Summer Camp 2016 Participant Information Common Questions: When are we leaving & where are we leaving from? • Check in will be at THE WESTPARK FOYER at 11:45AM on TUESDAY, JULY 5th. Check in ends at 12:30PM, so please arrive on time. Make sure to eat before you arrive. • Once you Check-In you MAY NOT LEAVE Where will we be staying? • Carolina Creek, Huntsville TX When will we back? • THE WESTPARK GYM 12:00PM-1:30PM on SATURDAY, JULY 9th What about emergencies? If you need to reach us you can at the following cell phone #’s: (If we do not answer, please leave a message and we will return your call immediately)
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Chris Sedgwick - 281.851.1786 Ashley Newton - 832.341.4274 Rusty Pregeant (NORTH) – 281.755.5929
What will I need? • A 2016 Medical Release Form if your student has not attended a previous trip in 2016 • A Carolina Creek Participation Agreement/Waiver, Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment & General Release and Waiver of Liability, Medication Administration Record. (Total of 3 Carolina Creek Forms)
• ALL 4 FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN BY JULY 3rd FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE! -
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You can turn in these forms on Sunday Mornings, Wednesday Night SG and Monday-Friday at the Church offices between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Refer to “What to Bring” List (on next page in this packet) for further information Your Final Camp Payment is due 10 days before departure (Call the church office at
832.222.9282 and ask for Ashley Newton or email her at:
[email protected] to get your balance)
IMPORTANT MEDICATION INFORMATION
What about medication? • If your student takes prescription medication and will be bringing it with them on this trip, IT HAS TO BE IN THE ORIGINAL PRESCRIPTION BOTTLE FOR DISTRIBUTION. IF YOUR STUDENT’S MEDICATION IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PRESCRIPTIOIN BOTTLE, THEIR MEDICATION WILL NOT BE DISTRIBUTED TO THEM. FAQ about Medication: • Who will be distributing medication to my student? There will be a nurse that will distribute ALL medication. • Does my student need to bring Advil, Tylenol, Pepto-Bismol, etc. with them? NO, the camp nurse will have all these medications and more in her office. Students carrying over the counter medications are prohibited on our trips. • Can I put my student’s prescription medication in a weekly pill dispenser? NO, it must be in the original prescription bottle. • Can I put all of my student’s prescription medication in one prescription bottle? NO, each separate medication must be in their own original prescription bottle. • My student forgets to take his/ her medication. Will someone remind them? YES, the nurse knows when all medication is to be distributed and will be in contact with us if your student is not present to receive their medication. • Will my student be able to carry their EpiPen and inhaler with them? Of course! We allow students to carry emergency medication such as EpiPens and inhalers with them. Let us know if your student has emergency medication other than EpiPens and/or inhaler
WHAT DO I PACK?
What do I pack? • A Bible • Clothes for 5 days that are of appropriate length and coverage. No inappropriate graphics. • Closed toed shoes • Swimsuit (One piece for girls: Girls may wear a 2 piece with a dark t-shirt over) • Water Shoes for Lake Activities (Optional) • Beach Towel • Sleeping bag or bedding/Pillow • Bath Towel/Wash Cloth • Toiletries • Sunscreen • Sunglasses (Optional) • Flashlight • Plain White T-shirt • Water Bottle • Clothes for theme nights – What I Want to Be When I Grow Up/Mystery Night (ScoobyDoo) • Rec Team Colored Clothing (Optional, Rec Teams will be posted June 27th) • Spending money for snacks and gift shop (Optional, as no extra money will be required for this event) What do I need to leave at home? • Clothing with inappropriate messages • Video iPods/Players containing R-rated films, inappropriate pictures, or music containing any explicit lyrics. • You may bring your cell phones, but they must remain in the off position except during approved times. Approved times will be during free time which will be at early afternoons & evenings. What about cell phones, iPads, iPods, etc.? • Your student may bring their cell phones, but they must remain in the off position except during approved times. Approved times will be during free time which will be at early afternoons & evenings. • If you would like to get in touch with your student and they are not answering their phone, please contact one of our Parkway Student Staff Members. • We recommend your student leave iPads, iPods, Kindles, etc. at home.
WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOST, BROKEN, STOLEN ITEMS
