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1 SummerCamp 2013 CA S OWA S C O REGISTER ONLINE AT CASOWASCO.ORG

2 Hello Friends, As a young camper, I experienced a world that introduced me to new activities and helped me understand what it meant to live in Christian community and function as part of larger family. Hiking, making crafts, flying hot air balloons, singing around a campfire and swimming in a lake for the first time helped me grow in so many ways. As a teenager, I gained confidence as I played my guitar and sang a solo in front of my peers for the first time. I know from personal experience that camp changes a life forever. Now, with children of my own, I understand the trust it takes to leave my child in the care of others. Our dedicated team of professional staff is preparing an exciting summer; and our first and most important goal is that children and youth are provided a safe place where they can find themselves, define themselves, and just be themselves. The mission of Camp & Retreat Ministries is to provide programs for the purpose of Christian education and spiritual birth, growth and renewal. Sending your children to a fun-filled, life-changing, experience at summer camp is an investment in their lives. Campers will learn new skills, make new friends, live in Christian community, experience ways to grow in their relationship with God, and have fun doing it. Our low camper-to-staff ratio helps ensure a positive experience for each camper. There will be something new this year for first time and returning campers alike. Retreat participants and summer campers receive quality programs that impact the world by empowering children, youth and adults to love God and their neighbor. Looking forward to seeing you at camp. In Christ, Mike Huber Associate Director of Connectional Ministries for Camp and Retreat Ministries Camp and Retreat Ministries Upper NY Annual Conference The United Methodist Church transforming lives camp & retreat ministries A Ministry of The Upper NY Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church asbury asburyuny.org findley campfindley.org Upper NY Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church unyumc.org aldersgate aldersgateny.org casowasco casowasco.org sky lake skylakecenter.org skye farm skyefarmcamp.org At camp, I discovered what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and began to sense God s call in my life to full-time ministry. I encourage you to participate in the many opportunities that our Camp & Retreat Ministries provide. You will discover God in a new way and your life will be transformed! Bishop Mark J. Webb United Methodist 3 UNY Camp & Retreat Ministries Ministries campsandretreats.org

3 New in 2013 casowasco is a place where lives are changed. 1 what s Casowasco high ropes course! It all starts here! Wild action and pure fun, sun-soaked days, friends, great food, and all in a spectacular setting. What makes Casowasco so special? We love kids! And we re built from the ground up for kids to experience an unforgettable, life-changing week. Step out of the everyday and soar into summit slide! another world! Stop watching life it s time to star in it!

4 Casowasco a solid foundation 2 A Solid Foundation It doesn t matter who you are, you re accepted for who you are, not what you re viewed to be. And that s REALLY fun. Every year I am amazed at my daughter s growth from Casowasco. It truly is a place where lives are changed. On the way home from camp, when two 17 year old boys teach their parents the new songs they ve learned that year I believe you ve met your goal. Both [of my children] are more willing to talk about their faith and are singing the songs. My son said if church was like chapel he would go every day. What a change for a 15 year old. Thanks again!!!!!!!! dance team drama team My son has become a true gentleman; not only as a result of parenting, but of the POSITIVE experiences/influences he has gained at Casowasco. Your camp is a blessing. It helps these kids connect with their faith in a way that s relevant and meaningful to them. Camp gives children a solid foundation that lasts a lifetime, giving them the gifts of confidence, faith in God, and a healthy self-esteem. An essential part of the camp experience is spiritual growth. We encourage youth to grow in their [I wanted to go to camp] because I needed to be with people who don t judge and get to show my true colors. house band inside out relationship with God, to live the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to be God s love with their neighbors in all places. Our goal is for campers to know that there is a God, that God loves them, and that God wants to have a relationship with them. Our programs include Bible exploration, prayer, and a Chapel experience with ministries of music, dance, and drama. Refer a friend and save $25! REGISTER ONLINE AT CASOWASCO.ORG

5 OUR STAFF 3 our Casowasco Check out our camper site, The Bubble! follow us on twitter twitter.com/casowascobubble Our ministry is blessed with an amazing staff! Our purpose is to help campers and families grow closer to Christ. To accomplish this, we train enthusiastic find us on facebook facebook.com/casowasco staff members who are excited about Christ and about making a life-changing impact on kids. Experience with children, personal and spiritual maturity, and aptitude for building healthy relationships within the camp setting are crucial in the selection of our staff. The average age of our summer staff is 22 years old and most are college students. The maximum camper to + Every camper receives a 2013 t-shirt and group photo! + Take advantage of the early-bird discount when you register on or before May 1, Spread the word about Casowasco and save $25 when you refer a friend! counselor ratio is eight to one and often as low as five to one. The camper to staff ratio averages a very low three to one. Our entire staff is carefully screened and trained to ensure the safety and enjoyment of each child in our program. REGISTER ONLINE AT CASOWASCO.ORG

6 Casowasco CAMPO & YOU CAN T 4 CAMPO & YOU CAN T DO THAT AT CAMP ( The Original ) We ve put our brains together... to create the wackiest two weeks Casowasco has ever experienced! Basically, it s more fun than anyone should be allowed to have at camp. There is a ridiculous amount of camp fun packed into each activity: eat ice cream for breakfast, come to our crazy carnival, and get slimed. Plus, gear up for the super secret events that we can t tell you about until you get here! Campolodeon You will get to do a little bit of all the camp activities that make Campo the best place to be. Choose some of your favorite activities, such as swimming, arts and crafts, wacky games, and the sling shot range, plus a wagon ride, campfire, and scavenger hunts! Don t forget the crazy Campo Carnival, wacky water games, super slippery slime, and the Skittle Skattle Battle. + June Ages 7-9 $420 + June 30-July 5 Ages 7-9 $420 You Can t Do That at Camp Have you ever wondered what camp would be like if you did a ton of things you are not normally allowed to do? Prepare yourself for a week full of crazy and unexpected moments. You choose your favorite activities, such as swimming, writing the You Can t Newspaper, drama, the NEW High Ropes Course, Mountain Biking, and YC-TV, and we will create a schedule just for you. Surprises are around every corner- you don t want to miss it! + June Ages $420 + June 30-July 5 Ages $420 You Can t Do That at Camp for Two Weeks Can t get enough of your favorite YC activities in one week? These two weeks of You Can t, plus a Tweekend, will triple the action packed activities and You Can t craziness. + June 23-July 5 Ages $740 You Can t Do That: On the Road Enjoy the wackiness of You Can t on and off site when you travel to a new location each day. Past destinations have included Seabreeze, go-karting, the MOST, laser tag, the zoo, and other awesome Central New York locations. Get ready to hit the Road! + June Ages $498 + June 30-July 5 Ages $498 Refer a friend and save $25! REGISTER ONLINE AT CASOWASCO.ORG NOTE: multiple-age programs will have separate housing and run age-appropriate schedules.

7 Ready for wilderness adventure? Get ready for high adventure camping! These programs offer amazing experiences in a fun and unique wilderness setting. In addition to the weekly theme, Highlands campers could climb on the bouldering wall, play Ga-ga, ride through the mountain bike park, and sharpen their archery or canoeing skills. Each day you will travel to main site for swimming, dinner, and evening Chapel. THE HIGHLANDS 5 THE HIGHLANDS Casowasco The Edge Experience the most heart-pounding activities you never thought you could do at camp. Half of your time will be spent mountain biking, blobbing, climbing at the NEW High Ropes Course, and riding the Ion. The other half of your time will be spent hiking, building campfires, sleeping under the stars, and testing your skills at the sling shot range. + JUNE Ages $430 Wilderness Explorers During this ultimate week in the Highlands, you will discover what it takes to live in the wild. Build and cook over a fire, construct a shelter out of natural materials, and navigate your way with a compass, by the sun, and by the stars. We ll go back to where it all began, in nature, focusing on God s creation and how it influences our lives. + July 7-12 Ages $420 Extreme Livin Come for a week of extreme adventure and participate in thrilling activities each day. Drift away on a whitewater rafting trip, ride the Ion, ride through the mountain bike park, and challenge yourself at the NEW High Ropes Course! + JUNE 30-JULY 5 Ages $475 Muddapallooza The sloppiest, messiest, MUDDIEST time you ve ever had at camp! This is Highlands adventure with lots of you guessed it MUD! Make mud candles, create mud sculptures, and play messy mud games like Tug-o-mud and Mad-Mud-Mania. + July 28-August 2 Ages $420 NOTE: The Highlands is located just across Rt. 38 from the main entrance to Casowasco. Highlands campers live in platform Hogan tents, help prepare meals for their program, have access to privies throughout the day, and use a nearby shower house each evening. Campers will hike to and/or from main site several times during the week. Other transportation may include a wagon, van, or bus ride. The Great Outdoors Spend a week in the woods with just the guys. Go fishing, canoeing, mountain biking, and practicing at the archery and sling shot range. Learn how to build a shelter in the woods and sleep out under the stars. + July Ages $420 (BOYS ONLY) + July Ages $420 (BOYS ONLY) BMW (Beautiful Mountain Women) Girls: Come to the Highlands for the best spa retreat Casowasco has ever seen and learn how God makes every girl beautiful. Jump into the Highlands mud pit, stay out late and sleep in, camp out under the stars, and enjoy desserts made over the campfire! + August 4-9 Ages $420 (GIRLS ONLY) Refer a friend and save $25! REGISTER ONLINE AT CASOWASCO.ORG

8 Casowasco specialty programs 6 SPECIALTY PROGRAMS Rookie Saddlers Mount a horse and grab the reins. This special three-day version of Boots and Saddles is a great chance for those with little to no riding experience to sample horseback riding and horse care. You will travel to the stables two times. + July 31-August 2 (W-F) Ages 7-11 $225 Beginnings Start off this adventure on the right foot! We ve packed a ton of fun into this short program - crafts, swimming, a wagon ride, boating, wacky games, a campfire with s mores, and that s just the first day! + July 7-10 (S-W)* Ages 6-9 $255 Little Explorers Come explore Casowasco inside and out. Follow clues to learn what your next activity will be: swimming, hiking, boating, crafts, games, and a scavenger hunt. + July (W-F)* Ages 6-9 $165 + July 31-August 2 (W-F) Ages 6-9 $165 * Young campers ready for a full week stay may choose to attend Beginnings and Little Explorers back to back. Whodunnit? Be a super sleuth and take part in solving a mystery! You will have the chance to explore the scene, talk to witnesses and suspects, gather clues, and decipher codes to figure out whodunnit? + July 7-12 Ages 7-11 $420 Kaleidoscope Stick your nose into all of the explosive activities that make Casowasco the best place to be! You ll go nonstop with swimming, blobbing, playing wacky games, crafts, boating, fishing, and testing your skills at the sling shot range. Explore Owasco Lake on the pontoon boat and visit the Highlands on a wagon ride! + July 28-AUGUST 2 Ages 7-11 $420 Construction Zone Calling all builders! Get ready to sample a smorgasbord of building supplies. Create gadgets, creatures, and tiny-towns out of LEGOs and K NEX and experiment with miniature motors and create different types of slime. + July 7-12 Ages 8-12 $460 GPG (God s Precious Gems) Ladies - don t miss this amazing week with just the girls. We will discover what inner beauty is all about from some amazing women in the Bible and what it means to be one of God s Precious Gems. We ll do lots of crafts, design our own jewelry, and stay up at a slumber party. + July Ages 9-12 $420 (GIRLS ONLY) Refer a friend and save $25! REGISTER ONLINE AT CASOWASCO.ORG NEW! Boots and Saddles Saddle up and get ready for a great riding adventure. Travel to Heritage Stables and learn how to ride English style from experienced instructors. This program is for beginning and novice riders, as well as those who ride infrequently. It focuses on riding basics including saddling, walking, and trotting. Four visits to the stables include horse science, grooming, and basic horse care. + July Ages 8-12 $545 (GIRLS ONLY) + July 28- August 2 Ages 8-12 $545 (GIRLS ONLY) + AUGUST 4-9 Ages 8-12 $545 Wranglers Walk, trot, and gallop through a week of learning to ride English style and care for your horse at Heritage Stables. For experienced riders only, Wranglers offers an advanced challenge while going to the stables all five days. + July 7-12 Ages $570 (GIRLS ONLY) NOTE: In addition to the specialty activities of these programs, campers will swim every day and have the opportunity to participate in a few classic camp activities such as crafts, boating, archery, hiking, or a wagon ride.

9 SPECIALTY PROGRAMS 7 specialty programs Casowasco NEW! Summit Take your summer to new heights! Fly through the air on the Swing Shot and Flying Squirrel and climb across the Lily Pads on the NEW High Ropes Course. Try a new adventure activity each day, including the mountain bike park, High Octane, the BLOB, and the NEW Summit Slide. + July 28-August 2 Ages $430 Camp Getaway Explore New York State on trips you help to plan once you arrive at camp and travel to a new destination of your choice each day. Past trips have included the MOST, Enchanted Forest Water Safari, 1000 Islands, laser tag, Seabreeze, and the Ithaca Science Center. + July Ages $498 Club Casowasco Each day is different at Club Casowasco! During this relaxing week, you choose the activities you want to do and a custom schedule will be created just for Club. Make desserts over the campfire, ride through the mountain bike park, get blobbed, create pieces of artwork, and visit the NEW High Ropes Course - it s up to you. + July 7-12 Ages $423 Rapid Rides Speed through this intense week of camp at the mountain bike park and on the Ion. Learn what teamwork is all about at the NEW High Ropes Course. Don t forget archery, the Blob, and the Digglers. + July Ages $433 Kingdom Bound Join us for Kingdom Bound - a 4-day Christian festival with awesome Christian bands, insightful seminars, meaningful worship experiences, and great fellowship. Travel to Darien Lake Theme Park for the week and camp out near the park during the event. We will spend an extra day at the park after the event before returning to camp. + AUGUST 4-9 Ages $ If you re in high school and don t want to spend your entire summer working, then turn your world around during a week at Casowasco. Each day is jam-packed with awesome activities like mountain biking, the sling shot range, tubing, the NEW High Ropes Course, and Ga-ga competition. You will also have plenty of time to relax on the beach and in the game room. + JULY 28-AUGUST 2 Ages $423 Summershine Live B.I.G. (your Belief in God) through music, Bible stories, swimming, crafts, games, and more as you learn more about God s purpose for your life. A 2:1 camper/counselor ratio is maintained (for Special Needs Campers). + JULY (Su-W) Ages 16+ $255 Refer a friend and save $25! REGISTER ONLINE AT CASOWASCO.ORG

10 Casowasco artistic endeavors 8 artistic endeavors Let your talents shine! Come let your artistic talents shine through music, drama, or art! Experiment with different forms of artrageousness and discover new ways to show your creativity! Hang out with some outstanding artists who will teach you how to express yourself using your Godgiven gifts and talents. The REMix Ladies and gentlemen, please join us as we welcome Jill Phillips & Andy Gullahorn back to the Casowasco stage! Jill (a DOVE Award winning artist) & Andy are Nashville-based singer-songwriters. Both are accomplished, skilled guitar players having toured with Bebo Norman, Sara Groves, Caedmon s Call, and Andrew Peterson. Join them for this ReMix to learn the ins and outs of song-writing, rehearsing and performing both vocally and on guitar. You will write and learn songs to perform for a star-studded concert for fellow campers, parents, family, and friends. C mon up and join Jill and Andy at center stage! + July Ages $495 From Page to Stage Open the stage door and broaden your acting talents. Each day you will be guided in developing acting skills and practice exercises that will help you vocally project, physically tell stories, and connect with your character. Bring the words from the page to life in an extraordinary final performance for your family and friends. Welcome to beginning and experienced actors. + July Ages $445 Doodle Bugs Buzz around our Art Attic creating pieces of artwork each day. Design your own scrapbook, make jewelry, use Sculpey clay, dip candles, and more! Make it and display it at your very own art show on Friday for your friends and family. + July Ages 7-11 $435 (GIRLS ONLY) That s Artrageous! Take your art skills up a notch and develop your Godgiven artistic talents. Learn new techniques in painting and drawing, carve stamps, design jewelry, create sculptures, and more. Showcase your masterpieces at an art show on Friday for family and friends! + July 28-August 2 Ages $435 Refer a friend and save $25! REGISTER ONLINE AT CASOWASCO.ORG

11 Check out the coolest beach around! Splash, swim, boat, snorkel, slide, and dive into beautiful Owasco Lake. In addition to your favorite camp activities, each day you will spend extra time at the waterfront. Climb to the top of the NEW Summit Slide and take a leap of faith to get launched off the Blob! Cool off at the HOTTEST place to spend your summer. splash zone 9 splash zone Casowasco Aqua Blast! Blast off into this wet week packed with water games every day. Take a ride on the pontoon boat and learn how to paddle a canoe and kayak. Learn to snorkel as you search the shallow waters for treasure. + July Ages 7-11 $420 S.O.S. Splash Or Swim through this wet and wacky week! Beat the heat and catch some rays as you ride the waves with your friends on the Ion or High Octane! + July Ages $420 + July Ages $420 Beach Bums Soak up the sun as you bum around the shores of Owasco Lake. Go SCUBA diving, play water polo, and learn to sail. You will have the chance to water ski or ride on the Ion or High Octane! + July 7-12 Ages $465 + July Ages $465 Windjammers Ahoy matey! Sail on the waters of Owasco Lake using Sunfish or Phantom sailboats and take a ride on a Hobie Cat. You ll learn what cardinal points are, the difference between a jibe and coming about, and when to let go of the sheet! + July 28-AUGUST 2 Ages $420 Refer a friend and save $25! REGISTER ONLINE AT CASOWASCO.ORG

12 Casowasco TEAM EXTREMES 10 Team extremes LET S GO! Discover the true meaning of working together with Casowasco s Team Extremes! Test your skills with wheels of all sizes on ramps, rails, and trails. Improve your skills on the court, in the sand, and on the field. All of our sports are supervised and led by trained individuals and should only be attempted by those who can handle big time fun! Team Casowasco Join God s team and challenge your teammates at a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, and more! Sign up for events like disc golf, mountain biking, and archery. All sports include basic level instruction, game fundamentals, and scrimmages. The older group will work as a team on the NEW High Ropes Course and will travel to Champions for Life for indoor soccer. + July 7-12 Ages $423 + July Ages 7-11 $420 Two Wheelin You and your teammates will hit the trails on your bike and ride over different types of terrain. Visit our mountain bike park and explore the Highlands on our Digglers. Bring your own bike or borrow one of ours. + July Ages 7-11 $420 (BOYS ONLY) Bikes, Boards, and Blades Get ready for mountain biking, skate boarding, and rollerblading thrills! Ride the trails on a Diggler, hit the ramps and hot rails, and visit Casowasco s mountain bike park. Plus, take a trip to a local skate park during the week. + July Ages $430 (BOYS only) Fishin for Fun Bait a hook, catch and release, and have a reel good time. Learn about Jesus, the Master Fisherman, and improve your casting from land and from a boat. + July Ages 7-10 $420 Motor Madness Do you like motors and engines? Build and take home your own radio-controlled car! Race go-karts and use remote control boats on Owasco Lake and remote control helicopters at the ball field. See some classic sets of wheels at a cruise-in and get greasy. + July 7-12 Ages $485 (boys only) Refer a friend and save $25! REGISTER ONLINE AT CASOWASCO.ORG

13 SUMMER S LAST BLAST 11 summer s last blast Casowasco Rockin Activities: Sports Swimming Disc Golf Mountain Bike Park Digglers Boating The BLOB Dance Archery Wagon Rides Sling Shot Range Wacky Games NEW Summit Water Slide Challenge Course Horseback Riding Biking Fishing Art Ga-ga Competitions Hiking NEW High Ropes Course Summer s Last Blast Our last week of the summer is loaded with all the explosive activities that make camp rock! You pick your favorite activities and a schedule will be customdesigned for your own week of fun! Be a part of the best party of the summer! + august 4-9 Ages 7-9, $420 Boots and Saddles at Summer s Last Blast Saddle up and get ready for a great riding adventure. Travel to Heritage Stables and learn from the most superb instructors in the business. This program is for novice and beginning riders, as well as those who ride infrequently. It focuses on riding basics including saddling, walking, and trotting. Four visits to the stables include horse science, grooming, and basic horse care. + august 4-9 Ages 8-12 $545 NOTE: multiple-age programs will have separate housing and run age-appropriate schedules. Refer a friend and save $25! REGISTER ONLINE AT CASOWASCO.ORG

14 Casowasco map programs 12 Father-Son Adventure Casowasco s Father-Son Adventure is an opportunity for fathers to spend quality time with their sons in the great outdoors. While at camp you will be able to experience hiking, fishing, canoeing, the archery and sling shot ranges, and kayak races, to name a few of your options. Fathers will come away encouraged and equipped with practical new tools for your role as a dad, as well as good times with other fathers. Sons will have cherished memories of quality time with dad. For fathers with sons 4-18 years old. + AUGUST (Su-w) Ages 13+ $140 Ages 4-12 $80 Mother-Daughter Getaway Casowasco s Mother-Daughter Getaway gives moms and daughters the opportunities to play, talk, eat, and laugh together. With all of the distractions left behind, moms and their little girls will be able to focus on each other. The relaxed schedule includes activities such as canoeing, a variety of multi-age crafts, archery, a tea party, scavenger hunts, swimming, and the Blob. For mothers with daughters ages AUGUST (Su-w) Ages 13+ $140 Ages 4-12 $80 REGISTER ONLINE AT CASOWASCO.ORG Family Camp Summertime is the perfect opportunity for families to take a break from their busy lives and spend some time focusing on each other and their faith journey. The beauty of Family Camp is that it is flexible. There is time to relax and to enjoy planned activities such as swimming and boating, tubing, archery, wagon rides, hiking, and scavenger hunts. Each day our staff will lead activities for the kids so parents can have some quiet time. + August (Su-W) All ages welcome Ages 13+ $140, Ages 4 12 $80, 3 and under free, Family Max: $470 Director s InvitationaL A Casowasco CEL event By invitation only: The best leadership exploration event around. Participants will learn to use their leadership skills for God s glory. First time participants must be nominated by their churches or other local organizations. Alumni may register using the enclosed registration form and procedure or register online. For more information or a nomination form, please contact Casowasco! *First time nominee fees are paid in full by the nominating agency. Alumni may request sponsorship from their local church if they wish. There is no expectation that churches will be able to sponsor them. + July Ages $335* Alumni Rate $255* NOTE: For more information on these MAP programs, visit

15 13 map programs Casowasco Women s Chocolate Getaway Our Women s Chocolate Getaway Weekend at Casowasco is truly a time for refreshment, relaxation, renewal, and of course, chocolate. Sample different types of chocolates and use the Hilliard s Chocolate System to create your own homemade chocolates to take home. If you are not able to spend the entire weekend, come for one overnight. + March 8-10, 2013 Ages 18+ Quilt by Faith The Quilt by Faith Retreat is a weekend dedicated to providing women a quiet space away from daily routines to work on favorite quilting projects, connect with other quilters of faith, and invest in their relationship with God. This weekend will include times of devotion, a trip to a local quilt shop, a visit from a massage therapist, a service project, and lots of time to sew. Come for 2 or 3 nights. + October 10-13, 2013 Ages 16+ Mother s Day Brunch Spend part of the day with your family along the shores of Owasco Lake in the beautifully renovated Emmaus Commons Dining Facility and enjoy a delicious brunch! Please call for reservations. + May 12, 2013 NOTE: Early bird and Refer a Friend discounts do not apply to MAP programs. Open House: Day at Camp! Plan to attend our Open House event this year and discover what a day at camp is like. Whether you are a family who is learning about Casowasco for the first time or you haven t visited us in a while, this is the event for you. Come for some swimming and boating, make a craft, take a tour of the facilities, take a wagon ride, visit the Highlands, and sing at our campfire by the lakeside. Please call to register for the meal. + Sunday, June 16th, from 2-7 pm. The event is free. Chicken BBQ: $9 Adults, $6 Children (4-12). Free for 3 years and under. SOLID Youth Retreat A Casowasco MYP event Attention youth leaders - we know putting together a dynamite retreat can be quite a challenge. Casowasco s SOLID Youth Retreat is here to help! We put together the weekend, including the schedule, the speakers, the music, and the awesome activities. All you need to do is hang out with your teens, encourage them to dig deep into their walk with God, and help them learn what it means to have a SOLID faith. Take part in dynamic worship, break away from the norm, and dive into an unforgettable experience. For more information, visit NOTE: One chaperone of the same gender is required for every 8 youth. One free chaperone per 8 youth. + Jan & Feb grades Jan & Jan. 31-Feb GRADES 7-12 Camp Echo A Casowasco MYP event This winter, Casowasco campers will spend 3 jampacked days cheering in the arrival of 2014 with the fire blazing and the snowplow ready. Play an intense game of Jack Frost, sled down the hill at Mt. Tabor, rock out to your favorite songs during worship, and count down to 2014 as the balloons fall from the sky. Sign up early for the most rockin New Year s Eve celebration around! + Dec. 30, 2013-Jan. 1, 2014 Ages 7-18 $85 REGISTER ONLINE AT CASOWASCO.ORG

16 Casowasco about summer camp 14 Hey Parents... things you ll want to know about summer camp at CASOWASCO ABOUT OUR ACTIVITIES Whether you re an expert or beginner, there s something here for you! Our qualified staff will encourage you and ensure your safety. There are many options to choose from and all equipment and safety gear is provided unless stated otherwise in the confirmation material. Please note that for the safety of our guests, all campers must pass a swim evaluation to take part in most waterfront activities. Campers who are not strong swimmers will have limited, but quality, access to the waterfront activities. FOOD SERVICE Always one of the most important parts of camp, we provide quality food and plenty of it! Healthy and delicious homestyle meals are prepared daily and usually served family style. We seek to meet special dietary needs, provided we receive advance notice. ACCOMODATIONS The accommodations are very diverse. Campers will stay in their designated lodge or cabin which is nestled among trees and beautiful scenery. Bathrooms are located near or in each lodging area. The Highlands at Casowasco is our outpost site where campers help prepare some meals and use privies. Potable drinking water is available. Often campers are transported by van or wagon. The Highlands is easily accessible to emergency vehicles. CABIN MATE REQUESTS We will seek to honor cabinmate requests made at least 2 weeks before camp begins, provided campers are registered in the same program, ages are not more than 24 months apart, and the request is made by both people. Note that this is optional and many campers do not make requests. While we seek to honor your wishes, we also value kids making new friends. Please call if you have questions. HEALTH & SAFETY The health and safety of all our guests is of utmost importance. Our Health Care Staff includes a consulting physician, one visiting or on-site Registered Nurse, at least one EMT, and several RTE s. Many of our summer staff are certified in CPR and/or first aid. In addition, there is a full-service hospital located within a half hour of each site. Staff are chosen after a rigorous application and screening process and pre-summer staff training is provided. Red Cross certified lifeguards provide a safe environment for all water and beach activities. Casowasco is accredited by the American Camp Association and is permitted annually and inspected a minimum of 2 times a year by the New York State or County Department of Health. Inspection reports are available at the main office. CAMPER MAIL, TELEPHONE CALLS, and CELL PHONES Mail is delivered and picked up daily. Letters are welcome and encouraged, but parents are asked NOT to send packages. Any packages received while a child is at camp will be held until the end of the week and sent home with the child. Address camper mail to: Camper Name, Program Name c/o Casowasco 158 Casowasco Dr. Moravia NY is also printed and delivered to campers daily; see our websites for details. To contact a camper in an emergency, please call the camp office; we have 24 hour assistance. Typically campers do not call home during the week; however, in special situations we will permit campers to do so. Please assist us by keeping all cell phones at home. CASOWASCO CASOWASCO is accredited by the American Camp Association

17 DATE PAGE PROGRAM age 6/23-6/28 6/23-7/5 6/30-7/5 7/7-7/12 7/14-7/19 4 Campolodeon You Can t Do That at Camp You Can t Do That on the Road The Edge You Can t Tweekers Campolodeon You Can t Do That at Camp You Can t Do That on the Road Extreme Livin Beginnings (Su-W) Little Explorers (W-F) Whodunnit? Construction Zone Wilderness Explorers Motor Madness (boys only) Team Casowasco Wranglers (girls only) Club Casowasco Beach Bums Fishin for Fun (boys only) Team Casowasco Doodle Bugs (girls only) Bikes, Boards, and Blades (boys only) The Great Outdoors (boys only) Splash or Swim From Page to Stage Camp Getaway Rapid Rides Beach Bums Program Index DATE PAGE PROGRAM age 9 Aqua Blast Two Wheelin (boys only) /11-8/14 8/4-8/9 7/28-8/2 7/21-7/26 6 Boots and Saddles (girls only) GPG (girls only) Splash or Swim The ReMix The Great Outdoors (boys only) Director s Invitational Rookie Saddlers (W-F) Little Explorers (W-F) Kaleidoscope Boots and Saddles (girls only) Muddapallooza That s Artrageous Summit Windjammers Summershine (Su-W) Summer s Last Blast Boots and Saddles at Summer s Last Blast Beautiful Mountain Women (girls only) Kingdom Bound Family Camp (Su-W) ALL 12 Father-Son Adventure (Su-W, guys only) Mother-Daughter Getaway (Su-W, girls only) program index Casowasco Six (6) camp & retreat centers + numerous buildings + deferred maintenance = a critical need for a CRM Maintenance Fund FRIENDS- Let s face it. Owning property is both a blessing and a responsibility; and here in the Upper New York Annual Conference, we have been entrusted with the care and stewardship of six (6) camp and retreat centers. In July of 2010, four conferences came together to form one conference; and with that uniting, the Upper New York Annual Conference gained camp and retreat centers unique in their individual ministry outreach and also unique in the state of health of their facilities. CRM staff has worked diligently to introduce new events at each of our sites, and is committed to continued development of innovative programming that serves to introduce people to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their relationship with God. The critical need at each of our sites at the present time is a maintenance fund that will ensure long-term sustainability of our facilities and make certain that quality space is provided for our summer campers and retreat guests. YOU can be instrumental in the development of a long-term Maintenance Fund with a gift to Camp & Retreat Ministries. Gifts received will be held in a fund to support the capital needs at each of the six sites. Please consider this opportunity to support Camp & Retreat Ministries by sending a generous gift to Upper New York Annual Conference CRM or UNYAC-CRM, 324 University Ave., 3rd floor, Syracuse, NY Let us know that your gift is for facility needs, and thanks in advance for your generosity.

18 Casowasco how to register how to register for Summer Camp at Casowasco Register online or fill out the form Register Online at casowasco.org or complete the registration form on page 17. A parent or guardian must sign the registration form. apply discounts IMPORTANT POLICIES Upon Receipt of Registration Shortly after the registration is processed, the camper will receive a confirmation packet. It will contain: a health form, any necessary permission slips, list of what to bring to camp, and general guidelines. We work hard to make your first day at camp go smoothly and hassle free! If you have questions at any time, please do not hesitate to call or info@casowasco.org. Cancellation Policy A full refund will be given in cases of documented medical concern or due to a death in the family that prohibits attendance. More than three weeks before the camp session, partial refunds (less the $75 deposit) will be offered. We are unable to offer refunds within three weeks of the start of the session except as stated above. There is no refund once camp starts. There is no fee adjustment if a camper arrives late or leaves early. + Early Bird Discount $10 off - if registered by May 1, 2013 Sibling Discount $15 off - per sibling registering. Offer good at any UNY Camp and Retreat Center. Refer a Friend Discount $25 off - when we receive the registration of each new Casowasco camper referred by your child. (Friend s name must be listed on your child s registration form or ed to Registrar for credit) *MAP programs are not eligible for these discounts. **Two-week programs are exempt from the sibling discount, but eligible for Early Bird and Refer a Friend discounts. DON T FORGET THE DEPOSIT A $75 non-refundable deposit per session must be submitted at the time of registration. Checks should be payable to Upper New York AC or UNYAC. The balance is due three weeks prior to the start of the camper s session. Processing of payment does not guarantee placement in a specific program. Inappropriate Behavior Policy Casowasco reserves the right to send campers home for inappropriate behavior at the parent(s) or guardian(s) expense, and without refund. The safety and security of our campers and staff is always our highest priority. Privacy Policy We respect the privacy of personal information submitted to us. Information is collected only for the purposes of this ministry, and may be disclosed to staff in the performance of their job duties or to others for statistical purposes only. We are committed to protecting your information to the best of our ability. We assume your submission of a registration represents your consent for us to collect, use and disclose your personal information for the purposes listed above. Health Forms A $15 late fee will be applied to each health form not returned at least five (5) business days prior to the start of the session of camp attending. Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center is truly a place where lives are transformed. We are an outreach ministry providing Christ-centered environments for fellowship and spiritual growth. Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center 158 Casowasco Drive, Moravia NY Phone: Fax: (Toll Free)

19 SIGN DISCOUNTS & PAYMENT CHOICES CAMPER INFO FAMILY INFO casowasco 2013 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORM g REMINDER! It s easy to register online at casowasco.org Name of Camper: Camper Address (Street, City, Zip): Parent 1/Guardian Name: Occupation: Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell/Pager Number: Address: Name of Church: City: Denomination: Sponsoring church/agency responsible for payment: Amount (if known): $ Date of Birth: Male Female Age at Camp: Grade Completed: Camper Camper T-shirt size (circle one) CHILD: Sm Med Lg ADULT: Sm Med Lg XL XXL Cabinmate Request: (If possible, we will honor your request for one cabinmate, if campers are the same age group/program and each lists the other on their registration form.) Camper resides with: Mother Father Both Other: 3please list your top Notes for leaders to help my child have a super week. Please note a recent family loss/change, custody information, medical needs, dietary requirements/allergies, life-threatening allergies, behaviorial notes. These notes are used to help prepare for camp. They are not used to establish eligibilty. Please attach extra pages as needed. I first heard about camp through: Church Brochure Website Family Friend Newspaper Other: Dates: Program Name: Site: Fee: $75* deposit per session must accompany registration. Total Discounts $1 donation to the Casowasco Scholarship fund Total Amount enclosed* Balance Due -$ +$ $ $ $ Method of Payment: Check # Visa Mastercard Card Number: Expiration Date (XX/YY): / 3 Digit Security Code: Cardholder s Name (please print): Cardholder s Address (Street, City, Zip): Cardholder s Signature: Parental/Guardian Permission: I hereby give my permission for my child (named above) to attend the camp session for which he/she is registering. I understand that my child s name/address/ address may be shared with his/her program group and UM agencies, and still/video pictures of my child may be used for promotional purposes unless I notify the camp administration in writing to the contrary. The camp administration has my permission to secure emergency medical care as needed until I can be reached. I understand that a properly completed health form is required for attendance. I understand that summer camp programs may include off site travel and/or off site swimming. 9Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date: for office use only: CAMPER NAME Postmark Date Rc d (if different than camper) Parent 2/Guardian Name: Occupation: Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell/Pager Number: Address: I m registering for: One program More than one - How many? Total Program Fee(s): $ Early Bird Discount (Register by May 1 st ) (-$10.00) $ Sibling Discount (-$15.00 per sibling) $ My Sibling (name) is attending (program) at (site). Reminder: A $25 discount will be credited to your account with each friend that registers. your friends name to registrar@casowasco.org (if different than camper) **Remember to make checks payable to UNYAC and mail to 158 Casowasco Drive, Moravia NY 13118

20 Upper New York Annual Conference CASOWASCOCamp & Retreat Center 324 University Ave, 3rd Floor, Syracuse NY Return Service Requested Refer a friend SAVE $ 25 Register before May 1 st SAVE $ 10 JOIN US! OPEN HOUSE JUNE 16 th FROM 2-7pm