About Us Encounter Youth Camp
Camp Location: Twin Rocks Friends Camp in Rockaway Beach
Dates: August 24-27, 2010 // Tuesday - Friday
Camp Cost:
EARLY BIRD RATE | expires June 21st, 2010
$235 per teen/young adult, entering grades 6 fall of 2010 thru age 24. $50 non-refundable deposit required to register. All final fees are due by August 15, 2010.
STANDARD RATE | after June 21st, 2010
$260 per teen/young adult, entering grades 6 fall of 2010 thru age 24. $50 non-refundable deposit required to register. All final fees are due by August 15, 2010.
Are You Ready For An Encounter?
Nothing is more life changing than to participate in unified worship, prayer, laughs, crazy competitions or a revolutionary encounter with God. Join us for four days and three nights at ENCOUNTER 2010 | THE KINGDOM. This summer camp is packed full of ministry times, worship, campfires, tournaments, teaching and more. Youth camp is a time to leave your normal surrounding and dive into God. It’s designed for fun, excitement and most of all, an encounter with God. Please abide by the following guidelines.
Arrival & Departure Info:
Departure on Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
Please drop your student(s) off at the church at 11.30am on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. We will be riding a bus to and from camp. The bus will be leaving promptly at 1.00pm. For the safety & security of all students and leaders, we be searching students bags as they arrive. Bags will only be searched with the student present and by a leader of the same sex. Please clearly mark bags with First and Last Name. Please make sure your student(s) do not have any of the items on the DO NOT BRING list, including Cell Phones and MP3 Players. They will be confiscated and you will be charged a storage fee of $5 per item. Please place any medications in a zip lock bag with the students First and Last Name on it.
Arrival on Friday, August 27th, 2010
We will be arriving back at church by 2.30pm on Friday, August 27, 2010. Please be there to pick up your student(s) on time.
Speakers:
Our Guest speaker this year is Pastor Zac Gandara from Christian Faith Center in Seattle, Washington.
Zac Gandara has been the catalyst behind the growth and expansion of Next Level Youth, the revolutionary youth ministry arm of Casey Treat Ministries. (www.caseytreat.org,www.nxlyouth.com)
Since Zac took the reigns of Next Level Youth in 2004, NXL has grown from 75 to now reaching 600+ young people in two simultaneous locations in the Seattle area every week.
He is a sought after youth communicator who travels extensively speaking at Conferences, Church Services, Camps, Leadership Events and Youth Ministries. His message is relevant and humorous. Zac’s fun and captivating communication style will have you laughing while you’re growing.
Zac and Jennifer Gandara live in Federal Way, WA. They enjoy shopping and being with friends and family, as well as their two dogs that bring them much joy and laughter. And...Yes they will be having children in the near future.
Each student must submit a completed Registration Form
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Stuff to Bring...
> A fantastic attitude and a desire to draw near to God
> Bible/Pen/Pencil
> Clothing for 5 days - See below for appropriate clothing
> Swimsuit and towel - Ladies: one-piece or tank suit, no bikini's. // Guys: Swim trunks or board shorts must fit securely
> Sunscreen & bug spray
> Toiletries
> Bath towels/washcloths
> Soap & deodorant
> Beach Towel
> Warmer clothes (for evenings)
> Jacket and/or sweatshirt
> Snacks
> Bedding (sleeping bag, pillow)
> Spending money, approximately $30
> Watch
> Pajamas appropriate to wear in front of others
> Flashlight
Stuff NOT to Bring...
> Spaghetti strap tops or small tank tops - you should be able to raise your hands above your head without your tummy showing
> Tight clothing
> 'Short' shorts or skirts - with your arms at your side your shorts should not be shorter then your fingertips.
> Bikinis - Unless covered with a dark T-shirt
> Speedos
> CD players, iPods, or any other musical device*
> Cell phones* - phones will be provided if necessary
> Tobacco, drugs, alcohol or weapons of any kind**
> Fireworks**
> Water balloons*
> Clothing with inappropriate sayings/images*
*If any of these items are found on you, they will be confiscated for the duration of camp & will be returned to you for a storage fee of $5 per item.
**If any of these items are found on you, it will result in an immediate dismissal from camp at Pastor Nate & Megan's discretion.
Inappropriate clothing:
Ladies: Thin strapped tank tops, halter tops, tube tops, see-thru tops, asymmetrical tops, tops or bottoms that are stomach revealing, mini skirts, short shorts , super-duper low-rise jeans.
Guys: Super-duper low-rise jeans/shorts/swim trunks/etc. (Keep your pants up).
If you are found wearing inappropriate clothing, you will be asked to change immediately, so don't bring it.
1. // RESPECT ALL LEADERS
This includes all PIYC staff, camp staff and adults. Please respect and obey the leaders at all times.
2. // RESPECT YOUR PEERS
Treat then how you would like to be treated, respect their space & belongings: don't go into their cabins or get into their bags.
NOTE: No one is allowed to go into a cabin of the opposite sex at any time for any reason.
3. // PARTICIPATE
We have a ton of activities and meetings planned. You are required to attend all scheduled events...this includes Meal Duty, please report to the kitchen at your designated time. Remember to have a good attitude!
4. // FOLLOW THE DRESS CODE
If your clothing is deemed inappropriate you will be required to change.
5. // ENJOY THE GROUP SETTING
Encounter is designed for a group atmosphere...please maintain that by enjoying friends in groups of 3 or more. Pink & blue make purple...so NO purpling. (no guys and girls pairing off) Just say NO!!!
6. // RELEASE FORM
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Fund-raisers
Want help with your funds for ENCOUNTER? We’ve got several fund-raisers lined up to support your camp funding. All proceed’s will get equally divided among all participating teens for each event. That amount will be deducted from your total camp cost. Only those who participate in our fund-raising will be eligible for scholarships. Fund-raisers will not pay your full camp cost. All money raised is non-refundable and non-transferable. In the event of a student who is unable to attend camp who has participated in fund-raisers, the raised funds will go towards other participating students. Sign up at the Info Center to attend a fundraiser.
Promo Video
PIYC ENCOUNTER09 Youth Camp
Encounter was held at Twin Rocks Friends Camp in Rockaway Beach, Oregon.
