Marymount presents GRANDMA S FAMILY CAMP Connecting families to nature & creating memories for children of all ages! Welcome to Camp Marymount s Grandma s Family Camp. This booklet should tell you everything you need to know. Please read through it carefully and make sure we ve answered your questions. If you need more information, please contact one of the following and we will do our best to help. We are looking forward to having you at Grandma s Family Camp!!! The camp setting is in the woods of Fairview, TN and is the perfect backdrop to experience the wonder of nature. We will be spending time outdoors canoeing, hiking, playing games, making art, shooting archery, and exploring our woods, and lake. Meals are shared in our dining hall and participants will be staying in our cabins and at campsites. In the evenings, we will be exploring the night and enjoying a campfire filled with songs, skits, & stories. A prayer service will be celebrated on Sunday morning. There are opportunities throughout this weekend to create lifelong memories with your family, laugh, and meet and socialize with others. We re glad you ll be joining us and we look forward to welcoming you to Grandma s Family Camp! See you real soon! Julian Gomez, Grandma s Camp Director julianpgomez@yahoo.com or 615 829 2106 Lindsey Davis, Camp Marymount Program Director lindsey@campmarymount.com or 615 799 0410 ext.10 Dana Hummel, Camp Marymount Registrar dana@campmarymount.com or 615 799 01410 ext. 12 www.campmarymount.com/summer-camp/family-camp-grandmas-camp-at-marymount/ 1318 Fairview Blvd. * Fairview, TN 37062 * (615) 799-0410 * Fax (615) 799-2261
Suggested Camper Packing List The following is merely a list of suggested articles. Campers sometimes misplace their belongings, therefore please mark all items you bring to camp with a name. Don t bring anything to camp that has personal or sentimental value 1. Sleeping bag OR single sheets for bed, blanket & pillow 2. Bath towels / wash cloth 3. Shower shoes (example crocs no flip flops or open toe shoes), socks (2 extra pair) 4. Clothing bring enough clothing for a weekend. Spring &Summer Camp: One pair of long pants/two pair of shorts, 2 t-shirts, lightweight jacket Winter Camp: 2 Long pants, 2 sweat shirt/sweaters, winter coat, gloves, hat, snow boots / extra blankets and clothing (please plan clothing around the forecast) 5. Hooded sweatshirt 6. Large garbage bag (doubles as poncho if rains) 7. Flashlight (extra batteries) 8. Hat/sunscreen 9. Bug Spray 10. Toiletries 11. Personal medication, if needed 12. Folding chair (for around the campfire) 13. Disinfecting wipes 14. Rubber boots, umbrella, and poncho in case of rain 15. Bathing suit & old tennis shoes (to wear in the water if weather permits during the spring/summer camp) 16. PFD (life vest) if you don t own one, the camp will provide you with one What Not to Bring: 1. NO Electronic Games, Computers or mp3 players, Cell phones (Kids only). Illegal drugs, alcohol, weapons, flammable materials, Fire arms, pets. 2. Valuables or things to which you have great emotional attachment. 3 CDs or CD players, IPods, Video Games remember, this is a short stay and there will be a lot to keep you busy! What Grandma s Camp Provides: 1. 6 meals 2. First Aid Kit / 3. All activity supplies and volunteer staff to guide you thru the activities 2
Arrival Time, General Information, Schedule Check in & Departure Check in: 2 5 pm FRIDAY Check out: 2:00pm SUNDAY A staff member will check you in as you pull into camp and direct you to your lodging for the weekend. If you will be arriving after check-in hours, please call (615 829 2106). Also, if you must arrive after 9pm, we ask that you wait to join us on Saturday morning after 8am. When departing, please make sure you have all your belongings. Lost and Found will only be kept for 1 week. About the Weekend At the beginning of camp, each camping family becomes part of a group, giving them an opportunity to meet, work, and play with other campers. Each group is named after a Native American tribe. After families arrive and settle-in, the tribe members make name tags and headbands of their tribal colors. Over the weekend, each tribe works together to complete a scavenger hunt and they participate in other tribal competitions. The champion is announced on Sunday and the winning tribe s photograph is taken and posted on the camp s website. In addition to bragging rights, the winning tribe is awarded Grandma s Family Camp flag and keeps it until a new tribe is crowned. Along with arts and crafts, campers enjoy canoeing, archery, hiking, fishing and getting to know the horses, among other activities. Your participation is requested, but not required. Campers also participate in sing alongs with our music director, Karree, as she plays her guitar around the campfire. The best part of Grandma s Family Camp is the down time: unscheduled time, where kids get to run and play and the adults get to relax and enjoy the scenery. During this time and throughout the weekend, we also encourage the adults to talk to the young campers about what it was like when they were children, where they went to school and how they met, for example. The goal is to foster intergenerational bonding, where the adults share their life s challenges and successes in an effort to develop their grandkid s or children s sound values, positive selfimages and an eagerness to learn from one another. Lastly, please remember the staff is made of volunteers and many of them have backgrounds in community service. They are here to make your weekend pleasant and comfortable, so please be respectful and follow their direction. General Information *The Marymount camp store, Marymart, will be open one time during the weekend. Items available for purchase include T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, water bottles, coffee mugs, and more. *There is a phone available with an outside line. Cell phone reception is somewhat limited at camp; ask a staff member where the best reception can be found. *Fairview & Nashville are our closest surrounding towns. Both have basic amenities should you need anything while at Family Camp. *Camp activities include group games, canoeing, archery, nature hikes and tours of the nature center, meals, and evening activities. *Activities Schedule: A schedule of activities will be available and led by Grandma s camp volunteer throughout the weekend. *Parents or adult family members or mentors are responsible for the supervision and actions of their children (under the age of 18) at all times. Volunteers are available to lead activities and to act as guides only. The purpose of the weekend is to spend time together as a family. * Each morning begins with a 45 minute quiet time. Please respect this time for everyone 3
The Schedule (sample only) Friday 2:00pm 5:30 pm First Bell 6:00pm 8:00pm 8:15pm 9:45pm 10:00pm Registration Check-in into cabins Settle-in Return to picnic table area to make name tags and tribal headbands Meet at main lodge/dining hall Dinner and introductions Review rules and regulations, weekend activities Campfire near winterized cabins Learn Grandma s Camp Song Lights out Saturday First Bell 7:00am 7:45am Wake-up quiet time Second Bell 8:00 8:45am Breakfast at dining hall Third Bell 8:45am 9:15am Family Group 9:30am 12:00 pm Activity Tribal Rotations Sixth Bell 12:15pm 1:00pm Lunch at dining hall 1:00pm 1:30pm Relaxing Time / Scavenger Hunt Eighth Bell 1:45pm 4:45 pm Tribal Activity Rotations 5:00pm 6:00pm Relaxing Time / Scavenger Hunt 6:00pm 11:00pm Cookout at the pavilion / Campfire / S mores / Storytelling 11:30pm Lights out Sunday First Bell 7:00am 7:45am Wake-up quiet time 8:00 8:45am Breakfast at dining hall 8:45 9:45am Relaxing Time / Scavenger Hunt 10:00am 10:30am Sunday Prayer Service (optional) 10:45am 12:00pm Tribal kickball game 12:15pm 1:30pm Lunch at dining hall Announcement of tribal competition winners 1:30pm 2:00pm Pack-up and clean / Departure HEALTH CARE & FIRST AID Grandma s Family Camp will have a medical professional on site for the weekend. This person will be limited to minor first aid and providing limited first aid supplies to families as needed. Ultimately, this means you will be responsible for the health, treatment and safety of you and your family during your stay at camp. *All prescription and over-the-counter medications should be brought to camp and stored in a safe and locked bag and kept away from children. *If the need arises for further health care supplies, staff will provide directions to our local pharmacies in Fairview or Nashville. *In the case of a participant needing first aid, our volunteer first aid staff or certain certified staff can provide basic treatment as well as band-aids, topical ointments, and ice packs. *If the need arises for further assistance, staff will provide directions to our local clinic or hospital. * Volunteers will review emergency procedures (weather, fire, missing camper and other situations) during the first night of the weekend. 4
Weekend Policies (these are reviewed with all participants the first night of the weekend) These policies are designed to preserve camp and to keep our participants safe! Compliance by all participants is required. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact camp. *ABSOLUTELY no alcohol or drugs is allowed on property. Any person found in possession of alcohol at camp will be asked to leave. If a person or family is asked to leave due to breaking rules or policies NO refund will be given. *All buildings, structures, shelters, and gathering areas at camp are non-smoking. We have designated smoking location in front of the reception hall please ask one of our staff for more details. *Weapons, firearms, fireworks, or flammable materials are NOT allowed on camp property. *Fires are permitted only in designated fire circles at campsites. An adult must be present at all times when a fire is burning. All fires must be started by Volunteer staff that will maintain the fire and make sure it is fully distinguished before leaving the area. * In the evening, we ask all participants to utilize the buddy system. At all times parents, grandparents, or mentors, etc. are to be with or near (meaning within sight) their children supervising them. *For safety and insurance purposes, no one is allowed in the kitchen area unless you are designated to be there. Please be on time to all meals as they are only served at the designated times. We gather for prayers and announcements before each meal. Food Service staff members are expecting all participants at the planned meal times. If you have special dietary needs please contact lindsey@campmarymount.com to make arrangements with our food service director. * The first aid cabin will be staffed by a volunteer. This first aid volunteer will help with and provide first aid supplies for minor injuries. We do require that you fill out an Incident form when an injury occurs. The first aid volunteer will help with this. *Any additional snacks/drinks brought to camp should be stored in airtight containers (preferably in your car not in the cabins. This helps keep rodents out of our buildings). *While at camp, please be sure that you are dressed comfortably and appropriately. You will be spending time in the great outdoors, where the weather changes and terrain is uneven. In case of inclement weather our emergency plan will be enforced (to be discussed on first night of weekend) *Vehicles are NOT allowed to drive around camp property except during check-in and check-out. If you have mobility support needs, please contact lindsey@campmarymount.com to make arrangements. For safety and insurance purposes only designated volunteer staff will be allowed to drive the golf cart. *At camp, we are stewards of the Earth. Please do not pick any plants or flowers, stay on paths, do not litter, and be conservative in your use of electricity and water. Thanks for helping us protect God s creation! * Please take your questions or concerns to Grandma s Family Camp Director, Julian Gomez, during the weekend. * Please remember the staff members at Grandma s Family Camp are all volunteers and they are here to keep you safe. MARYMOUNT HOPES THAT ALL CAMPERS WILL ARRIVE READY TO JOIN IN AND HAVE FUN. IT IS EXPECTED THAT CAMPERS WILL BE COOPERATIVE AND ATTENTIVE TO STAFF AT ALL TIMES. MARYMOUNT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REMOVE ANY CAMPER FROM THE PROGRAM, WITHOUT REFUND, IF THE CAMPER USES DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, ENDANGERS THE LIVES OF OTHERS OR SELF, OR CONSISTENTLY DISREGARDS STAFF INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE NOTE: Refunds are not available for participants who leave camp due to behavior or health reasons. 2015 RATES Participant Rates: If you register and pay your deposit 30 days prior to the camp you will save $10 off each participant. Adults (18 & up) $95.00 Teens (13-17) $80.00 Children (12 and under) $60.00 We recommend children ages 5 & older to attend. Additional Fees: -If you would like a private winterized (heated and cooled) room you can reserve one for an additional $100 fee. This fee is waived for families with 5 or more attending & if you all want to be in the same room. - There are no additional fees for a private rustic cabin Family Discounts -A 50 % discount is applied to families with 5 or more. Discount is applied to lowest participant rate paid for your family members. (immediate family members only) Refund Policy- deposits are non-refundable. If cancellation occurs 3 weeks/21 days before camp all fees are refundable (minus the deposits). Cancellation less than 3 weeks/21 days prior to camp, all paid fees are non-refundable. 5
Directions to Grandma s Family Camp at Camp Marymount 1318 Fairview Blvd. Fairview, TN 37062 (615) 799-0410 From Nashville/Knoxville: From I-40W to Exit 192/ McCrory Lane. Follow McCrory until it dead ends. Turn left TN-Hwy100. Stay on 100 for 7 miles until 1318 Fairview Blvd./Camp Marymount on the right (look for the white fence.) From Memphis: From I-40E toward Nashville Take exit 12C on the LEFT toward Nashville Take the TN-96 exit 182 toward Franklin/Fairview Turn left onto TN-96 Merge onto Fairview Blvd./ TN-100 E / TN-96 E Follow Fairview Blvd. / TN-100 E / TN-96 E to 1318 Fairview Blvd on left From Birmingham: From I-65 N Take the TN-96 Exit exit 65 toward Franklin/Murfreesboro Turn LEFT onto Murfreesboro Rd / TN-96. Continue to follow TN-96. Turn LEFT onto Church St./ TN-96 Turn RIGHT onto 5TH AVE S / US-431 / TN-106 / TN-96 Turn LEFT onto TN-96/ US-431 Truck / US-31 Truck.. Continue to follow TN-96. Turn LEFT on Hwy 100 End at 1318 Fairview Blvd./ Camp Marymount From Chattanooga: From I-24 W toward Nashville / Birmingham Take the TN-254 / Bell Rd. EXIT 59 Turn LEFT onto Bell Rd / TN-254. Continue to follow TN-254 W. Turn LEFT onto TN-100 End at 1318 Fairview Blvd. / Camp Marymount 6