2022 Summer Camp Registration Information
posted by Miss Marie @ 3:44pm, Wednesday 9 March 2022.
WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR??
IMPORTANT: AFTER READING THE INFORMATION BELOW,
You may choose to register your camper on the Sign-Up Tab above or you may DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM, And THE CAMPER HEALTH RECORD FORM FROM THE WEBSITE. In either case you WILL need to DOWNLOAD THE CAMPER HEALTH RECORD FORM. Link To Downloads Page
NEW TIMES THIS YEAR: Our 2022 Camps are 3 days (72 hours long). They begin at 5 p.m. the first day and end at 5p.m. the final day of each camp. The camp required minimum grade is entering grade 2 in the fall. Camps are divided by those entering the following grades in the fall: 2-4, 5-8, and 9-12.
Activities: Bible lessons, music, group games, Indian Themed games, crafts, hiking, obstacle course competition, hay ride, and archery.
Teepee Bible Camp is a non-profit, interdenominational, Bible-based camp incorporated by the State of Colorado.
The Camp’s main goal is to present the gospel of Jesus Christ to boys and girls in an outdoor environment, with specially planned activities including games, crafts, hiking, archery, campfires, music, and team-building sports. Special emphasis is placed on Bible teaching and Christian living.
Camps are 3 days (72 hours long). They begin at 5 p.m. the first day and end at 5p.m. the final day of each camp. The camp required minimum grade is entering grade 2 in the fall. Camps are divided by those entering the following grades in the fall: 2-4, 5-8, and 9-11.
Teepee Bible Camp is a ministry of faith. We will do what is necessary to see that every youth wishing to have a camp experience has that opportunity. Our camp price will remain as low as we can possibly keep it. This is done by using the generous gifts of others who have a heart for children’s camping and ministry.
****REGISTRATION INFORMATION****
PARENTS OR GUARDIANS, PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS INFORMATION
(Some camp grades have changed)
Our camp is currently licensed to handle 72 campers per session. Applications for registration will be handled on a first come, first serve basis. We strongly encourage you to register early. Early Registration Deadline is June 1st.
The Camp Fee for all youth camps is $100 per camper per session, if registered by June 1st.
Registering by June 1st will ensure your camper receives A FREE T-SHIRT. Registrations postmarked after this date will incur a $30 late fee plus $13 if they choose to buy a t-shirt.
The last day to send in your registration is 7 days prior to the first day of the camp in which you wish to enroll. We will take NO registrations after these dates. Fees for additional campers from the same family will be reduced by a sibling discount of $10 per additional child.
Extra registration forms are available on our website. Click on the “Downloads” tab, choose Camper Documents then scroll to the bottom to choose 2022 Registration Form and 2022 Camper Health Record Form.
Camp fees include insurance, craft supplies, 5X7 photo, and all meals and lodging. The pre-registration portion of the total fee is $35.This fee must accompany your submitted online or mailed form. It is included in the total camp fee and is non-refundable. The remainder of the fee will be paid on the first day of camp, or the total can be sent in advance when you submit the registration form, whichever you prefer. All checks or money orders should be made out to Teepee Bible Camp. Please do not send cash in the mail. Should a camper be unable to attend and the total amount has been sent in advance, the total fee minus the non-refundable portion will be refunded.
**You must obtain your own physical exam for your child within the 23 months prior to the date camp begins and make sure your physician signs and dates the Camper Health Record Form each camp year.
SCHOLARSHIPS: If you are having financial difficulties please see the Scholarship Information and form on the downloads page under Camper Documents. Campers whose parent or guardian volunteer for an entire camp will have their fees reduced by 50%.
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS
1. Complete the registration form and the camper health record form downloaded from the Downloads Page under Documents or Camper Documents. For Forms Click Here. When choosing a friend or relative to room with, please be aware that boys room together and girls room together. They must room with a friend or relative of the same gender as themselves. All information on the forms must be filled in correctly with all the required signatures or your child will not be enrolled in the camp. Sending your forms to the camp before your child arrives will ensure a shorter wait time during final registration opening day.
3. Mail the completed forms as soon as possible with the pre-registration portion or full payment to:
TEEPEE BIBLE CAMP SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
7802 COUNTY ROAD 319 RIFLE, CO 81650
Upon receipt of your correctly completed forms and the pre-registration portion, we will send you a confirmation e-mail or phone call. If for any reason you do not hear from us at least 1 week after you have mailed your forms, please call or e-mail us. We will assign your child to a tepee according to their grade unless you request otherwise. The camper may request to room with one friend/relative. Please do not request more than 1 person with whom to room. Camp schedules are available, upon request, in the camp office or via e-mail.
PREPARING TO COME
Parents will want to download the Parent Check list to avoid any delays during final registration. Click Here for Parent Checklist
WHEN TO COME: Please begin arriving no earlier than 4:30 p.m. the day your scheduled camp begins unless you have signed up for a camp staff position. At 6 pm opening day there will be a welcome cookout and orientation class for campers and their families.
ITEMS TO BRING: Washable 3 ft. wide or less camping pad to sleep on—No Air Mattresses please, sleeping bag, pillow, sweatshirts, jacket, changes of clothing for each day of camp, extra socks, flip-flops for the shower, at least two pairs of shoes (not sandals) in case one should get wet, personal hygiene items, towel, washcloth, Bible, flashlight, canteen or water bottle, hat, sunscreen labeled with camper’s name, for the White River Forest Hike and the “Life’s Trail” hike -strong pair of shoes (not a new pair), a pair of long pants or jeans, jacket or sweatshirt. Please label all items. Items left at camp that are not claimed within 1 week, will be given to charity.
Items not to Bring: Short shorts (all shorts must be finger-tip length or longer), short skirts, shirts with spaghetti straps, belly shirts, electronic devices of any kind (including tablets, laptops, and cell phones), pocket knives sling shots, snacks or candy—exception: special diets and food allergies. Any camper dressed inappropriately will be asked to change clothes. Any items on this list that arrive with the camper will be removed from the tepee and stored in the office until camp ends. The possession of weapons, alcohol, drugs, or tobacco will be reported to the county Sheriff and will be cause for immediate dismissal.
WHEN TO PICK UP: All camps close with check out from 4-5 p.m. the last day of each camp. Please make arrangements to promptly pick up your child no later than 5 pm that day.
HEALTH CONCERNS
Dept. of Health regulations require that no child go barefoot. We are required to have a medical person on the camp grounds 24 hrs. a day. Please understand that all prescription and over-the-counter meds, as well as essential oils sent with your child must be their original packaging with the child’s name on it and must be turned over to our medical staff upon arrival at camp. If your child has an inhaler they need to keep with them, it must be designated on the CAMPER HEALTH RECORD FORM with signed parental consent and signed prescribing practitioner authorization on that form—the inhaler and signed health form must be shown to the medical staff upon your child’s arrival. The camp is covered by liability accident and limited medical insurance for campers who DO NOT have an insurance plan.
OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH:
The camp has a basic statement of faith which is available upon request, or on the website under DOWNLOADS. In keeping with our inter-denominational status we do not teach the doctrine of any particular denomination. We feel these individual beliefs should be taught by the child’s parent and local church.
LEAVING EARLY:
Should an emergency arise or you have prior plans and need to take your child home from camp any time before the final evening, you must call the camp office as soon as possible to make arrangements with the Camp Director. This must be done for your child's safety. Any child leaving early will pay the full week's fee. Parents or guardians please note: Phone calls from the camp by campers at any time during the week will be for emergency reasons only. Any disregard for camp regulations will be cause for dismissal from camp.
CAMPERS INVOLVED IN ORGANIZED SPORTS:
If your child is enrolled in a summer sports activity in Garfield County that requires attendance at games, we encourage them to still come to camp. We have a very flexible program that allows parents from the surrounding area to pick campers up in time to get them to their game and then return them before lights out.
TRADING POST (Camp Store)
Each child should bring the following a minimum of $3 additional money to visit the Trading Post. This will entitle them to one food item and one drink item per day. This amount is to be paid upon arrival at camp. If the child does not visit the Trading Post on any given day, the remaining money will be given to the missions’ project. If a child wishes to purchase any Non-food products i.e. hats, stuffed animals, pens, stamps, etc., their parent must place an additional deposit in their account upon arrival at camp to cover these purchases. The child may make purchases of only non-food items from this balance and any remaining non-food balance at the end of camp will either be given to the missions project or returned to the parent upon pick up.
ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO OBTAIN MONEY FOR CAMP
Gift Certificates~ Friends and relatives may purchase a gift certificate for a camper from the camp to be used for camp fees. Call the camp to find out how you can obtain these certificates. (Up to $100 per camper)
Parent or Guardian Volunteer~ If a parent or guardian volunteers to work an entire camp, the camper’s fee is reduced by 50%. The camp also takes care of room and board for the parent/guardian volunteer.
CAMPER RULES
1. No short shorts, skirts or dresses, halter tops, belly shirts, midriffs or spaghetti straps are to be worn. Shorts must be fingertip length. Sandals and flip flops are discouraged unless worn in the creek or bath house. Anyone dressed inappropriately will be asked to change.
2. No electronic device (including cell phones), comics, magazines, or other entertainment items are allowed. We have a unique program which will not allow time for these items. If any of these items are brought to camp they will be removed and kept in the camp office until the end of camp at which time they will be returned to the parent.
3. Snacks from home (for special diets) will be stored in the camp store (Trading Post) with the camper’s name on them. Snacks brought from home for campers without a special diet must either return home with the parent on registration day or be kept in the camp office and returned to the parent upon pick up. No food can be kept in tepees.
4. No illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, vaping, knives, guns, lewd or profane language is allowed at any time. Parents and visitors this rule applies to you as long as you are on camp property. Any items mentioned above should remain in your vehicle until you leave camp property.
5. Campers are to remain on the campgrounds at all times.
6. Campers are to be present and participate in all activities unless written exclusion is given by a doctor or the camp nurse. Any illness must be reported to the medical person immediately.
7. Quiet hours are observed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
8. Campers must wash hands before meals, keep tepees and bathrooms clean, use a washable pad to sleep on, and keep trash picked up.
9. Campers may not go into the kitchen unless given permission by the cook.
10. Campers may not be on the long house deck or in the long house rooms unless seeing the camp nurse.
11. Campers are not to ring any bell unless asked to do so by the cook or the chief.
12. All campers are to be respectful of other's property.
13. Girls are not permitted in or next to the boys' tepees; boys are not permitted in or next to the girls' tepees. An invisible line runs from the middle of the top tepee to the fire pit and should not be crossed over by either boys or girls. Boys must GO AROUND the fire pit to enter the bathhouse.
14. Campers are to deposit all money into the Trading Post fund at the time of registration.
15. Campers and Sr. Counselors must relinquish all medications, including over-the-counter medications vitamins, and essential oils to the camp Medical staff upon arrival at camp.
16. Campers will sit with their tribe for all meals except for the birthday meal.
17. Campers must not throw rocks at or damage the tepees. No one is to sit or stand on the gates, walls of the worship house, or the fences. No one can climb on the flag pole or tepee poles. No one can remove tepee stakes.
18. Campers will be with their Sr. Counselor or Counselor-In-Training during the rest hour and will responsible to the Sr. counselor for his/her whereabouts at all times.
19. Campers and staff are not to drink the water from the water hoses. This is irrigation water and has not been filtered or treated!
20. Campers and staff are not to attempt to pick up, corner or entrap any wild animal such as mice, chipmunks, squirrels, snakes, turkeys, deer, birds and so on. These animals are wild and may bite.
