MISSION MEADOWS Thief in the Night! () 2014 SUMMER CAMPS
M ES SA G E T O PA R EN T S Thank you for taking the time to consider what Mission Meadows has to offer! We know that sending your child to camp, attending a camp or retreat on your own, or joining us as a family, is a big decision that s why we re committed to providing a safe, fun, caring, Christ-centered environment. We carefully screen and interview our staff, selecting those with high personal and spiritual maturity and a sincere love for others. We also consistently meet or exceed state health department guidelines for facilities, food service and supervision. We do all this in the hope of making Mission Meadows a place where young campers, adult guests and family campers alike, will have an opportunity to grow emotionally, spiritually and personally all while making memories that last a lifetime. Thanks again for choosing Mission Meadows. We look forward to seeing you in the year ahead! Grace & Peace, Bryan T. Muecke, Executive Director Mission Meadows is owned and operated by the Great Lakes Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church. We welcome all campers regardless of race, religion, gender, disability or national origin. Any person who believes he/she has been discriminated against in any USDA related activity should write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. 2014 CALENDAR Mission Meadows is open year-round! In addition to our summer camps, we provide weekend events for youth and adults throughout the calendar year. Here is the list of the events we offer. Visit our website for more information. We also have weekends available to host your events. Do you have a church group, or a special group that wants to do a retreat or needs some great meeting space? Contact camp at 716-386-5932 or camping@missionmeadows.org YOUTH YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING High School Winter Bash January 17-20, 2014 Jr. High Spring Weekend May 2-4, 2014 Jr. High Camp 1 June 22-28, 2014 Teen Camp 1 June 22-28, 2014 LIT June 29- July 19, 2014 Trailblazer 1 July 6-July 12, 2014 Trailblazer Halftime 1 July 6-July 9 Trailblazer 2 July 13-19, 2014 Trailblazer Halftime 2 July 13-16, 2014 Jr. High Camp 2 July 20-26, 2014 Teen Camp 2 July 27-August 2, 2014 Half-pint Halftime August 10-12, 2014 Jr. High Fall Weekend November 21-23, 2014 ADULT YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING Prayer Retreat January 10-12, 2014 Man Camp March 14-16, 2014 Spring Quilting Retreat 1 March 26-30, 2014 Spring Quilting Retreat 2 April 2-6, 2014 Women s Retreat September 19-21, 2014 Fall Quilting Retreat 1 October 22-26, 2014 Fall Quilting Retreat 2 October 29 November 2, 2014 ALL AGES YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING Stay-cation February 17-22, 2014 Camp Work Day May 10, 2014 Camp Work Day May 17, 2014 Summer Kick off Weekend May 23-26, 2014 First Week June 15-21, 2014 Independence Week June 29-July 5, 2014 Last Chance Week August 3-9, 2014 Labor Day Weekend August 29- September 1, 2014 Gingerbread Festival December 13, 2014
REGISTER ONLINE FOR SUMMER CAMP!! SUMMER CAMPS 2014 IMPORTANT NOTES PLEASE READ CAREFULLY PICKUP POLICY: For your child s protection, we must know who is authorized to pick up the camper. The authorization may be made during the registration process. HEALTH CARE: We must have a new, completed health form from the current year for each camper signed by a parent and physician. (This will be e-mailed when we receive your registration and will be available online) All medications will be kept and administered by the camp nurse. Doctor and hospital services are available nearby; parents will be notified if such services are needed. VISITATION & TELEPHONE: Parents are requested not to visit or telephone campers except in case of emergency. Campers are not permitted to use the telephone without permission from the camp director. (Please leave cell phones, MP3 players, DVD/Blue Ray players and other electronic devices at home. If we find them, we will confiscate them for the week.) REFUNDS: The $50 youth camper deposit and the $100 All Ages Camp deposit is non-refundable. REGISTRATION: Campers must register in the appropriate age bracket, based upon grade entering in September 2014. Registering before our early bird registration dates guarantees you the early registration discount. However it does not guarantee a spot in a specific camp. Some camps fill up quickly. Sign up for a week long camp by March 1, 2014 and save $50. Sign up for a week long camp by May 1 and save $25. Sign up for a summer weekend or a Half-time camp by March 1, 2014 and save $25 or by May 1 to save $15. ROOMMATES: Your child may request to be housed with one friend. The request should be mutual and each should have the other s name on his/her registration. CONFIRMATION: When registering online, you will receive We are excited to offer online registration again this year! This fully secure option will make registering a snap! Go to missionmeadows.org and click on the registration link. The system will then walk you through an easy process and you can pay with credit card or echeck. Do you miss the paper registration forms? You can download registration forms and health forms on our website and then mail it to camp. Is internet access difficult for you? Call camp at 716-386-5932 and we will put the forms in the mail. SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS: Important times to note: For week long youth camps: Check-in: Sundays 3:00-5:00PM Closing Celebration: Saturdays 10:15 AM Family & friends are invited to attend!! Check-out: Saturdays 11:00 AM For Half-time camps: Check-in: Sundays 3:00-5:00PM Closing Celebration: Day of week depends on the camp 6:00PM Check-out: Day of week depends on the camp: 6:30PM an email confirmation that will include a health form and packing list, both of which may be found on our website. When using paper registration forms a confirmation, health form, and what-to-bring list will be sent when we receive your registration. Need a form? Registration can be done online, but if you need any of our forms, registrations, health, scholarship, etc. you can find them at: www.missionmeadows.org OTHER NOTES: Alcohol, illicit drugs, tobacco, firearms and fireworks are not permitted on camp grounds. For more information, contact Camp Mission Meadows at (716)386-5932 or camping@ missionmeadows.org
YOUTH CAMPS With the help of our well-trained and talented staff, camp is the ultimate summer adventure. Youth Camps are filled with excitement and dynamic programming for kids of all ages and interests. Each week includes traditional camp activities, daily chapels and spontaneous fun, while specific schedules and special events change with the age of campers. Most of all, we encourage campers to seek a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Camp is a great place to connect with other youth in a setting where it is cool to grow as a Christian while encountering fun, challenging and genuine relationships. Come join us for all the action. Check out our website for more info on Youth Camps. www.missionmeadows.org TRAILBLAZER CAMP (ENTERING 3-6) Elementary students will love our Trailblazer weeks of camp! Your child will get to experience all aspects of camp. Our staff will encourage these campers to try new activities and will have tons of fun along the way. Camp is a great place to take steps of independence while being away from home. Our caring staff will help each camper become accustomed to the structure and concept of camp and lead them through dynamic days of playing, building friendships and learning about God. TRAILBLAZER HALF TIME (ENTERING GRADES 3-6) Sometimes a full week is just too much for our younger campers. Trailblazer Half Time is a great first step for the young camper during our weeks geared toward campers of this age. Your child will discover camp and experience all the fun in a condensed camp session. Our caring staff will help each camper become accustomed to the structure and concept of camp and lead them through three dynamic days of playing, building friendships and learning about God. HALF-PINT HALF TIME (ENTERING GRADES 1-4) Half-Pint Half Time is a stand-alone, two nights, camp experience for our youngest campers. This year these campers will have camp to themselves, so we can tailor their experience even more. This is a great first step for the young camper. Your child will discover camp and experience all the fun in a condensed camp session. Our caring staff will help each camper become accustomed to the structure and concept of camp and lead them through three dynamic days of playing, building friendships and learning about God. JR. HIGH CAMP (ENTERING GRADES 6-8) The growing independence of junior high campers is recognized by giving them a maximum choice of activities. Our caring staff will care for and challenge your Junior Higher to make good decisions, work together and take the next step in their faith journey. TEEN CAMP (ENTERING GRADES 9-RECENT GRADS) Live it up by taking charge of your camping experience! Our High School Camp allows teens to customize their week with our special interest activities designed by our staff. Each year we offer different activities so returning high school students get a fresh new experience!
2014 YOUTH CAMP SCHEDULE AND RATES TIERS TIERED PRICING FOR YOUTH CAMPS DATES CAMP AGE A B C Jun 22 Jun 28 Jr. High 1 Entering grades 6-8 Jun 22 Jun 28 Teen Camp 1 Entering grades 9-12+ Mission Meadows realizes that fami- Jul 6 -Jul 12 Trailblazer 1 Entering grades 3-6 Jul 6 Jul 9 Trailblazer Half Time 1 Entering grades 3-6 $230 $215 $200 lies have differing abilities to pay for camp and has Jul 13 Jul 19 Trailblazer 2 Entering grades 3-6 implemented a voluntary tiered pricing program so Jul 13 Jul 16 Trailblazer Half Time 2 Entering grades 3-6 $230 $215 $200 Jul 20 Jul 26 Jr. High 2 Entering grades 6-8 Jul 27 Aug 2 Teen Camp 2 Entering grades 9-12+ Aug 10 Aug 12 Half-Pint Half Time Entering grades 1-4 $180 $165 $150 that all families have the opportunity to attend camp. You will find three tiers of pay below. Tier A is a ministry enabling rate. Tier B is the 2014 full-session rate (actual cost), and Tier C is a partially subsidized rate to help families that cannot afford the full rate. Since each rate provides for the same level of excellence, simply choose to pay the rate that is appropriate for your family. While we would encourage you to pay as high a tier as your family is capable, our primary concern is that your family be able to attend camp. TIER A TIER B TIER C MISSION MEADOWS FEATURES New This Year!! Sand Volleyball º Basketball º Dodge T UBING ball º Canoeing º Sailing º Soap (The $2/r Slide º Kayaking º Low Ropes ide fee m ay be deduc Course º 30-Foot Climbing Wall ted from a canteen c º Contemporary Worship º Campfires ard) º Engaging Speakers º Night Hikes º Carpet Ball º 9Square º Nature Swing º Archery º Cabin Group Devotions º Arts and Crafts º Camp Store º Big Games º Campouts º Floor Hockey º Skits º Frisbee Golf º Swimming.. and that s just the beginning! SPECIAL YOUTH CAMP DISCOUNTS Please read carefully and choose one of the following if you are eligible. Family Pack Families with 2 or more children attending camp can save! 1st child pays full price and any additional child will receive a $50 discount. Bring a Friend -1-2-3-Free! Recruit friends who have never been to camp to join you for the week and receive big discounts on your registration fee (siblings excluded) 1 friend= $50 off 2 friends = $100 off 3 friends = you come FREE! Leadership Discount If your high school student attends our 3 week Leader-in-Training camp and still wants to come to a week of Teen Camp, your student can attend that week for half price! DON T LET MONEY BE THE ISSUE!! WE WILL NEVER TURN ANYONE AWAY BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL NEED!! Financial assistance is available. We desire summer camp to be a possibility for all children & families. For more information and a financial aid application visit our website, missionmeadows.org or contact Mission Meadows at camping@missionmeadows.org or 716-386-5932
LEADERS-IN-TRAINING This 3 week, Leaders-in-Training opportunity for students entering grades 10-12! Each of the 3 weeks will be its own, unique experience combining high adventure, hands on volunteer work and practical ministry experience. We only have room for a small group of students, so there is an application process for this program. Please contact camp or visit our website for the application. WEEK 1 Arrive at Mission Meadows on Sunday, June 29th to meet your cabin mates and your leaders! Spend the first two days in Mission Meadow s out-camp area diving into God s Word and getting to know one another. Then, pack up, because we are going on a ROAD TRIP!!!! We will be spending 4 nights at Alpine Ministries in Mount Hope, West Virginia. They offer white water rafting, kayaking, caving, hiking, rock climbing, paintball and much more. We will pick three High Adventure activities to do in the three days we are there. In addition, we will be spending time discovering how God has gifted each of us for serving Him by loving and caring for others. WEEK 2 We will leave West Virginia for the foothills of western Virginia where we will serve as volunteers at Covenant Mountain Mission Bible Camp. In that week we will have hands on opportunities to use our unique, personal gifts to get work projects done for the camp while we also minister with Junior High campers. This will be a week of hands on ministry! WEEK 3 We travel back to Mission Meadows for the third and final week of our time together. Once again, we will be living in the out-camp area. This week will be a blast as we get to see how camp works behind the scenes. Have you thought about being on staff at Mission Meadows some day? This week you will have a chance to check it out and see if it is a good fit for you! Our time together will conclude on Saturday, July 19th. Cost: $750 That s 3 weeks of camp for the price of 2!!
MISSION MEADOWS ALL AGES CAMPS EVERYONE IS WELCOME! E IMPORTANT TIMES TO NOTE D FULL WEEK ALL AGES CAMPS: Check-in: Sundays 3:00-5:00PM WEEKEND ALL AGES CAMPS: Check-in: Fridays 6:00-8:00 PM Closing Celebration: Saturdays 10 AM Closing Celebration: Mondays 10:15 AM SUMMER KICK-OFF MAY 23-26 Come join us to help kick off our summer and yours! This laid back weekend will be a great opportunity for you to spend the weekend doing your favorite things at camp. Come to enjoy great meals, recreation and worship. Make this a new Memorial Day Weekend Tradition! FIRST WEEK JUNE 15-21 Do you wrestle with current events and hot button issues? Are you hungry for a truly righteous, Christ-centered response that goes beyond WWJD? and fish bumpers stickers? This new All Ages Camp will feature pastors and other Christian leaders who can stretch us out of the sound bites and video clips. Not only will they help us understand the issues of our day, but also they will challenge us to respond with the passion and conviction Jesus had in his ministry with the people of his day. INDEPENDENCE WEEK JUNE 29-JULY 5 LAST CHANCE WEEK AUG. 3-9 Join the Mission Meadows Community for a week that provides many opportunities for fun, rest and renewal! Our loving staff will prepare a time for you to have a week playing, learning and worshipping with others. You will have your own staff host to welcome and assist you during the week. Activities will be provided each day, and sessions will be offered to the kids while adults are in Bible study with the speaker of the week. Whether young or old, single or married, no kids or a family full of little ones, all are welcome! LABOR DAY WEEKEND AUG. 29 SEPT. 1 Join us as we enjoy the last days of summer! Over Labor Day weekend we will enjoy being together for meals, recreation, and worship. Be here and enjoy Mission Meadows at your own pace. Come for one day or all four. Hope you can join us!! CAMP WORK DAYS - SATURDAY MAY 10 & 17 Serve alongside the camp staff to help prepare the facilities for the summer season. We will have work projects appropriate for all ages from 9:00-4:00 each of these days. Come and enjoy a fun day of getting your camp in tip-top shape! Lunch and snacks will be provided. Please register so we can plan accordingly.
NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH NEARBY CHAUTAUQUA LAKE KOA!!! 2014 ALL AGES CAMP SCHEDULE AND RATES DATES CAMP ADULT RATE May 23-26 Summer Kick off Weekend $125 June 15-21 First Week June 29 July 5 Independence Week Aug 3 Aug 9 Last Chance Week Aug 29 Sept 1 Labor Day Family $125 GREAT DEAL! ALL AGES CAMP RATES Rates listed per adult. Children 0-4 are free. Children 5-12 are 1/2 price) Family maximum cost equivalent to 3.5 full-paying adults. Family includes household children 18 and under. Grandparents and other extended family are excluded. (Does not apply to Summer Kick-off or Labor Day Weekends) SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR ALL AGES CAMPS: Military Family with a deployed spouse & Single Parent Family Discount: Kids come for free with 1 paid adult! All Ages Camp Bring a Friend Discount -1-2-3-Free! Recruit families who have never been to camp to join you for the week and receive big discounts on your registration fee. 1 family= $50 off 2 families = $100 off 3 families = your family comes FREE! All Ages Camps & the KOA? Families, Adults, Couples, Seniors, Single Parent Families, all are welcome! To make it easier for more people to join us for what we are now calling our All Ages Camps, we have partnered with the Chautauqua Lake KOA. Located just a half mile from Mission Meadows at 5652 Thumb Rd., this facility is owned and operated by Bill & Anita Perry, a Christian couple who has offered Mission Meadows family campers a discounted rate! To check out the KOA please visit www.chautauqualakekoa.com. There you will find a complete list of accommodations and amenities. If you choose to make a reservation on-line, make sure to mention you are with Mission Meadows and only pay the deposit. Anita will make sure you are entered properly for the discount and you will be able to pay your balance when you arrive. Rates for Guests staying off-site: (other discounts & family maximums do not apply) Mission Meadows Weekly Grounds Fee $30/adult $20/children 5-17 Free/children 4 & under Mission Meadows Weekly Meal Plans Breakfast Only (Sat. Brunch incld.) - $40/adult Breakfast & Lunch - $80/adult Lunch & Supper - $90/adult All Meals - $125/adult (Children ages 5-12 are half price) (Children ages 4 & under eat for free) How do I sign up for the KOA & the All Ages Camps? Step 1: Visit the Chautauqua Lake KOA website at www.chautauqualakekoa. com and select your lodging option. They have everything from tent sites to cottages they even have a POOL! Step 2: Sign up with Anita at the Chautauqua Lake KOA by calling 716-386- 3804 or by making a reservation on their website www.chautauqualakekoa. com. To receive your special Mission Meadows 10% discount, make sure to mention that you are with Mission Meadows! Step 3: Sign up with Mission Meadows by visiting our website at www.missionmeadows.org. On the All Ages Camp registration page, please make sure to select the Chautauqua Lake KOA option and then your meal plan.
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