CAMP CHRSYALIS GRANDPARENTS CAMP FAMILY CAMP

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1 CAMP CHRSYALIS GRANDPARENTS CAMP FAMILY CAMP

2 Table of Contents Welcome to Camp... 2 Mission Statement... 2 Paperwork & Payment... 3 Arrival and Departure... 3 Contacting Your Camper... 4 Sample Daily Schedule at Camp... 5 Activity Options.. 6 Meals and Snacks... 6 What to Bring to Camp... 7 Summer Offering... 8 Map of Camp Chrysalis... 8 The Camp Store... 9 Summer DVDs and Camp Photos... 9 Health & Wellness Upcoming Events Year-Round Retreating Map to Camp Please Note: This booklet is meant to provide basic information to parents, grandparents and youth. If you have any questions, please don t hesitate to contact our office. Cross Trails Ministry 391 Upper Turtle Creek Road Kerrville, TX (830) info@crosstrails.org

3 Welcome to Camp Dear Campers, Parents and Grandparents, Merry Christmas! Happy Easter! Joyous Advent, Epiphany, Lent, and Pentecost? Some of these roll off the tongue, but others seem a bit odd. But, in the church year, we celebrate them all. This summer, campers will learn all about the Lutheran church calendar, the holidays and traditions, and the scriptures that tell the story of Jesus life on Earth. Campers will find that God is available all the time, 24/7, not just on Sundays or at Christmas and Easter. Campers will also learn that because of God s love to us is available all the time, our call is to serve and love our neighbor and God. We have opportunities to do this everyday! I love Camp Chrysalis and I can t wait to share this special place with all of you. For 67 years, Camp Chrysalis has been a place of transforming relationships with God, friends, cabin mates, and more. People experience the love of Christ in community and, during times of play, and in the still moments here. Campers have the opportunity to try new things, explore creation, learn from peers and mentors, experience God in new ways, and be who God intended them to be. If you have never been to Camp Chrysalis before...welcome! We are so glad that you came! We will do our best to make this a great experience for you. We know that trying something new can be difficult, but we are here to make this easy for you. Please read through this booklet, as it will answer a lot of questions that you may have about camp. Should you have other questions, please don t hesitate to look on our website, or to or call me directly. Jay@crosstrails.org or (830) We look forward to serving you as Christ served others. Blessings to you this spring and we will see you for camp soon. Jay Miller Director Camp Chrysalis Our Mission The Mission of Cross Trails Ministry is to provide unique settings & experiences in which youth, adults & families are strengthened in their relationship with Christ, each other, the church and community. 2

4 Paperwork & Payment In order to complete your registration, the following items need to be sent in prior to your arrival or submitted to our office upon arrival. Please send these items to Registrar; Cross Trails Ministry; 391 Upper Turtle Creek Road; Kerrville, TX We need forms for each person regardless of age. If you are coming to Grandparent Camp, these forms must be completed by your grandchild s parent. Please remember, financial aid Camperships are available. Contact our office for more information. Balance Due. Health History Form signed or submitted online If you submit this form online, please bring a copy of your insurance card. Cross Trails Ministry Release Form signed or submitted online Group Photo and Summer Video Order Form Optional New this year, we will be taking a group photo each week that can be used as a souvenir for our campers. Order one at the beginning of the week to guarantee you get one! Also new this year we will produce one DVD for the entire summer. It will be shipped out at the end of the summer and feature highlights from all of our weeks at Camp Chrysalis. For grandparents bringing grandchildren, all health and release forms must be signed by the grandchild s parent or legal guardian. Arrival: Family and Grandparent Campers may arrive at Camp Chrysalis between 3 and 5 pm on Sunday August 6th or August 13th depending on your registration week. Because our staff has other responsibilities, we can not accept early arrivals. Departure: Arrival & Departure Family Camp and Grandparent Camp ends at 11:30 am on Friday for the full week program. Family and friends are welcome to come at 11:00 to join our closing worship. Family Camp and Grandparent Camp ends at 12:30 following lunch for the half week program on August 9. 3

5 Contacting Your Camper We encourage camper families and extended families to contact their campers during their stay. However, non-emergency visits or phone calls received through the camp office are disruptive to the camp program. So please tell your friends and family that these are not allowed. Letters: Some parents choose to write letters and postcards prior to the camp week, and leave them with the camp staff to distribute. If you would like to write to your camper from home, please mail very early. Write to: (Camper Name and Program), Camp Chrysalis, 391 Upper Turtle Creek Rd Kerrville, TX Faxes to campers will not be accepted. Campers can receive ! to campers will be printed out each morning at 10:00 for afternoon mail call. Because office space is limited, campers will not have access to the computer to reply. with attachments, including photos, will not be accepted. This summer, we are using a system to regulate our to protect us from viruses and to help cover the cost of printing each to pass it along to the camper. To your camper, you ll need to set up a Bunk1 account: 1. Go to our website at (Click on Summer Camp and find Connect to Campers) 2. Click the Camper button - This will direct you to a new site 3. Click Need an Account or have an invitation code 4. Enter your information and the Invitation Code : CROSSTRAILS Fill out all the required information 6. Purchase Bunk Note credits You will need a credit card 7. Send an to your camper! You will only need to register once and once you register you will be able to invite others to use these services. Bunk Replies: New this summer, campers will be able to respond to you more quickly than writing a letter! Here s how it works: 1. Purchase credits through Bunk1 the same process as Camper 2. Use the credits for Bunk Reply Stationary send this stationary with your camper to camp or include it in an you send to them 3. Campers will hand write replies and give it to camp staff 4. Camp staff will send the reply to Bunk1 and it will be uploaded to your Bunk1 Account. If you are purchasing stationary, please let campers know you would like them to fill it out. It is not camp s responsibility to have your camper fill out the Bunk Reply. In Case of Emergency: In case of emergency, please call (830) If you call during non-business hours, please know that the machine is checked regularly for messages, including just prior to breakfast and just after lights out. If there is a life or death emergency after 11 pm, call our Health Center at (830)

6 Sample Daily Schedule Program activity options you may choose from include swimming, arts & crafts, hiking, archery, visiting the Cocoon, nature activities, field games, canoeing and more. There will be a sign up sheet everyday. Printed here is a sample schedule. This schedule will change depending on age group, special events, weather, and other circumstances. 8 am Breakfast 9 am Alpha Worship We begin our day with God 10 am Bible Study & Youth Activities Adults will have an hour of Bible study with a snack at the 11:00 hour and a chance for fellowship and to finish the bible study if need be. Youth will have bible study at 10:00 followed by an hour of activities with a chance to reconnect with family at snack time. 12 pm Lunch 12:30 pm Turtle Time We take time out to rest and get out of the sun before the afternoon s activities. 1:30 pm Program Activities This time includes the above listed program options. 5:30 pm Challenge Hour Form a team and sign up to compete in various tournaments and games for the entire family. 6 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Family Time / More time for Challenges if needed Time set aside for just you and your family. 7:00 pm All-Camp Activities We play a game or complete an activity as a large group. 8:00 pm Snack 8:30 pm Omega Worship We end our day as we began it with God 9 pm to 10:30 am Babysitting, Board Games, and Night Activities 5

7 Activity Options We at Cross Trails Ministry want to make this the most enjoyable time possible for you and your family. We have provided options for both you and your youth. All of these options are up to you. Everyday, the Cross Trails Ministry staff will have activities for the younger age group (1-5 years old) and activities for the older age group (6-11). These activities are designed to give campers, both youth and adults, some freedom. If you would like for your child or grandchild to participate in these activities, please drop them off at the activity in the appropriate attire and tell the staff members that will be there. The staff will then care for them, until an adult from the family comes to pick them up at 5:30. Parents or grandparents can take them out of activities early or drop them off later in the afternoon if they would like. Youth Campers under the age of 11 are not allowed to be around the site without adult or staff supervision. We highly recommend all youth be under the supervision of an adult Activity times are also provided for adults. You are encouraged to do as much or as little as you would like. Sign up sheets will be posted on the kiosk near the dining hall. Please sign up for these activities before Turtle Time so our staff can prepare for your arrival at these activities. Meals & Snacks Camp Chrysalis strives to provide nutritious and satisfying meals. Food is an integral part of our program. Campers come together as a community to share a meal and fellowship. Because we are an intentional Christian community, campers are encouraged to mingle and meet new people. As a community, campers take turns serving each other by serving meals, cleaning up after meals and washing dishes. Should your camper not like what is being served, options are available, including cereal at breakfast and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at lunch and dinner. The following is a sample menu for a typical camp day. Breakfast Pancakes, bacon, cereal, milk, fruit & juice. Lunch Sandwich bar, macaroni salad, salad bar, cookies, decaf tea & water. Supper Lasagna, garlic bread, broccoli, salad bar, cake, punch, milk, and water. Snack Rice Crispy Treats. For special dietary needs, please specify on the health form. Campers often expend more energy at camp than at home. For this reason campers are encouraged to eat an appropriate amount of food. 6

8 What to Bring Below is a list of things to bring to camp this summer. Bible Sleeping Bag & Pillow Towel & Washcloth Soap & Shampoo Toothbrush & Toothpaste Other Toiletries Insect Repellent Sunscreen & Chapstick Shirts at least one per day of camp Shorts at least one per day of camp Modest Swim Suit Swim Towel Underwear & Socks 1 Pairs of Long Pants Clothes That Can Get Muddy 2 Pairs of Tennis Shoes Shower Shoes Water Shoes (no sandals) or Old Pair of Tennis Shoes Sun Hat or Cap Light Jacket or Sweatshirt Lightweight Rain Coat or Poncho Prescription Medications in their Original Bottle Copy of Your Insurance Card If you have not submitted one yet Flashlight with Batteries Bunk Reply Stationary (optional) Money for Offering to Meals on Wheels (optional) Notebook, Pen, Envelopes & Stamps (optional) Money for the Camp Store (optional) Sunglasses (optional) Camera (optional) Shoes with a Heal or Boots (We may have a chance for horseback riding) In order to keep in the camping spirit, please leave the following items at home. Cross Trails is not responsible for lost or stolen items. x Pets - Not even to pick up or drop off times x Radios / Walkman x PSP / Nintendo DS x TV s x Weapons x Pocket Knives x Personal Sports Equipment x Anything Valuable 7

9 Summer Offering Cross Trails Ministry wants to give each camper an opportunity to serve once they go home. One of those ways is partnering with an organization that is in a lot of communities around the United States. Meals on Wheels is a community based program that has volunteers deliver meals to people who are homebound. Many of the people who require Meals on Wheels are elderly, people with a disability, or are recovering from hospital care. Volunteers deliver not only needed meals, but also companionship and hospitality to people in need. How can our campers help if they don t have a driver license? There are lots of ways. We are taking a monetary donation from all of our campers to be able to send to Meals on Wheels programs in Central Texas to better our communities. Campers will also learn the effects of aging and how they can show hospitality to people in various stages of life. Campers often feel like they cannot relate to older generations, but with this learning opportunity and some interactive activities, campers will feel more comfortable with these people. This will allow our campers to join in with a driver in their own communities, giving them an option of serving and another way to show Christ s love to everyone. Map of Camp Chrysalis 8

10 The Camp Store The Cocoon The Cocoon, will be open during the camp week. Camper groups can choose to visit the Cocoon daily, Monday through Thursday. Camper groups typically choose to go to the Cocoon for an afternoon snack. Snack items include water, soda, sno cones, popcorn and candy. Each camper is limited to two snack items during Cocoon time, with a maximum spending limit of $2.00 a day on food items. The Cocoon also sells various camp attire and memorabilia. These items may be purchased throughout the week, as well as during camper departure. The following is a sample inventory and price list. T-Shirts cost $15-20 Hats, caps and visors cost $15 to $20 Stuffed animals cost $10 to $12 Carabineers and other small items cost $4 to $6 Sterling Silver charms cost $35 Campers are welcome to set up a debit account in their name at the Cocoon or pay as you go. Any unused funds will be returned before the close of camp. If campers would like to donate their unused funds to aid our summer offering they may do so in the Cocoon after closing worship. Checks for store purchases may be made payable to Cross Trails Ministry. Visa, Mastercard and Discover Card are accepted. Summer DVDs and Photos Online Photos: Parents will be able to view online photos of camp during the week. Photos of each day will be updated overnight for viewing the next day. For pictures, you will need to set up a Bunk1 account. Please follow the instructions under camper (page 4). Viewing pictures is free and each high quality photo download is $0.99. You may also purchase photo gifts at their website. For your camper s safety, pictures are password protected. The password will be ed to adult participants the week before your camp session. Group Photo: Upon arrival, campers and parents may purchase a group photo for their week of camp. It will be an 8x10 photo and will have all campers, staff, and information about the week printed on it. Campers who order this will receive it prior to going home. Cost $5.00 Camp DVD: Campers have the option to purchase a camp DVD. This DVD will be of the entire camp summer and campers will be able to see campers from their week as well as the many other programs that camp offers. These DVDs will be shipped at the end of August and can be purchased anytime prior to this date. Cost $

11 Health & Wellness For the safety everyone, you cannot come to camp without a completed Health History Form for everyone in your family. Please fill this out as completely as possible. This can be found online and can also be printed off of our website. Please submit it online or mail it to camp by May 1, Be certain to sign it. This gives our nurse time to review it and ask any questions they need to. If you submit the form online, please send a copy of each person s insurance card. If you submit a paper form, you should include it with your form. You are responsible for administering all medications to your family members. They need to be kept in your cabin, locked in your car or stored in our Health Center. We do keep a number of over the counter medications in our Health Center. A complete list can be found on our Health History Form. Any family member can visit the Health Center to pick up these medications from our medical personnel. Youth family members need to be accompanied by an adult. Cross Trails Ministry carries secondary accident insurance only. Your insurance company will be responsible for the cost of any injury to or illness of a family member while at camp. All staff members will have a first aid kit with them. If there is anything that you need, please see a staff member and they will be able to help you. We will have some campers come to camp that are not current in their vaccinations or their parents voluntarily do not immunize them. All parents must sign the vaccination waiver if their campers are not currently vaccinated. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES At all times contact Camp staff immediately. Phone is located in Luke s Place MEDICAL EMERGENCY: In life threatening situations Call 911 (or designate an adult to do this) and give first aid as able. Also, inform the nearest staff member. In non-life threatening situations give first aid as necessary and inform the Camp Staff. EMERGENCY Chrysalis Office Poison Control Sid Peterson Hospital Director s Home Jay Miller Director s Cell Phone Jay Miller Outreach Director s Home Jessica Pina During the day, a radio will be available in Luke s Place to contact staff as needed. 10

12 Upcoming Events Lutheran Camp Chrysalis Family & Friends Labor Day Retreat September 1-4, 2017 Upper Elementary Advent Retreat (Grades 3-6) December 2-4, 2017 Family Advent Festival November 24-26, December 8-10, and December 15-17, 2017 Ebert Ranch Camp Mother/Daughter Retreat October 13-15, 2017 Girls in Grades 4-6 and their Mothers Father/ Son Dangerous Retreat October 20-22, 2017 Boys in Grades 4-6 and their Fathers Lutheran Fall Festival in Fredericksburg Fredericksburg Markt Platz September 16, 2017 Year Round Retreating Ebert Ranch and Camp Chrysalis are open year-round for your use. If you have a group that wants to come to camp, simply contact us and we will help you plan your event. Who can come? Anyone. Youth groups, church councils, sewing guilds, scouting troops, service groups, family reunions. Anyone. When can you come? Camp is open year round. Contact us to reserve your dates. Retreats can be for an afternoon, a weekend or during the week. What does camp provide? We can provide as little or as much as you need. We offer housing, meals, campfires, Bible studies, worships, challenge course activities, canoeing, horseback riding, games and more. Let us work with you. Why come to camp? Groups come for many reasons. Some want to learn more about each other and create a bonded group. Others want to get away for a meeting or to accomplish a task. Some want to serve by completing work projects. Others want to take advantage of the many activities we offer. What is your reason? 11

13 Directions to Camp Camp Chrysalis 391 Upper Turtle Creek Rd. Kerrville, TX From San Antonio: Take I-10 North West to exit 508 (Hwy 16). Turn to go South on Hwy 16 through Kerrville. Travel approximately 11 miles from I-10 to FM 1273 (Upper Turtle Creek Rd.) Turn right and go 1.5 miles. Camp is on the right side. From Austin: Take Hwy 290 to Fredericksburg. Turn left on Hwy 16 on go South. Travel approximately 38 miles through Kerrville to FM 1273 (Upper Turtle Creek Rd.) Turn right and go 1.5 miles. Camp is on the right side. To El Paso Fredericksburg Austin Hwy 290 Hwy 16 Kerrville I-35 Camp Chrysalis Hwy 16 I-10 FM 1273 (Map Not to Scale) San Antonio To Houston 12