KNOWING GOD

June 26th—July 1st or

July 3rd—July 8th

Youth Fellowship Camp 2016

Est. 1986, Year 30

All the things you need to know about a week at YFC

Sunday 3:00-5:00 Registration 5:00 Camp Welcome in the Chapel 5:30 Dinner 6:45 Get-to-Know You Activities 7:30 Worship Service 9:15 Snack Shop/Shower Time 10:15 Dorm Time 11:00 Lights Out

Monday—Wednesday 7:30 Rising Horn 8:00 Staff Devotions 8:20 Camp Devotions & Breakfast Clean restrooms 10:00 Bible Class 10:40 Free Time 11:00 1st Recreation 11:45 2nd Recreation 12:30 Lunch 1:15 Horizontal Hour (Devotions/Quiet time) 2:15 1st Activity 3:15 Snack Shop 3:45 2nd Activity 4:45 Workshop/Group Activities 5:30 Dinner & Entertainment 6:45 Shower time 8:00 Worship Service Snack Shop 10:15 Dorm Time 11:00 Lights Out

Thursday: Same as Monday – Wednesday until… 4:45 Talent Show 5:30 Dinner 6:30 Talent Show completion 7:30 Shower time 8:30 Worship service (No Evening Snack Shop) 11:00 Late Night Dorm Activities & Snacks 12:45 Lights Out

Friday 8:00 Rising Horn 8:30 Staff Devotions 9:00 Bible Class 9:45 Brunch 11:00 14-15 year olds vs. Staff Volleyball 12:00 Snack Shop 12:30 Horizontal Time (Devotions/Quiet time) 1:00 1st Activity 1:45 Snack Shop 2:15 2nd Activity 3:00 Grounds Clean Up 4:15 Dinner 5:15 Dorm & Personal Clean Up 7:00 Worship Service w/ friends & family

“But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD,

exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the LORD. Jeremiah 9:24 NKJV

| For ages 12-15 |

DIRECTOR TEAM SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS

Week 1: Dewayne & Lori Yoder 574.642.3017 Week 2: Dewayne & Lori Yoder

ACCOMODATIONS DIRECTORS (for applications) Week 1: Shannon* & Kim Beachy 574.538.7858—shankim37@yahoo.com 6535 N 1150 W Shipshewana, IN 46565 Week 2: Mark* & Sharon Raber 319.371.4764—msraber2011@yahoo.com 14504 SR 4 Goshen, IN 46528

COUNSELOR DIRECTORS

Week 1: Jared & Kimmy Hochstetler Week 2: Buddy & Ruby Beiler

ACTIVITIES DIRECTORS Week 1: Jamie & Jolynne Miller Week 2: Lyle & Gina Miller

*Camp Director

From SR 119: Travel east to CR 9. Turn north (left) & the camp is 3 ½ miles on the east (right) side of the road.

From SR 20 Bypass: Travel south to CR 32, turn east (left). Proceed to CR 9 and go south (right). The camp will be on the east (left) side of the road.

YFC at PRAIRIE CAMP Ground 6 3 5 2 6 C R 9 S o u t h , G o s h e n , I N 4 6 5 2 6

The camp is located on CR 9. Seven miles west of Goshen between CR 36 & CR 32.

Tentat ive Schedule

(Please do not send applications to this address)

Visit us at www.grinerchurch.com to download additional forms or applications if needed. Please take the liberty to duplicate whatever forms you need. Use one form per

camper please. (Not multiple names per application) An acceptance letter will be sent to each camper after the first registration deadline.

THINGS TO BRING: Bedding: __Blankets, Sheets or Sleeping Bags __Pillows

Toiletries:

__Toothbrush & Toothpaste __Soap & Shampoo

__Towels & Washcloths

__Deodorant Clothing: __Enough for 5 days (it's good to have clothes for

recreation/activity times and then there will be time to clean up

before the casual evening service) __Extra shoes

__PJ’s

__Jacket or sweat shirt __Flip flops for showering

Must have Accessories:

__Bible __A TERRIFIC ATTITUDE

__Softball gloves

Optional: __T-shirt marker

__Flashlight

__Umbrella

__Camera (not on a cell phone) __Alarm clock (not on a cell phone)

__Sunglasses

__Sunscreen and Bugspray THINGS THAT ARE PROHIBITED: __All electronics— IPod , MP3 player, Laptop,

Radio, CD’s, DVD player, or any electronic games. __Cell phone—If you use one for a camera or an

alarm clock we ask that you find another method this week

__Any valuables __Knives, weapons, fireworks, etc.

__Energy Drinks, Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes,

Lighters, etc.

PACKING LIST

basic s you need to know

In order to promote unity and encourage wholesome relationships, all campers are expected to comply with the following rules. Lack of cooperation with these guidelines could result in early dismissal.

1. We discourage any visitors at camp

during the week.

2. Campers should show proper RESPECT in

regards to all camp rules, camp facilities,

staff personnel and the camp

schedule.

3. Applications are accepted on a first-come

-first-serve basis. You will receive an

acceptance letter after May 15th to

confirm your registration.

4. No guys in girls dorms or girls in guys

dorms.

5. Cell phones are not allowed this week. If

the need for one arises you will be able to

use one of the staff members.

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Y F C FA S H I O N 1 0 1 DRESSING FOR YOUR WEEK AT CAMP

LACK OF COOPERATION WITH THE ABOVE STANDARDS WILL RESULT IN THE CAMPER BEING ASKED TO CHANGE

CLOTHES AND/OR POSSIBLE DISMISSAL.

WHAT EVERY CAMPER WISHED THEY KNEW BEFORE COMING TO CAMP...

Youth Fellowship Camp is a mission outreach of the Griner

Mennonite Church. Our main focus is to provide a fun and safe environment for youth to encounter God.

Why do you need to dress this way?

To minimize distractions and keep our focus on the heartbeat of camp.

Respect for the diverse denominations that attend YFC.

Safety. Exposed skin is more likely to get sunburned, bitten by bugs, etc.

Hair—if not worn up, should be gathered in back

Avoid apparel with offensive writing

or pictures.

Shirts with sleeves, covered midriff & modest

necklines

MODESTY PLEASE Please follow these

fashion rules anytime you are outside your

dorm during the week.

Especially for the ladies:

Prayer Veiling—Members of churches where the veiling is practiced are expected to wear one consistent with how they wear it at home.

Dress for the season One day may be extremely hot and the next on the chilly side. It may even rain. So come prepared.

Especially for the guys:

Shirts are to be worn anytime outside of

the dorm. —

Shorts must be knee length, loose fitting, and without holes.

Dresses, Skirts or Skorts only—should be loose fitting & come to the bottom of the knees when sitting or standing. No shorts please.

What to expect

No hats in chapel or dining area.

Other places are acceptable.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP CAMP 2016 REGISTRATION FORM

(CHECK ONE CAMP ONLY) Week #1 June 26 – July 1, 2016 _________

Week #2 July 3 – July 8, 2016 _________

Are you available for the second option if 1st choice date is full? Yes No

FEES Registration Fee: BY MAY 1st-$75 AFTER MAY 1st-$115 $________

No registrations will be accepted after June 19th

Snack Monies: (send along with registration) $10, $20 or $30 $________

DVD $25.00 $________

Camp T-shirt (must be ordered by May 29th) $10 (YS__ YM__ YL__ YXL__ S__ M__ L__ XL__) $________

TOTAL NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER JUNE 19th (payable to Youth Fellowship Camp) $______ (Actual cost is $225.00 – Due to generous donations the fee has been reduced. However, if cost is an issue, please let us know. We do not want the cost to keep your child from attending.)

AGES 12-15 (MUST BE 12 YEARS OLD BY JULY 8th FOR EITHER CAMP)

Name (You prefer to be called) ___________________________________________ Male_____ Female_____

Birthdate:______________ (Month/Day/Year) Age at time of camp:_____ Main Phone: ______________________

Address: ___________________________________ City:___________________ State:____ Zip:_________

Parent’s Names/Legal Guardian:________________________________________________________________

Home Church & Address:_____________________________________________________________________

Pastors Name:______________________________________ Pastor’s Phone:___________________________

Pastor’s Address: __________________________________________________________________________

ACTIVITY SELECTION We are asking you to please select your Craft &/or Sport Activities preferences below. PLEASE NOTE: This is not a

guarantee that you will be in this activity, but we will do our best to accommodate your selections. Please number 1st, 2nd &

3rd choice for your 1st activity class AND for your 2nd activity class. Please don’t put the same sequence choices on

both activities. See back for activity class descriptions. 1st ACTIVTY CLASS 2nd ACTIVITY CLASS

Woodworking (Ages 14 & 15 only) _____ Woodworking (Ages 14 & 15 only) _____

Creative Paper Craft _____ Creative Paper Craft _____

Drama _____ Drama _____

Crafts _____ Crafts _____

Archery (Ages 14 & 15 only) _____ Archery (Ages 14 & 15 only) _____

Rocket Launching (Must be registered by May 29th) _____ Rocket Launching (Must be registered by May 29th) _____

Frisbee Golf _____ Frisbee Golf _____

Basketball (Ages 14 & 15 boys only) _____ Basketball (Ages 12 & 13 boys only) _____

Volleyball (Ages 14 & 15 girls only) _____ Volleyball (Ages 12 & 13 girls only) _____

Sewing _____ Sewing _____

Yard/Table Games _____ Yard/Table Games _____

Pottery _____ Pottery _____

Plumbing (boys only) _____ Plumbing (boys only) _____ Softball _____

PLEASE sign below that you are willing to assist us in following the standards of the dress code.

Parent: __________________________________ Camper: __________________________________ Registrations are processed on a first come first serve basis. An acceptance letter will be sent after the first registration deadline.

Please return REGISTRATION FORM, and FEES (PAYABLE TO YOUTH FELLOWSHIP CAMP) and MEDICAL RELEASE FORM to:

WEEK 1: Shannon & Kim Beachy | 6535 N 1150 W Shipshewana, IN 46565 | 574.538.7858

WEEK 2: Mark & Sharon Raber | 14504 SR 4 Goshen, IN 46528 | 319.371.4764

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS

Woodworking This class is open to all 14 and 15 year olds. You will operate power tools while building a

wooden project to take home at the end of the week.

Creative Paper Craft Creativity will be used to make ornamental, decorative and sentimental items using stamps and

ink, resulting in a project for you to take home at the end of the week.

Drama Time will be spent rehearsing various skits that will be performed throughout camp week.

Crafts Various skills will be used to create a beautiful craft project that you will take home at the end of

the week.

Archery This class is open to all 14 and 15 year olds. Beginner archery, safety & marksmanship.

Model Rocketry You will be provided with supplies to build a rocket and engines to launch it at the end of the

week. The rocket will become your possession.

Frisbee Golf Frisbee golf discs will be provided for an onsite 10-hole Frisbee golf course.

Girls’ Volleyball For the girl who can’t get enough volleyball.

Softball For the guy or girl who loves to play softball.

Boys’ Basketball For the guy who can’t get enough basketball.

Sewing You will be provided with a sewing machine to create a fun project. Project will become your

possession.

Table & Yard Games Rook, Euchre, Monopoly, Spoons, Mafia, Ladder golf, Corn-hole, Croquet, and the options go

on and on and on and on....

Pottery Various skills will be used to create & decorate a piece of pottery. Project will become your

possession at the end of the week.

Plumbing The basics of plumbing will be explored, and then a craft will be made out of PVC pipe. The

project will become your possession.

CONSENT FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT OF A MINOR CHILD

I, (We) ____________________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian First and Last names – List both father & mother names

of __________________________________________________, ___________________________, _________ Street Address City/State Zip

Mother’s contact info: ________________________\________________________\________________________ Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone

Father’s contact info: ________________________\________________________\________________________ Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone

Do hereby state that I am (we are) the parent (s) or legal guardian (s) of:

_________________________________, a minor, age _______ born on ___________________, Given Name of Child (First, Last)

who resides with me (us) at the above address.

I (We) do hereby give my consent to any necessary medical treatment to be rendered to the above named minor

while at Youth Fellowship Camp located at Prairie Camp – 63526 CR 9 – Goshen, IN 46526.

I (We) do hereby give my consent to any necessary emergency examination, anesthetic, medical diagnosis, minor

surgery or treatment, and/or care to be rendered to the above named minor under the general or special

supervision and on the advice of any physician licensed to practice medicine.

I (We) understand this is to be used only if I (we) cannot be reached. I (We) understand this is to allow

emergency treatment to be initiated without delay and the staff will continue efforts to contact me (us).

This consent will be valid until __________________________________. Expiration date

___________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian

****************************** MEDICAL HISTORY *****************************

Allergies, if any, including medication: ________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

What is the reaction to allergies/medications: ___________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Chronic or existing diseases or medical problems:________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Will your child have any medications (prescription or over the counter)? Please list all on the lines below

including the name of medication, dosage, and time to be administered. ______________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Date of last tetanus shot_____________________

March 2016

Dear Parents,

Camp time is fast approaching again. We continue to thank the Lord for all His goodness to us, and we are

looking forward to experiencing His blessing on camp again this year.

When our youth camp was started in 1987, we prayed and dedicated it to the Lord asking for His hand of

Blessing, and He has answered that prayer in ways we hadn’t even thought of.

One of the goals of camp has been to have a place where youth could grow in the Lord, AND be a place to meet

and make new friends in a safe and healthy environment. One of the ways we have tried to help this happen is to

have a dress code for both guys and gals that doesn’t put pressure on youth to focus on what others are wearing

or to have clothing that could potentially be a distraction the week of camp. We aim to be modest, even in our

sports activities.

In our dress code (note: dress code with registration brochure) we ask that the guys do not wear hats to

chapel or in the dining hall and that they wear shirts with sleeves anytime they are outside the dorm. Shorts

must be loose fitting and knee length, and without holes.

We also ask that the gals wear only skirts, skorts or cullotes. Shorts, which includes gauchos, and basketball

shorts are not acceptable. The length of ALL clothing must come to the bottom of the knee while standing or

sitting. We also ask that modest tops be worn. Skin tight & low cut shirts are prohibited.

We are asking that you as parents get involved in the packing of clothes for both your guy & girl campers, and

that we all work together to keep the camp safe and healthy spiritually for our youth. Please be respectful of

differing opinions of modesty when selecting clothes for camp. We pray that it will continue to be a camp that

GOD can pour out HIS SPIRIT on.

In light of these goals we would like to have your help and YOUR SIGNATURE ON THE REGISTRATION

FORM saying that you have assisted us in knowing what kind of clothes your youth are packing in their suitcases.

Campers’ leaving the camp grounds for reasons other than medical or emergency reasons is not permitted unless

it is part of a planned camp activity.

Also, we want to remind you that there are NO Cell phones, IPod’s, CD’s, laptops or other technology, jewelry, or

energy drinks allowed during camp week. There are phones available in case of an emergency.

Please let your Parents, Grandparents, Friends, and Church know that there is a Friday evening program at 7 pm.

Come and enjoy the fellowship with your Jr. Youth and see what has happened in their lives during the week.

You will receive a confirmation note to let your child know that he/she is accepted into camp.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL & THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Youth Fellowship Camp Director Team

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