houston

HOUSTON
NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY
THANK YOU!
Dear Parent,
Thanks for entrusting your child to us for a week of camp. We value your
confidence in us to provide your student with a safe and fun learning
environment. Enclosed you will find the tools necessary to adequately equip
your child for camp this summer.
FUGE Camps offer you the opportunity to study what your students are
studying during camp. This material is called Parent Devotions and can be
found on our website (www.FUGE.com) after April 1, 2015.
We look forward to working with your students and providing a life-changing
encounter with Jesus Christ. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate
to contact us directly at fuge@lifeway.com.
In Him,
The FUGE Team
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 :: CAMP SCHEDULE
4 :: WHAT TO BRING & WHAT NOT TO BRING
4 :: DRESS CODE
5 :: CAMP BIBLE STUDY OVERVIEW
6 :: NIGHT LIFE
6 :: MISSIONS OFFERING
7 :: MFUGE & XFUGE ON MISSION MINISTRY TRACKS
8 :: PARENT DEVOTION
8 :: PASTOR & WORSHIP LEADER
9 :: CONTACT INFORMATION
9 :: FACILITY INFORMATION
10 :: MEGA BAG ORDER FORM
11 :: FUGE RELEASE FORM
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CAMP SCHEDULE
Opening Day
1:00 – 4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:30 PM
9:15 PM
9:30 PM
11:00 PM 11:30 PM
Registration
Dinner
Opening Celebration
MTET/Track Time Planning
Church Group Rally
Church Group Devotion
In Rooms
Lights Out
Full Days of Camp
7:00 AM
Breakfast
7:45 AM
Quiet Time with Church Group
8:15 AM
Morning Celebration
9:00 AM
Bible Study
10:15 AM
Depart for Ministry Sites
3:30 PM
Hang Time
5:00 PM
Dinner
6:30 PM
Worship
8:00 PM Church Group Devotion
9:45 PM Night Life
10:15 PM Hang Time
11:00 PM
In Rooms (Note: This will be 11:30 PM on last night of camp.)
11:30 PM
Lights Out
Closing Day
7:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
9:45 AM
10:45 AM
Breakfast
Quiet Time with Church Group
Bible Study
Closing Celebration
Churches Depart
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WHAT TO BRING
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Linens, towels, pillows, blankets
Water bottle you can refill and carry with you
Closed-toe, closed-heel shoes (for outdoor activities)
Bible, notepad, and pen
Toiletries such as toothbrush and shampoo
Sun protection
Spending money for snacks, camp store, and missions offering (optional)
Summer clothing (see dress code below)
Theme night clothing
WHAT NOT TO BRING
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Alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, fireworks, water guns, or any kind of weapon.
We recommend no cell phones, iPods, playstation portables or other gaming devices, roller blades or skateboards. If students do bring cell phones or iPods, please ensure these are not
distractions at camp.
Items that may be used for pranks such as water balloons, shaving cream, silly string, etc.
Pranks are not allowed at camp. Your church will be charged for any damages or issues related to clean up.
DRESS CODE
Students should NOT pack anything that:
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Advertises alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs;
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Explicitly or implicitly promotes racism, sexism, or hatred of any group or person;
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Explicitly or implicitly refers to sexual actions or situations;
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Has spaghetti/small straps or open back, except for sleepwear;
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Is excessively short or tight fitting.
While at camp, we ask that students:
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Wear modest shorts (when hands are extended to the back or the front, fingertips must
touch fabric). Sleeveless shirts are now allowed during day-time activities. Shirts with
spaghetti straps or excessive armpit cutouts (exposing torso and undergarments) are NOT
allowed.
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Wear closed-toe and closed-heel shoes while on ministry site (and during Mega Relay).
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Wear modest, one-piece bathing suits or two-piece suits covered with a dark colored t-shirt,
if participating in water activities.
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Wear modest shorts, pants, jeans, or dresses for worship. Dresses with spaghetti or small
straps, open backs, and excessively short lengths are unacceptable (when hands are
extended to the back or the front, finger tips must touch fabric). Modest sleeveless tops are
allowed in worship.
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Do not dress in a way that calls attention to underwear (sagging your pants, rolling down
your waistbands, etc.) or wear pants or shorts with lettering on the bottom.
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Some Painting, Construction, and Yardwork participants may be asked to wear long pants
while working at certain ministry sites.
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Adult leaders have the responsibility of modeling and monitoring their group to ensure students are dressing appropriately.
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BIBLE STUDY OVERVIEW
Alive & Free: A Book Study on James
As believers, our lives are to be set apart. The Christian walk should be attractive and
contagious so people see the difference Christ makes and want to experience it for
themselves. The call upon believers in the book of James describes a life full of action and
virtue.
LIFE QUESTIONS:
Do others know by your actions that you are a professing believer? Why must we be doers
of the Word and not hearers only? What do your words reveal about your heart? Do you
approach life with a humble spirit? How do you respond when trials come your way?
DAY ONE // ACT NOW
Students will learn that authentic faith is more than claiming to believe in something. Faith in
Christ transforms and compels us to action, while freeing us to live the full life to which God
has called us.
Scripture: James 1:19-27; 2:14-26
Key Verse: James 1:25
DAY TWO // SPEAK LIFE
Students will examine the power of words. With our speech, we have the ability to praise
God, encourage others and speak truth; with that same tongue, we can tear down and bring
destruction. We will discover how to discern Godly wisdom from that of the world.
Scripture: James 3:1-18
Key Verse: James 3:17
DAY THREE // BOW DOWN
Students will look at how living by faith requires submission, humility, and obedience before
God. Students will see that freedom in Christ is greater than anything this world has to offer.
Scripture: James 4:1-12
Key Verse: James 4:10
DAY FOUR // STAY TRUE
Students will understand that following Christ is not a guarantee of a life free from suffering.
The trials we face produce endurance in us when we walk by faith through them. We can
rejoice in the freedom of knowing that in Christ we are made complete.
Scripture: James 1:2-4; James 5:7-12
Key Verse: James 1:4
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NIGHT LIFE
Night of First Full Day: ALIVE: a party with music, lights, glow sticks, black lights, lots of
fun and more. Think rave!
Night of Second Full Day: FREE: a time of self-guided introspection and worship with
stations and hands-on activities. Students will need their smartphone or iPod and ear
buds. More details to come at a later date.
Last Night (or afternoon): MEGA RELAY: Get your game faces on and come ready to
compete for the FUGE Cup!
MISSIONS OFFERING
FUGE Camps will again partner with the International Mission Board (IMB) and the North
American Mission Board (NAMB) to support missions both here at home as well as around
the world.
The portion of the missions offering for NAMB will assist in two areas of focus: SEND
North America and Current Canada.
The portion of the missions offering for IMB will provide vital funds to support two arenas
of work: the ministries of missionaries in Sub-Saharan Africa, and ministry efforts all over
the world through missionaries hosting International World Changers (IWC) projects. In
Africa, this year’s offering is the culmination of a five-year partnership between FUGE and
IMB to evangelize and disciple Unreached People Groups (UPG’s) like the Karamojong
tribes of northern Uganda and South Sudan. To see some of the work being done in SubSaharan Africa, visit fugeforafrica.com. To see projects accomplished through IWC, visit
imbstudents.org/iwc.
Through SEND North America, NAMB helps to mobilize churches and individuals by
providing missions opportunities throughout North America. NAMB will train and
implement church planting strategies to reach 5 regions and 32 cities across North
America with the message of God’s love, mercy and redemption through Christ. For more
information about SEND North America, check out www.namb.net/overview-why-send/
Another area of missions service will be through Current Canada. Current Canada is a
summer internship program for students to partner with church planters across Canada
to impact a culturally diverse nation that is less than 10% evangelical Christian. For more
information on Current Canada, please visit www.currentcanada.net
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MFUGE AND XFUGE ON MISSION MINISTRY TRACKS
At MFuge and XFuge on Mission your student will be placed in one of their track
selections and will participate in these ministries each day. Their options to choose from
are detailed below.
Children’s Ministry
This ministry track involves working with children in a variety of settings including:
Vacation Bible Schools, Backyard Bible Clubs, Day Camps, and other site-specific work
with children. Groups may work at churches, community centers, apartment complexes,
children’s homes, etc. The purpose of this track is to provide students with the opportunity
to teach and lead children through Bible stories, games, crafts and music.
Games and Recreation Ministry
This ministry track is designed to help students use their athletic ability and willing hearts
to share the gospel through sportsmanship and Christ-like attitudes. These tracks are
located in children’s centers or homes, apartment complexes, community centers and
boys and girls clubs. Games and Recreation tracks will not always have the opportunity to
lead Bible stories or share the Gospel directly, but will focus more on relational evangelism
through intentional conversations. This track ministers to people of all ages, from Pre-K to
High School and even adults.
Painting, Construction, and Yard Work Ministry
Students in this track will spend their time doing yard work, repairing, cleaning, painting,
and light construction work. These tracks work with various organizations such as Habitat
for Humanity and local housing authorities to meet the physical needs of churches,
schools, families and individuals. Students in this track will be encouraged to share the
love of Christ with people they are working for and with people they encounter through
their work.
Social Ministry
This ministry track provides students a variety of ministry opportunities for meeting the
physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs of people. Students in this track may
minister in: mentally/physically handicapped centers, nursing homes, homeless shelters,
soup kitchens, food banks, clothing closets, furniture distribution centers, refugee
ministries, prison ministries, Baptist Centers, Salvation Army Sites, and other community
organizations with similar purposes. Students will work both directly with people in the
community as well as behind the scenes.
Homeless Ministry
This track is designed to minister specifically to the homeless population. Students will
spend each day visiting with the homeless in shelters, building relationships, serving meals,
leading games with children, etc.
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PARENT DEVOTIONS
Parent Devotions are also available on FUGE.com after April 1. This resource is for you to
know what your student is learning in Bible study.
PASTOR & WORSHIP LEADER
FUGE Camps offers the best camp pastors and bands/worship leaders available. Camp
pastors are dynamic and relevant. Bands and worship leaders are musically talented
and gifted in leading worship. And, all of these folks are interested in investing in your
students. Go to FUGE.com for pictures and biographies.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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FUGE RELEASE FORM
Every person coming to camp (adult sponsors and students) needs to bring two FUGE
Release Forms. One original notarized form will be given to camp staff, plus a photocopy
for the group leader to keep with them while at camp. You can find this form on the last
page.
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HOUSTON BAPTIST SPECIFICS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mailing and Physical Address:
Houston Baptist University
Attn: FUGE Camps (please writer church and camper names on all mail)
7502 Fondren Road
Houston, TX 77074
FUGE Camp Cell Phone Number (not active until May 26): 615.852.7191
FUGE Camp Email Address (not active until May 26): houstonfuge@gmail.com
FACILITY INFORMATION
Houston Baptist University Phone Number: 281.649.3000
Houston Baptist University Website: www.hbu.edu
Housing: Suite Style - two beds (www.hbu.edu/Students-Alumni/Student-Information/
Residence-Life.aspx)
Bath: Suite Style - shared between two rooms.
Linens: Not Provided - extra long twin.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, Snack Shop, Campus Bookstore, Sand Volleyball, Basketball Court,
Game Room.
Average Weekly Attendance: 300-400
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MEGA BAG PREORDER
It was so popular last summer that we decided to bring back the MEGA Bag! In it you’ll find
everything your child needs for Mega Relay bundled together for one low price. Parents,
you can preorder one for your student today! In these MEGA Bags will be a t-shirt, water bottle,
buff, eye black stickers, rubber bracelet and of course, the drawstring bag to hold it all! You can
have all of this for one low price of $30, a savings of $5. NOTE: The MEGA Bag is NOT required
for participation in Mega Relay.
Here’s how it works:
1. Print off the order form below.
2. Turn in the preorder form for MEGA Bags to the Group Leader prior to May 1 so that they
can submit the entire youth group order by May 1. All orders at camp are on a first come,
first served basis, while supplies last.
3. Group Leaders ONLY will go online to preorder the bags! (One preorder per church,
please!)
4. Parents will pay the Group Leader prior to leaving for camp or upon turning in their form!
5. The Group Leader will then make one payment for ALL preordered bags once they arrive
at their camp location.
6. Students will come to the FUGE Store and pick up their MEGA Bags!
----------------------------------------------------------------------MEGA BAG ORDER FORM
Group Leaders:
Hand these forms out to parents and collect them in time to preorder by May 1.
Parents:
Turn this completed form into your Group Leader prior to May 1.
CAMPER NAME: ___________________________________________________
PARENT NAME: _____________________________________________________
HOW MANY MEGA BAGS WOULD YOU LIKE TO ORDER? ($30 each): ________
CAMPER T-SHIRT SIZE (S-3XL): _________ (if ordering more than 1, list all sizes)
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FUGE Release Form
Group Leaders: Bring ONE notarized copy of this document to registration and keep a photocopy for yourself to have with you in case of
emergency at camp. Attach a photocopy of insurance card.
Church Information:
FUGE Venue:____________________________________ Name of Church:______________________________________________
Group Leader:________________________________________Group Leader’s cell # at Camp: (____)_________________________
ChurchAddress:_____________________________________City:______________________ST:_____________ZIP: ___________
Camper’s Info:
Participant Name____________________________________________ Age_______________ Date of Birth:______/______/______
Grade Completed (campers only): ______________Address: ______________________________________City: ________________
ST ______ ZIP________In case of an emergency notify:_______________________________Relationship to camper :____________
Phone Numbers-Home:(___)______________Work(___)_______________Mobile:(___)______________Other:(___)______________
Medical Profile
Generally, the participant’s Health is: (Check One)
□Excellent □Good □Fair □Poor
If Fair or Poor, please explain the condition:_______________________________________________________________________
List any medical difficulties which are currently being treated:__________________________________________________________
Check any of the following that cause you problems & explain: □Asthma □Sinusitis □Bronchitis □Kidney Trouble □Heart Trouble
□Diabetes □Dizziness □Stomach Upset □Hay Fever ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
List any any medicines or substances to which you are allergic: ________________________________________________________
List any previous operations or serious illnesses ____________________________________________________________________
List any medications you are currently taking: _____________________________________________________________________
List any special diet or special needs: ____________________________________________________________________________
Childhood Diseases: □Chickenpox □Measles □Mumps □Whooping Cough
□Other: _________________________________
Date of Tetanus Immunization: ___/___/___
Family Physician_________________________________________________________ Phone:(_____)________________________
Insurance Co.____________________________________ Policy #: ___________________________________________________
Subscriber Name:____________________Subscriber Number:_______________ Employment: ______________________________
Subscriber Occupation:______________________________ Work Phone: (____)_________________________________________
Permission For Medical Treatment, Photograph/Video Notice, and Release and Indemnity
My permission is granted for the camp or event director, church official, any camp or event staffer, or adult present or in charge of first aid, to obtain necessary medical
attention in case of sickness or injury to me or my child. Also, I understand that as a Participant, I or my child may be photographed or videotaped during normal camp or
event activities, and these photos/videos may be used in promotional materials. I, the undersigned, do hereby verify that the above information is correct, and I do hereby
release and forever discharge LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, the FUGE Camp Venue, the Church, camp or event sponsors and state
conventions and their employees (―Released Parties‖) from any and all claims, costs, demands, actions or causes of action, past, present or future arising out of any damage
or injury in connection with my or my child’s employment by or participation in this camp or event. I agree to indemnify the Released Parties for any and all claims, demands,
damages, injuries, costs, suits or causes of action, past, present, or future, arising out of or caused by myself or by my child while participating in this camp or event or while
on property leased or owned by any of the Released Parties.
Assumption of Risk. I am aware of the risks associated with participation in the above event and do hereby voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risk of loss, property
damage or personal injury, including death, that may result from participation in event activities.
Recreation– The recreation programs at summer event venues strive to offer fun, safe, and challenging activities that engage the whole person—body, mind and soul.
Program staffs are trained and as a team committed to your rewarding experience with safety as their highest priority However there are inherent risks to participation in
recreation activities, including but not limited to, initiative games, high and low challenge course, outdoor education, paintball, equestrian activities and aquatics, (not available
at every FUGE venue). You could experience any of the following – elevated heart and respiratory rates, uncomfortable group dynamics, climbing or descending
unpredictable and possibly slick or uneven terrain, crossing narrow wires and logs, jumping, running, climbing/descending steep rock faces, traveling long distances in remote
settings, carrying weight on your backs and shoulders, unforeseen forces of nature or weather, any of which could result in injury/illness that could result in loss of life, limb,
and/or property. For more detailed information about the recreation programs offered at summer event locations, go to www.FUGE.com and follow the specific link to the
camp venue’s Group Leader Information.
Understanding. I represent and acknowledge that I have completely read and understand this document and all its terms and all matters referred to herein, and I signed
voluntarily as my free act and deed, that I have had an ample opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel and that, by signing this document, I understand that I am
relinquishing legal rights and remedies that may have otherwise been available to me. I understand that this Waiver and Release shall be construed as broadly and
inclusively as is permitted by applicable law and agree that if any portion of this document is held invalid, the remaining portions shall continue in full force and effect. To the
extent the restriction on filing lawsuits is deemed unlawful, I agree to submit any Claims to a Christian conciliation/arbitration organization for binding resolution.
Copy to Camp Venue. It is understood and agreed that a copy of this form shall be treated as authentic and binding as the original and that a copy of same shall be provided
to camp venue.
Complete and sign below (participants who are minors per your state statute require Parent/Legal Guardian signature).
Participant’s Signature (only if 18 yrs of age or older):________________________________________________________Date: ___/____/___
Parent/ Guardian Signature:_________________________________________________ Phone: (
) _______________ Date:___/___/___
Notary Acknowledgement: State of ________________County of _______________________On __________________________
before me, _______________________, Notary Public, personally appeared ________________________________________who
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon
behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the state that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary signature: ____________________________________________My commission expires:____________________________