CAMP ITHIEL2014 Summer Camps

Table of ContentAbout Camp Ithiel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 3

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Available Summer Camps . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 5

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2014 Summer Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 10

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WHAT A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR CAMPERS TO FIND GOD, NATURE AND FUN ALL IN ONE PLACE!

This isn't just any camp. This is Camp Ithiel! We are a Christian camp located in Gotha, Florida. We offer multiple summer camp experiences, giving youth between the ages of six and eighteen the opportunity to experience God's creation outdoors along with the comfort of air-conditioned facilities! Our summer camps give campers the chance to participate in fun and exciting activities like canoeing, life-size angry birds, archery, hiking, 9 Square in the Air, gaga ball, cookouts, campfires, arts and crafts, and much more.

Camp is a special place for youth to also explore and enrich their faith. Our desire at Camp Ithiel is to challenge campers to grow intimately in their relationships with Jesus and walk with Him every day of their lives. This means diving into Scripture while experiencing fun and exciting adventures. We promote faith formation through activities such as daily Bible studies, small groups, morning devotions and evening worships!

We want campers to recognize the incredible love of Christ through outstanding counselors and staff. We exist to provide a safe Christian environment where youth can encounter God through worship, creation and Christian community. What better way to spend your summer than having fun at Camp Ithiel. Come and join us!

Spiritual Goals

We work hard to see campers:

(1) Develop Relationships with Christ (2) Serve Others (3) Practice Spiritual Disciplines (4) Learn God's will (5) Respect One Another (6) Live Out Christ's Teachings (7) Recharge Faith

Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children.Ephesians 5:1 (HCSB)

ABOUT CAMP ITHIELWho We Are

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2014 SUMMER THEMEGet Real: Finding Your True Self inJesus

There is a lot of fake out there. In a culture of manicured online profiles, electronically altered images, and relentless deception in advertising, it is difficult to know who our friends are and whom we can trust. Not to mention how easy it is to buckle under the pressure and try to become the images we see.

We all must seek our own real identity from a trust-worthy source. God is the most trust-worthy friend any of us will ever know. Our summer theme for 2014, Get Real: Finding Your True Self in Jesus, will teach campers that we are not created in the image of popular culture. We are created in the image of God, who loves us just as we are and asks us to trust others in the same way.

Let's get real and investigate together the man named Jesus, discovering just how good He really is!

love GodDeauteronomy 6:5

love peopleJames 2:8

live powerfully2 Timothy 1:7

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KIDS CAMPJune 20 - June 22Ages: 6 to 8Tuition: $105.00Check-In: Friday @ 5 PMCheck-Out: Sunday @ 2 PM*Must be age 6 by 9/1/14

JUNIOR CAMPJuly 6 - July 12Ages: 9 to 11Tuition: $240.00Check-In: Sunday @ 4:30 PMCheck-Out: Saturday @ 10 AM* Must be age 9 by 9/1/14* Completed 3rd Grade

SENIOR HIGH CAMPJune 22 - June 28Ages: 15 to 18Tuition: $240.00Check-In: Sunday @ 4:30 PMCheck-Out: Saturday @ 10 AM* Must be age 15 by 9/1/14* Completed 9th Grade

JUNIOR HIGH CAMPJune 29 - July 5Ages: 12 to 14Tuition: $240.00Check-In: Sunday @ 4:30 PMCheck-Out: Saturday @ 10 AM* Must be age 12 by 9/1/14* Completed 6th Grade

ADVENTURE CAMPJuly 27 - August 1Ages: 12 to 18Tuition: $350.00Check-In: Sunday @ 4:30 PMCheck-Out: Friday @ 8 PM* Must be age 12 by 9/1/14* Completed 6th Grade

SUMMER IS COMINGavailable camp experiences

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CampIthiel.org

CAMPER DETAILSIt is important that you have as much information as possible when preparing for summer camp. So, the pages that follow have all the details you need to know. Please read each page carefully to ensure a successful camp experience! Email summer camp questions to summer@campithiel.org.

Registration

Age Requirements: Anyone wanting to participate in Camp Ithiel's summer camp program must go to the appropriate camp designed for their age group. There will be no exceptions made. Please do not register for a camp that is not for your camper's age group. View age requirements on page 5.

Mail-in Registration: Register your camper by printing out the registration form online and mailing it in. Registration forms must include a $50.00 deposit. Please make checks payable to Camp Ithiel. Mail all appropriate registration forms to P.O. Box 25, Gotha, FL 34734.

Scholarships: Assistance is available for campers in financial need. They are given on a first-come, first served basis. Visit our website to learn more about how to apply for camperships. We also encourage campers to seek financial help from outside sources, like churches, community centers, etc.

Summer Offering: Every year our camp takes up an offering that goes toward a ministry we believe is taking Jesus seriously. This summer we will collect gifts for New Covenant School of St. Louis Du Nord in Haiti. Please bring school supplies and/or money to support the cause!

Camp Store: Campers are invited to bring money to make purchases at the camp store. We sell fans, water pouches, stuffed animals, flashlights, necklaces, puzzles, camp t-shirts, and more. The camp store will be opened after dinner throughout the week and on the last day. Please put any camp store money in a separate envelope from offering money.

Personal ConductChurch camp is about learning how to live as imitators of Christ. All who attend Camp Ithiel are expected to live together in Christian community and to adhere to high standards of conduct. Campers who do not abide by camp's standards of safety and respect will be sent home.

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DiscountsWe are offering two discounts for campers to take advantage of this summer.

Bring-A-Buddy: Invite a buddy to come with you to camp and you both will receive $30 off your tuition. To qualify, one camper must have attended a 2013 camp experience. Your buddy must not have attended camp before OR has not attended in the last three years. Both cannot be requesting financial assistance from Camp Ithiel. Outside financial assistance is permitted.

National Youth Conference (NYC): Cost of tuition is lowered to $100 for any Senior High camper attending NYC in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Camper attending NYC must provide us with the confirmation email they receive after registering for NYC, and they cannot request Camp Ithiel to scholarship their remaining camp balance.

ContactCamper Mail: We encourage parents to send their camper mail. We recommend sending mail out Monday or Tuesday to ensure campers receive them before leaving Saturday. Emailed letters can be sent to camper@campithiel.org with the camper's name as the subject.

Cell Phones: Our culture has become increasingly connected, especially via cell phones. We realize that. However, we do not allow the use of cell phones while at camp because they easily become distractions.

PackingFeel free to download and print a full packing checklist on our website.

What to Bring: o Bedding o Offering o Pillow o Swimsuit o Shorts (modest) o Medication o Jeans/long pants o Suncreen o Underwear o Towels (3) o Socks o Washcloths o Closed-toed shoes (2) o Toiletries o Bug repellent o Flashlight o Camera o Sun Screen o Bible o Notebook o Pajamas o Sandals o Clothing for each day o Store money o A friend

What Not To Bring: Leave the following items home.

o Crop tops o Alcoholo Tobacco products o Illegal drugso Knives o Two-pieceo Revealing one pieces swimsuitso Phones/tablets/iPods o Gameso Spaghetti straps o Short shorts

Clothing: Clothing must be moderate and appropriate. Campers who are inappropriately dressed will be asked by staff to change; therefore, we recommend bringing an additional set of shorts and t-shirts.

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If a family emergency requires the need to reach a camper, parents certainly are able to do that. They can simply call camp's office phone and we will connect them with their camper immediately. (407) 293-3481.

Opening & Closing DayCheck-in: Please pay close attention to check-in days and times for camp weeks. Campers may not be dropped off before their specified check-in times. Should anyone arrive before check-in time, parents must wait with their camper until it is time for check-in.

Remaining balance: Remaining tuition balance is expected to be paid on the first day of camp (upon check-in). Please make checks payable to Camp Ithiel. Bring along with you any remaining registration forms you may have left to turn in.

Check-out: Please pay close attention to respective check-out days and times. They are not the same for every camp experience. No camper wants to wait hours to get picked up after camp has ended. Many campers will be excited to see their families and friends.

Field Trips

Adventure Camp: Travel out into North Carolina wilderness and enjoy beautiful mountain scenery and rock sliding. Nature exploration and mountain climbing are highlights of Adventure camp.

Resident Camp Trips: Kids and Junior campers leave the campground for supervised field trips within easy walking distance of the camp. Youth and Jr. High camps include off-site camping and service trips around Orlando. All off-site activities and field trips are supervised by adult staff.

HealthFor the safety of each camper:(1) Accident and sickness insurance is provided as a supplement to the camper's personal coverage.(2) All medication will be kept and distributed by the Camp Director.(3) All campers will be screened by the Camp Director at check-in.(4) In the event of an emergency, a reasonable effort will be made to contact parents.(5) Ill or injured campers will be taken to one of several nearby medical facilities.

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2014 Summer GoalOur desire is to reach as many youth as possible. Never do we want to just see the same faces year after year. We want to see new faces along with familiar ones! We want to constantly be growing in our camper attendance. Therefore, we have to do all we can to make sure young people know about God's work in Gotha, FL.

So, we have set a goal. Our desire for 2014 is to increase camper attendance by 40%. This goal is audacious; however, it is not impossible. Not without your help, of course! We need your help! Here's how:

1. Pray: Jesus said, "If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it." We believe prayer is a powerful thing, especially when so many people are praying around the same thing. We are praying and we invite you to join us.

2. Promote: Tell people about camp. Help us get the word out. Pass out our brochure; send people to our website; make an announcement about camp once or twice a month at your church; post about us on Facebook and Twitter. Whatever you can do, do it. 

3. Invite: Be bold and invite a friend from school, from around your community, from your church, etc. You can start simply by sharing your camp experience with someone.

4. Repeat: Don't stop praying, promoting and inviting! Keep the dream alive and make the decision to continually tell yourself, "don't stop, won't stop!"

Join us on this mission to see Camp Ithiel grow and influence more lives. Let’s see what God does through us this summer!

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Women's Retreat: Ladies, laugh and relax with other women across Florida at our 5th Annual Women's Retreat. Our activities are engaging, meals delicious, and the people are fantastic! This exciting weekend provides opportunities for fellowship, meaningful conversations, and renewing your intimacy with Jesus. Come and join the fun! This event is co-sponsored with the Atlantic Southeast District Church of the Brethren. Feel free to contact us for further information. The weekend theme will be "Cafe Chocolat."

Family Peace Camp: This exciting weekend is for the whole family! All are invited to have fun and participate in meaningful talks on peace during Labor Day weekend, September 5 - 7. This event will be held at Camp Ithiel. There will be good food, fun activities, and enriching workshops for your enjoyment. This event is co-sponsored with the Action for Peace Team of the Church of the Brethren.

What is available for adults & families?

RETREAT WEEKENDSCamp Ithiel currently co-sponsors two weekend events for you to choose from. Check them out and let us know what interests you!

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See you soon!

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www.CampIthiel.orgLocation Address: 2037 Hempel Ave, Gotha, FL 34734

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 25, Gotha, FL 34734

Phone - (407) 293-3481 Fax - (407) 447-1113 Email - summer@campithiel.org