High School Beach Camp 2018 Participant Information Common Questions:
When are we leaving & where are we leaving from? • Check in will be at THE WESTPARK FOYER at 10:30PM on Sunday, June 10th. Check in ends at 11:00PM, so please arrive on time. • Once you Check-In you MAY NOT LEAVE Where will we be staying? • Calypso Resort, Panama City, FL When will we back? • THE WESTPARK GYM 11:00PM-11:30PM on Friday, June 15th 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 2018 Medical Release Form if your student has not attended a previous trip in 2018
FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN BY May 21st FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE! -
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You can turn in these forms on Sunday Mornings to the Student Ministry, 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. We do not allow students to carry over the counter medications 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 (not a phone or tablet) • Writing Pen • Snacks for the LOOOOOONGGGGG Charter Bus Ride (optional) • Clothes for 5 days that are of appropriate length and coverage. No inappropriate graphics. • Closed toed shoes for Rec • Swimsuit (One piece for girls: Girls may wear a 2 piece with a dark t-shirt over) • Plain White T-shirt • Life Jacket (MANDATORY IF YOU WANT TO SWIM IN THE OCEAN - We offer life jackets, however we have a limited number) • Pillow • Bath Towel/Wash Cloth • Toiletries • Water Shoes for Beach Activities (Optional) • Beach Towel • Sunscreen • Sunglasses (Optional) • Water Bottle • Clothes for theme nights – (Posted Online) • Rec Team Colored Clothing (Optional, Rec Teams will be posted Online, June 1st) • Money for 4 meals in transit (MANDATORY, only about $25 needed.) • Spending money (Optional) 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. Approved Times - Mon.1:00PM-6:35PM / Tues. 2:00PM-5:20PM / Wed. 2:00PM-5:10PM / Thurs. 2:00PM-5:20PM / Fri. 9:00PM-9:30PM Cell Phones are NOT allowed on the bus during travel times 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
