GREEK ORTHODOX METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO FANARI SUMMER CAMP

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1 GREEK ORTHODOX METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO FANARI SUMMER CAMP! Thank you for registering for Fanari Camp! We have received your application and payment. Before your stay at camp, please log onto your CampDoc account and fill out the entire health form, so we are properly equipped to care for your child(ren) while they attend their week at Fanari. The camp staff has been diligently planning for a week of spiritual growth, fellowship and fun. We look forward to your arrival! LOCATION Fanari Camp is located at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center in Kansasville, Wisconsin. For more information on the facility and how to get there, please go to their website at Click on About at the top of the page and then scroll down to Directions. TRANSPORTATION There will be NO bus transportation to Fanari Camp. Parents will be responsible for drop-off and pick-up at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. Check-in on Monday will be anytime from 4:00-6:00pm. Upon your arrival at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center, you will be directed where to park. Please, unload your child s belongings and check them in on the first floor of the main lodge for their housing assignment. Once they receive their welcome packet, are seen and screened by our medical staff, please, say your goodbyes so that they can gather with their fellow campers and staff in their cabins. Parents will not be allowed to go to the cabins with their child(ren). With over 100 children being dropped off, we ask your cooperation with our drop-off procedure to keep the flow of traffic going and to better supervise the incoming campers. Pick-Up on Sunday will be at 11:30am. Staff will be there to direct you where to go and pick up your child. Thank you, in advance, for your patience and cooperation with our new procedures. NO CELL PHONE POLICY As a way to better supervise our campers and their privacy during the week and to insure they get the full Fanari Camp experience while in our care, we have a NO CELL PHONE policy. This also gives the campers a chance to disconnect from the outside world and open themselves up to the spiritual journey a week at Fanari Camp offers. Campers will have access to any of their counselor s phone if there is an emergency or if they simply want to get in touch with you. All campers will be asked at registration to turn in their cell phones if they brought them and they will be given back at the end of the week. Parents, although we know it s hard to not be in contact with your child, your help in this matter is greatly appreciated. If you can personally take your child s phone before you bring them to camp, we will not have to use valuable time tending to this matter. We appreciate your cooperation by respecting and complying with this policy.

2 CONTACT If you have an emergency that requires immediate assistance, and you need to get in touch with your child(ren) during camp, you may contact the Director, Deacon Chris Avramopoulos at anytime during the week. If any issue or problem arises with your child(ren), we will immediately contact you. PICK UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW ME This year at Fanari, if you plan on attending Session 3, your child(ren) will have the privilege to share a day of camp with the Chicago Metropolis newest program, Pick Up Your Cross and Follow Me: A Special Needs Ministry. The program will join us in our daily activities and your child(ren) will be exposed to a variety of campers with various special needs. We look forward to sharing this experience together as one camp. Please, acquaint yourself with the literature below, to familiarize yourself with the Rules and Regulations, Camp Covenant and What to Bring. We strive to give the campers a perfect balance of fellowship, worship, discussions, education and fun. On behalf of the entire staff of Fanari Camp, we look forward to a blessed camping season! Until then we pray that the Holy Spirit guide and protect you all. In Christ s name, Dn. Chris Avramopoulos, Director of Fanari Camp FANARI SUMMER CAMP RULES & REGULATIONS & COMMUNITY CONVENANT The following RULES concerning life at camp are intended for campers and all staff. These rules are not intended to restrict activities, but rather to enhance well being, guarantee safety and make our activities enjoyable for all at our Orthodox Christian Camp. PLEASE READ AND AFFIRM THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH YOUR CHILD: 1. NO CAMPER SHALL HAVE A CELL PHONE, IPHONE, IPAD, WALKIE-TALKIE, OR ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIVE OR WI-FI DEVICE AT CAMP. IF FOUND WITH SUCH A DEVICE, IT WILL BE CONFISCATED AND RETURNED TO THE CAMPER AT THE END OF THE CAMP SESSION. 2. Anyone spreading defamatory information either by word or mouth or electronic device or media will be banned from the camp.

3 3. All campers should be properly dressed at all times. Christian modesty should be taken into account when packing for the week. Inappropriate clothing (revealing short-shorts, strapless/tube tops, controversial or offensive T-shirts and pants/shorts) is NOT permitted. 4. Girls must wear one-piece bathing suits. (Bikinis and Tankinis are NOT allowed) 5. Dress for Divine Liturgy is Sunday church appropriate. Young men should wear slacks/nice dress shirt, tie (optional) and dress shoes. Young ladies should wear a skirt/dress that goes to the knee or below, a nice top and dress shoes. 6. Drinking or bringing liquor, wine, beer or any type of alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco (including chewing tobacco or dip), firearms, or any kind of weapon (knives/switchblades) is prohibited and is grounds for immediate dismissal. The possession or use of any fireworks is forbidden and are illegal in the state of Wisconsin. The use of lighted candles and/or anything that produces a flame is prohibited in the cabins. 7. Water balloons, squirt guns and shaving cream (other than for the purpose of shaving) are NOT allowed. 8. No camper, counselor, or staff member may leave the campgrounds or sleep outside of their assigned cabins for any reason. 9. Respect for all property at all times, includes housing, beds, mattresses, outdoor and indoor facilities. Defacing of property will not be tolerated. Pens, pencils, lipstick, permanent marker, etc. are very difficult to remove from buildings and bedding. Carving or writing on buildings, lawn furniture, room furniture, and trees causes permanent damage and will not be tolerated. Anyone causing damage to property will be required to pay for the damages and parents will be contacted for further disciplinary action. 10. Camp equipment or furniture should not be removed from the buildings where they were originally found or belong. 11. The use of portable music devices such as MP3 players and IPod s are allowed, but must be used ONLY during free time or while in the cabin. Large boom boxes are not permitted. All gaming systems and handheld devices, TV s/dvd players, laptops, and tablets are NOT allowed at camp and will be confiscated by the staff and parents will be notified. 12. Boys and Girls, staff and campers, may visit only outside of the cabins and dormitories and are not allowed to enter housing where they don t belong. 13. No visitors are allowed during the camp program. This means Monday night through Sunday afternoon. 14. Personal possessions and money should be kept under lock and key while absent from ones sleeping quarters. Do not leave valuables lying around. We strongly recommend not bringing anything of value or importance, i.e. jewelry, apparel, etc. Fanari Camp will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. 15. Swimming activities are permitted only when there is a lifeguard on duty. Please follow the instructions posted by the staff and the directions of the lifeguards.

4 16. Campers, counselors, and staff members must attend all Chapel Services, discussions, activities and be present at all meals. 17. Fighting, abusive language or swearing and bullying will not be tolerated by campers or staff and can result in immediate dismissal. 18. No energy drinks are allowed, i.e. Red Bull, Monster etc. PARENTS, WE ASK THAT YOU CHECK YOUR CHILD(REN) S SUITCASES/BAGS, BEFORE THEY COME TO CAMP, FOR ANY ITEMS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH OUR RULES AND REGULATIONS. IF YOU CANNOT COMPLY WITH ALL OF THESE RULES, PLEASE, DO NOT APPLY TO ATTEND FANARI CAMP. COMMUNITY COVENANT I will at all times... Conduct my behavior in a responsible, respectful and Orthodox Christian ethos. Maintain abstinence from the possession or use of alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, fireworks, firearms, or any kind of weapon. Remain at my designated group location unless given specific permission by the appropriate designated authority (Clergy, Counselor, and Staff Member) to do otherwise. Remain on camp property at all times. Respect all property including housing, athletic equipment, outdoor and indoor facilities. I agree that I will be financially responsible for any damage incurred. Maintain respect for the Clergy, Youth Advisors, Counselors, and Staff or other persons responsible for directing programs and/or activities. Maintain demeanor, which does not encourage inappropriate sexual behavior nor participate in such activity. Understand that it is a privilege to be a participant at camp and will represent myself in a Christ-like manner. Be held personally responsible for all of my actions. Understand that if my behavior is not becoming of an Orthodox Christian, I will be asked to leave Fanari Camp at my own expense. Adhere to all the rules and regulations stated above.

5 !! I ACCEPT THE STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR AS STATED IN THIS COMMUNITY COVENANT, AND AGREE TO LIVE WITHIN THEM WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE FANARI SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM. I UNDERSTAND BREAKING THE COVENANT MAY RESULT IN CONSEQUENCES THAT CAN INCLUDE MY BEING SENT HOME AT MY EXPENSE. FANARI CAMP CAMPER PACKING LIST What to Bring: Please clearly label all items. Unidentified items will be donated at the conclusion of Summer Camp. Please note: We will not be responsible for lost/damaged items. Please do not bring any valuables. Toiletries: shampoo, body soap, hand soap, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, brush/comb etc. Modest one-piece Swimsuit (Girls) Modest Swim trunks (Boys) Beach towel Bath towels/washcloths Pillow, blanket, sheets for single bed or a sleeping bag Tennis Shoes/Sneakers (These are the preferred camp shoe. We see many flip-flop injuries!) Shower shoes for cabins. Box of Kleenex Camera (Please, label! We cannot be responsible for misplaced/ damaged digital cameras.) Flashlight Insect Repellant Sunscreen Raingear (Poncho or umbrella.) Clothing for cool weather (Sweater/Sweatshirt/Jacket/Jeans/Pants) Shorts (No short-shorts) Summer T-Shirts Socks & Underwear Pajamas Clothes for Divine Liturgy (Boys: Dress slacks, shirt, tie, dress shoes Girls: Dress shirt & skirt or dress to or below knee, dress shoes) (Proper Modest dress for the Divine Liturgy. No sneakers or flipflops.) Bible Baseball Glove (Optional) Ball Cap, visor (Optional) Spending Money (Optional for camp store) Water Bottle (Optional)