KIDS CAMP PARENT INFO

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1 KIDS CAMP PARENT INFO Drop off Your kid(s) needs to arrive between 10-10: 30 am on Monday, June 3rd Check-in will take place at the Southside of Henderson Campus. The buses will be parked here. Parents can park in Central Park parking area. Please have everything ready to make sure that every kid gets checked in on-time. Here s what the process will look like: Drop off luggage at the appropriate bus. Check-in with your kid s leader. Hand their leader any camp mail and canteen money you are sending to camp. Check-in with the bus leader and hand the bus leader any medications your kid will require during camp. Make sure your kid has a peanut free lunch packed for the bus ride to camp (disposable lunch sack please). Say good-bye and your kid gets on the bus. Once your child is on the bus and checked in, they need to stay on the bus. Departure: We expect to leave promptly at 11 a.m. Return: We plan on returning around 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7th Canteen Card This card will be used for your kid s spending money. Camp Pine Rock has a shop opened each day where treats, snacks, t-shirts, and accessories for color teams will be sold. We recommend $10 if your kid is not going to buy any color items. If they are, then we recommend $20 - $30. We also encourage written instructions on how much your kid can spend each day at the shop. Medications All medications must be in original packaging with doctors instructions. If your child needs assistance/monitoring regarding medications, please refer to the Medications card you will receive at the parent meeting and follow the instructions listed. Make sure your child s small group leader s name is written on the Medication card. Mail You are strongly encouraged to mail a note of encouragement to your child. Please have letters/cards ready with your kid s name, small group leader s name and date of delivery on the front of each envelope. You will give the mail to your kid s small group leader before departure.

2 Luggage Your child is limited to one suitcase/bag and one small carry-on/backpack. Other than a sleeping bag, all other belongings must fit in these two bags. At the parent meeting, you will receive 3 colored luggage tags/wristbands. One will be used for the suitcase, carry on and one for the sleeping bag. These bands have been coordinated with the bus assigned to your child. When you arrive, immediately locate the correct bus to load the suitcase/bag and sleeping bag. Payments Due If you have a payment card, then there is a balance on your kid s camp account. Payments are due no later than Sunday, May 26 th, 2019 Spirit Days Friday Free Dress Saturday TBA Sunday TBA Monday TBA Tuesday Free Dress Social Media To see what is happening at camp through updates, pictures, and videos, we encourage you to LIKE the Central Henderson page on Facebook and Instagram! Facebook: Instagram: Centralhenderson Rules Girls: Do not enter the guys cabins! Guys: Do not enter the girls cabins! Be where you are supposed to be, when you are supposed to be there. Lights out at 10pm (for all people on camp property). RESPECT the camp area and each other: No water balloons, sidewalk chalk, shaving cream or pranks! Kids may be sent home at their parent s expense for breaking any of the above rules or for disrespecting the camp area. Contact Information/Emergency or Questions CFM Staff (at Camp Pine Rock) Andrea and Kim Camp Pine Rock: After departure, please use these numbers only in the event of an emergency.

3 PACKING LIST o Bible and pen o Clothing for each day (pants, shorts, shirts, underwear, socks, etc.) Consider sending an extra change of clothing! Please, NO clothing with tobacco, alcohol or drug advertisements or with profane statements. o One extra set of clothes that can get messy (and it s not a big deal). Your kid will get messy! o Sleepwear o Jacket or sweatshirt for the evenings (it can get cool at night) o Shoes and/or sandals (one pair of closed-toe athletic shoes) o Personal toiletries: toothbrush/toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, comb/brush, etc. o 2 Towels (one for the pool, shower etc.) o Sleeping bag or sheets/blanket and pillow (with case) o Sunscreen and lip balm o Sunglasses and hat o Swimwear (Girls one piece or FULL tankinis only) o Flashlight Specific to This Experience: Canteen money Bottled water for the bus ride to camp Peanut free lunch packed in a disposable bag for the bus ride to camp Snacks for the bus ride up and home Other Items to Consider: Swim shoes, goggles or swim mask Camera (disposable recommended) Backpack Raincoat Dirty clothes bag Plastic water bottle What Not To Bring Portable televisions or DVD players, CD players, ipods, or electronic games. Tobacco products, weapons of any sort, alcohol, drugs, firearms or fireworks. (Kids with any of these may be sent home at the expense of the parent.)

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5 FAQ S What is the cost of camp? To get the best deal on camp, sign up early and save your child s spot! Jan 5 th -Feb 3 rd : $ Feb 4 th -March 31 st : $399 April 1 st - May 26 th : $439 We offer monthly payment plans that can be set up during the online registration process, all payments are due by May 26 th, What does the cost of camp include? The total cost includes transportation to and from camp, all the meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks) while they are away, comfortable lodging and all camp activities (which include zip line, archery, rock wall, bb gun target practice, swimming and more). What time should my student show up on the day of departure? Please arrive between 10 am and 10:30 am on Monday, June 3rd. The busses are leaving Central Henderson at 11 am. Who will be supervising my child during camp? We take the value of safety & security very seriously and it is our #1 priority. All of our leaders and staff have updated background checks and are approved team members inside your kid s environment on the weekend. Along with Camp Pine Rocks staff and our leaders, your kids will have close supervision during their time at camp, to make sure they have a safe and memorable experience. My kid has medical issues/allergies/ etc. Who can I speak with to ensure my child will receive the necessary care? If your kid has medications, medical conditions, etc, please indicate clearly on your registration form. At the time of departure, you will give your kid s medication to the bus leader. All medication will be handled and distributed by a registered nurse, who has full records of kid s medications. This is my first time allowing my kid to be gone for multiple days. Can I contact him/her while they re at camp? We want kids to be engaged and involved while at camp so, we make it clear that phones (theirs and their leaders) are there for emergencies only. Your best way of contacting your kid is through their small group leader. Your leader will have their phone with them during camp, however, may not be able to return calls and/or texts as soon as they are received. Please visit our Facebook or Instagram pages for updates during camp. What will they be doing at camp? What activities are provided and what does a typical day look like? Your kids have jam-packed days while they are at camp. Each day consists of two fun and upbeat worship sessions, two in-depth small group times and rotations of zip lines, rock walls, archery, swimming, obstacle courses, field games, spirit days, color competitions, and more!