"Growing Up Together"
Camp Capacity
Senior Camp has a capacity of 72 campers. Registrations are accepted on
a first come/first served basis. Final number of campers depends on available
staff and beds.
Check In Time
Campers can begin to arrive for their camp on Sunday between 3:00 - 5:00
p.m. Late arrivals are permitted only by pre-arrangement with the Camp
Dean. In all cases, the camper must arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
Those expected to arrive late must pre-pay the entire camping fee. There
is no reduction in cost.
Check Out Time
Parents are expected to pick up campers at 10:00 a.m.on Saturday. Campers
are not permitted to leave until all clean-up responsibilities have been
completed.
Requests to Leave Camp
Requests to leave the camp temporarily should be avoided if possible. Those
necessary must be prearranged with the Camp Dean at the time of registration,
except in the case of emergency. Campers who leave the camp without permission
face disciplinary action.
Visits to the Camp
Parents are welcome to visit the camp, but should arrange the visit with
the Camp Dean so as to avoid interruption of the program. All other visitors
must receive permission from the Dean prior to arrival.
Telephone Use
Campers are allowed to make calls from the camp only with the permission
of the Camp Dean. Calls must be collect or via phone cards. Incoming calls
for campers are discouraged.
What You Should Pack
Clothes
You'll want changes for each day, including clothes for wet or messy activities.
Also pack something more dressy for a banquet, a swimming suit for water
activities, a sweat shirt or jacket for cool evenings. Clothing and swim
wear must be modest and writing may not promote unwholesome activity.
Bedding
Bring a sleeping bag or twin sheets and blankets and a pillow
Toiletries
Bring a couple of towels, personal hygiene items, soap, sun block and bug
repellent.
Sporting Equipment
Bring your baseball glove, tennis racket and balls, and proper footwear.
Musical Instruments
If you play an instrument, you're welcome to bring it along and share your
talent. If you sing with backup tapes, bring those along too.
Bible
Bring your Bible, along with a pen/pencil, notebook.
Please
label all items with your name or initials! What You Shouldn't Pack
You won't need radios/CD players, TV's, cell phones or pagers, hand held
computer games, laser pointers or alcohol, tobacco, firearms, fireworks
or water guns/balloons.
Camper Snack Bar
Ice cream, pop, candy, and fruit is available for campers to purchase during
the week. Snack times are limited to one or two each day with campers permitted
one or two items each time. Campers routinely spend no more than $10-12.
All money is turned into the camp bank upon registration. Unused money
is returned at the end of the week. We cannot be responsible for lost or
stolen money not deposited in the camp bank.
Camp Mementos
Shirts and other mementos are available during the registration period
and at the close of camp. Shirts average $12.
How to Register
Registration forms are available from your local Evangelical Congregational
Church.
Mail the completed form along with the $30 Registration fee to
9032 N. Afolkey Rd.
Dakota, IL 61018