KID'S CAMP 2011

July 15-17, 2011

We are looking forward to another exciting year of camp! Camp will be held at Camp Sooner, 22281 Okay Road, located just southwest of Tecumseh, Oklahoma. The buildings, including the sleeping cabins, are all air-conditioned, which will prove necessary since camp is later this year. The dates for this year’s camp are Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 17. We are holding camp over a weekend to enable more men to be able to attend. This seemed to help our 2009 and 2010 camp numbers. By only requiring one day off from work, each church had an easier time securing the required male sponsors. Kid’s Camp is a wonderful time for the children within our churches to come together to be touched by God’s presence and instructed in His word.

AGE GROUP

Kid’s camp is designed for those who have completed the first grade through those who have completed the sixth grade. Those who are 13 years old by June 1 may have the option of attending youth camp – with approval from their leaders. There are no provisions made either for activities or for childcare for younger children; therefore, each church must follow the requirements given and not bring any child who has not completed the first grade.

COUNSELORS

Please send one adult counselor from your church for every five children you bring. Male counselors, as well as female counselors, are a must. You may also send junior counselors to assist the adult counselors. You may bring up to one adult counselor for every five children and one junior counselor for every ten children. Junior counselors, however, must be mature and exemplify STRONG leadership qualities. Due to the availability of space and budget, we ask that you do not bring more than the allotted number of counselors/junior counselors. If you are unable to find junior counselors, please notify Chris Belyeu or Rhonda Gaines at 1-405-273-5331, and one will be provided for you.

Counselors are required to attend all classes and activities with their children. You will receive schedules and further information upon arrival.

COST

The cost of camp is $95.00 per camper, which includes a camp shirt, arts/activities fee, meals/snacks, swimming and insurance. Counselors and junior counselors are asked to pay for meals/snacks at the cost of $45.00. Counselors and junior counselors have the option of ordering camp shirts for an extra fee of $12.00. If your church wishes to bring more than the allotted number of counselors, full price must be paid by each additional counselor to cover the cost of the camp. All fees must be paid or postmarked by Thursday, July 7 or a late fee of $15 will be required. Camper and counselor fees are transferable but non-refundable.

CAMP SHIRTS

The children’s camp shirts will be available in the children’s sizes: S, M, L, & XL. Counselor camp shirts will be available in adult sizes: S, M, L, & XL. For an XXL shirt there will be an additional $2.00 cost.

FORMS & FEES

Please be sure that you have appropriate forms for EACH person attending camp. You can download and reproduce camp forms as needed: Junior counselors must have a parent permission/release form, as well as the children.
All Registration Forms

Also please download and complete a Final Tally Sheet. Please fill this out, keep a copy, and send a copy with your total camp fees due to International Connections, PO Box 1091, Shawnee, OK 74802, by July 7. Please make any checks payable to International Connections.

Also fax your final tally sheet to our office no later than Thursday, July 7, 2010. This will give time to order camp shirts and make the necessary purchases for camp. DO NOT send your original registration or parent permission forms. Please bring these to camp to turn in at time of registration.

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP SOONER

Coming from I-40:
Exit off I-40 at the Peebly Rd exit. Take Peebly Rd south to Hwy 9 and turn left (east). Take Hwy 9 You will pass Pink Baptist Church and then Pink Holiness Church, turn right at the next street (Okay Rd). If you come to Hwy 102, you've gone too far.
Coming from I-35/Hwy 9 East:
Exit from I-35 in Norman (take the Tecumseh exit) and take Hwy 9 east for about 25 miles. You will pass Pink Baptist Church and then Pink Holiness Church, turn right at the next street (Okay Rd). If you come to Hwy 102, you've gone too far.
Coming West on Hwy 9:Okay Road is easy to miss - we are almost exactly 3 miles past the Hwy 102 intersection. Watch for a yellow fire truck sign, the turn is immediately after that - turn left (Okay Rd). If you pass Bull Frog Creek, you've gone too far.
AFTER YOU TURN ONTO OKAY ROAD:Head south on Okay Road toward Pink, OK for about 1 mile and look for the Camp Sooner sign on the left!

REGISTRATION

Registration for camp will begin Friday, July 9, at 2:00 p.m. Please turn in registration and permission forms at that time. Camp will dismiss at 12:00 noon on Sunday, July 11, following final inspection and dismissal by the camp director.

CLOTHING

Dress for camp will be as expected for Christian young men and women. Nice, casual clothes such as jeans, pullover shirts, t-shirts, and shorts are appropriate dress for camp. All shorts should be a modest length. Tops that bear the midriff, short shorts, and mini skirts are not considered appropriate dress for camp. Girls should wear modest one-piece swimming suits. If girls bring two-piece swimming suits, they will be asked to wear shirts over them. Boys may wear cut-offs.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR CAMP

Bible * 2 Towels for showering * Water Gun-activity time
Soap * 1 Towel for swimming * Life Jacket-if child can’t swim
Shampoo * Washcloths * Sunscreen-if child burns easily
Conditioner * PJ’s * Clothes-3 days playtime & services
Insect Repellant * Pillow * Sleeping Bag/Blanket
Deodorant * Sheets * Flashlight-very helpful

WHAT NOT TO BRING

Please do not bring anything to camp that might be a distraction. This includes radios, tape/CD/DVD players, TVs, laptops, Game Boys, Ipods, MP3 players, and/or cell phones. We want this to be a time for the children to be able to receive from the Lord without any of these distractions.

INFORMATION

If you need any additional information about camp, please contact Chris Belyeu or Rhonda Gaines, International Connections (ICLC Office) at 1-405-273-5331 (Email: ICLCoffice@aol.com).

See you at camp!

Chris Belyeu
Camp Director