Note to Parents and Students. Camp Information. Emergency Contact Information

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1 Note to Parents and Students Hey! It is our great hope and desire that Encounter Youth Camp 2018 would be a powerful and life-changing week for our students! We hope to have a great time of worship this week as we dive into God s Word. As we go to camp, it is our hope to create an atmosphere and environment that is full of the love that God gives to us each and every day. The rules and guidelines laid out in this packet/handbook are in place to help create this type of atmosphere and environment. We are praying that students will walk away from camp either coming to know Christ in salvation for the very first time or growing closer to Christ than they ever have before. If you have any questions about any of the information in this packet, please don t hesitate to reach out to me! In Christ, Greg Alderdice Youth Pastor Camp Information Encounter Youth Camp 2018 Cost: $195 and Registration is Online Deadline and Money due by: June 10 th Dates: June 24 th -29 th Theme: Armor of God Location: Laguna Beach Christian Retreat in Panama City Beach, FL Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL Leaving FBC on June 24 th at 3:00 PM (Load Luggage at 2:30 PM) We will be staying at FBC Gardendale in Gardendale, AL (just a little north of Birmingham) Returning to FBC on June 29 th at approximately 9:30-10:00 PM Emergency Contact Information Greg Alderdice (Cell Phone) Laguna Beach Christian Retreat (Office)

2 Camp Schedule Monday 4:30 Camp Orientation 5:15 Dinner 6:00 Small Groups 7:15 Evening Encounter 8:45 Church Group Time Tuesday-Thursday (Full Days) 8:00 Quiet Time 8:30 Breakfast 9:15 Morning Encounter 10:30 Rec Time at the Beach 12:30 Lunch 1:00 Free Time 5:00 Small Group Leader Meeting 5:15 Dinner 6:00 Small Groups 7:15 Evening Encounter 8:45 Church Group Time 11:00 In Rooms/Lights Out Thursday Night 5:00 Leave for Dinner 6:30 Small Groups 7:30 Evening Encounter 9:00 Church Group Time 11:00 In Rooms/Lights Out Friday: 7:45 Quiet Time 8:00 Breakfast 8:30 Clean/Load Luggage 9:15 Morning Encounter 10:00 Depart for FBC

3 Money Needed Students will need money for the following: 1. Supper (fast food) on June 24th. 2. Lunch (fast food) on June 25th. 3. Supper on June 28th we will be going out to eat on the beach. a. Approximately $20 should cover this meal, unless your student wants to get true seafood. b. There will be reasonable options (burgers, chicken, etc.) for $15 or less. 4. Supper (fast food) on June 29th. 5. Snacks there will be snack shops at Laguna Beach Christian Retreat. What To Pack 1. Bible, Pen, Notepad, etc. 2. America Day attire 3. Hawaiian Day attire 4. Color Day attire (Color Teams will be available the week of June 11 th on ) 5. Clothes for each day of camp 6. Bedding twin sheets or sleeping bag, blanket, pillow, etc. a. Students will have a twin bed at camp plan accordingly. b. Students will need sleeping bag/air mattress for June 24 th no bed provided plan accordingly. 7. Towels, hygiene items (shampoo, soap, etc.), and other toiletry items 8. Snack foods for the week 9. Money (covered in previous section) 10. Beach towel and bathing suit (Guys swimming trunks with no shirt is acceptable; Girls one piece bathing suits are acceptable; bathing suit must cover stomach fully and must have shoulder straps). Guys wishing to wear a shirt and girls wishing to wear shirts/shorts over their swimsuits will be perfectly fine. 11. Sunscreen What Not To Pack 1. Tank tops, strap shirts, etc. (sleeveless shirts are okay as long as they cover the shoulder and the side of the student s body completely) 2. Short shorts (fingertip rule put hands on sides & shorts shouldn t be shorter than where the longest fingertips touch) 3. Any clothing with inappropriate sayings (it will ultimately be decided by Greg if clothing is deemed inappropriate) 4. Any illegal substances or weapons

4 Rules and Guidelines Some of these rules should go without saying and probably seem obvious, but here they are, anyways: 1. Treat every leader and student with respect and kindness. There will be no fighting or inappropriate language at camp. 2. Do not under any circumstances go into the lodging area of the opposite sex. 3. Be where you are supposed to be on time. 4. There will be no use of cell phones allowed during Morning Encounter, Evening Encounter, Church Group Time, or Small Groups. Bring your Bible so that you do not have to use the Bible App on your phone. If you do not have a Bible, please let Greg know. 5. You must at all times when not in the lodging area be in groups of at least 3 people. 6. Two students of the opposite sex should not be alone under any circumstance. 7. Treat the property and all items belonging to Laguna Beach Christian Retreat with care and respect. Any items broken by students will expected to be paid for and replaced by the student. 8. Under the event that a student creates a dangerous situation or puts anyone in the group in danger, the student will be sent home. Parents will be responsible for the student s transportation should that happen. Things to Do at Camp 1. Swimming pools 2. Basketball 3. Volleyball 4. Gaga Ball courts 5. Go to the Beach (at designated times chaperones must be at the beach and you must be in groups of 3)

5 Camp Rules of Conduct 1. Camp Curfew Groups must be off the beach and on campus by 11 PM. 2. Local Noise Curfew is 10 PM. 3. Beach Access Please use the public access paths to go to the beach. All other land along the beach is privately owned. Please show respect to neighbors by not trespassing on their property. 4. Sea Oats Please do not cross over barriers and fences that surround the sea out plantings on the beach. 5. Beach Flag Warning System Panama City Beach has a flag warning system to ensure safe swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. Please take notice of the flags and adjust accordingly: a. Double Red Flags Water Closed to Public. b. Red Flag High Hazard High Surf and/or Strong Currents c. Yellow Flag Medium Hazard Moderate Surf and/or Currents d. Green Flag Calm Conditions, Exercise Caution e. Purple Flag Dangerous Marine Life Shark, Jellyfish, Stingray, etc. 6. Prohibited Activities: a. Shaving Cream Fights b. Water Balloon Fights c. Fireworks d. Large Squirt Guns e. Bikes, Scooters, and Skateboards f. Running/Hazardous play around swimming pools g. Loud noise after 10:00 PM 7. Do not throw trash or liter on the beach Dress Code 1. Students will be expected to change with no argument if there are any questions about the appropriateness of an outfit. 2. Spandex, leggings, or any other tight pants must be worn with shorts. 3. Even though we are at the beach, shirts and shorts (or pants) must be worn at all scheduled events. 4. Swimsuits must meet expectations previously stated in the What to Pack section.

6 Cell Phones As previously stated, cell phones will not be allowed to be used in our morning and evening Encounter sessions, small groups, or church group time. Otherwise, cell phones are allowed during any other time as long as it s not becoming a distraction to the rest of the group. Medical Attention In the event that students face a medical emergency, parents will be notified immediately. If students are taking any medications or have any allergies, please make sure that is on file with the medical forms and put on the online registration. Necessary Forms First Baptist Church Permission Form First Baptist Church Medical Form ** Make sure these forms are on file in the church office and that your insurance is up to date on the form. **