Summer Camp 2008  

Summer Camp 2008 :: "Road Trip" :: Arizona :: August 4-9, 2008
This is NOT camp in a can - this is HSM's very own summer camp!

*some camp information subject to changes
COST :: (FYI: cost is $70 LESS than the last 2 summers and only $100 more than winter camp!!!)

• $295 early bird rate ($50 non-refundable deposit and consent form due by June 29 for early bird rate).
• $320 regular rate. (Balance due July 27)
• Cost includes: housing, food (not travel food), transportation, programming, camp t-shirt.

PARENTAL CONSENT FORM & DUE DATES

• NEW Additional Consent Form...this is in addition to the form below and MUST be completed and turned in!
• Download the Shepherd Summer Camp 2008 Consent Form HERE
• $50 deposit for early bird rate due by Sunday, June 29
• Balance due by Sunday, July 27

WHAT TO EXPECT ::

Shepherd HSM presents: Summer 2008 Road Trip!  We’re loading up on charter buses and driving to the mountains of Arizona to United Christian Youth Camp (www.ucyc.com).  This is HSM’s own camp, complete with 5 main sessions built around the Road Trip theme, Alone Time with God experiences everyday, FRATZ (small groups), FRAT competitions, talent show, dodgeball, kickball, water games, basketball, paintball, HSM adult leaders, friends and lots of surprises!  Jesus said in John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”  God wants to take you on a journey.  Sometimes, you just have to pack your bags, grab your friends and hit the road!

DEPARTURE & RETURN DATE/TIMES :: Monday, August 4, 2008

• Monday, Aug 4, be at the church by 7:30 am (Location: North Patio, adjacent with Rinaldi, near the
  side of the sanctuary)
• Leave AZ at 8am on Saturday, Aug 9
• Arrive at Shepherd far west part of the parking lot between 3 & 5pm pacific time;
  depending upon traffic and travel schedule consistency.  We'll have your kids call
  parents when we're an hour out.

RECREATION HIGHLIGHTS ::

• Team Competitions
• Paint Ball
• Human Bowling Slip and Slide
• Dodge Ball
• Talent Show
• GIANT Kick Ball
• Swimming
• Basketball
• Rock Climbing and Zip Line

DAILY "ROAD TRIP" THEMES ::

• ONE suitcase, ONE carry on.  Carry on must fit under your seat or in it with you.  We cannot allow you to bring more than one suitcase.
• Bible, pen/pencil, notebook/journal
• Clothing for 5 days, plus travel
• Clothes that can get dirty, wet and to play in
• Swim suit (girls: keep them modest)
• Bedding or sleeping bag to fit single bed (pillow)
• Towels, washcloths
• Toiletry items, prescription meds
• Money for travel, vending, paintball, etc.
• Camera
• Sunblock
• iPods/MP3 type players are allowed ONLY during travel
• Put your name on all belongings

WHAT NOT TO BRING ::

• Alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, etc.
• CD players, iPod stations, Radios
• TV, Portable DVD Players, etc.
• Mini Refrigerator
• Air condition units or box fans

DRESS CODE :: GIRLS

• Swimsuits: one piece, tankini, 2 piece with a dark shirt cover
• Shorts/skirts/dresses: mid thigh
• Shirts: stomachs completely covered, tank top 'sleeves' need to be thicker than bra straps.
• Key Word: Modest.  Any questions, just pick something else out or ask Dominique.

RULES ::

• Buses: guys/girls cannot sit together, no body parts out the window, respect other cars,
  keep bus clean.
• No girls in guy cabins; no guys in girl cabins. 
• NEVER be isolated/alone with opposite sex.
• No alcohol, drug or cigarette use, etc.
• Dress appropriately/modestly.  Questions?  Ask.
• Follow schedule – be where you’re suppose to be.
• Do not leave main session when it starts.
• Respect and honor all adult leaders and each other.
• Respect the camp grounds.
• No cell phone use after lights out.
• No fireworks