CentriKid Camp For Students Currently in 3 rd 5 th Grade Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, Missouri July 24-28, 2017 Dear Parent, I am excited to inform you that the Antioch Kids ministry is planning a Junior Camp for any student, (currently in the 3 rd 5 th grade), at CentriKid Camp on the campus of Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. CentriKid is a Christ-centered camp geared specifically for kids who are in the 3 rd 5 th grade. They will participate in in-depth Bible study, exciting recreation, unique track times, and dynamic worship. This year s theme is entitled, Adventure Awaits. Over the course of the week, we will focus on learning why Jesus Christ is the One, True Light. Dates: Monday, July 24 Friday, July 28 Camp Cost: Antioch discounted cost - $260 per camper (CentriKid cost - $293) (Note: Actual CentriKid cost per camper is $293, however, ABBC will cover the $33 difference for each camper.) Camp information and registration forms are attached with this letter. $125 will be due for each camper by April 24 th, with remaining balance to be paid by July 21 st. If your son or daughter has a friend currently in the 3 rd 5 th grade that they would like to invite to camp, please give them this same information as all kids in these grades are invited to attend camp. Space is limited, so register early! This is our 8th year in a row to attend CentriKid Camp and on behalf of all of the adult leaders, we are excited to once again return to this camp. The focus at CentriKid is all about making sure no child leaves camp without a life-changing encounter with Christ. God s best to you! Pastor Todd
What is CentriKid Camp? CentriKid Camp For Students Currently in 3 rd 5 th Grade Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, Missouri July 24-28, 2017 More of what kids want and more of what you know they need in their walk with Christ that s what CentriKid is about for kids who have completed 3 rd 5 th grade. Kids will participate in in-depth Bible study, exciting recreation, unique track times, and dynamic worship. 2017 Spiritual Direction: Adventure Awaits John 8:12 Adventure Awaits: Follow the One, True Light! At CentriKid Camp, we will embark on an epic adventure as we learn why Jesus Christ is the One, True Light. In a world full of darkness, we will show campers how the one, true light of Jesus Christ can show us the way, bring us life, and shine through us. When we follow the One, True Light, we will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. Day 1: Jesus is the one True Light Campers unpack the Key Verse, John 8:12. Day 2: The Light Reveals Our Need Campers discover our need for Jesus. Day 3: The Light Shows Us the Way Campers discover we can trust God. Day 4: The Light Brings s Life Campers learn with the Light we can grow. Day 5: The Light Shines Through Us Campers learn to share their faith. General Information Camp Dates: Monday, July 24 through Friday, July 28 Departure Time: Morning, July 24 Return Time: Approximately 2:00 pm, Friday, July 28 Location: Southwest Baptist University 1600 University Ave Bolivar, MO 65613 Camp Cell Phone: 615-852-5435 Camp Costs: Antioch discounted cost - $260 per camper (CentriKid cost - $293) Payment Schedule: First payment of $125/camper is due by April 24 Final payment of any remaining balance is due by July 21
Camp Overview While at camp, each camper will stay in air-conditioned dorms, eat great food in the airconditioned cafeteria, and select from a variety of different camp activities such as archery, art studio, baseball, basketball, build it, cheernastics, drama, flag football, creative dance, kitchen chaos, no boys allowed, outdoor games, sign language, soccer, splish-splash, tennis, volleyball, weird science, and wet & wild. More information will be given on these activities at registration. They will select their top 6 and be placed in 3 of those for the week. Tracks are subject to availability. Each day also includes a daily worship service for all campers followed by church group time, quiet time with church group, team recreation, Bible study, and world mission emphasis. CentriKid Web Site: www.centrikidblog.com. See more information as well as click on the Official Site link to view camp video highlights. Contacting your student at camp Campers do not have access to the phone or computers, but you can write letters (by Tuesday, July 25) to your camper at: Attn: CentriKid Camps Conference Center Camper Name/Antioch Bible Baptist Church 1600 University Ave Bolivar, MO 65613 Since we don t have access to print camper emails at Centrikid Camp, parents can email Pastor Todd beforehand at toddjslagle@gmail.com. If you want to assure that your camper will receive any emails you send, please email Pastor Todd by 1:00 PM on Sunday, July 23rd.
What should campers bring? (Label ALL belongings) Twin sheets or sleeping bag Blanket Pillow Bath Towels for the pool and for showers Clothes that can be worn to recreation and activity tracks Clothes that can get really messy Closed toe, closed heal shoes for outdoor activities (tennis shoes) Bag for dirty clothes Bible, Notepad, and Pen Toiletries (Toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc.) Sunscreen Spending money for snacks and camp store* (Recommended Amount - $20) Missions offering (Recommended Amount - $5-10) Alarm Clock Dark T-Shirt if you plan to take any water related activity tracks Modest one-piece bathing suit or two-piece bathing suit with dark shirt to wear over it Jacket Eyeglass safety strap Disposable cameras Watch Don t forget to label everything!! Do not pack: Anything that advertises alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs Anything that explicitly or implicitly promotes racism, sexism, or hatred of any group or person Anything that explicitly or implicitly refers to sexual actions or situations Anything that is not neat, clean, and modest Alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, fireworks, or any kind of weapon ipods, CD players, roller blades, skateboards, cell phones, or water guns Anything that calls attention to underwear (sagging pants, rolling down waistband, etc.) *CentriKid Camp Store Stuff: CentriKid T-Shirt OMC T-Shirts Mascot Backpack Buff (Kinda like a bandana) CentriKid Sunglasses Worship Music CD Missions bracelet Staff Poster Fan Bouncy Ball CentriKid Watch Water Bottle Rocket
CentriKid Camp Daily Schedule Day 1 Registration 1:00 4:00 pm Dinner Will be Assigned Opening Celebration 7:00 Team Time/Adult Gathering 7:45 Antioch Kids Group Time 9:00 Head to Room 10:00 Lights Out 10:30 Day 2 Day 4 Breakfast 7:00 am Quiet time w/ Antioch Kids Group 8:00 I Can t Wait 8:30 Team Time (Rec & Bible Study) 9:00 Lunch 11:00 am Team Time (Bible Study/Party) 12:15 pm Track A 1:30 Track B 2:30 Track C 3:30 *OMC starts at 3:50 on Day 4 Hang Time 4:30 Dinner Will be Assigned Worship 7:00 Antioch Kids Group Time 8:00 Head to Room 10:00 Lights Out 10:30 Day 5 Breakfast/Quiet Time 7:00 am Adults Load Buses 8:30 Team Time 8:30 Adult Gathering 8:45 Closing Celebration 9:30 Depart Camp 10:15
Daily Schedule Overview Day 1 Registration: Upon arrival on campus, we will be greeted by staff all dressed alike and jumping up and down who will help us get where we need to go with regards to housing and registration. Pastor Todd will then register the Antioch Kids group while the other adult leaders from ABBC will help the campers choose track times and get t-shirts. Upon group registration, adult leaders and campers will move into dorm housing and get settled in. Dinner: Campers need to be prepared for a scheduled meal rotation which may be different than what is listed on the camp schedule so that campers are not waiting in line due to the large number of campers. Opening Celebration: A high-energy kick-off of the week for everyone in the auditorium. Team Time/Adult Meeting: Campers will dismiss with their team leader (CentriKid staffer) for Team Time and all adult leaders will stay in the auditorium with the camp director for lots of details and to answer any questions any church staff may have. Campers will return to the auditorium and churches will be dismissed with church group host to church group room. Antioch Kids Group Devotion Time: Time to talk about the day and what God is doing in your group. We will take the first night to set a goal for the missions offering and will also do our first group devotion time. Afterwards, campers can visit the store or hang out with friends. In-Room and Lights Out: Campers will head to their rooms at 10:00. All campers will be in their rooms by 10:15 pm each night and lights turned out by 10:30 pm. Day 2 Day 4 Quiet Time with Antioch Kids Group: This is a time in the morning before the craziness of camp begins. Each camper will receive a devotional guide for this time on Monday. They will be able to go through the devotion on their own, teaching them how to have a quiet time when they leave camp. I Can t Wait : This energy-driven, programming element gets campers ready for each day of camp that includes announcements and such. Bible Study: Adventure Awaits This summer we will study the passage of John 8:12 and learn how Jesus is the one True Light and how we can follow Him.
Key Verse: Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12 ESV Day 1 Jesus Is the One True Light: Campers unpack the Key Verse from John 8:12. As they practice memorizing the verse, they explore how they can follow Jesus light because His Light is with them. Day 2 The Light Reveals Our Need: In Bible Study, campers discover that when the light reveals our need for Jesus, we can repent. They act out the story of Sau s conversion in Acts 9, and see that Jesus reveals the truth about our hearts and actions. Day 3 The Light Shows Us the Way: Campers examine Daniel 6:1-28 to see how Daniel trusted God to show him the way in a difficult situation. They discover how they can trust God because the Light shows us the way. Day 4 The Light Brings Us Life: Campers use their senses to experience the story of Ruth. They see that as the Light brought Ruth life, she grew in love, service and in giving to others. Because the Light brings life, we can grow too. Day 5 The Light Shines Through Us: Campers learn that when we follow the One, True Light, we will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. Recreation: Campers will play fun games led by their CentriKid Camps Team Leader that builds teamwork and relates back to what they are learning in Bible study. All campers are required to wear closed toe and heel shoes. (No sandals, Crocs, or flip flops.) OMC (Organized Mass Chaos): This occurs on Thursday, Day 4. Every camper will compete for their color by completing task cards. Every player is trying to complete a different task, but the biggest rule of the game is that you can t say no, so every time a camper asks another for help, they must stop their task and help. After a camper completes the task, they drop it into their team s colored bucket and get another task card from the numbered flag indicated on their completed card. The team with the most task cards in their bucket wins! Each grade will have a color: 3 rd Grade: Yellow 4 th Grade: Green 5 th Grade: Blue Adults: Orange All campers need to wear their grade s color for OMC. Note: The Antioch Kids ministry will provide each camper with their grade-colored shirt for OMC at Camp.
Track A, B, and C: Campers will choose from a list of tracks on Monday during registration. They will select their top six and will get three of their choices, one for Track A, one for Track B and one for Track C. All six should be choices that the camper would enjoy, as they will participate in same Track choice every day. Note: Tracks are subject to availability. Tracks to choose from: Archery Art studio Baseball Basketball Build it Cheernastics Creative dance Drama Flag football Kitchen chaos No boys allowed Outdoor games Sign language Soccer Splish-splash Tennis Volleyball Weird science Wet & wild Hang Time: Time for staff and adults to hang out with the campers as they go to the store, swim in the pool, play Frisbee, etc. There will be options for each day set up for kids put together by the staff that will be announced at camp. There will also be time to visit the CentriKid store and SBU Bookstore for snacks, souvenirs, etc. Evening activities: All-Camp Worship and Antioch Kids Group Time before all campers must be in room by 10:15 pm and lights turned out by 10:30 pm. Closing Day After breakfast, campers and adult leaders will load bus and shuttle prior to checking out. There will be a final camp Bible study and closing celebration before all churches depart at approximately 10:15 am. Missions Focus Information and details about this year s mission focus are not yet available. We will communicate those when they are received from CentriKid. Antioch Kids Group Leader Contact Information If you need additional camp information or have any questions about camp, please contact: Todd Slagle, Family Pastor 816-678-3145 toddjslagle@gmail.com (NOTE: Pastor Todd will not be checking emails while at camp)
Participant Form Page 1 of 2 Rev Oct 2013 Group Leaders: Bring ONE notarized copy of this document to registration and keep a photocopy for yourself to have with you in case of emergency at camp. YOU MUST attach a photocopy of insurance card (front & back). Church Information: CentriKid Venue: Name of Church: Group Leader: Group Leader s cell # at camp: ( ) Church Address: City: ST: ZIP: Camper s Info: Participant Name Age Date of Birth: / / Grade Completed (campers only): Address: City: ST ZIP In case of an emergency notify: Relationship to participant: Phone Numbers - Home: ( ) Work: ( ) Mobile: ( ) Other:( ) Medical Profile Generally, the participant s Health is: (Check One) Excellent Good Fair Poor If Fair or Poor, please explain the condition: List any medical difficulties which are currently being treated: Check any of the following that cause you problems & explain: Asthma Sinusitis Bronchitis Kidney Trouble Heart Trouble Diabetes Dizziness Stomach Upset Hay Fever List any medicines or substances to which you are allergic: List any previous operations or serious illnesses List any medications you are currently taking: List any special diet or special needs: Childhood Diseases: Chickenpox Measles Mumps Whooping Cough Other: Date of Tetanus Immunization: / / You MUST attach a photocopy of insurance card (front & back). If a camper requires medical attention while at camp, the camper is responsible for the cost. If the camper does not have insurance the sponsoring church will be the financially responsible party. If the medical attention is needed because of an accidental injury at camp, LifeWay provides a limited insurance policy that applies to those costs. Permission, Acknowledgements, Release, Indemnity My permission is granted for the camp or event director, church official, any camp or event staffer, or adult present or in charge of first aid, to obtain necessary medical attention in case of sickness or injury to me or my child. Also, I understand that as a Participant, I or my child may be photographed or videotaped during normal camp or event activities, and these photos/videos may be used for promotional purposes. I, the undersigned, do hereby verify that the above information is correct, and I do hereby release and forever discharge LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, the CentriKid Camp Venue, the Church, camp or event sponsors and state conventions and their employees ( Released Parties ) from any and all claims, costs, demands, actions or causes of action, past, present or future arising out of any damage or injury in connection with my or my child s employment by or participation in this camp or event. I agree to indemnify the Released Parties for any and all claims, demands, damages, injuries, costs, suits or causes of action, past, present, or future, arising out of or caused by myself or by my child while participating in this camp or event or while on property leased or owned by any of the Released Parties.
Assumption of Risk. I am aware of the risks associated with participation in the above event and do hereby voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risk of loss, property damage or personal injury, including death, that may result from participation in event activities. Page 2 of 2 Rev Oct 2013 Recreation The recreation programs at summer event venues strive to offer fun, safe, and challenging activities that engage the whole person body, mind and soul. Program staff are trained and as a team committed to your rewarding experience with safety as their highest priority. They have done everything possible to mitigate any risks involved in their recreation programs. However there are inherent risks to participation in recreation activities, including but not limited to, initiative games, high and low challenge course, outdoor education, paintball and aquatics (not available at every CentriKid venue). You could experience any of the following elevated heart and respiratory rates, uncomfortable group dynamics, climbing or descending unpredictable and possibly slick or uneven terrain, crossing narrow wires and logs, jumping, running, climbing/descending steep rock faces, traveling long distances in remote settings, carrying weight on your backs and shoulders, unforeseen forces of nature or weather, any of which could result in injury/illness that could result in loss of life, limb, and/or property. For more detailed information about the recreation programs offered at CentriKid Camp Venues, go to www.lifeway.com/centrikid and follow the specific link to the camp venue s Group Leader Information. Understanding. I represent and acknowledge that I have completely read and understand this document and all its terms and all matters referred to herein, and I signed voluntarily as my free act and deed, that I have had an ample opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel and that, by signing this document, I understand that I am relinquishing legal rights and remedies that may have otherwise been available to me. I understand that this Waiver and Release shall be construed as broadly and inclusively as is permitted by applicable law and agree that if any portion of this document is held invalid, the remaining shall continue in full force and effect. To the extent the restriction on filing lawsuits is deemed unlawful, I agree to submit any Claims to a Christian conciliation/mediation organization for binding resolution. Affirmation. Participant affirms that he/she has not been convicted of nor received a deferred adjudication for: a misdemeanor or felony under any state or federal statute regarding crimes against persons, sexual offenses, or violent offenses under the Participant Name submitted on this document or any other name or alias. Copy to Camp Venue. It is understood and agreed that a copy of this form shall be treated as authentic and binding as the original and that a copy of same shall be provided to camp venue. Complete and sign below (participants who are minors per your state statute require Parent/Legal Guardian signature). Participant s Signature: (only if 19yrs of age or older) Date: / / Parent/Guardian Signature: Phone: ( ) Date: / / Notary Acknowledgement: State of County of On before me,, Notary Public, personally appeared who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the state that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary signature: My commission expires: