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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
2 Corinthians 5:17

Speaker: Craig Wilson, Venture Christian Church

Camp Dates: August 9-13, 2010

Registration Forms
Children/Youth Registration and Medical Release Form

Jr. Camp Letter and Packing List

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The Purpose of Camp

  1. It presents the junior an opportunity to confirm his/her salvation and to establish a program for his/her spiritual development.
  2. It challenges juniors to develop day-to-day living habits within the standards of Christian conduct.
  3. It offers opportunities for enriching Christian friendships and enjoying camp related activities in a retreat-like atmosphere.

Who May Attend?

Children who have regularly attended FCBC, LA for at least the past 6 months and have completed grades 3, 4, 5 or 6 may attend. Junior Camp focuses on teaching proper Christian behavior for Church-going children. Many children who are unfamiliar with the counselors, other juniors, and type of program a Church retreat offers may not be able to adjust to both the focus and length of the camp. All juniors must have the consent of the Children’s Minister.

Activities

Worship and Bible Study teach juniors how to apply God’s Word to their daily lives. Learning Activities encourage juniors to use their skills to serve others. Friendship Building occurs through activities such as small groups and recreation times. Free time activities include swimming, BB gun and archery ranges, low adventure rope course, and a paintball target town.  The low adventure rope course and paintball target town are specifically designed for junior-age campers.  Please be sure to complete the Pine Summit activity release section on the registration form.

Facilities

Camp will be held at Pine Summit, located in Big Bear.  Our Church has used Pine Summit for approximately the past 30 years.  Facilities include cabins, a gift shop, snack bar, pool, and many other recreation facilities.
The camp will provide three buffet meals plus an evening snack each day.  Snacks should not be packed for your child to eat during the week as food is not allowed in the cabins.  Should your child be on a restrictive diet, please notify one of the camp directors.

Cabin Assignments

Cabin assignments are determined by gender, grade, and space availability. Occasionally, parents request that their child be assigned with a specific friend. It is our desire to help the juniors feel comfortable as well as provide them the opportunity to make new friends. For these reasons, we cannot guarantee that requests will be met.

Transportation

Transportation will be by chartered bus. Any other arrangements to the camp site are not encouraged and are subject to the approval of the Junior Camp directors.

Supervision

Counselors are required to successfully complete an application process and training courses. Certified Life Guards are on duty during the use of the swimming pool. Registered Nurses will be available 24 hours a day.

Registration:
Sundays only - 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25
Praise Center Tent
10:30am-11:00am & 12:30pm-1:00pm
 
Cost with Balance paid by 1:00pm:
June 27           $190            Early  Bird
July 18            $200            Regular
July 25            $210            Late Rate

Do not leave forms or payment in the Camp mailbox or Church office. 

Early Bird Requirements:
            *complete registration form
            *immunization dates
            *photocopy of health ins. card
            *parent & camper signatures
            *full payment

A minimum $20.00 deposit is due upon registration with the balance due by July 25.
Registration received after 1pm on July 18 will be subject to the $10 late fee.  After July 25 @ 1pm, you will be placed on a waiting list.
Checks should be made payable to “First Chinese Baptist Church.”

Financial assistance is available.  A Campership application must be submitted by June 20, 2010.  No applications will be reviewed after this date.  Campership applicants must follow the above registration policies

For more information, contact:

Kathy Quan - katqs@yahoo.com
Rebecca Sanchez - rebyee1@yahoo.com
Tammy Jow - tjow@aol.com

CAMP RULES

It is necessary for each of us (campers, counselors, and staff) to follow a few rules. These rules will help preserve the proper Christian atmosphere and promote a spirit of cooperation between individuals and group.

  1. Obey all adult leaders (Directors, Counselors, Bus Drivers, and Lifeguards).
  2. Leave all books/magazines, cards, iPods or other portable electronics, water guns, skateboards, in line skates, or any other toys/games at home.  You will not need them on the bus or at camp.
  3. Pack food for Monday’s lunch only.  Food, drinks, and candy are not allowed in the cabins, as they attract ants.  ALL FOOD FOUND IN CABINS WILL BE CONFISCATED!
  4. Turn in all medication at the Orientation.  All medication will be dispensed by the Nurses, under their supervision. Tell your counselors if you feel ill or if there is something bothering you.
  5. Take care of the campground;  use the trash receptacles. 
  6. Attend all scheduled activities, on time, with your cabin, unless excused by the Camp Director.
  7. Bring your Bible, notebook, and pen to all Worship Services, Bible Studies, and Workshops.
  8. Keep your activity at a moderate level to avoid over exhaustion.  Remember, the air is thinner in the mountains.
  9. Observe the afternoon rest periods.  Remain in your bunk during rest time.
  10. Stay on your own respective side of the campground (i.e., Guys’ and Girls’ Cabins).
  11. Remain in lighted areas and on the campground, unless participating in a counselor-led (director-approved) group activity.
  12. Remain in your cabin after “Lights Out”.
  13. Use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs is prohibited.
  14. JUNIORS:  Limit yourself to no more than one (1) can of soda each day.  Also limit your intake of milk and dairy products;  this will prevent gas attacks.

• CELL PHONE POLICY:  Do not bring cell phones to camp as they are not to be used at camp and we cannot be held responsible if they are lost or stolen.   If you need to make a phone call, please ask your camp director.

• DRESS POLICY:  All clothing must be within the bounds of decency and good taste.  Clothing deemed to be distractive will not be allowed.  This includes, but is not limited to:

  • No bare midriffs, low-cut or revealing blouses or shirts. 
  • Garments shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments for both males and females.  Clothing material and color shall also be sufficient to prevent undergarments from showing through.
  • The length of dresses, skirts, and shorts shall be longer than camper’s longest finger when standing in an upright position, shoulders relaxed.
  • A 1” minimum width of all shirt straps is required.
  • Any inappropriate messaging on any parts of clothing is prohibited.
Clothing fads change and not every situation can be addressed within a code. Therefore, we ask you to cooperate with the SPIRIT of the rules stated. Our hope is that camp would be a place as free as possible from distractions so that everyone may be able to focus on the presence of God.