SUMMER CAMP OCOEE RETREAT CENTER JULY 20-23, 2016
The City Students team is giddy with anticipation as we prepare to spend four days in July at the beautiful Ocoee Retreat Center (ORC). All students who have completed grades 6-12 are invited to join us July 20-23. We realize that summer schedules fill up fast with vacations, practices, and camps, but we believe this event could be the most significant experience of your son or daughter s summer. Students want to have fun during the summer, and the ORC facilities certainly deliver on that front. Whether it s white water rafting on the Ocoee River or riding in a tube around the wave pool or swinging through the camp s high ropes course, students will have blast during free time and organized rec activities. Beyond the fun, these four days provide the space to get away from distraction and seek Jesus together. Our days will include personal devotional time, small group discussions, breakout classes, and worship services with the entire camp. We believe strongly based on years of working in student ministry that camps consistently provide a unique environment for students to hear the gospel and grow in their relationship with Jesus. Sign up soon to reserve your spot and get the best price available. Be sure to take advantage of the Super Early Bird Rate of $339 until May 8th. More pricing details with registration dates are on the following page. Y ou can register online here: www.churchofthecity.com/summercamp We believe we are in for an incredible weekend and hope to see you there! City Students Staff
Pricing Details and Registration Dates: Reserve your spot with a $50 non refundable deposit Super Early Bird Rate $339 Until May 8, 2016 Early Bird Rate $389 May 9 May 29, 2016 Regular Rate $439 May 30 June 12, 2016 Required Release Forms to Attend Camp: All students attending summer camp are required to turn in the following forms to attend camp. Please print off the following forms at the end of the packet and turn in the City Students Franklin Office no later than Sunday, July 17. City Students Events Release Ocoee Retreat Center Release Form NOC Rafting Waiver
What to Bring to Camp Sleeping Bag or Blanket & Sheet (twin) Pillow Towel & wash cloth Swimsuit - see note below regarding swimsuits Sandals, Water Shoes or Old Sneakers (for rafting & adventure race, no flip flops) Flash Light Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, etc.) Sun Screen Bug Spray Rain jacket Water Bottle Clothes for the Duration of your Stay Bible/pen/journal Required: We will be making a stop for lunch at a fast food restaurant on the departure trip and return trip. Please send enough money with your student to cover the cost of both lunches. Optional: Extra money if your student will want snacks from the ORC Snack Bar. Prices range from $.25-$1.00 For Rafting Shorts/Swimwear Sandals, Water Shoes or Old Sneakers (for rafting & adventure race, no flip flops) T-shirt Sunscreen Sunglasses Eyeglass Strap A FEW WORDS ABOUT CLOTHES... Even with the constantly changing trends in fashion, we should dress modestly and appropriately. These principles apply to both sexes: 1. Appropriate and modest clothing must be worn for all events such as general sessions, breakouts, free time and all other activities. 2. All clothing is subject to City Students staff approval. If a staff member feels that an article of clothing is inappropriate, he or she will ask the student to change immediately. 3. Bathing suits: Ladies may wear a one piece or tankini. No two-piece bathing suits will be allowed, even with a t-shirt. Guys-no speedos!
GUIDELINES 1. Be present and on time to every event including meals, teaching sessions and activities. 2. No student is allowed to be in the room of the opposite sex. 3. Cell phones and other electronic devices are not to be used during General sessions, Small Group sessions or Breakouts. 4. Alcohol, non-prescriptive drugs, tobacco products, firearms, fireworks and knives are strictly prohibited. 5. Ocoee Retreat Center is your home for the weekend. Please help us keep the grounds as clean as possible. Proper respect for the camp facility is expected. 6. Please bring your Bible and something to write with to all teaching sessions. 7. Please be in your room by the designated time on your camp schedule. The lights out policy has been placed on the schedule for security reasons. Students will not be allowed outside of their rooms after curfew. This policy will be enforced because we want you to be at your best for all camp activities. 8. All student medications must be checked in and registered with our Camp Nurse. 9. All injuries are to be reported immediately to one of our City Student staff members. Reminder: Don t forget to follow these guidelines. They will help to make our summer camp the best ever! You alone are responsible for your actions at camp. You are accountable to God and to the direct authority of the City Students staff and the Ocoee Retreat Center staff.
REQUIRED RELEASE City Students Events General Release and Hold Harmless Agreement Participant s Name Address: City: St: Zip: Home Phone: Emergency Phone: Contact Name: I,, am the parent or legal guardian of (the Minor ), who desires to participate in various programs, events or activities in City Students Summer Camp (hereinafter collectively referred to as the Activities ) at Ocoee Retreat Center on or about July 20 23, 2016 operated or sponsored by Church of the City. (the Church ). I understand and acknowledge that the Church will not allow the minor to participate in the Activities without releasing and holding the Church harmless from any liability arising out of participation in the Activities. I have investigated the risks involved in the Minor s participation in the Activities and fully understand and assume such risks on my behalf. Specifically, I understand and acknowledge that the Minor may suffer or experience, among other things, personal injury or bodily damage, medical disabilities, loss or theft of personal property, abduction and even death. I REQUEST THAT THE CHURCH ALLOW THE MINOR TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES, AND IN CONSIDERATION THEREOF AGREE HEREBY TO RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE THE CHURCH, ITS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, AND ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND ANY PARTIES VOLUNTEERING ON BEHALF OF THE CHURCH, FROM ALL ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, INJURIES, CLAIMS, DAMAGES, COST OR EXPENSES OF ANY KIND, GROWING OUT OF OR RELATED TO ANY SUCH ACTIVITIES IN WHICH THE MINOR PARTICIPATES. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A FULL AND COMPLETE RELEASE OF ALL INJURIES AND DAMAGES WHICH I OR THE MINOR MAY SUSTAIN AS A RESULT OF HIS/HER PARTICIPATION IN ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES, REGARDLESS OF THE SPECIFIC CAUSE THEREOF. I acknowledge and agree that I have given my consent for the Minor to remain in the custody of the Church s representatives while participating in the Activities, and that the Church may inspect luggage and any other items taken to the Activities. This Agreement is binding on the Minor s heirs, successors and personal representatives. Initial Medical Treatment Authorization and Power of Attorney In the event the minor suffers any injury or condition during his or her participation in the Activities, including transportation to and from the Activities, which may endanger his or her life, cause disfigurement, physical impairment, or undue discomfort if medical treatment is delayed, and reasonable attempts to contact me and my spouse have been unsuccessful, I hereby appoint Church of the City Staff as my Agent to act for me and in my name (in anyway I could act in person) to make any and all decisions for the minor concerning his or her personal care, medical treatment, hospitalization and health care. This power of attorney and delegation of authority shall terminate when the Agent is first able to contact me or my spouse. Initial Photograph Release Regarding photographs of myself or my child(ren) taken at the Activities, I give COTC permission to do the following for non profit use and without charge: use at the discretion of COTC, display at a service or event or be used in a multimedia presentation, reprint and distribute for any COTC non profit publication with copyright to accompany photo when used (for example, in the church bulletin, brochures, etc.), display on the COTC website, or use quotes and video clips on the COTC website. The undersigned agrees to the above Initialed sections and this agreement is binding on my Heirs, Successors and personal Representatives. (Print Full Name) Parent or Legal Guardian Signature: Parent/Guardian Date on behalf of the Minor (Print Full Name) Parent or Legal Guardian Signature: Parent/Guardian Indiv. Date