Covenant Harbor Summer Camp 2015

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COVENANT HARBOR LAKE GENEVA

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DEAR CAMPER PARENTS Covenant Harbor provides life-changing camp experiences for children of all ages. We are committed to providing a fun week of activities in a safe place where our campers are not only taught the truths of the Bible, but how to live in a healthy environment while making new friends.

Each day brings a variety of age-appropriate opportunities for recreation.

From cabin groups involved in an activity to the whole camp coming together for the “big games,” there is never a dull moment. During free time each afternoon campers may be able to choose from a variety of activities such as swimming, boating, archery, climbing wall, crafts, skate park, and other engaging activities.

From the high-energy worship times with singing, games, skits and a Bible lesson to the “talk-back times” for each cabin group following the worship times, campers are encouraged to ask questions and dialogue together to learn about the truths of Scripture and grow in their faith.

We prayerfully recruit over 70 college students and a few high school students, who all have leadership skills, to love and care for our campers.

Coming from all over the country and having spent 10 days in extensive training before the arrival of your campers, they will welcome your campers with enthusiasm and serve them well while they are here.

Our entire staff looks forward to having your children here for Summer Camp 2015!

Ray Warren

Executive Director

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CAMP PROGRAMS DAY CAMP............................................5 Grades K-6..........................................6 Grades K-2..........................................7 Grades 3-6..........................................8

Kishwauketoe...................................10 Grades 1-3 Partial Week.......................... 11 Grades 1-3 Full Week.............................12

Pier 30 .............................................14 Grades 3-5........................................15 Grades 4-5........................................16 Grades 6-8........................................17

Element Grades 9-12.............................19 Alpha Grades 9-12 / Age 15+...................20 Registration Information.............. 22-23 www.covenantharbor.org

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WHY SUMMER CAMP Parents often ask, “Why Summer Camp?” There are many Christian summer camps across the United States, and each camp provides children the opportunity to grow personally, spiritually, and physically.

Covenant Harbor has compiled a list of the top five reasons summer camp can be great for your child’s development.

Jesus

skills that will benefit them now and in the future. For example, at Covenant Harbor we specifically tailor our summer camps to teach children how to share, make new friends, and gain a better understanding of people from different social backgrounds.

Friendships Life would be pretty boring without friends, wouldn’t it? The combination of no distractions and the emphasis on relationships allows camp to be a great place for children to get to know new friends and strengthen relationships with current friends.

Simple, isn’t it?

Camp allows children to experience Jesus outside the home and church, offering a special experience with our trained staff to see the love of Christ.

Experiencing Jesus outside the home will really help the development of your child’s personal and spiritual beliefs.

Conquer Fears Counselors at Covenant Harbor are Camp is a safe place, and encourages well trained to be vessels that show the children to conquer fears they had love of Jesus. before camp such as stage fright, heights, and making new friends. The No Technology end result is a more confident child and Children are always on their a child that is willing to confront the smartphones, tablets, and watching challenges life brings. television. Camp allows children to develop face-to-face relationships with For more information about Covenant those around them, not leaning on the Harbor’s summer camps, take crutch of technology. some time to learn about us via this brochure.

Life Skills

Camp challenges children to develop

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DAY CAMP

Day Camps at Covenant Harbor offer many features of the traditional camp experiences in a shorter daily schedule. Day Camps are a great option for all families with campers just finishing Kindergarten (K) through 6th grade.

While they’re here, campers get the chance to make new friends, play games, eat lunch, learn about God, splash at the waterfront, and tackle new adventure challenges. Every week at Day Camp is a little different, so campers can enjoy multiple weeks available for their age group. www.covenantharbor.org

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DAY CAMP GRADES k-6

This is a great opportunity for siblings, neighbors and friends to come together and/or to meet new friends while here. Campers will be teamed up with others in their age group and enjoy some options that best fit their developmental level. Other parts of the day will allow the large group to come together for sessions, big games, waterfront time, and so much more. Grades are based on the 2014-2015 school year.

DAY CAMP grades K-6 JUNE 15-19 $199 JUNE 29-JULY 3 $199 JULY 13-17 $199 JULY 27-31 $199 AUG. 10-12 $129

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DAY CAMP GRADES k-2

A great introduction to the camp experience, the K-2 weeks are designed with this age group in mind. New this year, we will be celebrating “theme days.” Of course our K-2 Day Camps wouldn’t be complete without the opportunity to experience our waterfront, classic camp songs, large group sessions, messy games, adventure activities and more. Grades are based on the 2014-2015 school year.

DAY CAMP grades K-2 JULY 6-10 AUG. 3-7

$199 $199

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DAY CAMP GRADES 3-6

This experience is great for campers just finishing 3rd through 6th grade. Many of the elements of the typical Day Camp experience are adjusted to provide this group with new opportunities. Campers get to visit the waterfront, brave the adventure course, and make more activity choices during their Free Time. Campers choose one skill to focus on during the week. Skill options are available on our website. Grades are based on the 2014-2015 school year.

DAY CAMP GRADES 3-6 JUNE 22-26 JULY 20-24

$199 $199

Optional Thursday Overnight $35

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CAMPER SAFETY Camp takes the responsibility of providing a safe environment for children seriously.

Our priority is to provide quality summer staff who understand their role in creating that safe environment.

Hiring Process

more available to supervise and spend time with children instead of needing to lifeguard at the waterfront or run other activities around camp. Covenant Harbor has a number of non-counseling positions to allow maximum position specialization.

Camps should have a highly selective process for hiring summer staff. At Covenant Harbor, the process includes multiple interviews with our full time youth ministry team as well as references from people who know applicants at work, school, and church. Applicants then have their first interview, and those who are deemed qualified have a second interview while their references are contacted. This multi-faceted approach to screening applicants allows us to hire the best staff possible.

Child Protection

Staff Training

During the camp week, staff run activities with camper safety as a essential part of each activity’s procedures. Rules for each activity area are clearly established and followed accordingly. Throughout the summer, activity procedures are checked on a regular basis to ensure safety policies are being carried out.

Our counselors spend 10 days in training prior to the arrival of our campers.

Training topics include team building, small group leadership, evangelism, age characteristics, camper safety, daily role expectations, cabin group dynamics, severe weather and emergency preparedness and more.Â

Specialization of Staff When camps hire non-counseling summer staff, it allows for specialization of summer positions. This staffing structure maximizes camper safety because counselors are

It is essential for camps to be on the forefront of child protection policies and practices. At Covenant Harbor, all staff receive criminal background checks as a part of the rigorous hiring process.

We also work with third parties (like Praesidium, Inc) to maintain screening, training and implementation of Child Protection strategies above industry standards.

Safety During Camp

Covenant Harbor seeks to constantly improve our camper safety as one of our Core Values in all areas of camp so children are cared for physically, emotionally, and spiritually while still having a fun and life changing experience. www.covenantharbor.org

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KISHWAUKETOE

Kishwauketoe (or “Kish� for short) is for the campers in1st through 3rd grade that are looking for an overnight experience at Covenant Harbor.

Because of its unique location, intentionally smaller group size and age appropriate programming, Kish is a great way to introduce your 1st through 3rd grader to the camp experience. Kish houses up to 45 campers per week in authentic and inviting cabins. Kish is also home to our nature center, tree swing, and epic carpet ball tables.

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KISH PARTIAL WEEK GRADES 1-3

The partial week program is perfect for campers who are interested in trying out overnight camp for the first time. For three nights, this funfilled option allows campers get a taste of all the greatest parts of the camp experience. Grades are based on the 2014-2015 school year.

KISH PARTIAL WEEK GRADES 1-3 JUNE 21-24 $339 JUNE 24-27 $339 JUNE 28-JULY1 $339 JULY 1-3 $249 JULY 26-29 $369 JULY 29-AUG. 1 $369

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KISH FULL WEEK GRADES 1-3

The full-week program is also great for first time or returning campers who are ready for a longer stay. Campers who join us for the six-night experience will enjoy taking the next step with more activities and new adventures. Grades are based on the 2014-2015 school year.

KISH FULL WEEK Grades1-3 JUNE 14-20 JULY 12-18 JULY 19-25 AUG 2-8

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$499 $559 $559 $539

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CAMP Develops Leaders Summer Camp is a place that is secluded and free from distractions for periods of time. At Covenant Harbor, our summer camp develops leaders through different opportunities and creates a space for children to thrive.

Summer Staff

Summer Campers

Our staff goes through ten days of training where they live in close proximity together and partake in activities as a group.

At Summer Camp, children have many unique opportunities to grow as leaders. Dan Raymond, a fifth year staff member from Valley Covenant Church and previous camper at Covenant Harbor, recalls his leadership experience as a camper.

“As a camper I was really shy and quiet. As I came back year after year, I could see that I was developing leadership skills through my counselors and other staff telling me how much I’d grown and encouraging me to grow further in my time at camp.

They helped bring out my leadership skills through different activities and obstacles at camp.”

Children attending camp have opportunities to display leadership through games, small group discussion and devotionals, being challenged on the high ropes course and many other activities at camp.

When choosing summer staff, our applicants go through an intensive screening and application process. This is to ensure camper safety, as well as to find the best group of coachable students.

During training, staff have a chance to lead small groups and to both write out and practice sharing their testimony. They are also involved in community groups to help each staff member debrief their experiences each week and grow closer to one another.

Molly Moore, a fourth year staff member from River Glen Presbyterian Church and long-time camper, describes how summer camp develops leaders over the years, “I started working at Covenant Harbor through the Alpha Camp and was even able to help out the Day Camp staff while I was here for Alpha Camp. I used to act by my emotions a lot and didn’t always think things through. In staff training, I learned to always take two deep breaths and then assess the situation logically, instead of letting my emotions determine my actions.” www.covenantharbor.org

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PIER 30

Pier 30 is our largest program, hosting more than 200 campers each week. It follows a traditional camp format with plenty of Covenant Harbor twists. Along with time in the large group for exciting sessions, meals, and big games, all Pier 30 campers get a small cabin experience with a few other campers and one or two of our excellent counselors. Pier 30 campers get plenty of free time throughout the week as well as the chance to participate in our exciting custom programming. Pier 30 serves three separate grade groups throughout the summer: 3rd-5th grades, 4th-5th grades and 6th-8th grades (grades are based on the 2014-2015 school year).

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PIER 30 GRADES 3-5

Our 3rd-5th grade camp is a shorter overnight camp. It’s a great chance for first time campers to try out overnight summer camps. Like our full week camps, all the tried and true camp favorites like swimming, banana boating, high ropes, rock climbing, double tubing, skate park, and arts and crafts are on the schedule along with many more incredible activities (some invented specifically for this summer!). Grades are based on the 2014-2015 school year.

PIER 30 grades 3-5 AUG. 9-13

$419

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PIER 30 GRADES 4-5

Our 4th-5th grade camps introduce campers to the large-group camp experience. All the tried and true camp favorites like swimming, banana boating, high ropes, rock climbing, double tubing, skate park, and arts and crafts are on the schedule along with many more incredible activities. There will be no shortage of big games, dynamic biblical teaching in exciting sessions, and a whole lot of great hang-out time.

Grades are based on the 2014-2015 school year.

PIER 30 grades 4-5 JUNE 14-20 $539 JULY 5-11 $589 JULY 26-AUG. 1 $589

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PIER 30 GRADES 6-8

Our 6th-8th grade camps include all the camp favorites: lake activities like tubing; adventure activities like high ropes; camp classics like arts and crafts, and many new activities invented specifically for this summer! Of course, we’ll also have big games, dynamic biblical teaching in exciting sessions, and great hang-out time. In addition to all that, 6th-8th grade campers get the chance to customize their camp experience with our Skills program. See our website for a full list of Skills! Grades are based on the 2014-2015 school year.

PIER 30

grades 6-8

JUNE 21-27 $579 JUNE 28-JULY 3 $489 JULY 12-18 $629 JULY19-25 $629 AUG. 2-8 $599

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PROMOTES HEALTHy LIVING Here at Covenant Harbor, we take health very seriously and provide an environment conducive to a healthy lifestyle with many options to encourage children to make healthy decisions.

Physical Health: At each meal, children are offered a fresh array of foods that cover all the basic food categories. There is always an option for salad and fresh fruit.

Children are also required to drink one glass of water at meals to make sure they are staying hydrated before getting juice, milk or lemonade.

Our head chef Deborah Lampert states, “It’s really important that kids enjoy mealtimes while they’re at camp. Lots of brightly colored fresh fruits and veggies, homemade breads and bagels, plus fun foods like real chicken breast strips (ovenbaked, not fried) and taco bar keep them happy and on the go while they’re here.

Real food for real kids -- that’s the kitchen motto! When they’re well-fed, they’re better able to participate in activities and hear God’s message.“ Aside from what children put in their bodies to fuel them, camp allows children to be outdoors most of the day. Campers have the opportunity to take part in large group games, enjoy water activities and have plenty of time

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to dance and sing at our large group sessions. During free time, children have the opportunity to do all these fun activities and more!

Each week there is a registered nurse or doctor on camp grounds, as well as two student nurses. These staff members are here to insure your child has a safe experience at camp. They administer medication during all meal times and after the evening sessions.

Mental and Emotional Health: Each counselor or staff is able to help guide and encourage children to try new things at camp, ask a lot of questions, and to have a positive experience. Children also will learn core values such as the importance of teamwork, the power of friendship, and the love of Christ.

Spiritual Health: It is also important that your child is cared for spiritually while at camp.

Covenant Harbor provides children with numerous ways to encounter Jesus throughout the week. Each day, children take part in quiet times, cabin devotionals, a short message and time for worship in the morning and evening sessions, as well as one-onone and small group discussions with counselors.

ELEMENT GRADES 9-12

Whether campers have been coming to Covenant Harbor for years, or this is their first time, Element offers a week of camp intentionally designed to be a totally unique experience. All of the camp favorites that our other age groups get to participate in like tubing, high ropes, and arts and crafts (just to name a few) are available to Element campers. Grades are based on the 2014-2015 school year.

ELEMENT GRADES 9-12 JULY 5-11

$619

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ALPHA GRADES 9-12 AGE 15+

Alpha is a two-week high school camp focused on daily service.

Campers learn the value of hard work first hand, and they get to enjoy many of camp’s favorite activities along with relevant and focused Bible teaching and many special privileges that come with serving Covenant Harbor. Each Alpha camper receives a letter certifying that they have served 60 community service hours upon completion of their session.

AlphA Grades 9-12 / Age 15+ JUNE 14-27 $449 JUNE 28-JULY 11 $449 JULY 12-25 $449 JULY 26-AUG. 8 $449

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FULL-TIME STAFF SARAH

Having started on Summer Staff in 1999, Sarah now oversees the entire department, focusing on long range planning and vision casting. She and her husband, Brad, are parents to four (yes—four) children. Their kids love spending time at camp, especially swimming at the waterfront!

BRAD

The newest member of the team, Brad came to Covenant Harbor in May 2014 from San Diego, California. He’s served in camp ministry since 2003 and cares a lot about building unique and relevant programming.

KELLY

After graduating from Trinity Christian College, she joined the team in October of 2012. With several years of experience serving in camping ministry and a passion for working with young children and summer staff, she is a great fit for our team.

JAMIE

Having spent two years as an intern at Covenant Harbor in a range of positions, she joined the team in May 2013. Taking care of the logistics of Summer Camp, she loves getting to see campers and staff growing and learning. www.covenantharbor.org

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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS & POLICIES HOW TO REGISTER FOR CAMP

Early Registration

1. Register online by going to covenantharbor.org and clicking on the “Register Now” button.

2. Paper registration forms are available to those who are without an internet connection or who must pay deposit by check. Call our office at 262-2483600 to request one.

3. We do not accept phone registrations.

4. To complete your online registration either pay a deposit or pay in full with MasterCard or Visa.

5. Your balance is due on or before May 15 and may be paid by check or credit card.

6. If registering after May 15, full payment is required.

7. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. We don’t want anyone to miss out on camp because of financial need. Contact our office to request a scholarship application.

(Does not apply to Alpha campers) Save $30 when you register and pay in full by March 15. You may use this discount in addition to the Bring-A-Friend discount. Please note: meeting the early registration discount does not guarantee camp availability.

The Next Step

Triple Play

After registering you will receive a confirmation email and additional camp details. If you do not receive a confirmation within 3 weeks, please contact our camp registrar.

Day Campers save $15 per session when you register for 3 or more Day Camps. The same camper must attend all 3 (or more) sessions.

DAY CAMP DISCOUNTS** YMCA Geneva Lakes YMCA members save $10 per Day Camp session. Child attending camp must be part of the membership.

Membership number must be entered to receive this discount.

Early Registration Day Campers save $10 per person when you register and pay in full by May 15.

**Day Camp discounts only apply to 5 day sessions.

OVERNIGHT CAMP DISCOUNTS Bring-A-Friend (5 or 6 night camps only) Bring a friend who has never before been to a Covenant Harbor summer camp program and you each save $50. You must both attend the same week of camp and register on the same day.

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REGISTRATION POLICIES GRADE GROUPS Campers must stay within the appropriate grade group, which is based on the grade the camper is in for the 20142015 school year.

Online registration now works for everyone, no matter if you pay in full or pay a deposit.

CABIN MATES Cabin mates must request one another.

Only two cabin mate choices are allowed. If more than three children request each other, they will be separated based on their first choice. Groups of 4 or more that loop themselves together will be separated.

CREDIT CARDS We accept Visa and MasterCard.

CANCELLATION POLICY If you must cancel, we must receive written notification via email (camp@ covenantharbor.org) or by mail. Refunds are given based on when we receive a written notice of cancellation.

• More than 30 days before the first day of camp: full refund except non-refundable deposit ($100 for overnight camps, $25 for day camps) • 7 to 30 days before the first day of

camp: all but $150 of payments made will be refunded to overnight campers; all but $50 of payments made will be refunded to day campers.

• Less than 7 days before the first day of camp: no refund.

• Medical cancellations: If we receive a doctor’s written verification prior to the start of camp, you will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee.

• Overnight campers: Cancellations (except for medical reasons) involving the Bring-A-Friend discount will cause the friend to lose that discount.

CAMP ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE Overnight Camp begins in the afternoon of the first day of camp and ends by 10 a.m. on the last day. Specific details will be communicated after registering.

Day Camp drop off is 8:30-9:00 a.m. and pick-up is 4:00-4:30 p.m. www.covenantharbor.org

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Covenant Harbor, located on beautiful Geneva Lake in southeastern Wisconsin, is the ideal choice for summer camp! Day Camps and Overnight Camps offer the perfect option for every camper. Enjoy our swimming and boating activities or arts and crafts, mini golf, archery, climbing tower, zipline and more. There is something for everyone!

DAY CAMP

KISHWAUKETOE

PIER 30

ELEMENT

Grades K–6 June 15–19 June 29–July 3 July 13–17 July 27–31 Aug. 10–12 Grades K–2 July 6–10 Aug. 3–7 Grades 3–6 June 22–26 July 20–24

Grades 1–3 Partial Week June 21–24 June 24–27 June 28–July 1 July 1–3 July 26–29 July 29–Aug. 1 Grades 1–3 Full Week June 14–20 July 12–18 July 19–25 August 2–8

Grades 3–5 Aug. 9–13 Grades 4–5 June 14–20 July 5–11 July 26–Aug. 1 Grades 6–8 June 21–27 June 28–July 3 July 12–18 July 19–25 August 2–8

Grades 9–12 July 5–11

ALPHA Grades 9-12 Age 15+ June 14–27 June 28–July 11 July 12–25 July 26–Aug. 8

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