What Do I Bring To Camp?
- Forms - completed and signed
- Bible and pencil or pen
- Sleeping bag (or twin sheets), pillow,
blanket, towels and wash cloths
- Personal items such as soap, shampoo,
toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush, etc.
- Clothes: shorts, (long shorts for high ropes for girls
attending Youth Girls Mission Camp) shirts, one skirt or
dress for the Thursday banquet, midriff covering swimsuit, cover-up
(T-shirt is fine), towel for pool, pajamas, shower shoes (flip flops
are fine), extra shoes and rain
gear (just in case). Please – no open-toed shoes, halter tops, short-shorts, or
ultra-mini skirts. "Crocs" with a back strap are permitted.
- Backpack
- Bug spray/wipes
- Water bottle (suggested)
- Flashlight
- Money for missions offering and Camp Store
(most campers bring $20 - $40)
- Money for concessions – usually 1 visit
per day. All drinks and snacks are $.50. (Place camper's money in a
zip lock bag with name and amount written on bag or on slip of paper
in bag)
- ABSOLUTELY NO CELLULAR PHONES, MP3 PLAYER,
RADIOS OR ELECTRONIC GAMES.
NOTE: Please label all personal
items brought to camp. |
Security
The WorldSong staff is very
concerned with the safety of our campers. WorldSong implements the
following policies concerning safety issues:
* All staff undergo a criminal background check.
* All staff undergo extensive training before camp begins.
* Cabins are locked each night.
* The gate to WorldSong is closed each night.
* The St. Clair Sherriff's Office makes several checks a week. |
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Frequently Asked Questions: |
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Why choose WorldSong for summer camp? |
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Why send my
child to a camp where chaperones from
our church do not come? |
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How are the cabin leaders chosen? |
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What training does the
camp staff receive? |
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What will my child do at camp? |
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Can I call my child
at camp or write to her? |
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What if my child gets
homesick? |
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Why choose WorldSong for summer camp?
Missions
Camps at WorldSong are a wonderful place where children and youth girls
can leave the hurried pace of everyday life, experience new things, make
friends and connect with God in a new way. In particular, the all-girls
camps allow the staff to focus on the specific spiritual, physical and
emotional needs of girls. During those camps, staff can concentrate on
the interests of girls without the distractions of daily life. |
Why
send my
child to a camp where chaperones from
our church do not come?
One of the unique aspects of WorldSong
Summer Missions Camps is
that campers are cared for by a godly college student as head cabin
leader, and a godly high school student as assistant cabin leader.
Because the cabin leaders are their primary care-taker, the
relationships between camper and Cabin Leader grow strong. Campers
have a wonderful Christian example who lives out a life with Christ
right in front of them. Often these relationships last a lifetime.
WorldSong has a wonderful history in caring for our campers.
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How
are the cabin leaders chosen?
Applications are
received in the winter and spring. Each applicant undergoes a criminal
background check. Four references are received on each applicant
including one from her pastor. Applicants spend a weekend at WorldSong
where they are interviewed by the camp director and have time to
interact with other staff. Having applicants at
WorldSong for more than just an interview gives much insight
into how they will work with children in the setting of summer camp. |
What
training does the
camp staff receive?
Camp staffers are trained in many areas of both safety and programming
prior to the beginning of camps including:
- First aid / OSHA training
- CPR
- Risk management
- Dealing with different types and ages of children
- How to spiritually counsel children and lead them to Christ
- Camp procedures
- Expectations for a cabin leader
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What
will my child do at
camp?
A daily
schedule of camp is as follows: |
| 7:00 |
Rise and shine |
| 7:40 |
Flag raising |
| 7:50 |
Quiet time |
| 8:00 |
Breakfast |
| 8:30 |
Cabin capers |
| 9:00 |
Mission Challenge - time
with a missionary |
| 10:00 |
Cabin time |
| 11:00 |
Camper’s Choice -
choices such as water sports, sign language, messy games, crafts,
creative movement, etc. |
| 12:00 |
Lunch |
| 12:30 |
Rest time |
| 1:15 |
Mission Study -
Australia |
| 2:15 |
Cabin time |
| 6:00 |
Dinner |
| 6:45 |
Vespers service |
| 7:30 |
Campwide activity |
| 9:00 |
Showers |
| 10:00 |
lights out |
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time, campers will swim, canoe, hike, have Bible study, play games, have
missionary visits, participate in a culture camp from Australia, do
crafts, engage in nature activities and various other activities with
the cabin group. |
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Can I
call or write
to my child at camp?
Campers are not allowed to bring
cell phones or call home during the week. We want your camper’s
experience to be the best one possible. It is our experience that phone
calls home are a distraction to the program and to their focus on God.
If you are worried about your child for a particular reason, please give
us a call, and the staff will be happy to check on your camper for you.
Please write to your camper. They receive mail every day after lunch.
Also, send some self addressed, stamped envelopes and paper for your
camper to write you during the week as well. This year, WorldSong is
starting something new called bunk1 email. This is an opportunity for
you to send a one-way email to your camper.
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Camp Store List |
What
if my child gets
homesick?
Homesickness is not uncommon at camp. Most homesickness occurs at night
just before bedtime. The WorldSong staff will deal with homesickness in
a loving and gentle manner. If the homesickness is repetitive and is
excessive, a parent will be contacted to discuss options. We realize
that homesickness can be a very sensitive issue. If you have further
questions about procedures of dealing with homesickness, please contact
WorldSong by email or at 877.878.1736. |
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