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Revised February 2016
Revised February 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Allendale Statement of Faith………………………………………………………………………… 6
Cabin/Dorm Worksheet…………………………………………..………………………………….. 29-34
Camp Rules…………………………………………………………………………..………………. 3
Camp Staff………………………………………………………………………...………………….. 2
Canteen………………………………………………………………………………...……………... 7
Child Abuse…………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Faculty in Training …………………...………………………………………………...………… 16
Daily Activity Choices Sample..…………………………………………………………………….. 27
Decisions………………………………………………………………………………...……………. 10-11
Education Ideas………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Educational Guidelines & Camp Themes…………………………….……………………………. 8
Faculty Guidelines…………………………………………………...………..……………………... 14
Faculty Job Descriptions ………………………………………..……………………………….….. 12
Faculty Questionnaire……………………………………………………………………..…………. 13
Friday Closing Program……………………………………………………………………………… 26
Homesickness……………………………………………………………………………..…………. 21
Miscellaneous Issues………………………………………………………………………………… 17-18
Missionary…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22
Parent’s Prayer Sheet………………………………………………………………………….……. 28
Program Director’s Evaluation…………………………..………………………………………….. 35-37
Registration—Sunday Check-in / Friday Schedule……………………………………………….. 23
Schedule………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24
Waterfront Activities………………………………………………………………………………….. 19-20
The C.A.M.P.S. PhilosophyThe C.A.M.P.S. Philosophy
C ounselor Led—Counselors are a key role in this philosophy! One of their
main roles is to disciple and mentor their campers. This is done from
teaching to just “hanging out” with their group. In this philosophy,
counselors are expected to spend the day with their campers. Though time can be
allowed for breaks, with adequate supervision of campers, most of the counselor’s
day should be spent with their family group.
A ctivity Centered—Campers are given a choice of activities! In a typical
week, the small group of campers and counselor choose what activities
they want to do. There are many choices that Allendale provides (such as
swimming, basketball, volleyball, etc.). But there are so many choices and ideas
that you can implement! Be creative! Look in your church congregation for
resources...you can have so many different options! Check-out our list of ideas.
M ulti-program—The cool thing about this philosophy is that multi-
programs can occur at same time. We have all different age groups on
our campgrounds at the same time. On a typical week, we will have
three to five camps running at the same time.
P ersonal Relationships—This aspect of the philosophy is definitely the most
important! When campers develop personal relationships with their
counselors, that is when life changing decisions are made! That is our
ultimate goal here at Allendale! Time and atmosphere to encourage personal
relationships/mentoring is provided when the other aspects of the philosophy are
implemented.
S mall Groups—Each group consists of approximately seven campers which
gives the counselor a better chance to spend time with their group and
develop relationships. Typically, a group consists of the campers grouped
together in a sleeping area. For example, one group would consist of one room of
a mini-lodge. That “family” would have one faculty leader and seven campers. At
registration, campers sign up with a “cabinmate”; with this philosophy, they are
allowed to stay together with their friends. Camp Allendale strongly suggests that
activity groups be no larger than a total 14 campers.
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Camp Staff Camp Director (Randy Pim)
The camp director is here to help you.
The Director will need to meet with your campers and faculty on
Sunday for an orientation time.
Program Manager (Sam Willard)
The Program Manager will be your key contact with camp staff.
Coordinates daily schedule.
Oversees check-in and clean-up.
Lifeguards/Activity Specialists Members of Camp Staff all summer.
In charge of pool, beach area, archery, ropes course, etc...they are here to help make your week a success.
Guest Services Coordinator (Jennifer Hicks)
Assigns bunks to campers.
Can help you with copies, etc.
Can provide you with a list of registered campers. Please call or email her to request a list.
Book Keeping (Nancy Pim)
Turn in daily missions offering to her.
Will provide program directors with daily totals of missions offerings from the canteen and offering times.
Purchase Canteen cards for your faculty from Nancy.
Project Manager (Steve Burkett)
Oversees work groups and key building projects
Maintenance Manager (Mike Proctor)
Facility Coordinator (Paul Burton)
Food Service Manager (Linda Rice)
Camp Store ( Jennifer Willard)
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Camp Rules and Dress Code 1. Hazing or bullying whether through physical or verbal methods may be grounds for immediate dismissal.
2. Possession or use of any drugs except prescription medicine is prohibited.
3. ALL medication must be given to the nurse at the beginning of the week.
4. Possession or use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
5. Possession of tobacco on the campgrounds is prohibited.
6. Possession of fireworks, firearms, or weapons is prohibited.
7. Any sexual promiscuity is prohibited.
8. Campers are not to have cell phones, ipods, or similar electronics in their possession. These devices will be
confiscated and returned to the camper at the closing of the camp session. No faculty member is to allow a
camper to phone home without first notifying the Program Director.
9. No Campers or Faculty are to go inside cabins of the opposite sex. Immediate dismissal may occur.
10. Camp Allendale is a NO NUT ZONE. No nut products of any kind are to be brought on the campgrounds.
Dress Code Swimming suits are for the pool and beach area or other designated water activities. If suits are worn at other activities or areas, they should be covered (for girls). Please encourage kids not to have wet suits on all day.
SHOES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES FOR SAFETY. THIS INCLUDES GOING TO THE BATHHOUSE. Female—Shorts and skirts must reach at least midway of the thigh.
No halters or bare midriff shirts or spaghetti straps.
No two piece swimsuits. Tankinis are ok as long as the midriff is covered at
a standing position.
Male—Shorts must reach at least midway on the thigh.
Shirts must be worn at all times with the exception of athletic events as designated by the
program director.
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Camp Allendale Screening and Visitor Policies
Camp Allendale Background Check Policy Every person that has contact with campers must have completed a criminal back ground check. This includes but not limited to all program directors, camp coordinators, nurses, paid camp staff, camp faculty (overnight and day time), bands, speakers and special guest presenters. Background checks can be completed by:
Church they attend Allendale Ministry the individual represents
All background checks must have written documentation, that verifies the
background check was performed, on file in the camp office prior to arrival
at camp.
Visitor Policy All Camp visitors must check in at the camp office before entering the camp property. Outside visiting is limited to parents, grandparents, or church ministers may visit campers or
faculty under 18 years of age. Any visitors that hinders a faculty member from fulfilling their responsibilities will be asked to leave the campgrounds.
All camp visitors must leave the campgrounds, by 10:00PM. Unless personally involved in leading a camp activity or pre-approved by the Camp Coordinator or Executive Director.
Visitors under 18 are not permitted on the campground without an adult.
Sexual Abuse Awareness Training All Program Directors, Camp Coordinators and paid employees over the age of eighteen are required to complete Sexual Abuse Awareness Training. Enrollment fees will be covered by Camp Allendale.
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Reporting Child Abuse Child abuse that has been learned of at camp must be reported to the proper authorities.
Please follow the guidelines on this report.
Camp Director must be included in this complete process.
Procedures: By law, we are required to report to authorities.
Faculty or whoever learns of the abuse must report to the program director.
Program Director must report to the Camp Director at the camp office.
Program Director uses standard form (developed by camp office) to list procedure used in making official
report to authorities.
Authorities are contacted.
Program Director and camp office will each keep a copy of the report.
Sample report (actual form available in the camp office):
Date __________________
Person who learned of abuse ______________________________________________
Program Director (making report) _________________________________________
Abuse reported to ______________________________________________________
Action taken on our part after report _______________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Instructions given by authorities ___________________________________________
Signature (initial contact person) ___________________ Phone __________________
Signature (Program Director) ______________________ Phone __________________
Signature (Camp Director) ________________________ Phone __________________
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Camp Allendale—Statement of Faith
It is the policy of the Executive Board of Camp Allendale that all Staff, Camp Committee Members, Program Directors, Camp Missionaries and any individuals that serve as Camp Faculty, adhere to the following statement of faith.
God is one being in three persons—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He is the source of all creation (Gen. 1:1, John 1:1-2), which He sustains (Col. 1:17) and is in the process of redeeming (Rom. 8:19-22). God the Father loves us and desires that we have fellowship with Him as His children (I John 1:3).
Jesus is the incarnation of God the Son. He is the Word become flesh (John 1:14), and He now holds all authority in
heaven and on earth (Matt. 28:18). He is Savior and Lord. He made human salvation possible through His life, death on the cross, and resurrection. He ascended into heaven where He is now our high priest and advocate. He is head of the Church.
The Holy Spirit works actively in the world, seeking to glorify Jesus. The Holy Spirit convicts people of sin,
righteousness, and judgment to com (John 16:5-11). The Holy Spirit indwells believers individually and completely in the Church. The Holy Spirit develops within the Christian a pure heart which results in Christ-like character expressed in private and public conduct and action.
The Bible, the Old and New Testament scriptures, is the uniquely inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God
(2Tim. 3:14-17; 2 Peter 1:16-21). The Bible is the rule of faith and practice for Christians. We affirm that Scripture is the authoritative revelation from God by which we know God’s will and Christ’s authority. We seek to assert what the Scriptures clearly assert and allow freedom in other cases. We seek to understand divine intent, through authorial intent, and we seek to apply its teaching to the contemporary church and culture.
The Church is the body of Christ on earth, the community of believers throughout the world. Upon surrender to
Christ, a person is added to the Church. In addition, the priesthood of all believers means each Christian is called to be a serving minister (1 Peter 2:9-10). The Church’s mission is the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20).
Human beings were created by God to walk in fellowship with Him. However, all (except Jesus) have sinned and
fall short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23) and must rely on God’s grace and forgiveness. Every human from the moment of life (conception) is in the image of God (imago dei), a person to be nurtured, protected, and developed.
Salvation is by God alone through Jesus Christ alone. One accepts Christ as Savior through a conversion process
that includes faith, repentance, confession, and baptism (Acts 2:38, 8:12, 10:47-48, Rom. 10:9). The Lord’s Supper is the celebration of the New Covenant, in which the Christian community remembers Christ and
celebrates the covenantal relationship the have with Him and with each other. Congregations in this fellowship typically celebrate the Lord’s Supper at least weekly (1 Cor. 11:17-34, Acts 20:7).
The Final Coming of Jesus is a time when Christ will personally come again as savior and judge of the world. At
that time, there will be the bodily resurrection of the dead—believers to eternal life with God and unbelievers to eternal judgment. Sin will be no more and believers will live in fellowship with God forever (1 Thess. 4:13-18, Rev. 20:11-15).
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Canteen and Missions Card Afternoon canteen time is at 3:15 and evening canteen time is at 8:00.
Canteen is limited to 2 items per visit.
Each square on a canteen card is worth 75¢.
Each item purchased costs one punch.
No canteen items may be purchased with squares torn off the card.
Removed squares are valid only for missions offering.
Each faculty member receives a free canteen card.
Canteen cards may be used for missions offering. After the last canteen Program Directors should encourage
the campers to consider giving the remaining card punches to the missionary. Complimentary cards given to
faculty may not be used for missions offering.
At the end of the week, canteen cards may be used to purchase items in the Outpost Store.
We have a system to monitor the cleanliness of the campgrounds.
It is more consistent and places responsibility on the campers.
A stoplight is located at each canteen.
Green...means good to go.
Yellow...watch out...if the grounds are not cleaned up soon, canteen will be closed.
Red...canteen is closed the rest of the week.
Each camp will be responsible for their area.
This is effective and makes your job easier and the clean-up at the end of week quicker.
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Educational Guidelines Educational Philosophy Camp Allendale strives to provide a strong foundation of Biblical education in its programs. Each year the Camp Committee plans out the summer theme and gives you ideas for carrying out the theme. We strongly desire that you use the overall theme for your program. The daily themes provided for you are a tool to help you get started as you plan out your daily lessons, sermon topics, devotions, memory verses, etc. Use your creativity as you plan. The daily ideas are there, not to restrict you, but to free you up and get those creative juices flowing. Please notice the following minimum Bible teaching requirements below:
Minimum Bible Teaching Requirements:
1. One (1) Bible lesson per day that is tied to the overall theme in some way
2. One (1) worship service per day with both praise time and teaching/preaching with emphasis on the overall theme
3. One (1) time period per day for Resident Missionary to make presentation to campers.
4. Three (3) campfire times per week with devotional time - could be related to the overall theme, but also could be a time for testimonies
5. One (1) personal or family devotion time per day that is tied to the overall theme in some way
6. Emphasize Bible memory & personal time with God
7. During all other activities, encourage faculty to use “experiential learning” opportunities to reinforce the formal teaching times
Camp Themes
The Camp Committee has developed a yearly rotation of general camp themes. Each year’s specific theme is chosen based on the conceptual theme. The Schedule For the coming years is as follows: 2015—Worship 2016—Creation 2017– Service 2018—Doctrine 2019—Spiritual Growth 2020—Evangelism
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Education Ideas Bible class time can be during any of the six activity times during the day.
Some different options: Large group lesson with all campers at one time Use 2 or more activity times and divide groups If you have a teacher that is only coming in to teach for the day, they can choose whether they want to do one large group, or teach the same class several times and have smaller groups. Classes can contain the following: Lesson time (15-30 minutes depending on the age group and topic) Small group discussion time (divide into families) Crafts pertaining to theme or lesson (ex. Salvation bracelet to end a lesson on Christ’s sacrifice and the plan of salvation) Object lesson Memory work Memory work is a great way (often forgotten these days) to emphasize the theme and to get campers into the Word. Other ideas for educational/biblical learning times: Bible Trivia Sword Drills Bible story/Topical skits Bible Jeopardy or Wheel of Fortune BE CREATIVE!!!
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Decisions for 1st - 4th Grade
No formal opportunity for decision are to be offered for children in the 1st—4th Grades. If a child shares a desire to be baptized the Program Director or a faculty member from the child’s church should discuss with the child about baptism and the salvation process. *** No baptisms are to be performed at camp without first contacting the parents and the minister of the church if possible. *** You may not baptize a child, unless the parents have given permission.
Decisions for 5th - 6th Graders Work with your worship leaders and faculty in implementing the following suggestions and guidelines for confession and baptism. Be careful not to over-extend the invitation. They must first speak to a faculty member about becoming a Christian. One night of invitation is recommended. Have faculty prepared to meet with each child that shares a desire in accepting Christ to discuss what it means to become a Christian. *** No baptisms are to be performed at camp without first contacting the parents and the minister of the church if possible. *** You may not baptize a child, unless the parents have given permission.
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Decisions for 7th - 12th Graders Work with your worship leader and faculty in implementing the following suggestions and guidelines for confession and baptism. Be sure you have a game plan and it is communicated to all. Make sure your faculty are ready and prepared for the decision time. An invitation is recommended for each service. Those interested in a life recruit decision should be encouraged to speak with the Program Director, Camp missionary or minister from their church. *** No baptisms are to be performed at camp without first contacting the parents and the minister of the church if possible. You may not baptize a child, unless the parents have given permission.
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Faculty Job Descriptions CAMP COMMITTEE
Supervises the summer camp program
Select dates and program directors
Assigns Program Coordinators, who will help you plan your week and be on-sight during your week.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Will help you plan and coordinate with others the usage of facilities before camp.
Will be your primary contact during camp for any scheduling or programming needs. PROGRAM DIRECTOR
You are in complete charge of your week using the uniform schedule to plan.
Planning problems should be referred to your Program Coordinator.
You will need to meet with the committee for the Program Directors’ Retreat and Luncheon. CO– OR ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
He or she will work closely in preparation
Be sure he or she is informed well in case of your emergency absence TEACHERS AND CHAPEL SPEAKERS
This is typically their main responsibility which frees your faculty to work with the campers more.
If they are there for the day only, they do not count in your faculty count. NURSE
EMT, A-EMT, EMT-P, LPN, RN
Administer first aid and distribute medicines properly
Follow camp medical procedures, forms, and Doctor’s Standing Orders
MUST BE available during registration—needs to be in the main dining hall by 4:15 p.m. on Sundays or 8:45 a.m. for 1st Grade day camps and 12:45 p.m. for Friday 2nd Grade Camps.
CABIN FACULTY
Be in charge of assigned cabin/family group, they will be with this group all week
Supervise cabin cleaning & lead cabin devotions
Each cabin, floor in Cedar Lodge (at least 2), room in Lakeview Lodge or Fort Allendale, and building in Hillside must have at least one faculty 18 or older.
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Faculty questionnaires are one of the most difficult parts of your job!!! EVERYONE that has contact with campers must have completed a criminal background check. and faculty questionnaire. This includes but not limited to program directors, paid camp staff, camp faculty, (overnight and daytime), bands,
speakers, and guest presenters. Faculty forms must be completed each year, background
checks will be conducted every three years. So, here are some steps to take….
1. Tell your workers the importance of this form being completed each year. It only takes less than five minutes to complete!
2. Faculty can easily go online to complete the form. Forms are located in the Volunteer Faculty Resource section on our website. All faculty questionnaires need to be in to the office two weeks before your session begins.
3. You, the program director, need to submit a list of your faculty to the office two weeks before your session begins!
4. We realize that you may have to recruit last-minute faculty. We will take this into account.
5. All FiTs, faculty under the age of 18 , must complete a faculty questionnaire and a health form .
Faculty Questionnaires
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Faculty GuidelinesFaculty Guidelines Camp AllendaleCamp Allendale
Thank you so very much for volunteering your time to be on faculty here at Camp Allendale. We know you more than likely had to sacrifice something in order to be here. Please review the items below , they will help ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable camp experience!
We do appreciate so much your presence here. At the same time, we must concern ourselves with the campers, their safety, their comfort and consideration for their parents wishes. Many of these guidelines
are designed for your protection and for the protection of the ministry of Camp Allendale.
Please park your car in a camp parking lot and leave it parked for the entire time you are here. Under no circumstance
should you haul campers in your personal vehicle. The only exception would be in case of an emergency.
Wrist bands are a very important part of our security procedures here. Every camper and faculty member must have a
wrist band. You as faculty should set the example for your campers about the importance of wearing the wrist band. Visitors for the day should have visitor badges issued by the camp office.
Please watch your campers very carefully concerning Harassment, bullying, ridicule (public and private). These issues
include treatment by faculty as well as other campers and will not be tolerated.
Faculty are discouraged from posting pictures or videos on Face book, YouTube, or any other social media sites. Faculty
should not request to be “friended” on Face book by campers of any age.
If you have personal medications, you must turn them into the nurse. Indiana state law forbids any type of medication in
the dorm areas.
Life Jackets are required for anyone (adult or camper) using watercraft. Your example will make it easier to enforce this
rule for the campers.
Boating time is not swimming time. Tipping of watercraft and swimming in the Lake is not acceptable.
The Camp Curfew is 12:00 Midnight. All campers & faculty are to be in their cabins by midnight. All cabins will be locked
at midnight and unlocked at 7:00AM.
Please respect the lifeguards at the pool, waterslides, lakes, beach area and the blob. The weight differential limit at the
blob (50 lbs) is for the protection and safety of campers and faculty. Please do not harass or challenge the lifeguards on this issue.
If your dorm is overfilled, under no circumstances, should a camper ever sleep on the floor! Even if they volunteer to do it or
really want to do it! The parents do not want this to take place, even if that is what the camper wants.
Please be very careful about your dressing habits in front of the campers. Camp Faculty should practice modesty when
going to and coming from the restrooms and showers. As much as possible please change your clothes in the shower area or the toilet stalls.
Please do not play any pranks in the dorms that relate to removal of clothing or even indirectly related to sexual matters.
Every year, a number of campers and their parents complain about this type of behavior among camp faculty. This is not acceptable behavior at Allendale.
Do not allow Campers to take pictures in the dorms or restroom areas.
You are expected to be with your campers at all times. State law requires that all campers be supervised. This is especially
true in the dorms. An accident in a dorm by a camper, when there is no supervision present, is called “extreme negligence” by the state of Indiana.
If your family group participates in an activity that requires camp staff (swimming, ropes course, archery, etc.), you must be
present with your group. You cannot send your campers without adult supervision.
A faculty member should never be alone with a camper. If you must speak with a camper privately, please make sure you are
within eyesight of other adults. There is to be no Physical punishment for misbehavior of a camper.
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Faculty Recruitment... Prayerfully consider who you recruit for your faculty to best fit your week’s goals and needs.
All faculty must complete an online faculty questionnaire (each year) and return to the camp office by 2 weeks before your camp session begins.
All faculty must be at least 16 years old and three years older than the age group they are supervising. If under 18, they must complete Allendale’s FiT program. No more than 25% of your faculty may be under 18.
Begin your search early!
The following are faculty beds that are reserved. These counts do not include program directors (1-2) or 1 nurse unless otherwise indicated. Check your report that you will be given about your week.
Counselors Poolside 4 (except first chance—6) (2 or 3 females, 2 or 3 males) Hillside 20 (typically 12 females and 8 males) Lakeview 8 (4 females and 4 males...these counts include your nurse)** Cedar 10 (typically 6 females and 4 males) Fort 8 (4 females and 4 males...counts include your nurse)** Tree houses 4 (typically 2 males and 2 females including program director) **If the nurse stays with the campers, they are counted in the above faculty counts. If they stay with the program director or in the main camp area, they are not included in the above counts. This is full-time faculty only...it does not include your teachers or speakers that are there for the day only.
As established by the camp board...any weeks that exceed the total number of faculty allotted by this manual, will have $50 per person deducted from their allowed expenses.
There are to be NO campers or faculty up past 12:00 a.m.!!!!
Faculty will not be permitted to leave the campgrounds without notifying the program director.
Daily Faculty meetings are optional, though campers should not be left unsupervised. Rotate your faculty so that there are always faculty with the campers.
It is helpful if you can arrange a meeting with your faculty at least once prior to your week of camp.
Faculty under 18 are not to have cell phones, ipods, or similar electronic devices. Adult faculty should use discretion when using cell phones—Do Not Allow Campers to use your cell phone unless permission is given by your Program Director.
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FiT program All 16 & 17 year-olds who would like to serve as faculty, must go through the Faculty in Training program first. FiT is open for youth ages 15-17, however you still have to be at least 16 years old to be a Fit. Those who are 15 years old now and won't be 16 years old until after the summer, may go through FiT this summer and then be a faculty next summer after turning 16. Here are the steps you need to take to apply for the FiT program. Download the FiT application. You will need to fill it out completely and mail it to the office. Be sure to include two letters of reference (at least one from an adult leader in your church). After you have sent in your application and been approved, we will send you a study packet. You need to study this! It has lots of information that you need to know about being a faculty here at Allendale.
All faculty under the age of 18 must complete a faculty questionnaire and a health form (each year) These forms are to be in the camp office 2 weeks before the session you are serving in begins. This is very important and will not be compromised.
As a FiT Counselor you are directly responsible to the Program Director that recruited you.
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Miscellaneous issues Sale of Merchandise at Camp
Prohibited except for camp merchandise sold by Allendale With permission, a possible exception is a Bible College team
Autos
NO CAMPERS in personal vehicles...especially the back of pick-ups. Please limit the use of autos on the campgrounds Use with permission of Program Director only All autos are to be parked in areas designated
Campers should not have... Matches Playing cards Electronic games Cell phones, Ipods, CD players, radios, etc
Valuables
Please do not leave them in your cabin If they must be brought, lock them in your car
Rules Awareness
Make sure your faculty is aware of the rules...that will make things much easier for everyone! Be sure that your faculty review the code of conduct with campers.
Pets
Pets are not permitted on the campgrounds at any time.
Medicine All campers and counselors must turn in medications to the nurse.
Children of Faculty that are older/younger than the campers Discouraged from attending
Must Stay with Parents at all times
Cannot take up a camper bed
Must obey all rules as campers
Must follow camper schedule
No offsite trips are to be scheduled without the Camp Directors permission. All approved trips must also have parental permission slips signed.
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Misc. issues Continued... Lost and Found
Please don’t take lightly the necessity to try to get lost items back to their owners Remind campers of lost and found during clean-up time Items are held at camp for two months to give an opportunity for them to be claimed
Noise and Music
Please consider the other camps and neighbors when using outdoor speakers NO OUTDOOR AMPLIFIED SOUND AFTER 10 P.M.
Swimming at the opposite side of camp
There is a trail behind the Hillside cabins to use between Cedar Lodge and the beach and pool. Please use it! It is quicker.
Shared Facilities
They include EVERYTHING Coordination of facilities is done with the other program directors, your program coordinator, and the staff.
Please try to keep your camp from being a distraction to the other camps!!!
Mail There is no mail on Friday or Saturday Mail can be fun, but consider the shy person and the feelings of the camper who did not get any mail. Please keep in good taste. Keep a story or joke ready...that will help them learn to express themselves. Mail will be delivered to dorms. Bunk notes are not available to 1st and 2nd Grade camps.
Telephone
May be used by faculty for important business or personal needs Not for socializing Campers are not to use without permission of Program Director and then only for emergency needs Program Directors may use the phone for notification of baptisms and decisions
Golf Carts and ATVs Only ATVs that are used by Camp Employees in the performance of their job re-
sponsibilities are allowed on Camp Allendale property. Golf carts are permitted under the following guidelines: operator must be at least 18 years old, no campers
except in event of an emergency, riders are limited to the available seats, care must be given when campers are present.
The camp is not liable for damages or injuries caused by golf carts/golf cart operators not employed by Camp Allendale.
Failure to abide by theses guidelines will result in the golf cart being removed from the camp property.
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Waterfront Activities: 1st - 4th Grades
Boating Rules
Every faculty and camper must wear a life jacket.
Limit of 3-4 person per jonboat, 3 per canoe, 1 per kayak
Adult supervision is required at all times when campers are in the boats.
2nd Grade and Day Campers (1st Grade) cannot use the boats. Pontoon rides are available. 3rd & 4th Grade campers may use kayaks on front lake only.
Beach and Swim Area Rules
Lifeguards will give rules before the first scheduled swim at both the pool and beach. Rules will only be given once so every camper and faculty who will swim at all that week must be present. If family groups are late this will delay the swim time for the entire camp. Lifeguards do this so that their full attention can be given to safety of the campers once in the water.
The Buddy System will be used will swimming at the lake. Buddies will be assigned at the beginning of the swim. Half way through the swim all swimmers will need to leave the water for a buddy check. Buddies will again be checked at the end of the swim.
1st—4th campers may use the swim area and Rockit when scheduled, but may not use the blob. Since campers of this age are not allowed to blob, faculty are also not allowed to blob without prior arrangements with program manager or lifeguards.
Life Vest must be worn when using the Rockit.
Only one down the waterslide at a time, feet first.
No running and jumping onto the slide
No Campers or Faculty are to be on the Lake after Dark.
Pool/Waterslides Rules
As posted in the swim area.
You must take a shower before entering the pool.
You must follow the waterslide rules as posted in the pool area.
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Waterfront Activities:5th - 12th Boating Rules
Every faculty and camper must wear a life jacket.
Limit of 3-4 person per jonboat, 3 per canoe, and 1 per kayak.
Adult supervision is required at all times when campers are in the boats.
For 5th & 6th Grade a faculty must be in a boat on the water, and one faculty must be on the dock. For Junior High and High School, a faculty must be supervising from the dock.
Beach and Swim Area Rules
Lifeguards will give rules before the first scheduled swim at both the pool and beach. Rules will only be given once so every camper and faculty who will swim at all that week must be present. If family groups are late this will delay the swim time for the entire group. Lifeguards do this so that their full attention can be given to safety of the campers once in the water.
The Buddy System will be used will swimming at the lake. Buddies will be assigned at the beginning of the swim. Half way through the swim all swimmers will need to leave the water for a buddy check. Buddies will again be checked at the end of the swim.
May use the swim area, Rockit, or Blob when scheduled.
Only one down the waterslide at a time, feet first.
Everyone must wear a life jacket on the blob and Rockit.
The jumper and launchee must be within 50 pounds of each other. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED! Unless
under special circumstances, faculty CANNOT blob campers.
No running and jumping onto the slide
No Campers or Faculty are to be on the Lake after Dark.
Pool Rules
As posted in the swim area.
You must take a shower before entering the pool.
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Homesickness It is imperative that you discuss this issue with your faculty. Have a plan to deal with homesickness that is communicated with all faculty.
Emphasize that campers are not allowed to call home with out your permission.
Have the cabin mom or dad be the first line of defense. “I want you to spend this week in my cabin.” “You are going to make friendships that could last a lifetime.” Please note: Speak with adult emphasis; do not baby them, it can make it worse.
Campers should not be allowed to phone without the knowledge of the Program Director.
Your nurse will normally deal with most cases of homesickness. Again, please advise them to speak with an adult emphasis and not to baby them. It is vital they be handled properly here.
Program Director is last course of action.
Make sure the camper is aware of upcoming events they may miss.
Show their need on teams or in groups.
Minimize excuse as compared to the profit of staying and toughing it out.
At LAST resort, bargain for the “till tomorrow” and if they still feel no different, than YOU will call their
parent(s).
Please let the office know if a child is going home….preferably BEFORE the parent(s) arrive.
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Missionary in Residence Selected by Camp Committee
Presents his or her mission field
To teach and emphasize missions
Help promote the missions offering, but be sure giving tactics are
in good taste. Please don’t use gimmicks. Our goal is to teach
missions, not to raise money any way possible.
As the program director, you need to take an offering everyday during missions time. This should not be
left to the missionary to have to deal with. Please turn in all missions offerings ASAP to the camp office.
Your program coordinator will be happy to take your offering to the camp office if notified.
The missionary will be shared between camps. Please be sure to coordinate with the missionary and the
other program directors your week. With multiple small camps, you can coordinate with other
program directors to combine missions times.
You will receive a daily update from the program coordinator as to your camp’s offering totals.
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The Beginning and The End
Registration
There will be a faculty check-in time from 3:00-4:15 p.m. Faculty need to
check-in at the east deck at the main camp where their name will be checked on the
questionnaire list and they will receive a wristband and a canteen card. If they do
not check in at this time, they will not be able to until after registration is
over!!! Please make this a priority!
Registration of campers will begin at 4:30 p.m.
At that time, campers will get wristbands, housing assignments, canteen cards, and turn in all medications to
the nurse (the nurse needs to be at the registration area by 4:15 p.m.!!!).
In general younger campers of the week will register at Main Dining and the older camps will register at Cedar
Dining. Treehouse camp will register at Cedar Dining.
Faculty should be at their assigned dorm rooms by 5:50pm to welcome campers when cabins are unlocked.
Campers may not enter until after 6:00 p.m.
There will be no evening meal on Sundays, though faculty, campers, and parents may purchase food
at the Watering Hole.
Starting and Ending Times for Camp
1st Grade Day Camps (Sat.)—start at 9 a.m. & end at 5 p.m. 2nd Grade Camps will start on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. & ends at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Adventure Camps — Saturday 6:00 p.m. to Friday 5:00 p.m. All other camps — start Sunday at 6 p.m. and end at noon on Friday.
Fridays
Dismissal is at noon on Friday
Friday schedule will be uniform throughout the summer. Camp Staff will assist you! Parents will be invited to join us for the morning! Schedule
8:00 Breakfast/Cabin Clean-up. Move out by 9:30
8:45 Breakfast/Cabin Clean-up. Move out by 9:30
9:30 Out of Cabins / structured event designed by PD
10:30 All Camp Baptisms
11:05 Line-up
11:15 All Camp Rally
Noon Check-out/Dismissal
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Schedule A uniform schedule is provided for you on the following page.
Meal times are the same everyday for main camp and the Cedar Lodge and are as follows:
Breakfast 8:00 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.
Lunch 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Dinner 4:45 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Campfire—Camp Staff will prepare the campfire for you...all you have to do is light it. Please see that the fire
is lit before the campers arrive to the campfire site.
Any use of the pool or beach area, archery, or ropes course must be arranged with the Program Manager .
Lifeguards will not give rules until every camper has arrived, please be on time for the first swim. Night swims
must be arranged as early as possible, and are limited to 2 per week of camp.
Canteens are at 3:15 and 8:00. Unless indicated otherwise, Cedar Lodge, Tree houses, and Fort Allendale
use the back canteen and Lakeview Lodge and Hillside use the front canteen. PLEASE TRY TO BE ON
TIME!!!
Be sure to arrange your missions time with the missionary and the other program directors and the program
coordinator.
There are to be no activities after midnight. All Campers, faculty are to be
their cabins by 12:00midnight, all buildings are locked at that time and are
unlocked at 7:00am the next day. No one is to sleep outside of the buildings
without special permission from the camp director.
Recommended Lights Out
- 2nd Gr. 9:30pm, 3rd & 4th Gr. 10:00pm, 5th & 6th Gr. 10:30pm,
7th & 8th Gr. 11:00pm, 9th—12th Gr. 11:30pm.
Allow a time during Sunday evening for the Camp Director’s camper and faculty orientation and let him know
where & when to be there.
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Uniform Schedule for Week Camps 8:00 Shift A Breakfast
8:45 Shift B Breakfast
9:30 Activity 1
10:15 Activity 2
11:00 Activity 3
11:45 Shift A Lunch
12:30 Shift B Lunch
1:15 Activity 4
2:15 Activity 5
3:15 Canteen
3:45 Activity 6
4:45 Shift A Dinner
5:30 Shift B Dinner
**Evening Canteen 8:00 p.m. Campfire Schedule: Hillside Camp—can use the Hillside campfire area Lakeview Lodge—can use the Lakeside campfire area Cedar Lodge—can use the Cedar Lake campfire area Poolside Lodge—coordinates with one of the campfire areas Fort—have their own campfire area This campfire schedule can be adjusted in coordination with your program coordinator and other program directors of your week.
ACTIVITY CHOICES
Activity choices will be done daily. Program Directors will receive their choice sheets at the beginning of the week. Choices must be returned to the Program Coordinator by the following schedule: Sunday—8:00 p.m. (No later than the end of canteen time). Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday—1:15 p.m. If sheets are not received, Allendale program staff will choose the activities. Monday’s schedule will be available at breakfast. Schedules for the other days will be returned to program directors by dinner time.
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The Closing Program - Sample 11:00 a.m. Line Up/Parents Seated
11:15 a.m. Each camp introduced/campers seated (PC)
Introduce each camp…run onto stage and then to assigned seating area. Yell,
scream, cheer, jump up and down, and holler! Missionary introduced
11:20 a.m. Camp Give A Ways (gifts, etc.)
11:24 a.m. Camp #1 (Music, ?, Testimonies) 11:51 a.m. Last Camp Concludes (Music, ?, Testimonies) 11:52 a.m. Introduction of Staff 11:57 a.m. Closing thoughts by camp director 12:00 noon Camps dismissed back to locations Order of Appearance on stage (each camp introduced) Camp #1— Camp #2— Camp #3— Etc. Suggestions: Testimonies are great for your camp time…and singing works well too. Have the faculty
come with the camper for testimonies…they can introduce and even help “guide” the testimo-ny. “What I like about camp” is good, “How God changed my life” is better!
Please encourage your campers to pay attention when the other camps are presenting and participate too.
Make sure that faculty sits with their campers and keeps them there during the rally. Campers will be dismissed to cabins or other designated areas in groups (by Randy)
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Sample Daily Activity Choices
Program Director _______________________
Family Name __________________________
Number of Campers _______ # Faculty ____
Please choose 6 different activities and number them according to level of interest. Please understand that not every group will be able to get their top choices every day.
Challenge Activities 7th—12th Grades Only
***Please select no more than 2 of these activities*** Note: All of these activities require tennis shoes, no sandals or flip flops. ______ Climbing Tower
______ Eight-person Zip Line
______ Low Ropes Course (**Requires 2 hours the first time)
______ Giant Swing
Family Activities Fun games and activities for a single family group.
______ Archery—Located between Cedar Lodge & the ball field ______ Bean Bag Toss—Pick up at office. ______ Carpet Ball—You will be assigned a table location. ______ Climbing Shelter—For all ages; located by the climbing tower ______ Children’s Initiative Course (2nd—6th Grades) - Counselor led;
pick up instructions & materials in camp office. Course is locat-ed in the woods behind the office.
______ Scooters (4th grade and lower)— Scooters located next to Rec shed. Use Hillside basketball court.
______ Disc Golf—The first tee is located in front of Lakeview Lodge. Disc golf bags may be checked out in the office.
______ Fishing—You will be assigned either Dock A (Lake Marie) or Dock C (Cedar Lake). Please return the poles to their original locations when finished.
______ Four Square & Tetherball—There are locations at the Fort, the Hillside Chapel, Cedar canteen, and by the pool. Pick one and play.
______ Ladder Ball (Rodeo Golf)—A twist between golf & horse-shoes. Located behind the office.
______ Mini Golf— Located by human foosball. Play a round on our greens!
______ Nature Hike— A great fun time… and some learning too. Pick up map & guide at the Nature Center by the camp office.
______ Geocache Course— 3 different course available. Use a GPS device to locate “caches” on the property. Pick up in office.
______ Parachute Games (Grades 2-4)— Game bag and instructions are available to pick up in the camp office.
______ Playground—Located by the office or by the Ark. ______ Pontoon Boat Ride (2nd—6th graders)— Take a leisurely tour of
Cedar Lake on a pontoon boat. Departs from the blob dock. ______ Rope Games– Your team will receive a bag with a tug-of-war
rope, 12 jump ropes, a “family-size” jump rope, and “island” platforms for individual competition. Check out at the office.
______ Super Stacks Beginner—This activity is a fast-paced, exciting challenge of stacking cups. Check out at the office.
______ Table Games—Air hockey, foosball, and ping pong in the Ark. ______ Vest Tag—Lots of fun variations of tag….by using Velcro vests
Team Activities Challenge another family group to a little friendly competition.
Please make sure both groups list the activity and partner group Note: If wanting to play alone, leave the partner group area blank, and
you will not be assigned any partners
______ Basketball—Located in the Ark or on the Hillside, north of the
Pool.
______ Dodgeball—Check out and return supplies in the office. Unless instructed otherwise, dodgeball can be played on any open unused field.
______ Flag Football—Unless instructed otherwise, flag football is on the main ball field. Check out and return the flags/football in the main office
______ Human Foosball—Located across from Cedar Lodge.
______ Kickball—Unless noted you will play on the ball field.
______ Soccer—Located on the ball field or by Zip Line tower. Soccer
balls are at the fields.
______ Soccer Billiards—Pick-up at the office. Can be setup any-
where. It’s a combination of soccer (with beach balls) and
billiards. Instructions are included with the game!
______ Softball—Located on the main ball field. There is a yellow can
that has softballs and bats.
______ Ultimate Frisbee– Located on the field by Zip Line tower. ______ Vest Tag—Lots of fun variations of tag….by using Velcro vests
and tennis balls. Pick up bag at the office. ______ Volleyball—You will be assigned to sand volleyball at the main
ball field or at the beach. ______ Wiffle ball—Includes bats, balls, and throw down bases; set up
anywhere. Pick up equipment at the office.
Water Activities
***Please select no more than 2 of these activities, in-cluding no more than 1 swimming activity***
______ Pool Swim with Water Slides
______ Lake Swim with Blob (**Blob for 5th—12th grades only)
______ Kayaks—You will be assigned Dock A on Lake Marie or Dock B
on Cedar Lake. 3rd-12th grades only.
______ Canoes—Dock D on Cedar Lake. 5th-12th grades only.
Activity _______________ Partner Group _______________
Activity _______________ Partner Group _______________
Activity _______________ Partner Group _______________
Activity _______________ Partner Group _______________ Note: If your group does not want to compete against another family
group, leave this area blank, and you will not be assigned partners.
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Parents’ Prayer Sheet This a great tool to have available to hand out to parents during check-in on the first day of camp! This sheet can include prayer requests, a list of goals, and areas of study for your week of camp. Here is a sample! Parents: We know that you have many concerns for your child as he/she will be away from you this week. When our children are away we also, as Christians, put our faith to work as we go to God in prayer for these concerns. We want you to know that we wouldn't have made this commitment to lead your children this week without also going to God in prayer. Not just before the week, but during the week. Therefore, we come to you with a prayer menu to guide you in some specific areas for your child this week. Please join us in prayer in the following areas: Sunday: Listening ears with a good attitude as we: 1. Explain the camp rules 2. Begin to unfold our theme 3. A good first night to prevent homesickness 4. Start of new friendships Monday: Faculty get to begin building relationships with your children Touched by first lesson from our missionary Understanding as we begin our lessons on creation Tuesday: Breaking point for homesickness Good behavior now that the wall has been torn down Realizing what an awesome God we have Wednesday: Physical strength for the faculty Today needs to be the break from the world to the spiritual side Thursday: For those children that need to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior and obey Him in baptism Renewed enthusiasm and strength to do our closing program on Friday morning A real appreciation for home and parents as they have now been away for 4 days Friday: A great closing program. God’s love seen through the children in the closing program. Safety for all the traveling. A child returned home to a loving family that has been “transformed by the renewing of his/her mind,” a better understand of God’s creation, lots of new friends, and witness to their family and friends about what God has done for them this week.
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Cabin Worksheet - Hillside The purpose of this sheet is to help you assign your cabin faculty to their home for the week. This information is needed to save beds for faculty and is a check for you to make sure you have at least one faculty 18 or older in each cabin. Usually, Dove, Eagle & Hawk are girl cabins; Owl and Quail are boy cabins (42 boys and 56 girls). Before Assigning faculty, check with camp office to verify Boy/Girl housing assignments for your camp.
Mini-Lodges (boy or girl)
Dove A _________________________ Dove B _________________________ Dove C (1)_______________________ Dove C (2) _______________________ Eagle A _________________________ Eagle B _________________________ Eagle C (1)_______________________ Eagle C (2) _______________________ Hawk A _________________________ Hawk B _________________________
Hawk C (1) _______________________ Hawk C (2) ______________________
Owl A __________________________ Owl B __________________________ Owl C (1) ________________________ Owl C (2) ________________________ Quail A _________________________ Quail B _________________________ Quail C (1) _______________________ Quail C (2)_______________________
There must be faculty in the cabin at all times when the youth are there be-cause it is the law and for insurance purposes. This is very important, so do not permit it to evade your attention.
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Dorm Worksheet - Cedar This sheet is used to reserve beds for your cabin faculty. Before Assigning faculty, check with camp office to verify Boy/Girl housing assignments for your camp.
Cedar Lodge: Upper Level Lower Level Houses a total of 28 House a total of 42 Minimum of 3 faculty Minimum of 5 faculty Maximum of 4 faculty Maximum of 6 faculty At least 2 must be 18 or older At least 3 must be 18 or older Typically Boys Typically Girls ____________________________ _____________________________ ____________________________ _____________________________ ____________________________ _____________________________ ____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________
Program Director’s quarters available at the Cedar canteen. Nurse’s quarters located in Nurses’ Trailer west of Cedar Lodge.
There must be faculty in the dorm at all times when the youth are there because
it is the law and for insurance purposes. This is very important so do not permit this to evade your attention.
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Dorm Worksheet - Lakeview This sheet is used to reserve beds for your cabin faculty. Before Assigning faculty, check with camp office to verify Boy/Girl housing assignments for your camp.
Lakeview Lodge: 4 dorm rooms—2 for girls and 2 for boys Two faculty per room At least one faculty 18 or older in each room Your nurse will be one of these bed spaces If you do not use the PD quarters at the main building, one bed will need to be reserved for you Room NE ___________________________ ____________________________ Room NW ___________________________ ____________________________ Room SE ___________________________ ____________________________ Room SW ___________________________ ____________________________ Program Director’s quarters available at the main building.
If boys & girls are in Lakeview, Girls will be in SW & SE; boys will be in NE & NW. Check with camp office to verify whether dorm is mixed or one gender before
assigning faculty. There must be faculty in the cabin at all times when the youth are there because it
is the law and for insurance purposes. This is very important so do not permit this to evade your attention.
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Dorm Worksheet - Fort This sheet is used to reserve beds for your cabin faculty. Before Assigning faculty, check with camp office to verify Boy/Girl housing assignments for your camp.
Fort: There is a PD room located in the Cedar Lodge canteen building 4 dorm rooms—2 for girls and 2 for boys Two faculty per room At least one counselor 18 or older in each room Your nurse will be one of these bed spaces One bed will need to be reserved for you IF you do not use the quarters located at Cedar canteen
Courage A Courage B ___________________________ ____________________________ ___________________________ ____________________________
Protection A Protection B
___________________________ ____________________________ ___________________________ ____________________________
There must be faculty in the cabin at all times when the youth are there because it is the law and for insurance purposes. This is very important so do not permit this to evade your attention.
Check with camp office to verify whether Fort is mixed or one gender before as-signing faculty.
Bo
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Gir
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Cabin Worksheet - Tree house This sheet is used to reserve beds for your cabin faculty. Before Assigning faculty, check with camp office to verify Boy/Girl housing assignments for your camp.
Tree houses: 4 tree houses—typically 2 for girls and 2 for boys Minimum of 1 faculty per room At least one faculty 18 or older in each room One bed will need to be reserved for you; unless you plan otherwise Maple (girls) ___________________________ Oak (boys) __________________________ Hickory (girls) ___________________________ Elm (boys) ___________________________
There must be faculty in the cabin at all times when the youth are there because it
is the law and for insurance purposes. This is very important so do not permit this to evade your attention.
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Cabin Worksheet - Poolside This sheet is used to reserve beds for your cabin faculty. Before Assigning faculty, check with camp office to verify Boy/Girl housing assignments for your camp.
Poolside: 2 dorm rooms—1 for girls and 1 for boys 2 faculty per room, Grade 2 camps have 3 faculty per room At least one faculty 18 or older in each room One bed will need to be reserved for you; unless you stay at the PD quarters at the main building. Poolside A ___________________________ ____________________________ (Girls) Poolside B ___________________________ ____________________________ (Boys) Grade 2 ___________________________ ____________________________ (Additional) Program Director’s quarters available at the main building.
There must be faculty in the cabin at all times when the youth are there because it
is the law and for insurance purposes. This is very important, so do not permit this to evade your attention.
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Cabin Worksheet - Provision The purpose of this sheet is to help you assign your cabin faculty to their home for the week. This information is needed to save beds for faculty and is a check for you to make sure you have at least one faculty 18 or older in each cabin. Provision has 48 beds (32 upstairs and 16 downstairs) Before Assigning faculty, check with camp office to verify Boy/Girl housing assignments for your camp.
Upstairs
A _________________________ A _________________________ B _______________________ B _______________________ C_________________________ C _________________________
Downstairs L1 _________________________ L1 _______________________ L2 _______________________ L2 _______________________
There must be faculty in the cabin at all times when the youth are there because it is the law and for insurance purposes. This is very important, so do not permit it to evade your attention.
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Name: __________________ Camp Session:________________
Evaluate Missions Time: On a scale of 1-5, 1 being the lowest, How did the missions time impact your campers:
Awareness and understanding of mission. ___
The importance of missionaries from the local level to the international level. ___
Inspired campers to consider full time Christian Service, either as a missionary or minister. ___
Presentation of mission. ___
Please explain your answers:
Your Camp Week
We hope your camp week was memorable. Please take a moment to evaluate your week. On a scale of 1 - 5 , 1 being the lowest, How did your camp unfold in the following areas:
Preparedness for the week. ___
Training of Faculty prior to week: ___
Performance of Faculty: ___
Large Group Teaching Sessions: ___
Devotional Times: ___
Recreational Time: ___
What areas do you find to be the most rewarding part of being a Program Director?
Camp Facilities
We take pride in having top notch facilities. Our goal is to keep in great condition all aspects of the camp, and to be quick to make needed repairs. Did we succeed in this area?
Program Director’s Evaluation
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Camp Staff
The camp staff strives to be organized and available to ensure your week is the best it can be. We are prepared to support your program by providing great recreational facilities and flexibility in working with you and your faculty. On a scale of 1 - 5, 1 being the lowest, How did our staff support you this week?
Friendliness. ___
Supportive. ___
Punctual. ___
Flexible. ____
Comments:
Camp Food
Meal times can be some of the best parts of camp. On a scale of 1 - 5, 1 being the lowest, How do our Kitchen Team support your camp this week in the
following areas?
Breakfast ___
Lunch ___
Dinner ____
Comments:
What meal was popular among the kids?
What meal was least appealing to the kids?
Camp Committee
One of the goals of the camp committee is to provide every program director with enough concepts for any director to put together lessons that are relevant, engaging, and lasting to campers.. How can the Camp Committee assist you more with the preparation for your week of camp?
Having Baptisms prior to the closing program is a good thing. Yes or No? Why?
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