Summer Camp 2014

SUMMER CAMP | 2014

COVENANT HARBOR

www.covenantharbor.org www.covenantharbor.org

DEAR CAMPER PARENTS: For more than 65 years, Covenant Harbor has provided life-changing camp experiences for children of all ages. Intentional about camp being a fun and safe experience, our main emphasis on programming is to present the truths of Scripture so children may discover what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Our youth ministry team prayerfully recruits over 75 college students from around the country to serve as counselors, waterfront staff, support staff and program staff who will pour their hearts and souls into leading your children. With extensive training in safety, dealing with homesickness, dealing with discipline issues, creating fun activities, leading devotions and cabin talks, and most important, how to share their faith in Jesus with children, our staff is excited to provide an unforgettable week for your children!

We look forward to having your children here for Summer Camp 2014!

— Ray Warren, Executive Director

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WELCOME www.covenantharbor.org

CAMP PROGRAMS and Information Key DAY CAMP Team 13 grades K-2.................................4 Club 46 grades 3-6.................................5 Other Day Camps grades K-6..................6 OVERNIGHT CAMP Kishwauketoe Pathfinder grades 1-3.........8 Kishwauketoe Trailblazer grades 2-3........9 Pier 30 Snapshot grades 3-5.................. 11 Pier 30 Explorer grades 4-5...................12 Pier 30 Navigator grades 6-8........... 13-14 Pier 30 Voyager grades 7-9...................15 Element grades 9-12..............................17 Alpha grades 9-12................................18 Family Camp............................... 19-20 Registration Information............... 21-22

IMPORTANT INFORMATION KEY MORE INFORMATION Check out this icon to locate further information.

STUDENT GRADES This indicates the 2013-2014 grade for each program.

PROGRAM COST The fee associated with each camp session.

HEY, DID YOU KNOW! Random information to know.

www.covenantharbor.org CAMPS

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FROM A DAY CAMP PARENT: Why did you choose to send your child to Covenant Harbor?

“I chose to send Tyler to Covenant Harbor this summer because we were new to the area. I thought it would be a great way for him to meet some local kids. He had a fabulous experience!”

What are some highlights/stories from your experience as a camper parent or your child’s experience as a camper you would like to share?

“For me, as a parent, it was awesome knowing that he was in a safe place, having a great time and learning more about God. Tyler said, ‘I loved going to Covenant Harbor because I got to know more about God and how special He is.’ He also loved hanging out with the counselors and staff.”

Why do you want to continue sending your child to our day camp programs at Covenant Harbor?

“Sending Tyler back to Covenant Harbor is a no-brainer for me. It is another place where he can be impacted in a positive fashion, as he continues to mature as a young man and in his faith. It brings me great joy to know that he is rubbing shoulders with caring adults who love Jesus and know how to have a blast with kids.”

— Tyler (Son) and Sheila (Mom)

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DAY CAMP www.covenantharbor.org

LATE PICK UP AVAILABLE

DAY CAMP - TEAM 13 Partnering with the Geneva Lakes YMCA, we offer a variety of outstanding, age appropriate day camp programs. From 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., campers squeeze in the best of Covenant Harbor’s activities, creative Bible teaching and a delicious lunch.

TEAM 13 DETAILS Team 13 is designed with unique activities and opportunities just for our youngest campers. Enjoy the banana boat, arts and crafts, boat rides, family night and more.

K-2nd Grade (2013-2014 School Year)

JUNE 23-27 K/1/2

$195

JUly 14-18 K/1/2

$195

JUly 28-Aug. 1 K/1/2

$195

www.covenantharbor.org DAY CAMP

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LATE PICK UP AVAILABLE

DAY CAMP - CLUB 46 CLUB 46 DETAILS Club 46 offers new challenges and excitement: double tubing, climbing wall and more! On Thursday of each Club 46 week, campers can stay overnight and enjoy worship, games and a campfire (only $33)!

3rd-6th Grade (2013-2014 School Year)

JUly 7-11 3-6

$195

JUly 21-25 3-6

$195

Aug. 4-8 3-6

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DAY CAMP www.covenantharbor.org

$195

LATE PICK UP AVAILABLE

DAY CAMP - OTHER CAMPS SUMMER KICK-OFF Kick off the summer in style. Activities, games and Bible teaching will give a glimpse of what the summer holds.

DAY CAMP SKILLS Camper spends 1.5 hours per day learning about and experiencing a skill. Choose one skill per session when registering – Watersports (additional $25), Adventure (additional $20), Creative Arts, or Athletics.

ENDLESS SUMMER These programs allow campers to finish out the summer with fun!

K-6th Grade (2013-2014 School Year)

SUMMER KICK-OFF: JUNE 16-20 K-6

$195

DAY CAMP SKILLS: JUNE 30-July 3 K-6

$165

ENDLESS SUMMER: AUGUST 11-13 K-6

$125

www.covenantharbor.org OTHER DAY CAMPS

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FROM A KISHWAUKETOE PARENT: Why did you choose to send your child to Covenant Harbor?

“We have a family history with Covenant Harbor.

Her grandparents met there back in the 60’s when they were on staff and I attended as a camper as well. We wanted Mackenzie to have a safe, fun, Biblebased, God-centered time for her first camp experience and knew Covenant Harbor would be the place.”

What are some highlights/stories from your experience as a camper parent or your child’s experience as a camper you would like to share?

“Mackenzie LOVED her time on the lakefront. She still talks about the banana boat. She got a kick out of the messy games too. We think she enjoyed being independent as well - getting herself ready and picking what she wanted at meals. She had only amazing things to say about her counselor. On the drive home she was ready to commit to going again in 2014!”

Why do you want to continue sending your child to camp programs at Covenant Harbor?

“Not only did she have a BLAST at camp, but it was so cool to see her reading her Bible and talking about some of the scriptures they discussed at camp, once she was home - without being prompted by us. The parent communication during her camp experience was great too. It was neat getting the updates and photos on Facebook to see the activities and happy faces.”

— Mackenzie (Daughter) and Melissa (Mom)

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KISHWAUKETOE www.covenantharbor.org

KISHWAUKETOE - PATHFINDER PROGRAM DETAILS Pathfinder is the perfect introduction to overnight camp and is specially designed for first-time campers. This three-night program lets campers enjoy the waterfront, nature center, arts and crafts, skate park and more. A cozy atmosphere with a loving, Christian environment will help campers feel right at home.

1st-3rd Grade (2013-2014 School Year)

JUNE 22-25 1/2/3

$335

JUNE 25-28 1/2/3

$335

JUly 27-30 1/2/3

$365

July 30-AUG. 2 1/2/3

$365

www.covenantharbor.org PATHFINDER

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KISHWAUKETOE - TRAILBLAZER PROGRAM DETAILS Trailblazer campers spend six nights at Kishwauketoe enjoying our banana boat, mountain boards, climbing tower, zipline, and much more. Big games, interactive Bible teaching, campfires and messy games round out the week long experience.

2nd-3rd Grade (2013-2014 School Year)

JUNE 15-21 2/3

$485

JULY 13-19 2/3

$545

JUly 20-26 2/3

$545

AUGUST 3-9 2/3

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TRAILBLAZER www.covenantharbor.org

$525

FROM A PIER 30 PARENT: Why did you choose to send your child to Covenant Harbor?

“A good friend invited Ian to share the experience of Covenant Harbor with him two years ago and after doing our research and listening to our friend’s stories, we were convinced Covenant Harbor was the best choice for our son’s first away-camp experience. Our friend shared her experiences she had as a child at Covenant Harbor and how each of her four children went to Covenant Harbor every summer only to come home with better stories each year.”

What are some highlights/stories from your experience as a camper parent or your child’s experience as a camper you would like to share?

“Hands-down, the counselors. Ian has bonded each year with his counselors and keeps them in his mind as a strong Christian role model for himself. To our surprise he actually said he loved his time alone with God. He said it gave him time to think about Jesus and all he’s done for us. In turn, that reflection helped him think of things to be thankful for during prayer time. And of course, the Big Games…a big hit!”

Why do you want to continue sending your child to camp programs at Covenant Harbor?

“Aside from the fact that Ian would be very upset with us if we didn’t send him to Covenant Harbor each summer(!), we know his time there is the one week he gets to unplug from everyday life and hear God’s word in a quiet yet fun environment. We know it’s a time for him to bond with kids his own age, counselors who care and inspire, and a God that is open to his love. We treasure that we have found you and we all look forward to that week in the summer when our son gets to have an experience like no other. Thank you.”

— Ian (Son) and Michelle (Mom)

www.covenantharbor.org PIER 30

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PIER 30 - SNAPSHOT PROGRAM DETAILS This four-night-camp is great for first-time campers too old for Kishwauketoe. Snapshot takes the best of the full week—including the climbing tower, the waterfront, ageappropriate Bible teaching, and all camp games—and packs it into a fun shorter week to finish the summer with a bang.

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SNAPSHOT www.covenantharbor.org

3rd-5th Grade (2013-2014 School Year)

AUG. 10-14 3/4/5

$399

PIER 30 - EXPLORER PROGRAM DETAILS Explorer campers will enjoy a large group setting with fun new camp experiences.

Traditional camp favorites like the banana boat, arts and crafts and the skate park blend with new thrills like the high ropes course, double tubing, interactive Bible teaching and all camp games.

4th-5th Grade (2013-2014 School Year)

JUNE 15-21 4/5

$529

JULY 6-12 4/5

$579

JUly 27-AUG. 2 4/5

$579

www.covenantharbor.org EXPLORER

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PIER 30 - NAVIGATOR PROGRAM DETAILS Navigator campers have more control over their week at camp. A skill, chosen when registering, allows junior high campers to customize their Covenant Harbor experience.

Campers grow in their faith while enjoying all of camp’s great activities; the waterfront and climbing tower are available during free time and campfires, big games and chapel sessions round out the day.

6th-8th Grade (2013-2014 School Year)

JUNE 22-28 6/7/8

$559

JULY 13-19 6/7/8

$599

JUly 20-26 6/7/8

$599

AUG. 3-9 6/7/8

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NAVIGATOR www.covenantharbor.org

$579

SKILL OPTIONS Navigator campers choose one skill for the week. The skill lasts 1.5 hours, 4 days a week. Campers will still be able to participate in all the other activities Covenant Harbor has to offer. Try something new or further develop a favorite activity.

• Acting and Improv • Art - $15 • Bait n’ Tackle • Canoeing* • Competitive Basketball • Competitive Volleyball • Cooking - $20 • Dance • Digital Photography • Duct Tape Crafts - $10 • Geocaching • Horsemanship - $99 • Laser Tag - $35 • Origami • Paddle Sports* - $75 • Sailing* - $15 • Sand Volleyball • Skateboarding/Inline Skating • Skills Sampler • Slacklining • Snorkeling* • Target Sports • Tarzan Swing & Climb - $30 • Triathlon • Watersports* - $95 • X-Treme Adventure - $45

*Canoeing, Paddle Sports, Sailing, Snorkeling, and Watersports requires campers to pass the Covenant Harbor deep swimming test.

www.covenantharbor.org NAVIGATOR

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NEW PROGRAM

PIER 30 - VOYAGER PROGRAM DETAILS New for 2014! Older campers can join us for Voyager camp, a half week program integrating unique camp activities with discussion-based Bible teaching. Voyager camp offers traditional experiences like adventure activities and the waterfront within a group-oriented environment, tying together ourselves, our community and our faith.

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VOYAGER www.covenantharbor.org

7th-9th Grade (2013-2014 School Year)

JUNE 29-July 2 7/8/9

$299

FROM A HIGH SCHOOL PARENT: Why did you choose to send your child to Covenant Harbor?

“Steve has always enjoyed his Covenant Harbor camping experience and wanted to expound upon that time. I chose to send Steve to Alpha camp because he wanted a longer experience at Covenant Harbor and he wanted an opportunity to join the community at a higher level. He wanted more experience to be on his own, have more responsibilities for tasks at camp and strengthen his faith in God. The campers have a lot fun at camp, but what Covenant Harbor does best is make each camper feel important and accepted; with support in life we can all go far in life.”

What are some highlights/stories from your experience as a camper parent or your child’s experience as a camper you would like to share?

“Steve learned that God is always there and that it is important to show others that God is around us. We are fortunate to have three generations of Covenant Harbor campers in our family who through that experience have deepened our faith and heightened our selfconfidence.”

Why do you want to continue sending your child to camp programs at Covenant Harbor?

“Every year Steve grows more in his faith and maturity from his experience at camp. The Covenant Harbor staff make him feel significant and every year he claims that was ‘this was best week of my life’.”

— Steve (Son) and Lynn (Mom)

www.covenantharbor.org HIGH SCHOOL

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ELEMENT CAMP

9th-12th Grade (2013-2014 School Year)

PROGRAM DETAILS High school campers go deeper in their relationship with God during this over-the-top camp experience. Campers receive special privileges and experience new activities while building meaningful relationships with staff and peers. This program is specially designed to be unique from anything experienced before at Covenant Harbor.

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ELEMENT www.covenantharbor.org

JULY 6-12 9-12

$615

HIGHLIGHTS OF ELEMENT: • Stay in hotel-style housing • Early morning water sports • Extended free-time

• Off-site excursions • Late night events • Special meals • And much more

HIGHLIGHTS OF ALPHA: The Alpha Team will serve with our maintenance and food service departments as well as in behind the scenes support for other camp programs. A day of Alpha will often include: • Morning devotions • Morning work rotations/down time • Lunch • Afternoon work rotations/free time

ALPHA TEAM

• Dinner • Program support/ counselor shadowing • Evening excursion • Alpha lesson • Late night hangout

9th-12th Grade (2013-2014 School Year)

PROGRAM DETAILS What does it mean to be a servant? Alpha campers find out while still enjoying many of their favorite camp activities. Students experience expanded freedoms while taking on more responsibility to help camp run during this two-week, service-based program. Alpha Team members work behind the scenes in logistics, maintenance and food service while growing in their faith through Bible study and small groups.

Participants must be at least 15 years old.

JUNE 15-28 9-12

$445

July 6-19 9-12

$445

JUly 20-Aug. 2 9-12

$445

AUG. 3-14 9-12

$395

www.covenantharbor.org ALPHA

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Same Full Camp Experience

FAMILY CAMP for the whole family PROGRAM DETAILS Family Camp brings the best of Covenant Harbor’s summer program, fun special events and quality staff to your entire family. Families love the relaxed atmosphere, variety of activity options, delicious food and abundant free time.

Family worship and activities paired with breakouts for age-appropriate teaching creates a balanced family get away.

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FAMILY CAMP www.covenantharbor.org

THRIVE – Families with kids with special needs have a place at Covenant Harbor.

From worship to waterfront, campfires and crafts, THRIVE families will enjoy the family camp experience at their own pace. We’ll take care of the details so you can rediscover yourself and your family in an environment designed for you to THRIVE.

REVAMPED PROGRAM

FAMILY CAMP INFORMATION JULY 3-6

Adult

4-17 yrs

under 4

Geneva Bay Centre

$309 $279 Free

Camp Housing (Engebretson)

$294 $274 Free

Camp Housing (Triplets/Hilltop) $284 $264 Free Camp Housing (Kishwauketoe) $244 $214 Free LODGING Prices for family camp are based on lodging options. Choose from our hotelstyle Geneva Bay Centre, premium or standard camp housing or rustic Kishwauketoe. Meals are served in the Geneva Bay Centre for guests staying there, and in the Camp Lodge for all other guests. View housing options at www. covenantharbor.org.

DISCOUNTS Geneva Bay Centre guests can save 10% by eating in the Camp Lodge. Families can share a room with another family in Engebretson Lodge or Guest House and save 20%; rooms are held for multiple families until March 15. Returning family camp families can bring a family that is BRAND NEW to Covenant Harbor, and each family will save $100.

www.covenantharbor.org FAMILY CAMP

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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS & POLICIES HOW TO REGISTER FOR DAY CAMP AND OVERNIGHT CAMP 1. Register online or complete a paper form.

Forms can be copied for additional campers.

2. Indicate your program choice(s).

Navigator campers: Indicate your first, second and third choice skill options on the paper registration form.

3. To request a cabin/teammate you must write the desired cabin/teammate’s name in the space provided.

4. Include a $100 non-refundable deposit ($25 for day camps), or full payment with the registration form. Your balance is due on or before May 15. If registering after May 15, full payment must accompany your registration. Credit card payments must be for the full balance due.

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

Submit Your Registration There are four ways to register for summer camp.

Online, by mail, by fax or by dropping off your registration form. All forms must include deposit or full payment. We do not accept phone registrations.

Register online at: www.covenantharbor.org Mail: Covenant Harbor Summer Registration 1724 W Main St. Lake Geneva, WI 53147

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 listed on registration form.

Early Registration - Day Campers save $10 per person when you register and pay in full

by May 15.

Triple Play - Day Campers save $15 per session when you register for all 3 Team 13 or Club 46 sessions. The same camper must attend all 3 sessions. *Day Camp discounts do not apply to Day Camp Skills or Endless Summer.

OVERNIGHT CAMP DISCOUNTS Bring-A-Friend – (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 your registration forms and payments must be received in the same envelope or register online on the same day.

Early Registration – (3, 4 or 6 night camps only) Save $30 when you register and pay in full by March 15. Your registration form and payment must be received by March 15 - no exceptions. 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.

Fax: 262-248-6814 The Next Step After registering you will receive a confirmation letter and additional camp details. If you do not receive confirmation within 3 weeks, please contact our camp registrar.

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REGISTRATION www.covenantharbor.org

REGISTRATION POLICIES Grade Groups Campers must stay within the appropriate age group, which is based on the grade the camper is in for the 2013-14 school year.

Credit Cards We accept Visa, Mastercard or Discover.

Credit card payments must be for the full balance due and sent with the registration form. Online registration accepts only credit card or e-check payments, which must be for the full balance due. E-checks are our preferred method of payment online.

Multiple Weeks Campers registering for more than 2 overnight camps will automatically be put on a waiting list for the third and/or fourth camp session.

Cabin Mates Cabin mates must request one another.

No more than two cabin mate choices are allowed, i.e. no more than three children together in one housing unit. 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.

Cancellation Policy If you must cancel, we must receive written notification. Refunds are given based on when we receive a written notice of cancellation.

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-AFriend discount will cause the friend to lose that discount.

Camp Arrival and Departure Overnight camp check-in is from 3:30-4:45 p.m. on the first day of camp. Parents are required to stay until 5:30 p.m., after the camp opening programs.

On the final day of camp, Kishwauketoe’s closing ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. and Pier 30’s closing ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. Check–out will begin at 9:00.

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

• 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

www.covenantharbor.org REGISTRATION

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Covenant Harbor, located on beautiful Geneva Lake in southeastern Wisconsin, is the ideal choice for summer camp! Day Camps, overnight camps and family camp 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

Grades K–6 June 16–20 KICKOFF June 30–July 3 SKILLS August 11–13 ENDLESS SUMMER Grades K–2 TEAM 13 June 23–27 July 14–18 July 28–August 1 Grades 3–6 CLUB 46 July 7–11 July 21–25 August 4–8

KISHWAUKETOE

Grades 1st–3rd PATHFINDER June 22–25 June 25–28 July 27–30 July 30–August 2 Grades 2nd & 3rd TRAILBLAZER June 15–21 July 13–19 July 20–26 August 3–9

PIER 30

Grades 3rd–5th SNAPSHOT August 10–14 Grades 4th & 5th EXPLORER June 15–21 July 6–12 July 27–August 2 Grades 6th–8th NAVIGATOR June 22–28 July 13–19 July 20–26 August 3–9 Grades 7th-9th VOYAGER June 29-July 2

ELEMENT

Grades 9–12 July 6–12

ALPHA

Grades 9–12 AGES 15 & OLDER June 15–28 July 6–19 July 20–August 2 August 3-14

FAMILY CAMP July 3-6

1724 W. Main Street • Lake Geneva, WI 53147 • 262.248.3600 • www.covenantharbor.org