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ABOUT KIRKWOOD WHAT IS CAMP AT KIRKWOOD LIKE? A week at Kirkwood is a unique, exciting, and special experience. Starting every Sunday afternoon, kids and teenagers form one big family for the week. Campers are organized into the Small Group, which is normally a coed group of 10-14 kids their age. They choose their activities together, eat meals together, explore the woods together, and get to know one another over the course of the week. WHO TAKES CARE OF YOUR CAMPERS? Caring for and getting to know your children all week are our excellent team of well-trained camp counselors. We hire only the most friendly and caring college-aged young adults for our staff, who love to work with kids/teens and have fun. Our staff training process for counselors takes almost two weeks, and conveys the high standards we have for our staff, as well as getting them excited about the summer. We also have several former counselors on staff in Leadership roles to take care of the counselors, and a fully registered and licensed nurse here to take care of everybody. Ultimately--All our staff are here because they love kids and they love camp. kirkwoodcamp.org 570-42I-8625
OUR MISSION To build bridges which connect people to God, creation, and each other. WHERE DO CAMPERS SLEEP? Most campers will either sleep in the Stroup House or in one of our new cabins. Indoor camper lodging is fully air-conditioned, with full bathrooms and showers, so everyone can stay in comfort at night after a long summer day playing and exploring. Campers who choose Nite Owl or Adventure Camps will have the opportunity to stay in our platform tent villages, which are a more rustic/ outdoorsy option that kids love. The platform tents all have a central indoor bath house with showers, and feel very wild, but are only a few minutes walk from the rest of camp. HOW DO WE GET THERE? Kirkwood is nestled in the Poconos Mountains in Stroudsburg Pa. Most people want to see the camp, and drive up to see us--but many folks take advantage of the bus service we provide from the Plymouth Meeting Mall (you select this option through the registration process). We are about 90 minutes from most places in the Philadelphia area, 90 minutes from Reading, and about 90 minutes from Newark International Airport in New Jersey. WHAT TIME IS CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT? In 2019, all our camps will have Sunday check-in from 3:30-4:30pm. Joy of Creation Camps end on Saturday mornings at 9:30am; all other camps will end on Friday afternoons at 4pm. kirkwood@kirkwoodcamp.org
WHAT DO CAMPERS DO AT KIRKWOOD? Campers spend most of the day with their small group--choosing activities like archery, swimming, boating, hiking, taking guided adventures through the woods with our adventure staff, playing games, riding our zip-line, and doing crafts. We also have a rest time after lunch for campers to sleep or just chill out. Bible study also happens as a small group, but in the evening we worship together and play games with everyone together at camp. Also, campers do at least one cookout and one sleep-out during their week at camp. For almost all of our campers, new or old, there is always a lot to do here that they have never done before. WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS NEVER BEEN AWAY FROM HOME/FAMILY BEFORE? Kirkwood is perfect for kids attending camp for the first time, or even staying somewhere without family for the first time. It s normal to feel unsure about staying with new people in a new place, and even our most experienced, oldest campers (and staff!) miss home from time to time. We know that being nervous about being away from home is totally normal, and our staff are ready to welcome all campers to Kirkwood in ways that make them feel safe and cared for. For most kids, they have so much fun here, they forget that they aren t at home very, very quickly. HOW DO I REGISTER FOR CAMP? The easiest way to register is online at kirkwoodcamp.org/summercamp. You can also mail part of this brochure to us! There are a few more pieces of information we need to make sure everyone stays safe during the week. The good news is--all the paperwork can be done now online! We re hoping this saves everybody time. kirkwoodcamp.org 570-42I-8625
TRADITIONAL CAMP RISING GRADES 3-9 Sleep inside, play outside and have an unforgettable week at camp. At Kirkwood, you will have the opportunity to make new friends, try new things, explore the woods, and have fun! Your counselors will be there to help you decide what to do during your time here, keep you safe, and make sure you get to have a chance to do as much as possible. Stay every night in one of our new cabins, or in the Stroup House lodge all with nice new bathrooms and air conditioning. It will be the best week of your summer. Sunday-Friday, offered three times: July 7-12, July 21-26, August 11-16 Tier 1 - $395 Tier 2 - $495 Tier 3 - $530 NIGHT OWL RISING GRADES 6-12 The flip side of traditional camp, explore the other 12 hours of every day after dark with Night Owl camp. You and your group will live in your own platform tent village, cooking out dinner every night and getting to explore camp long after everyone else is in bed. 2019 Night Owls will go later, sleep longer, and do a whole lot of new nighttime activities never done before at Kirkwood. Sunday-Friday, offered twice: July 7-12, July 14-19 Tier 1 - $395 Tier 2 - $495 Tier 3 - $530 kirkwood@kirkwoodcamp.org
FANTASY CAMP RISING GRADES 3-12 We are excited for another week of fantasy camp. Magic forests, secret trails, mysterious puzzles, competition between kingdoms this will be one week at Kirkwood unlike any other. Arrive on Sunday with a few extra costume items in your bag, and spend the first days of camp getting to know the campers in your group, enjoying camp activities, and thinking of your alter-ego then, Kirkwood transforms into another world. This is Kirkwood with a lot of extra flavor, and if you like TV shows involving the fantastic, RPG video games, books that rhyme with Larry s Otter, or anything in between, this is the week for you. Our game will have an immersive storyline and well-balanced mechanics and will just be flat out fun. This is the second year we are offering this, one-of-a-kind, and very, very cool camp week. Sunday-Friday, offered once: June 23-28 Tier 1 - $415 Tier 2 - $495 Tier 3 - $530 SENIOR MUSIC CAMP RISING GRADES 9-12 For Joy of Creation week graduates and newcomers to Kirkwood, this will be a week to focus just on music. Take a lead role in planning daily worship, make up some new graces, and spend your time singing and having fun. Campers of all talent levels welcome. Sunday-Friday, offered once: July 14-19 Tier 1 - $395 Tier 2 - $495 Tier 3 - $530 kirkwoodcamp.org 570-42I-8625
MYSTERY CAMP RISING GRADES 4-6 It s all you know and love about Kirkwood with a little twist. Work with the campers in your group over the week to put your heads together, follow the clues, and solve a mystery! You ll also get to sleep in our air-conditioned buildings and enjoy Kirkwood s many program activities, like swimming, boating, and hiking. But you will have to keep your eyes peeled you never know when a clue might appear! Sunday-Friday, offered once: July 21-26 Tier 1 - $395 Tier 2 - $495 Tier 3 - $530 JOY OF CREATION RISING GRADES 3-12 Our most popular camp year after year, Joy of Creation brings out the creative best in everybody! Campers will get to choose their own independent areas to focus on for the week, led by expert staff and local volunteers. Classes vary year to year (so they can be led by the best talent available), but past classes have included songwriting, crafts, drumming, dance, improv, outdoor survival skills, and many more. Come express yourself with us at Joy of Creation week! Sunday-Saturday, offered twice: June 16-22, July 28-August 3 Tier 1 - $395 Tier 2 - $495 Tier 3 - $530 kirkwood@kirkwoodcamp.org
ART CAMP RISING GRADES 6-8 Want to leave your mark on Kirkwood? With Art Camp, you ll spend your week with a group of like-minded artsy friends working on cool projects that will keep your hands busy. You ll have projects to take home, but also the opportunity to create new beauty that will hang around at Kirkwood for years of campers to come. There will also be plenty of time for our other awesome Kirkwood camp activities. Spend the week creating and crafting at Art Camp! Sunday-Friday, offered once: July 14-19 Tier 1 - $395 Tier 2 - $495 Tier 3 - $530 JUNIOR ADVENTURE RISING GRADES 4-6 New last year, this camp filled up the fastest out of all of our camp offerings so don t wait! Master the woods with our Adventure staff, learning new skills like advanced fire building and wilderness survival. The highlight of the week will be when we take a trip over to the nearby Delaware National Recreation Area to tube down the river! Don t forget you ll have the opportunity to sleep in our tent village for the first time and make it your own. This camp will only be offered once, so don t miss your chance! Sunday-Friday, offered once: July 7-12 Tier 1 - $455 Tier 2 - $515 Tier 3 - $605 kirkwoodcamp.org 570-42I-8625
TWO-WEEK ADVENTURE RISING GRADES 7-9 The only two-week camp we will offer in 2019, your adventure group will pack two weeks with all that Kirkwood has to offer, and add a lot extra. Sleep in your own platform tent village, explore the woods, camp-out, and learn outdoor living skills. Over the weekend, your group will head off-site for a canoe trip on one of the major rivers close to Kirkwood, with the opportunity to sleep out at the water s edge overnight. Join us for a major adventure. Sunday-Friday, offered once: July 14-26 Tier 1 - $815 Tier 2 - $895 Tier 3 - $1150 SENIOR ADVENTURE RISING GRADES 9-12 It s Adventure Time, when we bring back our one-week Senior High School Adventure Camp. Think you know Kirkwood? You and your group will find out, with opportunities to explore all 300 acres and make it yours. Towards the end of the week, we will take time off Kirkwood property to explore the beauty of the Poconos. This camp is perfect for new campers, and Kirkwood veterans especially platform tent lovers and it only happens once! Sunday-Friday, offered once: July 7-13 Tier 1 - $515 Tier 2 - $605 Tier 3 - $695 kirkwood@kirkwoodcamp.org
ABOUT TIERED PRICING Realizing that families have different abilities to pay for camp, our voluntary tiered fee system allows parents to pay what they can afford, and to further help support the cost of camp if they are able. Just choose the tier that is the most suitable for your family s situation. No matter what tier you choose, every camper will receive the same quality of experience. As you consider your situation, please also take into account the incredible experience Kirkwood provides campers, and the true cost of funding that experience. Tier 1 The lowest amount, which represents a rate subsidized by the presbyteries we serve, local churches, and annual contributions from individuals who value the every day impact of our mission on children, youth, adults, and families. Tier II A middle amount which represents only a partially subsidized rate. In choosing to pay a little more, you re helping to support the continuing ministry at Kirkwood Camp. Tier III The highest amount, which more closely reflects the actual expense related to providing a child with an incredible summer camp experience. By choosing this amount, you help us stretch our mission funding farther, and you enable us to bring more campers to camp. Tiered pricing allows us to: Preserve our ability to create a fun, safe, and loving community, and sustain quality programming for years to come Invite all people to share in the Kirkwood experience, regardless of financial capability Reflect that providing children and adults the opportunity to grow as a person, a leader, and a child of God is an important mission, and more than just the sum of programs and facilities Provide those who value the impact of our ministry an opportunity for partnership. Remember: No matter which tier you choose, all campers receive the same experience. This is a voluntary program that allows you to take an active role in our ministry. It s a part of our mission to make sure no camper is denied an incredible experience because of financial hardship. In addition to the tiered pricing program, we also offer partial and full tuition camperships to allow every child to join in our community. If summer camp fees present a challenge for your family, please contact us for more information.
TEAR HERE Tear this form on the perforation and then cut on the dotted line. The form will then fit nicely into a standard #10 envelope. After completing, please mail it to: Kirkwood Camp & Retreat Center 127 Kirkwood Road Stroudsburg PA 18360 2019 SUMMER CAMPS TEAR HERE 2019 MAIL-IN REGISTRATION Camper Full Name Gender: Male Female Date of Birth / / Age at Camp Grade entering (Fall 2019) T-Shirt Size S M L XL XXL Parent/Guardian s Full Name Email Home Phone # Work Phone # Mobile Phone # Preferred way and best time to contact you Street Address City State ZIP Code Emergency Contact Name and Relationship Home Phone # Work Phone # Mobile Phone # TEAR HERE KIRKWOOD FIRST SESSION CHOICE SECOND SESSION CHOICE
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