ENCOUNTER YOUTH CAMP [5 Days, 4 Nights]

• July 16-20 - (Going into 8th Grade - 12th Grade)

YOUTH CAMPS: Early Bird Pricing $430 ($460 after June 10th)- [5 Days, 4 Nights]

Youth are placed on teams of approximately 12-14. Each team has 2 trained and caring leaders.

Every camp leader is a volunteer who has completed a comprehensive process that includes:

• Completed and approved volunteer application
• Criminal background check
• Mandatory Youth Camp orientation

A professional and caring food team prepares the meals every day. Your Youth will absolutely love this camp food!

We have a beautiful lake with inflatables and a pool with tons of fun water activities! All youth wear life jackets in the lake. We have staff and life guards posted at all swimming activities.

• All personal medications (prescription, over-the-counter, or vitamin) MUST be brought in the original pharmacy labeled container or the original manufacturer's container to the first aid station at check-in.
• Prescription medications MUST have the camper's name on the bottle.
• Please limit the amount of medication to only what is required for the camper's term.
• Please make a note on the medical form and alert medical personnel at the first aid station during check-in of all allergies or medical conditions.
• Each camp will have professional medical personnel to help students with medication or injuries.

Bring this...

• Pillow
• Sleeping bag or twin bedding
• Swim towel, Shower towel, washcloths
• Shampoo/Conditioner & Soap
• Toothbrush & Toothpaste
• One piece swimsuit or swim trunks
• Pajamas
• 5-6 pairs of underwear
• 5-6 pairs of socks - may get wet or muddy
• 4 old T-shirts for rec
• 4 pairs of shorts for rec
• 5 T-shirts for chapel
• 5 shorts or pants for chapel
• 1 pair of pants & sweatshirt for cool weather
• 1 pair of closed-toed shoes for rec
• 1 pair of shoes for chapel/free time
• 1 pair of flip flops for pool/shower
• Bug Spray and Sunscreen
• Bible (if your student does not have a Bible, we will make one available)

Don't bring this...

• Electronics (including cell phones, tablets, video game devices, ipods, mp3 players, etc.)
• Crop tops/two piece swim suits/spaghetti strap tanks/articles of clothing displaying questionable content
• Food items (all snacks/meals are provided)
• Weapons (firearms, knives, fireworks, matches)

Packing Tips...

• Write your student's first and last name on the inside of all clothing (including shoes), towels, and washcloths.
• Pack travel sized shampoo/soap that will be easy for your student to carry to and from the shower.

Encounter Cove Camp is set on the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks in Roach, MO.

• The campgrounds include a chapel, dining hall, rock climbing wall, ropes courses, zip lines, challenge course, swimming pool, lake, lake inflatables, and separate boys' and girls' dorms with indoor shower and toilets.
• Your student will be housed with their teammates and leaders in bunk style dorms.

• If you'd like for your camper to receive an encouranging letter from you while at camp, be sure to stop by our letter writing station after dropping off your camper upon check-in.
• Campers will not be allowed to make or accept phone calls unless it is an emergency.
• Your student will have a great time, and we encourage you to ask them all about it when they get home!

• We reserve the right to inspect contents of all personal belongings if due cause arises.
• Improper contents will be held by camp staff and returned to parent/guardian(s) at the end of camp.
• All campers will be expected to observe habits of personal cleanliness, respect for camp staff and other campers, and refrain from using foul language, including cursing and crude humor.
• Charges for items broken/damaged or stolen during camp will be billed to the parties/individual involved.
• If a child is sent home early due to sickness, behavior, or discipline issues, should camp leadership determine it is necessary, there will not be a refund given.

Our desire is to see every student experience Youth Camp this summer. We would suggest talking to your local Encounter Ministry Post or Church.