Parent Packet

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Parent Packet Who:

CSM Staff & Completed 6th – 12th Grade Students

What:

Student Camp is an awesome life-changing week for you and your friends. At Latham Springs this year, we'll have activities like: Water Slides, Hanging out in the Lake, Paintball, Ropes Challenge Courses, Giant Swing, Fishing, Hiking Trails, and much more. But the best part of Student Camp is the WORSHIP. We will have morning and evening worship sessions and a special Night of Worship.

Where:

Latham Springs Camp & Conference Center 134 Private Rd 223, Aquilla, TX 76622 254-694-3689 https://www.lathamsprings.com/

When:

Depart:

Monday, June 18 @ 12:00p Check-in at Cottonwood   

Arrive Home: Forms:

Students MUST wear athletic clothes to check-in on Monday! Eat lunch before you come! Please make sure your student’s luggage has a bag tag. This is to help ensure that (1) they can easily find it and (2) we can get it to them if for any reason they cannot pick it up upon arrival to camp.

Friday, June 22 @ 12:00p Parents pick up at Cottonwood

The following forms must be filled out for each student before we leave for camp. Whenever possible, they should be completed and turned in to student ministry offices 2 weeks prior to camp start date.  CSM Forms (must have both parent signatures/initials—only needs to be filled out once per year) • Liability Release and Medical History Forms (REQUIRED) • Medicine Form (Only use if needed. We’ll have copies available June 22.)  Latham Springs Forms: • Latham Springs Camper Registration Form (REQUIRED) • Camper Excused Form (optional; only needed if student will arrive late or leave early from camp) • Food Allergy Form (optional but MUST be turned in by June 1) 1

Schedule Monday, June 18 12:00p 1:00p 3:00p 3:30-4:00p 4:00-5:00p 5:30-6:15p 6:15-7:00p 7:15-8:45p 9:00-10:00p 10:15-11:15p 11:30p 11:40p-12:00a

Check In at Cottonwood (eat lunch before you come) Depart from Cottonwood Arrive at Latham Springs Orientation REC Dinner Clean Up Rally Discussion Groups Night Event Lights Out Leader Meeting Debrief and Prep for Next Day

Tuesday, June 19 – Thursday, June 21 7:00a Wake Up 7:15-7:45a Devo 8:00-8:45a Breakfast 9:00-9:45a Morning Rally 9:45-10:45a Breakout Sessions 11:00-11:45a Discussion Groups 12:00p Lunch 1:00-2:00p REC 2:00-3:30p Lake Free Time (Giant Slide, Kayaks, Fishing, Iceberg Climbing Wall, Paddle Boards) 3:30-5:00p Upper Free Time (Paintball, Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming Pool, Ropes Course, Giant Swing, Zipline, Human Foosball, Gaga Ball, Hiking) 5:00p Free Time Ends 5:30-6:15p Dinner 6:15-7:00p Clean Up 7:15-8:45p Rally 9:00-10:00p Discussion Groups 10:15p Night Event (Wed-Tacky Prom) 11:30p Lights Out 11:40-12a Leader Meeting Debrief and Prep for Next Day Thursday, June 21 Evening Schedule 7:15-9:15p Night of Worship 9:30-10:30p Discussion Groups 11:30p Lights Out 11:40-12a Leader Meeting Debrief and Prep for Next Day Friday, June 22 8:00a 10:00a 12:00p

Breakfast Leave Latham Springs Arrive at Cottonwood 2

What to Bring ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Bible—Not a digital version Journal & Pen Snacks Money for snacks/gift shop/coffee shop items (optional) Sun Screen Bug Spray Camp Clothing for a week ● T-Shirts (no inappropriate logos or pictures) ● Shorts ● Socks & underwear

Pj’s ● Jacket / long sleeves – Just in case! ● Jeans / long pants ●

Swimsuit—Ladies, one piece; Guys, swim shorts ● Also, bring some clothes that can get dirty! Theme Night Outfit—Tacky Prom! Water Shoes Tennis Shoes—Must have at least one pair of closed-toe shoes Flip Flops Extra Sneakers or Water Shoes Dirty Laundry Bag/Trash Bag Toiletries ● Shampoo ● Deodorant ● Soap ● Toothbrush and toothpaste Lake Towel & Shower Towels Watch ●

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Rain Jacket or Poncho ● Hat / Sunglasses ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Water Bottle(s) FLASH LIGHT—Mandatory! Bedding! (Twin size or sleeping bag and pillow) Backpack - to carry small things from place to place (optional) Medications - will be turned in to CSM staff at check-in. Please put all medications in a ziplock bag, in the original packaging, with your name on the outside.) Note: Phones will be allowed, but leaders have discretion to take them up during camp.

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Do Not Bring ● PAINTBALL Gun or EQUIPMENT ● Electronic devices other than a cell phone ● Shirts or Dresses with Spaghetti Straps or Midriff Shirts ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

(school dress code will be enforced) Short Shorts Expensive Clothing Expensive Jewelry Tobacco Products Alcohol Illegal Drugs Weapons of Any Kind Fireworks Water Balloons Shaving Cream

Transportation Roadrunner Charters http://www.roadrunnercharters.com, 972-692-5477

Contacts Chase Durham: Leon Lombard: Anna Miller:

214-729-5325 469-995-0638 214-293-1098

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