BigStuf 2018 Parent Information Packet What this packet includes: Itinerary What to Bring Expectations Leader Info
Hotel Information: Boardwalk Beach Resort 9600 S. Thomas Dr. Panama City Beach, FL 32408 1-800-224-GULF Amenities available on-site: - Beach - Pool - Cafe- lunch/dinner, snacks, drinks - Optional rec tournaments- basketball, beach volleyball, - spikeball and cornhole - Private vendors on beach for Jet Ski rentals & parasailing NOTE: Jet ski rentals and parasailing do require payment and an adult s signature on the vendor release form. These activities will only be available to high school students and must be approved by a parent! Transportation Information Cline Tours, Inc (1) 56 Passenger Bus Midsouth Vans (1) 15 Passenger Van
Schedule Day 1 5:00am - Check In at The Orchard Church (3690 S. Houston Levee Rd., Collierville) 6:00am - Depart from The Orchard Church 12:00pm - Lunch on Road in Montgomery, AL 5:00pm - Arrive / Check-In at Bigstuf / Boardwalk Beach Resort (9600 S. Thomas Drive, PCB, FL) 5:30-7:00 pm - Dinner 8:00-9:45pm - Main Session in Big Room 9:45-10:45pm - Small Groups 10:45-11:25pm - Free Time 11:30pm - Curfew in Hotel Room Day 2 & 3 8:00-9:15am - Student Breakfast (in Pavilion) 9:50am-11:00am - Main Session in Big Room 11:00am-12:00pm - Small Groups 12:00-1:15pm - Lunch 1:30-5:00pm - Recreation / Free Time 5:15-6:30pm - Dinner 6:30-7:00pm - Beach Worship (Day 3 only) 7:00-7:20pm - Quiet Time (on your own) 8:00-9:30pm - Main Session in Big Room 9:30-10:30pm - Small Groups 10:30-11:25pm - Free Time 11:30pm - Curfew in Hotel Room
Day 4 8:00-9:15am - Student Breakfast (in Pavilion) 9:50-11:00am - Main Session in Big Room 11:00am-12:00pm - Small Groups 12:00-1:15pm - Lunch 1:30-6:45pm - Orchard Students Group Time at Pier Park (Dinner on your own at Pier Park) 7:00-7:20pm - Quiet Time (on your own) 8:00-9:30pm - Main Session in Big Room 9:30-10:30pm - Small Groups 10:30-11:30pm - Late Night Worship 12:00am - Curfew in Hotel Room Day 5 7:15-8:45am - Breakfast 8:00am - Check out of hotel 9:00am - Arrive at Laguna Christian Beach Resort 9:00am-5:30pm - Free time / Lunch at Laguna 6:00pm-8:00pm - Sit-down Dinner 8:30-11:00pm - Free Time 11:30pm - Curfew Day 6 9:00am - Breakfast 10:00am - Check Out of Laguna / Depart 1:00-2:00pm - Lunch on Road near Montgomery, AL 7:00pm - Arrive at The Orchard Church
What to Bring Clothes Modest one piece swimsuits or tankini (no cutouts) Toiletries Sunglasses Flip flops & Tennis Shoes Sunscreen Beach Towel (and bath towel for final day at Laguna) Chapstick Refillable Water Bottle Bible, Pen, Notebook Pillow & sleeping bag (for final day at Laguna) Extra Money (2 travel meals + 2 meals out - 1 at Pier Park and 1 out with the group on Friday night; OPTIONAL: cafe and snacks on-site, Bigstuf souvenirs, etc.) What Not to Bring: Tobacco, Drugs, Alcohol, Weapons Destructive materials Prank materials Hammocks Inappropriate movies and music Bikini Swimsuits Stomach bearing tops, sheer tops, short shorts
Expectations and Rules 1. You are expected to have a positive attitude about everything! 2. You are expected to connect with everyone; reach out to new and grow the old! 3. You are expected to help out when asked! 4. You are expected to be on time! 5. You are expected to stay in groups! 6. You are expected to be respectful to all adults! (All adult leaders are an extension of my leadership) 7. Guys are expected to be respectful to all the ladies on this trip! 8. You are expected to keep your hands to yourself! 9. Please be respectful at rest stops and restaurants! 10. At anytime you could be moved on the bus if I sense an issue! 11. You are expected to follow the rules of the hotel! 12. You are expected to follow curfew! 13. You are responsible to eat! 14. You are responsible to drink plenty of water! 15. Any alcohol, tobacco, drugs or weapons will be an automatic trip home! 16. Questionable media will be taken up! 17. No guys in girl s rooms, no girls in guy s rooms! Automatic trip home! 18. You are expected to wear sunscreen and abide by the dress code! 19. You are expected to have fun, smile, and enjoy yourself!
Leader Contact Information Shawn Chandler - Student Pastor 901-634-5504 shawn.chandler@theorchardchurch.com @ShawnEChandler Kyle Zornes - Middle School Director 727-709-4989 kyle.zornes@theorchardchurch.com @KyleTZ Stay Connected with us while we are at BigStuf! Facebook: Orchard Students Twitter & Instagram: @OrchardStudent