Theme Nights: - Camp Blessing

Packing List:
Bedding: twin sheets, blanket (or sleeping bag), and pillow Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, and sunscreen Shower towel and pool towel Swimsuit (girls should cover stomach completely or wear a dark shirt over) Closed toed shoes and socks (required for activities; open toed shoes with back straps are permitted) T shirts (no spaghetti straps or tight fitting shirts or shirts that cover shorts-­‐ shorts MUST be visible. Boys will wear a shirt everywhere but the pool) o Undergarments o Sleepwear o Costumes for parties (see theme night list) o Water bottle o Flashlight, backpack, rain poncho o Dirty laundry bag o Bible, notebook, and pens o Letters for mail drop (if desired) o Signed copy of guidelines AND medical forms *bring to check in* (download and print from campblessing.org-­‐-­‐-­‐> camp experience-­‐-­‐-­‐> forms) Notes: • Try and keep ALL luggage down to 1-­‐2 bags with no loose items • Please LABEL ALL bags and individual items with camper’s name. Include a repacking checklist to ensure you go home with everything you came with! • Don’t spend a lot on costumes-­‐ thrift stores are great and so is creativity-­‐ think outside the box! • ALL cell phones will be collected and stored in the camp office for the duration of each term • Camp store will be open on arrival and closing days What NOT to bring: iPad, MP3 players, gaming systems, fireworks, candy, food, sodas, fans, large sums of money, or valuables. (communication devices are more than welcome as long as they are not used for entertainment purposes) Extras: We will happily accept donations of pillows, blankets, pens, Pop-­‐Ice popsicles, latex free water balloons and gloves, colored 4x6 index cards, over the counter medications, and printer ink (HP 950XL and 951 colors), hypoallergenic laundry detergent, sharpies, painters tape, Clorox wipes, baby wipes, and blank stationary o
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Theme Nights:
Free to adventure: Come ready to blaze the trails of the carnival as your favorite explorer or be out on the prowl as a jungle safari animal! Free to dance: Come one, come all, come as you are! Come dressed in confidence and ready to dance the night away in your ball gown or suit, Sunday best, ballet tutu, tie dye, boots and jeans, or any other genre of dance you’d like! Free to get messy: Come immerse yourself in the colors of the wind and prepare to get messy! Wear a solid color or a combination of all the colors and get ready for a night you won’t forget! Let freedom ring: Campers come ready to take the stage and show us your talent! From musical numbers to hula hooping talent to riddles, we want it all! (bring your own CD or optional iTunes gift card to help offset downloading costs) camp
blessing
with YOU we’re free as a bird on the wind
Theme:
“ So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” John 8:36 Locations:
Term 1&2 (June 9-­‐20th) East Texas Baptist Encampment 178 Private Road 7005, Newton TX 75966 Term 3-­‐8 (June 27-­‐Aug 6th) Camp Holy Wild 22152 Baptist Encampment Rd, New Caney TX 77357 Dates: SOTK’s (volunteer) training is on the first day, campers arrive and stay for the next 5 days Term: Dates: SOTK arrival: 2:00-­‐2:30pm June 9th June 15th Camper arrival: 3:30-­‐4:30pm June 10th June 16th Location: 1 2 June 9-­‐14th June 15-­‐20th 3 June 27-­‐July 2nd June 27th June 28th Camp Holy Wild 4 5 6 7 8 July 4-­‐9th July 11-­‐16th July 18-­‐23rd July 25-­‐30th August 1-­‐6th July 5th July 12th July 19th July 26th August 2nd Camp Holy Wild Camp Holy Wild Camp Holy Wild Camp Holy Wild Camp Holy Wild July 4th July 11th July 18th July 25th August 1st East Texas Baptist Encampment East Texas Baptist Encampment Mail: Camper/SOTK letters can be dropped off AT CHECK IN! Please CLEARLY label with: Name, Date of delivery, and cabin assignment (given at check in). If sending through US Mail please allow time for delivery. (please do not send snacks or items that would be coveted or distracting to the cabin) Medication:
EVERYONE (ALL Campers, Staff, and SOTK’s) MUST complete the Medical Form and bring with you to CHECK IN-­‐ even if you don’t take medication. ALL Medications and Supplements MUST be in the original pharmacy labeled bottles/ containers. Reminder: Keep medication and signed med form SEPARATE from luggage as it will be brought with you to check in. Contact Info:
C Glen Elder: 713-­‐724-­‐0021 Laura Elder: 713-­‐724-­‐5515 Office: 281-­‐259-­‐5789 director@campblessing.org office@campblessing.org