Camp Policies
By registering for camp, you agree to abide by all rules set forth by Mid-South Foursquare Camp.
- Attendance is required at services.
- You must respect other people's property.
- You must adhere to the dress code.
- No hazing of other students will be tolerated.
- No electronic games, CD/cassette players, ipods, radios, laser pointers, DVD players, televisions, laptop computers, or cell phones allowed.
- You must give all prescription medicines to the camp nurse/medic at check in, who will administer them as prescribed.
- You are not allowed to leave the campground without approval of the Camp Director will be dismissed from the camp upon his or her return. In addition, local authorities will be notified.
- We restrict the use of vehicles operated by campers who provide their own transportation. No camper will be allowed to leave the property after check-in, unless a parent has contacted our office and made prior arrangements.
- You are not allowed in any cabin/dorm except your own.
- You are not allowed outside the cabin/dorm between lights out and 7:00 a.m.
- You must obey Grounds Monitor and all camp staff.
- No smoking, matches, or fireworks allowed.
- No tobacco products, alcohol, drugs, or weapons allowed. Serious offenses such as possession of banned substances (drugs, alcohol, tobacco, firearms, etc.) will be expelled from camp and will be reported to local authorities.
- No PDA (public display of affection)
- No pets allowed.
- In addition, students and their parents/guardians will be held fully responsible for any damage caused to Church property, transportation to and from camp, and Campgrounds.
- The Discipline Policy: Every effort will be made to address and correct the behavior, including the involvement of the camper's youth pastor, senior pastor, and the Camp Director. If necessary, the camper will be sent home.
- Refunds will not be issued for camp dismissals.
- Lice Policy: Lice is virtually impossible to treat in a cabin community such as camp. Therefore, if a student is found to have lice, we will have to ask that they be picked up from camp, treated, and be nit free for 48 hours before returning to camp. No refunds will be issued. Please check your student before coming to camp
- Visitors are allowed on the campgrounds with the camp director's approval.
What to bring:
- A Good Attitude
- A Refillable Water Bottle
- Bible, Notepad, and Pen
- Dirty Clothes Bag
- Insect Repellent
- Light jacket (who really knows)
- Modest Clothing
- One-Piece Bathing Suit and Cover-Up
- Sheets/Linens/Sleeping Bag/Pillow (Bunks are twin-sized)
- Soap, Shampoo, DEODERANT, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, etc.
- Shampoo and Hairdryer
- Spending Money
- Sunscreen
- Towels and Washcloths
- Watch
What to leave at home:
- Bad Attitudes
- Electronics (CD/DVD Player, Computer, IPODS/IPADS, Cell Phones, etc.)
- Fireworks
- Pets of any kind
- Tobacco/Drugs/Alcohol of any kind
- Weapons of any kind
If you as the Parent want your child to have his PHONE Please see Pastor James
“Abundant Life, Pastor James, Leaders, and Camp Ground will not be responsible for lost or stolen possessions.”
Dress Code:
Campers are expected to show modesty and maturity in the way they dress.
The general rule is that campers must be dresses MODESTLY. If what you have chosen to wear is not considered modest, then you will be asked to return to your dorm and select something appropriate. If you have questions, please ask your Dorm Monitor or Pastor.
- Clothing that promotes a sin or sinful lifestyle is not allowed. Do not wear anything that promotes a band, movie, event, or product that is questionable.
- Tight-fitting garments are not suitable for camp.
- Shoes must be worn when outside the dorms.
- Wear a swimsuit cover-up to go to and from the pool.
- Swimsuits are not allowed in the dining hall or meeting rooms.
Day: Recreation clothes
Swimming: Swimsuit with dark colored T-shirt and shorts for cover up.
Afternoon Youth Service: Pants/Jeans, shoes, unaltered HYPE Shirt.
Females
- Short shorts are not allowed. Shorts must have at least a 4-inch inseam.
- Tanks tops, spaghetti straps, strapless, halter, mesh, and midriff (half shirts) tops are not allowed. We don't want to see your underwear or your belly.
- Modest swimming suits are required. If you don't have a one-piece, you must swim with a dark T-shirt covering your bathing suit.
Males
- Muscle shirts are not allowed.
- Modest swimming suits are required. No speedos (you know what we mean).
- Baggy shorts and pants are not allowed. We don't want to see your underwear (even those boxers) and we don't want it covered up by those long shirts, either. Here's the test: Jump up and down for 2 minutes with your hand in the air. If you lose your pants, you need a belt.
Dorm Room
- No horseplay
- No going through each other's belongings
- No Pranks
- Rooms must be cleaned daily, Vacuumed, Beds made, area clean tidy and neat.
- Dorm leader bedroom, restroom and belongings are off limits.
Meals/Snacks
- You should pack some snacks for the whole week.
- Meal times will be at 8:00a, 12:00p, and 6:00p.
- The snack bar will be open 3 times a day in case you would like some candy or sodas. You may want to bring $3-5 per day for concessions.
- No lunch will be served on Monday or Friday.
Free Time
- During free time we will stay together as a group. We will work and play as a group.
- No student will be permitted to be off on there own or with other groups with out a registered HYPE LEADER
- Not listening to camp Rules & HYPE rules can result in dismissal (parent will be responsible to Pick up there child)
- Refunds will not be issued for camp dismissals.
- before lights out, we will have dorm devotions. Not optional. Every student and leader will be in attendance.
Leaders
- Each leader will be responsible for 7-10 Students
- he group you are placed in is non-negotiable
Camp Schedule
2014 Youth Camp Schedule of Events
Day 1
2:00-5:00 Registration
6:00-7:00 Dinner (Cafeteria)
(6:00-6:30 Dorm monitor meeting)
7:00-10:00 Service (Sanctuary)
10:00-10:15 Snack Shack (Snack Shack)
10:15-11:30 Orientation/Late Night (Sanctuary) – Team Cheers & Flags/Trivia Quiz
Day 2
7:45-8:00- Reveille (NOT Optional- In front of Kids Church Room)- wk. 1- items/wk. 2- person
8:00-8:30 Breakfast (Cafeteria)
8:30-9:30 Dorm Clean-up (Dorms) (NextGen Leaders Track)
9:30-10:45 Team Rec (Sanctuary) 9:45-10:45
10:45-11:00 Snack Shack (Snack Shack)
11:00-12:15 Worship & Workshops (Sanctuary)- 3 Songs/Girl-Girl & Guy-Guy Workshops Young Adults/Campus Ministry
12:15-1:00 Lunch (Cafeteria)
1:00-2:30 Inside Rally (Sanctuary)- Mole Guess/Hat Duel/Home Runs/Egg Hunt
2:30-5:30 Church Competition (TBD)
(Lake Open 2:30-4:00)
(Girls swim 4:00-4:45, Guys swim 4:45-5:30)
6:00-7:00 Dinner (Cafeteria)
(Dorm monitor meeting 6:00-6:30)
7:00-10:00 Service (Sanctuary) 9:30-10:00 What does your decision mean?
10:00-10:15 Snack Shack (Snack Shack)
10:15-11:30 Late Night (Sanctuary)- Mole Guess/Egg Hunt Challenges
Day 3
7:45-8:00- Reveille (NOT Optional- In front of Kids Church Room)- wk. 1- person/wk. 2- person
8:00-8:30 Breakfast (Cafeteria)
8:30-9:30 Dorm Clean-up (Dorms)
9:30-10:45 Team Rec (Sanctuary)
10:45-11:00 Snack Shack (Snack Shack)
11:00-12:15 Worship & Workshops (Sanctuary)- 3 Songs/Girl-Guy & Guy-Girl Workshops
12:15-1:00 Lunch (Cafeteria)
1:00-2:30 Inside Rally (Sanctuary)- Mole Guess/Belly Bump/Wild West
2:30-5:30 Church Competition (TBD)
(Lake Open 2:30-4:00)
(Girls swim 4:00-4:45, Guys swim 4:45-5:30)
6:00-7:00 Dinner (Cafeteria)
(Dorm monitor meeting 6:00-6:30)
7:00-10:00 Service (Sanctuary)
10:00-10:15 Snack Shack (Snack Shack)
10:15-11:30 Late Night (Sanctuary)- Mole Guess/Chairball
Day 4
7:45-8:00- Reveille (NOT Optional- In front of Kids Church Room)- Cancelled
8:00-8:30 Breakfast (Cafeteria)
8:30-9:30 Dorm Clean-up (Dorms)
9:30-10:45 Team Rec (Sanctuary)- Mole Guess
10:45-11:00 Snack Shack (Snack Shack)
11:00-12:15 Worship & Workshops (Sanctuary)- 3 Songs/Youth Group Time
12:15-1:00 Lunch (Cafeteria)
1:00-2:30 Inside Rally (Sanctuary)- Ironman
2:30-5:30 Church Competition (TBD)
(Lake Open 2:30-4:00)
(Girls swim 4:00-4:45, Guys swim 4:45-5:30)
6:00-7:00 Dinner (Cafeteria)
(Dorm monitor meeting 6:00-6:30)
7:00-10:00 Service (Sanctuary)
10:00-10:15 Snack Shack (Snack Shack)
10:15-11:30 Late Night (Sanctuary)- Testimony Time/Ice Cream Party
Day 5
8:00 Breakfast (Cafeteria)
9:00-10:00 Dorm Clean-up (Dorms)
10:00-11:00 Closing Instructions & Awards (Sanctuary)
11:00-12:00 Say Good Bye's
12:00- Head Home
4:00- arrive at church
4-5:30 – Camp G3 all student & leader participation…
Please email or call Pastor James with any questions!
972-740-2398
