believe

John 3:16–18

summer 2011

summer camp

presbytery camping program

spiritual times at Westminster Woods At Westminster Woods campers are encouraged and uplifted by the different styles of worship that take place. Each camper starts their day with Morning Watch which allows for either individual or small group Bible study and reflection, the day also includes two high energy worship services that reflect creativity and energy using different worship styles from hymns to contemporary Christian music, and teaching times. Each evening ends with a traditional vespers service and cabin devotions.

Chapel is listed more than any other activity as the campers’ favorite camp activity.

fun times at Westminster Woods Each day is filled with fun, wild, and crazy games and activities that will leave the campers with laughter and a desire to attend camp again and again. They will have the opportunity to choose from various activities like swimming, canoeing, paddle boats, basketball, indoor games, crafts, nature walks, ultimate Frisbee, and many other choices, as well as whole group activities that promote fellowship and community.

safety at Westminster Woods All of the staff at Westminster Woods is selected for their Christian commitment, their love of youth, and their desire to share their beliefs. The summer staff then grows more through intensive staff training for 2 weeks prior to the campers’ arrival.

While encouraging campers to learn and grow, camp counselors come along beside the campers to serve as good role models by providing strong examples of faith and accountability.

Their love of Christ and how that influences the guidance they provide helps all campers feel loved and accepted in an environment that is safe emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Westminster Woods is a modern camp with modern facilities.

The camp meets the industry standards in safety and accountability. You can be assured your child is in a safe environment when they come to camp. *Member of Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association

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believe

The word “Believe” in relationship to Jesus offers so many thoughts it is incredible. Do we believe in Jesus? Do we really “believe” what Jesus says?

Do we act as if we “believe” Jesus in our everyday life? What does that even look like? Do we “believe” Jesus enough to obey Him? Come on a journey with us as we learn to “believe” in the love of Jesus, the Joy of Jesus, and to “believe” so completely in Jesus we will follow Him.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” JOhN 3:16-18

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family camps Family Camp is now a weekend camp!

Arrival on Friday and leave on Sunday.

Family camp is designed for families to interact together and to bring their younger children to camp. This camp is for campers who have just completed the 2nd grade and younger. We will also allow 3rd graders who are not quite ready to come to camp on their own. We do need an adult of the same gender to accompany the campers. We recommend both parents if possible and younger siblings are welcome. You will stay in a cabin with your child of the same gender. It is a wonderful way to begin the tradition of camping at Westminster Woods.

This camp is offered: Arriving: Friday, May 27th at 6:00 p.m. (supper provided) Departure: Sunday, May 29th at 12:00 p.m.

Each gender of child must be accompanied by an adult of the same gender.

The total cost for the first 2 people is $125 (or $62.50 per person) for the weekend and then $50 for each additional person from the same family for the weekend.

No Bus is provided for this camp.

Fill out the separate form on the adjoining page for this camp and a Medical Information form (found on page 9) for each person attending.

Additional forms are found on our web site: westminsterwoodscamp.com

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family camp form Cost - $125 for the first 2 people from the same family and then $50 for each person added to that. example: 3 people = $175

Names of those attending: Name _______________________________________________________ Adult ____ Gender _____

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Child ____ Gender _____ age ______

Name _______________________________________________________ Adult ____ Gender _____

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Child ____ Gender _____ age ______

Name _______________________________________________________ Adult ____ Gender _____

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Child ____ Gender _____ age ______

Name _______________________________________________________ Adult ____ Gender _____

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Child ____ Gender _____ age ______

Name _______________________________________________________ Adult ____ Gender _____

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Child ____ Gender _____ age ______

Address _____________________________________________________ City ____________________________ State _______ Zip ____________

Emergency Contact Name _______________________________________________________ Home Phone _________________ Cell Phone ______________________ Church Name ______________________City of Church______________ Confirmation e-mail ___________________________________________ T-shirt sizes: YS___ YM ___ YL ___ AS___ AM___ AL___ AXL___ AXXL___ (Please indicate # of each size.)

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Cost of camp session Late Fee

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Total Cost of Camp

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Church Scholarship

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Parent/Guardian Total

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Mail all forms to: Westminster Woods 18487 Barber Rd Fall River, KS 67047

UNLESS your church is paying a portion then send it to your church. They will complete the funding and forward it to camp. Please allow extra time so it will be mailed to camp before the deadline.

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leadership development program The leadership development program is for high school students who have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior year and will run in conjunction with the third/fourth grade and fifth/sixth grade summer camps. Participants will receive training, observation opportunities and hands on experience in leadership development.

Program goals: • Spiritual Growth and Character Development • Work Ethic and Relationship Skills • Teamwork and Communication Skills • Sharing Your Faith and Developing a “Servant’s Heart for Leadership” LDP participants will arrive a day earlier than the rest of the campers.

Camp 1 (during 3rd/4th grade camp) $25 LDP Camper Date: Saturday, May 30th 6:00 p.m. (supper provided) to Wednesday, June 3rd approx. 2:00 p.m.

Camp 2 (during 5th/6th grade camp) $25 LDP Camper Date: Sunday, June 5th 6:00 p.m. (supper provided) to Friday, June 10th app. 2:00 Or you can attend both camps for $50 For more information and a registration form, visit our website: westminsterwoodscamp.com

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2011 camp rates All camper registrations postmarked by May 1, 2011 will receive the early bird rate. This includes registrations sent from the churches and from the individuals.

Camps are based on grade completed Time & Special Notes

Early Bird Rate!

Postmarked after May 1!

Family Camp May 27 to 29

Arrival: 6 pm May 27 Departure: 4 pm May 29

$125* See below

$160

3rd–4th Grade Camp May 31 to June 3

Arrival: 4 pm May 31 Departure: 12 pm June 3

$170

$205

5th–6th Grade Camp June 6 to 10

Arrival: 4 pm June 6 Departure: 12 pm June 10

$220

$255

7th–8th Grade Camp June 13 to 17

Arrival: 4 pm June 13 Departure: 12 pm June 17

$240

$275

9th–12th Grade High School June 20 to 26

Arrival: 4 pm June 20 Departure: 12 pm June 26

$335

$370

High School Retreat 7 pm July 29 to 12 pm July 31

For students attending High School during the 2011–2012 school year.

Postmarked

by July 15: $75

Postmarked after July 15: $110

*Family Camp Cost: $125 for the first 2 campers and then $50 additional for each camper from the same family Bring a friend discount information available on page 12

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_____ 5TH & 6TH GRADE _____ HIGH SCHOOL CAMP

_____ HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT

CAMP OFFICE USE ONlY Total Payment amount _________ Personal Check # _________ Church Check #__________

INSuRANCE INFORMATION: Company __________________________________Company Phone# __________________ Insured’s Name ___________________________________ Policy # ____________________________________________ Food Allergies: _______________________________________________________________________________________

*—Please initial—**** Snack Shack -_________Please consider any money left in acct. as donation ____________________

NAME _________________________________________________ Age _____ Grade Completed _____ Gender ________ Address ___________________________________________ City ___________________ State _____ Zip ____________ EMERGENCy CONTACTS: camp confirmation e-mail _______________________________________ Home Phone ___________________________ Parent/Guardian ___________________________________ Work phone _______________ Cell Phone _______________ Parent/Guardian ___________________________________ Work phone _______________ Cell Phone _______________ Church Name _________________________ City of Church_______________ T-shirt size: yS yM yL AS AM AL AXL AXXL Riding Bus? yES or NO (Please Circle) If yes, Please Circle - Bus Stop: DERBy COvENANT EASTMINSTER DODGE CITy PRATT KINGMAN Cost of camp session ___________ BRING A FRIEND DISCOuNT Bus Fee + ___________ ($15) Subtract $50 for each friend attending camp with you that Bring a Friend Discount ___________ (-$50) has not attended a PSK camp before.

Sibling Discount ___________ see page 12 Names of friends: _________________________________ Late Fee + ___________ ($35) (if postmarked after May 1st 2011) Total Cost of Camp = ___________ Church Scholarship ___________ (decided by church) Parent/Guardian TOTAL = ___________

CAMP SESSION _____ 3RD & 4TH GRADE _____ 7TH & 8TH GRADE

registration & medical form

________________________________________________ Witness Signature (youth leader, pastor, other)

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT– THANK YOU

Place all medications (in their original bottle) in Ziploc bag with a note that states the name of the medication, the dosage, and the time to be taken. This would include over the counter medications. This note must be signed and dated.

Mailing Address: Westminster Woods 18487 Barber Rd, Fall River, KS 67047

Mail all forms to camp: uNLESS your church is paying a portion of the camp fee, then send the form and your portion of the fee to your church. They will complete the funding and forward it to camp. Please allow extra time so it will be mailed to camp before the deadline.

________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature & Date

I give instruction and permission for my child to take the above listed medication during this retreat/camp. Also I herby authorize medical treatment by any licensed hospital at the discretion of Brian or Diane Wheeler for the above named youth at this retreat/camp sponsored by the Committee on Camping Ministry, Presbytery of Southern Kansas. I also herby authorize the making of photographs, motion pictures, videotapes, recording, or other memorializing of said event and for my (or my child’s) participation therein, and the publication or other use thereof, I waive any right to compensation therefore or any right that I otherwise might have to limit or control such making or use. I agree (or direct my child) to cooperate and conform to directions and instructions of personnel responsible for activities. I will indemnify and hold harmless Westminster Woods (aka Presbytery of Southern Kansas) and its officers, agents, servants or employees from any and all claims or causes of action by myself or by any other person or entity, and under no circumstances will present any claims against said organization and said persons for personal injury, property damage, wrongful death caused by any act of negligence by the camp. Recourse for the payment of any hospital, medical, dental or related cost and expenses will be paid either by me or my accident, hospital or medical insurance, or any available benefit plan of mine.

Medical or other Allergies ______________________________________________________________________________ For minor pain/headache, my child may be given: (Please initial to indicate your permission) Acetaminophen ____ Ibuprofen ______ Medications coming to camp – list below (if you need more room – please use an additional form from website) Name _______________________ Time taken __________ Name _______________________ Time taken __________ Medical Conditions or Information that may be helpful to _____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date of last tetanus ____________________ Last Physical ____________________

medications & health room If you bring any medications (even over the counter) they must be turned into the first aid room. You must also list them on the registration form. If you start a new medication or change medications after you turn in your registration, you may get an additional medical form off our website. www.westminsterwoodscamp.com This is a regulation we must keep in compliance with. Medical information is shared on a need to know basis only. Medications must be in their original container. If the medication is over the counter – please mark it with the camper’s name. If you are bringing multiple medications – please place them in a Ziploc bag and mark it with the camper’s name. Our health room is staffed with a health room worker. This person may or may not be a registered nurse. It is someone who is first aid certified, who handles the storage of medications and minor accidents that may occur. Any accident requiring professional assistance will mean a trip to the emergency room or camp designated doctor. The closest hospital is approximately 13 miles away in Fredonia, Kansas.

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bus information The cost for riding the bus both ways or one way is a total of $15.

The Wichita bus will pick up and drop off at the following locations: • First Presbyterian Church, 324 N. Broadway, Derby • Covenant Presbyterian, 1750 N. Tyler Rd, Wichita • Eastminster Presbyterian, 1958 N. Webb Rd, Wichita The Western Kansas Bus will pick up and drop off at the Presbyterian Churches in : • First Presbyterian Church, 803 Central Ave, Dodge City • First Presbyterian Church, 202 E. 1st Street, Pratt • First Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Ave D, Kingman Please note on your registration form if you would like to ride the bus, and which stop you will be using.

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bring a friend to camp Bring friends to camp. Receive $50 off your camp fee for each camper you bring to camp with you. It must be their first time at a PSK camp or retreat and they must attend the same week as you. Simply write their name on the line on your registration form and subtract $50 from your registration fee for each person who attends. (This discount starts in the 5th grade – excludes 3rd & 4th camp)

sibling discount You can now get a sibling discount. After the first child from an immediate family each additional child receives a $20 discount.

(Excludes family camp)

snack shack We will have a camp snack shack with various items for sale.

These items might include Gatorade, bottled water, candy bars, ice cream bars, pop or other items. We will continue to provide all of the meals and snacks that have always been provided.

This is just some extra’s the campers appreciate. We suggest all money be turned into the camp when you arrive and then you can draw off of it until you leave. This will eliminate the danger of losing it while you are at camp. All money left in your “account” will be refunded to you or considered a donation— you choose on your registration form.

We would suggest that $5 - $10 would be plenty of money to bring.

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what to bring: • Bible

• Insect Repellent

• Notebook

• Sunscreen

• Pen or Pencil

• Jacket

• Pillow

• Tennis shoes

• Sleeping Bag/Sheets

• Socks

• Towel

• Acoustic music instruments

• Flashlight

appropriate clothing • t-shirts

• 1-piece modest swim suits

• tank tops (straps at least 2 inches wide - no spaghetti straps/cut aways ok for guys)

• shorts • long pants

what NOT to bring • Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives • Excessive Money • Tobacco • Fireworks • Personal Electronic equipment • Cell phones -- If you need one for the drive, you will be required to turn it in to the office during camp.

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volunteer information There are many volunteer opportunities at Westminster Woods. Each camp season we need volunteers that help in the kitchen with meal prep and dishes, health room and with light maintenance. Volunteers that come out often come back each year. They have a great time in fellowship with the other volunteers and are really needed. Please pray to see if the Lord is leading you to Westminster Woods this summer.

For more information: Call 620-692-3695 or e-mail us at westminsterwoods@terraworld.net A volunteer application form can be found on our web site under giving opportunities and volunteers. www.westminsterwoodscamp.com

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camp mail Camp mail is a huge tradition at Westminster Woods. There are few opportunities for parents to actually write a letter to their child. Camp is one of those opportunities. We know campers who have saved every letter they received during camp for many years. Even a short note about what is happening at home is treasured. It is special when your name is announced during mail call. Please allow at least 2 days for the mail to reach your camper. It might be necessary to even mail a letter before your camper leaves for camp. Packages are also welcome and loved. how to reach us: Westminster Woods 18487 Barber Road Fall River, KS 67047 620-692-3695 westminsterwoods@terraworld.net

Check out our web site: www.westminsterwoodscamp.com Find information about camp, directions to camp, and additional forms!

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Summer Camp info!

We st m i n st er Woo ds Pre sbyte r y o f S outh ern KS 352 1 W. 2 1 st St. N o rth Wi c h i t a , KS 67203-1 09 9 Wichita, KS Permit No. 567

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