CAMP 2010
AUGUST 8th - 13th

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION  
CAMP INFORMATION
WHAT TO PACK
DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP
INDIAN VILLAGE (3rd & 4th Graders)
ADVENTURE MOUNTAIN (5th & 6th Graders) 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

COST of CAMP
Camp is going to cost $375 per camper this year. While everyone agrees this is a worthy expense, it is not small. We encourage you to get your child's participation in the process and to plan ahead. Here are some ideas that have proven successful for families in the past. 

Collect cans
Yardwork
Set aside some money from allowance
Mail support letter - Download HERE. 

CAMP REGISTRATION
Camp registration runs February 7th - March 14th or until all places are secured which will happen quickly as we have limited space so PLEASE don't delay! 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS - Partial scholarships are available. Scholarship applications must be submitted no later than Feb 28th. Please download a Sandals Financial Assistance Request HERE.  You can also download a copy of the Forest Home Financial Assitance Request HERE.  You can also pick up a copy of either of these documents from Rachel at the church office.  

MULTIPLE CHILDREN DISCOUNT - A discounted rate will be offered to families who are sending multiple children to camp. This includes all camps at Sandals Church (for example, if you had a 4th grader and an 8th grader).  

CAMP INFORMATION  (back to top) 

HOW TO PRAY
Please pray that both the campers and counselors would have a fun, safe, and spiritually growing time!  

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have a serious family emergency and need to contact your child while at camp, you may contact the Forest Home Roundhouse at 909-389-2300. 

CAMP LOCATION
While there are two “camps,” they are owned and operated by the same company and are at the same site. There is never a time that your child will be unsupervised. To ensure that every Sandals Church counselor has the time to further build upon the relationship they already have with your child, they will only have 7 children in their group! 

HOMESICKNESS
Homesickness is common at this age group and the Forest Home and ourselves are prepared for it. Here are a few tips to minimize your child’s struggle with missing home. 

1- Have them stay a couple of nights at a friends house the weeks before camp. 

2- Rather than saying, “if you don’t like it, I will come pick you up” which tends to set them up for failure, encourage them by saying things like, "You are getting so big! I am so proud of you for staying at camp for a whole week!" or "You are going to have such a great time! I’m so excited for you!" 

If homesickness persists, the Forest Home staff will have your child give you a call. This is your opportunity to love on your children and encourage them to continue in this great experience.  

In past, some children have written letters about how camp was not fun in the early portion of the week when their homesickness was at it’s worst. Be sure not to overreact and trust that we are loving your children through that difficult time and will surely be in touch if it does not improve.

CELL PHONES
Cell phones do not get reception and it is difficult to track down the children for a phone call, so be sure to call only if there is an emergency! The emergency phone number is 909-389-2300.

CANDID PHOTOS
Candid photos of everyone are posted online throughout the week so be sure to check out the photos online. They can be found at www.foresthome.org. Just click on the “camp photos” link in the “Media Central” Box on the right, select the camp (Indian Village 3rd-5th or Adventure Mountain 6th), select the week that we are attending and you can see your kid(s) at play!

PACKING (back to top)

 

Click HERE to download a printer friendly Packing List

IMPORTANT INFO!!!!!!
LUGGAGE - It is important that each camper pack only one bag (no wheeled luggage), one backpack (will be useful for day hikes etc.), and a sleeping bag (roll the pillow “in” sleeping bag) as they will only be gone a week and will have to carry their own luggage! Also be sure to LABEL EVERYTHING! 

MEDICATIONS must be in their original Pharmacy container with written instructions and in a clearly labeled zip-lock bag. The bag should be clearly labeled in large print with your child's name, "Sandals Church," and your phone number.  

SPENDING MONEY - A maximum of $20 can be sent to camp for souvenirs and such. The money needs to be placed in an envelope which will be provided for you at registration so please don't pack it away. 

SWIMWEAR - One last tip is to have your child wear their dry swimwear to camp, as immediately after getting settled, there will be an opportunity to go for a swim!


PLEASE DO NOT PACK
OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION – The onsite nursing department has any over the counter medication that might be needed.
FOOD – The cooking staff does a marvelous job of feeding your children over the week and any food left unsupervised for any amount of time attracts furry woodland creatures. No gum, snacks, candy, drinks, or anything! Yummy snacks will be provided for the trips to and from camp.
ANYTHING VALUABLE – Camp is a very dirty place where, on occasion, things get lost or broken. Make sure that no treasured stuffed animals, blankies, etc. make their way into the luggage.
ELECTRONICS – Cell phones (there is no reception where we will be), radios, computers, "nice" cameras, CD/MP3 Players, Gameboys/PSPs/UFO’s/gaming systems, etc.
WEAPONS - of any kind (not even air soft guns, Swiss army type knives, hatchets, bazookas, tanks, etc.)
OPEN-TOED SANDALS - I know it seems like we are betraying our Church, but the camp rule is that we wear closed toed shoes for the protecton of our little piggies.  

PLEASE PACK

WATER BOTTLE!!!!!
WARM SLEEPING BAG AND PILLOW
BIBLE & PEN
BATH TOWEL & WASH CLOTHES
ADDITIONAL TOWEL FOR SWIMMING
FLASHLIGHT & EXTRA BATTERIES
GENERAL TOILETRIES - Soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo
ADDITIONAL TOILETRIES (Chap stick, sunscreen (SPF15+), non-aerosol bug repellent)
CLOTHES FOR 6 DAYS (A few pair of long pants & sweatshirt, warm pajamas, light rain coat or poncho, EXTRA socks and underwear)
A HAT for sun protection
TENNIS SHOES - 2 pair of shoes is recommended. A sturdy pair for hiking and playing and a pair that can get wet (aka water shoes)
SWIMSUITS- At least 2 as there are lots of water activities. Please girls bring only one pieces and boys DO NOT bring Speedos :O)
2 PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS - for dirty clothes
DISPOSABLE CAMERA
BOOKS OR OTHER APPROPRIATE READING MATERIAL - for the free time and during the bus ride to and from camp.
MONEY – $20 is more than sufficient for the snacks and nick nacks which are available for purchase throughout the week

DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP INFORMATION  (back to top) 

DROP-OFF LOCATION AND TIME
Please drop off your child(ren) attending Indian Village and Adventure Mountain at the Church at 150 Palmyrita between 1:30 - 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 8th. You will need to check in, load luggage, and turn in spending money and medications upon arrival!  BE SURE TO HAVE FED YOUR CHILD BEFORE DROPPING THEM OFF.


PICK UP LOCATION AND TIME
We will be returning to 150 Palmyrita as early as 11:30 AM on Friday, August 13th.  Please make arrangements for you child to be picked up no later than 1:00 PM.  If special arrangements need to be made, contact Mr. Steven at 951-501-7501 as soon as possible. 

INDIAN VILLAGE (3rd & 4th Graders)  (back to top) 

WHAT TO EXPECT AT INDIAN VILLAGE
If your child is going into the 3rd or 4th grade, they will be attending Indian Village! Below is what those who run Indian Village have to say about it!

The 3rd / 4th graders will have the awesome privilege of sleeping in TeePees!!! There will be cots in each TeePee, so you’ll have a little comfort! You’re going to love it!!!

The mountains come alive when your campers arrive at Indian Village, a magical place for 3rd – 4th graders that has been changing lives for Jesus for over forty years. Your campers will be provided with a wonderful opportunity to experience God’s love within a community of qualified and loving staff that cares deeply for each camper.

Throughout the week, the campers will experience many adventures along with a variety of fun activities:

• Giant Swing
• Hiking
• Archery
• Swimming (lake & pool)
• Arts & Crafts
• Low ropes course
• Rock Climbing
• Morning Bible studies
• The "flying squirrel"
• Field Sports
• “Polar Bearing”
• Batting Cage
• Morning Bible Studies
• The greatest ALL CAMP games!
• Evening worship and sound Biblical teaching

In the midst of all these activities campers will be learning spiritual truths from the Bible. Indian Village is a safe place where children can grow physically, socially and spiritually - and have a blast doing it. As they participate, young people grow in their confidence, develop life skills, build lasting friendships, expand their worldview, and most importantly they deepen their commitment and relationship with Jesus. They’ll want to come back year after year!

You may be wondering about SAFETY: Each program and facility at Forest Home, including Indian Village, has been accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) – an organization that seeks to provide the highest standards of safety through detailed protocol and guidelines.

Campers will be with adult counselors who know them AT ALL TIMES. The counselor to camper ratio is 2:7. 

ADVENTURE MOUNTAIN (5th & 6th Graders)  (back to top)

WHAT TO EXPECT AT ADVENTURE MOUNTAIN
If your child is going into 5th and 6th grade, they will be attending Adventure Mountain! Below is what those who run Adventure Mountain have to say about it!

Adventure Mountain offers the experience of a lifetime for 6th graders! It is a camp that builds bridges between the traditional “junior” and “junior higher.” Here campers are challenged to live life to the full while exploring their world purposefully. Adventurers live in “safari tents” which allow for comfortable slumber either indoors or out on the tent deck under the stars. We are fully committed to creating an experience where young people encounter God’s love in a profound way, demonstrated most fully in and through Jesus Christ. Our community of qualified and loving staff is trained right here at Forest Home in order to provide a fun, safe, and life changing camp experience for each child who enters our grounds.

A mountain of “adventures” awaits your child during their week of camp:

• Skate Park
• Archery & Air Rifles
• Rock Climbing
• A Three Story Tree house!
• Arts and Crafts
• Batting Cage
• Photography
• Low Ropes Course
• Hiking
• DJ the radio station
• Swimming (lake & pool)
• Journalism
• Field Sports
• Morning Bible Study
• Contact Missionaries (via email)
• “Adopt-a-animal” in our nature center
• Evening worship and sound Biblical teaching

We view each activity at camp as an opportunity for campers to grow physically, socially, and spiritually. As they participate, young people grow in their confidence, develop life skills, build lasting friendships, expand their worldview, and most importantly they deepen their commitment and relationship with Jesus. A week of camp at Adventure Mountain will be an experience they will never forget!

You may be wondering about SAFETY:
Each program and facility at Forest Home, including Adventure Mountain, has been accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) – an organization that seeks to provide the highest standards of safety through detailed protocol and guidelines.

Campers will be with adult counselors who know them AT ALL TIMES. The counselor to camper ratio is 2:7.