Elementary 3-Day Tent Camp

You are receiving this message because you or your son/daughter will be attending the Sunday School camp this Friday July 17 to Sunday July 19 (or are serving with us at the camp). Hope you/your kids are all excited about the camp this upcoming weekend. God willing, we are looking forward to having a great weekend in Christian Fellowship, fun, and enjoying the outdoors. We will be camping at Yogi Bear Campground in Caledonia, WI (https://www.jellystone-caledonia.com/)
 

Key Points:

• Liturgy attendance on Friday is mandatory
• Do not bring your Phones, they will be collected 
• No excessive rough housing, always be a Kind Christian
• Pay attention the attire section below (for both boys and girls)
  

Theme
Our theme this year “Stand firm in the Faith” and we will discuss how we can stand firm kn our faith by being courageous, praying and keeping God at the center of everything we do. We have about 40 kids and 25 servants and we look forward to having a great time altogether.
 

Liturgy & Departure
First of all, we are blessed again this year to have a special Liturgy for us on Friday - the day we are leaving, because we will not be attending liturgy on Sunday. Please make sure that you arrive at church early Friday so you can take advantage of the Liturgy. The liturgy starts at 9:00am and will be finishing by 11:00am. Please be sure to wear church clothing (no shorts) for the Liturgy. If you cannot attend the Liturgy due to a conflict, you must let me know in advance. After Liturgy, we will pass out sandwiches for lunch, pack up and then leave church on the bus by Noon. We will be returning to church on Sunday by 2:00 PM God willing.
 

Activities
Remember that this is an opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities and fellowship with one another - we do not want the youth to be staring at screens. Phones and electronic games are not allowed. Phones are not needed; we communicate with parents in a group Whatsapp chat or call one of the 15 servants. 
 

At this campground, there are lots of activities. Nearly all activities are included, except the water park obstacle course, which has a height restriction so we will not be taking the elementary kids to this activity anyway.
 

Proper Attire


This is a church camp and we are asking all those attending to dress appropriately as Christians. Below are guidelines for appropriate attire and the actions that may be taken for attendees who do not adhere to these guidelines:

• Shorts must reach the mid-thigh. (This applies to both boys and girls)
• No crop tops or spaghetti straps
• No short / revealing clothing
• Bathing suits must be one-piece suits that are not low cut or with any holes.
  If you are out of the water, then you must cover up in shirt/shorts. No walking around in bathing suits. (Again, this applies to both boys and girls)
  

Proper attire is required all weekend. Actions taken if the above rules are not followed:

First time, child will be given something else to wear
Second time, parents will be contacted to come get them

Parents, please check your child’s packed bag to make sure they have packed appropriate attire for the weekend.
 
 

Packing List
See below for a list of things to bring and not to bring. Please call or email me if you have any questions. Please do not send large bags or suitcases with your kids due to limited space in the tents.  A small bag like a backpack or duffle bag should be more than enough for 2 nights.
 

What to Bring:

• Bible (do not forget!)
• Agpeya (optional, we will have prayer handouts)
• Sleeping Bag (or two warm blankets) and pillow
• Flashlight
• Clothes for three days and two nights including a light rain jacket/hat, a swimsuit, towel, and pair of long pants
• Bathing suits must be modest and appropriate for a Christian gathering (no 2 piece bathing suits for girls please)
• Personal grooming items including toothbrush, toothpaste, soap & shampoo (bring your own rather than assuming you can borrow from someone else)
• Sunscreen
• Water Bottle (so that we don’t have to use 1000 disposable cups!)
• Mosquito repellent (VERY IMPORTANT)
• Money- $15 should be more than enough for the weekend. No one should bring more than $25. Anything more than that is just wasted on junk food.
• Games and sports equipment (optional). 
• Fishing rod and gear (optional). 

Facilities include swimming pool, waterslide, basketball, volleyball, game room, fishing, boating, mini-golf, playground, playing fields.
 

What not to bring:

• ANY Electronics: Phones, games, no outlets
• ANY weapons Pocket knife, switchblade, numb-chucks, slingshot, bow and arrow, etc.
• ANY Fireworks, firecrackers, blowtorches, matches, lighters, etc.
• ANY rodents or worms, bugs or any animal.
  

Parents will be called to pick up their child from the campsite if there any behavioral issues or disobedient or disrespectful to the servants. 
 

As always praying for a successful and fruitful weekend full or Christian fellowship and great weather!
 

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me.
 

Thank you,
Mary Guirguis
(630) 290-2949