personal level. Over the years at Camp Wesley she has built friendships, learned skills, and furthered her faith journey. Emma loved her counselors. She felt safe and cared for. She also loved the food! 4

Camp-at-a-Glance For quick reference, indicates the week Camp Wesley Woods Summer Sessions are offered. Details of each session are listed on the following pages.

7 Camp-at-a-Glance For quick reference, indicates the week Camp Wesley Woods Summer Sessions are offered. Details of each session are listed on the following pages. Grade designation refers to the fall of Day Camp Discovery Half-Week Base camp Adventure Sampler Jr 10-Day Venture Adventure Sampler Sr Adventure Cave/Climb CIT 1 CIT 2 Grade Fall of * June 3-8 June June June July 8-13 July July NOTE: * 10-Day Venture open to rising 7th grade campers, at least 12 years of age, who have previously attended Adventure Sampler Jr. For complete registration information, visit the back of the catalog. Campers receive a summer camp t-shirt. All full-week overnight sessions at Camp Wesley Woods begin Sunday afternoon at 4:00 pm. Full-week camp sessions end with a short closing celebration at 2:00 pm on Friday. Campers will be checked out at the end of the closing celebration. Parking gates open at 1:30 pm. 5

Day Camp (Grades 1-3) This is a traditional day camp program and a great introduction to the fun and adventure of camp in God s creation. You ll make new friends and meet awesome counselors.

Monday Thursday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm Friday, 8:30 am-3:00pm, with pick up at camp Lunch and snack are provided each day Grade-appropriate activities Transportation is available Cost (Tiered Pricing

8 Day Camp (Grades 1-3) This is a traditional day camp program and a great introduction to the fun and adventure of camp in God s creation. You ll make new friends and meet awesome counselors. Camp runs five days each week. Monday Thursday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm Friday, 8:30 am-3:00pm, with pick up at camp Lunch and snack are provided each day Grade-appropriate activities Transportation is available Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18) Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 $225 $275 $325 Session # Date Theme Week 1 June 4-8 Animal Adventures Week 2 June Explorer Week 3 June Fairy Tale Fun Week 4 June Travel Through Time Week 5 July 9-13 All Around the World Week 6 July Space and Beyond Week 7 July Christmas in July Day Camp Transportation Transportation to and from camp is available for Day Camp sessions from the following locations. Knoxville Area Stop: $55 per camper for all or part of the week. Located in the Northshore Town Center Target Parking Lot located at 1900 Town Center Blvd. Pick-up at 7:40 am and return drop-off at 5:20 pm. Return transportation is NOT offered on Friday afternoons, pick-up is at 3:00 pm at camp. Maryville Area Stop: $45 per camper for all or part of the week. Located at the Holston Conference Office parking lot. The physical address is: 217 S Rankin Rd, Alcoa, TN Pick-up at 8:10 am and return drop-off at 5:00 pm. Return transportation is NOT offered on Friday afternoons, pick-up is at 3:00 pm at camp. 6

Sample Day Camp Schedule (each day has different

Watch 9:30am Hike to the Waterfall or Canoeing 11:15am

Period 1:00pm Science or Crafts 1:45pm Archery or Music

9 Sample Day Camp Schedule (each day has different activities) 8:30am Campers arrive by car 9:00am Morning Watch 9:30am Hike to the Waterfall or Canoeing 11:15am Lunch 11:45am Storytime 12:00pm Bible Study 12:15pm Rest Period 1:00pm Science or Crafts 1:45pm Archery or Music 2:30pm Games 3:30pm Swimming 4:30pm Departure (Friday is at 3:00pm) 7

10 Discovery Half Week (Grades 2-3) Welcome to your first overnight camp experience! Our experienced, nurturing counselors focus on helping campers make new friends, try new things and become part of our camp community. 2 nights and 3 days of camp fun and new friends Monday Wednesday sessions begin Monday with 4 pm check-in and end Wednesday at 2 pm Wednesday Friday sessions begin Wednesday with 4 pm check-in and end Friday at 2 pm Activities (list found on page 1) and schedule specifically designed for first-time campers Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18) Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 $225 $275 $325 Session # Monday Wednesday Session # Wednesday Friday (First Half of Week) (Second Half of Week) Week 1 June Week 1 June Week 2 June Week 2 June Week 3 June Week 3 June Week 4 June Week 4 June Week 5 July Week 5 July Week 6 July Week 6 July Week 7 July Week 7 July

Sample Discovery Schedule Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 4:00pm 4:45pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 8:00am 9:00am

11:00am 12:30pm 1:00pm 2:00pm Check-In at Nickle Swimming in Pool Dinner Gardening Fun Campfire

Recreation Time w/swimming and Snack Archery Craft and Group Games Dinner Canoeing Closing Campfire

11 Sample Discovery Schedule Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 4:00pm 4:45pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 8:00am 9:00am 9:20am 12:30pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 5:15pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 12:30pm 1:00pm 2:00pm Check-In at Nickle Swimming in Pool Dinner Gardening Fun Campfire Bedtime Breakfast Morning Watch Hike to Waterfall with Bible Study Lunch Rest Period Creek Walk Recreation Time w/swimming and Snack Archery Craft and Group Games Dinner Canoeing Closing Campfire (Vespers) Bedtime Breakfast Gardening Swimming in the River Bible Study & Packing Up Lunch Group Games Departure 9

Basecamp (Grades 4-10) Basecamp is a traditional, six-day, five-night resident camp. Campers have the opportunity to make new friends, grow in Christian faith, and have tons of camp fun.

Themes are a way to make each week at camp unique and special. Some evening activities and special events will follow the themes.

12 Basecamp (Grades 4-10) Basecamp is a traditional, six-day, five-night resident camp. Campers have the opportunity to make new friends, grow in Christian faith, and have tons of camp fun. All campers will be involved in cabin life, group activities, Bible study, evening activities, worship, campfires, and daily recreational activities (see page 1). Each week will have a theme. Themes are a way to make each week at camp unique and special. Some evening activities and special events will follow the themes. If you have items at home that you think will help celebrate our themes, please bring them! Themes account for about 10% of our time each week. Campers have the opportunity to choose three special Skill Activities. You will select these activities when you register or any time up to one week before the session begins. You will go to each of your Skill Activities an average of four times while at camp. Skill Activities are listed on page 1 and the Registration Form. Full detailed descriptions are on the website Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18) Tier 1 $395 Tier 2 Tier 3 $445 $495 Session # Date Theme Week 1 Week 2 June 3-8 June Chaos Week Super Week Week 3 June More Chaos Week 4 June Travel through Time Week 5 July 8-13 All Around the World Week 6 July Out of this World Week 7 July Christmas in July 10

13 Sample Basecamp Schedule 8:00am Breakfast 8:30am Camp Cleanup 9:00am Morning Watch 9:20am First Skill Period ex: Archery 10:45am Second Skill Period ex: Pottery 12:30pm Lunch 1:00pm Rest Period 1:45pm Third Skill Period ex: Waterworld 3:00pm Rec Time: Swimming, Gaga, 9 Square, Foosball, Volleyball, Field Games, Crafts, Snack 4:00pm Group Time 5:00pm Bible Study 6:00pm Dinner 6:45pm Evening Activity and Snack 8:30pm Worship 9:15pm Begin Bedtimes 11

Adventure: Sampler Junior (Grades 6-8) From under the ground to up in the air, we will explore God s

and off-site excursions with our fully certified and experienced staff Explore the depths of your

$495 $545 Session # Date Session # Date 20601 Week 1 June 3-8 20605 Week 5 July 8-13 20602 Week 2

14 Adventure: Sampler Junior (Grades 6-8) From under the ground to up in the air, we will explore God s awesome creation Adventures to include; caving, paddling, climbing, camping, hiking, high ropes On and off-site excursions with our fully certified and experienced staff Explore the depths of your personal relationship with God Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18) Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 $445 $495 $545 Session # Date Session # Date Week 1 June Week 5 July Week 2 June Week 6 July Week 3 June Week 7 July Week 4 June

experienced staff Explore the depths of your personal relationship with God Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18) Tier 1

15 Adventure: Sampler Senior (Grades 8-10) From under the ground to up in the air, we will explore God s awesome creation Adventures to include more caving, paddling, climbing, camping, hiking, high ropes Off-site excursions with our fully certified and experienced staff Explore the depths of your personal relationship with God Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18) Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 $475 $525 $575 Session # Date Week 1 June Week 4 June Week 5 July Week 7 July

will be exploring the depths and heights of our relationships with God On and off-site excursions with our fully certified and

16 Adventure: Cave & Climb (Grades 8-10) Explore God s creation from up in the air on a cliff, to under the ground Visit several local caves on our off site caving excursions with an overnight in a cave Climb and rappel on real rock cliffs at different locations We will be exploring the depths and heights of our relationships with God On and off-site excursions with our fully certified and experienced staff Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18) Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 $525 $575 $625 Session # Date Week 6 July

Adventure: 10 Day Venture (Grades 7*, 8-10) This 10 day camp includes camping off-site for 5

backpacking and an overnight in a cave Challenge your faith as you meet our Creator in the

Check-In at Nickle Lodge *Open to rising 7th grade campers, at least 12 years of age, who have

17 Adventure: 10 Day Venture (Grades 7*, 8-10) This 10 day camp includes camping off-site for 5 nights, 6 days, while hiking, climbing, and paddling Highlights include whitewater rafting, backpacking and an overnight in a cave Challenge your faith as you meet our Creator in the wilderness Arrive at camp Wednesday at 4pm. Check-In at Nickle Lodge *Open to rising 7th grade campers, at least 12 years of age, who have previously attended Adventure Sampler Junior. Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18) Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 $650 $700 $750 Session # Date Week 2-3 June

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM Do you have a heart for God, camp and kids? Do you hope to be a camp counselor and are you ready to learn the skills that make incredible staff?

Counselor-In-Training 1 (Grades 10-11) Learn what it really means to be a servant leader after the example of Jesus Gain new skills associated with the operation of camp Join in helping run camp with

18 COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM Do you have a heart for God, camp and kids? Do you hope to be a camp counselor and are you ready to learn the skills that make incredible staff? If your answer is yes the sessions offered below will give you these opportunities. Counselor-In-Training 1 (Grades 10-11) Learn what it really means to be a servant leader after the example of Jesus Gain new skills associated with the operation of camp Join in helping run camp with hard work and tons of fun Practice servant leadership - take these skills home This program runs three consecutive weeks; one week training, one week practicing skills, and one week of a service project at camp Minimum age of 15 at the time program begins and a rising 10th grader CIT1 program runs Sunday-Friday for three consecutive weeks at camp (CITs go home on weekends) Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18) Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Session # Date Week 2-4 June Week 5-7 July 8-27 $445 $495 $545 16

Counselor-In-Training 2 (Grades 11-12) While this is a training program, this session will be your last chance to be a camper.

Prepare yourself for possible employment at camp Upon successful completion of this program participants may be offered employment (17 years

consecutive weeks, going home on weekends Minimum age of 16 at the time program begins Must complete online CIT2 application at www.

19 Counselor-In-Training 2 (Grades 11-12) While this is a training program, this session will be your last chance to be a camper. We hope it will be the most fun summer ever! Prepare yourself for possible employment at camp Upon successful completion of this program participants may be offered employment (17 years of age or older) or may be offered volunteer opportunities (16 years of age or older) at camp (this is not guaranteed) This program runs two consecutive weeks, going home on weekends Minimum age of 16 at the time program begins Must complete online CIT2 application at Once accepted into the program, access to registration will be released Not all who apply are guaranteed acceptance and space is limited You pay no fee if accepted into this program Session # Date Week 1-2 June Week 3-4 June

REGISTRATION INFORMATION How to Register There are 3 ways to register: online, by phone, or by mail. Online registration is available at www.campwesleywoods.

20 REGISTRATION INFORMATION How to Register There are 3 ways to register: online, by phone, or by mail. Online registration is available at from the Summer Camp tab, this is our preferred method of enrollment. Phone the registration office at (423) , M-F, 9am 5pm Mail registration form to Holston Conference CRM, 262 Bart Green Drive, Gray, TN Full payment by check is required when mailing in registration Registration is open. Please register early. Camper Health Form, Camper Profile Form, and Authorization/Consent Form The Camper Health Form, Camper Profile Form, and the Authorization/Consent Information Form are now digital. For the summer of 2018, parents will be able to complete these camper forms by using our secure online registration system. This information can be recorded at the time of registration, or any time prior to the beginning of your camper s session. In future years, parents will simply need to update any health changes from the previous year. Parents without online access will continue to be able to complete camp registration, health, and profile information on the paper forms provided. Tiered Pricing: Camp Wesley Woods offers three pricing options. Why three prices? RATIONALE: For many years, Camp Wesley Woods has attempted to use fund raising to keep summer camp rates at an affordable level for many families who could not manage the true cost of camp. Unfortunately, the cost to operate camp has increased greater than our fees and extra fund raising. Our voluntary three-tier pricing plan reflects the true cost of participating in camp while preserving an opportunity for participation for those unable to meet it. The plan is simple. Choose the price that works for you! Your choice is confidential and does not influence the uality of the camp experience for any child attending camp. We ask that you consider the following options, pray and then choose the tier that you are able to pay. Tier 1: This heavily subsidized rate does not reflect the true cost of camp, but we offer it in the hope that families will be blessed by this more affordable price. This tier is made possible by donors and other contributions to camp. o not hesitate to choose this tier if it matches your financial needs. Scholarships are still available for those who re uire further financial assistance. Tier 2: This is our partially subsidized option that makes a significant step toward covering the full cost of camp. If you choose this price you are helping offset more costs. Tier 3: This tier more closely reflects the actual cost of camp. By choosing this tier, you help sustain our ministry operation. Thank you for prayerfully considering this tiered pricing plan and helping us sustain this wonderful, Christ-centered ministry. Payment Options Full Payment, Monthly Payment Plan, and Flexible Payment Plan Full Payment may be made at the time of registration by Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or e-check. $50 of the camp fee is non-refundable. 18

Monthly Payment Plan: An initial non-refundable $50.00 payment is required at the time of registration. Subsequent monthly payments will be calculated on the camp session fee.

21 Monthly Payment Plan: An initial non-refundable $50.00 payment is required at the time of registration. Subsequent monthly payments will be calculated on the camp session fee. Local church or camp sponsorships must be secured and entered at the time of registration. Sponsorship funds will be applied to the non-refundable $50.00 payment and to the ending balance. Monthly payments will automatically post to your credit card or e-check account on the 15th of each month following the date of registration. Payments are calculated to be completed in full no later than two weeks prior to the beginning of the camp session. Flexible Payment Plan: An initial non-refundable $50.00 is required at the time of registration. Subsequent payments towards the cost of camp can be made at any time by logging into your UltraCamp account and paying the desired amount. Church sponsorships can be given towards a flexible payment plan if the sponsorship is equal to or less than the remaining balance. The remaining balance of camp will be applied to the credit card or e-check on file if balance is not paid in full two weeks prior to camp. Church Sponsorships are available through many local churches. Please check with your church prior to completing your registration if you are using the full payment or monthly payment options. If the church has established a charge account with the Camping Office, they will be able to give you their sponsorship code and the amount that can be applied to your total payment. Camp Need-based Sponsorships are available through Camp Wesley Woods. Parents may fill out the scholarship forms from the website: www. Contact Camp Wesley Woods at (865) for information on this sponsorship program. In the scenario that a sponsorship is not approved, families will be considered for a full refund. Buddy Requests: can be made regarding cabin assignments. Buddy Requests are limited to one person and must be reciprocal. Buddies must be registered for the same session, and preferably within one grade or birth-year of each other. Buddies must be the same biological gender. Please make sure your buddy s name on your registration form is spelled the same as on their registration form. Refund Policy: $50 of the camp fee is non-refundable. To receive a full refund (less the $50 non-refundable fee), CANCELLATIONS must be completed by 5 pm (Eastern) on the Friday that is at least one week prior to the Opening Day of your camp session. Cancellations can be made through your online account or by calling the Camp Registration Office at (423) If you wish to cancel a registration and register into a different session, please call the Camp Registration Office at (423) Your $50.00 non-refundable fee is transferable to a different session if you phone in. This is the only way to ensure the transfer of the $50 non-refundable fee. No refunds will be made to campers who fail to show up on opening day. Should a particular session not receive an adequate number of registrations, the possibility does exist that the session may have to be cancelled. If this should occur, every effort will be made to notify the camper as soon as possible and placement into another session will be attempted. A full refund will be made if placement into another session is not possible. All appeals regarding the handling of our Refund Policy must be made in writing to: CRM Registrar, 262 Bart Green Drive, Gray, TN Donate to our Camp Sponsorship Fund: An opportunity is provided at the time of registration to make a donation to the Camp Wesley Woods Sponsorship Fund. The extra you add will help a child attend who otherwise could not come. 19

22 Really want to do it again, best week of my life. I loved all the activities and my counselors! CIT 1 was the highlight of my summer; I really want to return for CIT 2 next summer. This was my first time at camp and I loved it. 20

Camp Wesley Woods Registration Summer 2018 Camper s Name Gender Camper s Birthdate Grade in Fall 2018 T-Shirt Size Buddy Request (described on page 19) Session # Session Name Date Cost Parent /

Session +Day Camp Transportation Amount Email Address OD-Other Church Denomination OD-Church Name, City, State Basecamp Activity Options: Campers signing up for Basecamp sessions select 3 special

23 Camp Wesley Woods Registration Summer 2018 Camper s Name Gender Camper s Birthdate Grade in Fall 2018 T-Shirt Size Buddy Request (described on page 19) Session # Session Name Date Cost Parent / Guardian Name Cell Phone # Home Street Address Alternate Phone # City / State / Zip UMC-Holston United Methodist District Name UMC-Holston United Methodist Church Name PAYMENT CALCULATION Cost of Session +Day Camp Transportation Amount Address OD-Other Church Denomination OD-Church Name, City, State Basecamp Activity Options: Campers signing up for Basecamp sessions select 3 special Choose Your Own Skill Activities from page Church Sponsorship SC Church Sponsorship Code Net Cost to Parent +Donate to Sponsorship TOTAL PAYMENT Make check payable to Holston Conference CRM and mail with registration form to: Registrar, Holston Conference CRM 262 Bart Green Drive Gray, Tennessee Registrations may also be completed online at using a credit card or e-check. Registrations may also be completed over the phone by calling (423) Please have complete information ready at the time of registration.

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