2015 Summer Camps

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

2014 Summer Theme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 4

Summer Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 5

Available Summer Camps . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 6

Camper Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 7 - 10

Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 11

BEING WITH FRIENDS AND CONNECTING WITH GOD IS THE BEST PART OF CAMP!

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

The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Job 33:4 (HCSB)

ABOUT CAMP ITHIELWho We Are

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2015 SUMMER THEMEPower Up: Living in the Spirit

2,000 years ago—before ascending to heaven after rising from the dead—Jesus promised His disciples that power would come upon them, enabling them to become an incredible witness for Him throughout the earth. That power, of course, would come not through earthly means, like, political office, work status, education or money. Not as Jesus would have it.

The power Jesus promised would come through one divine source. That source He called an Advocate, Counselor, Comforter, Helper and Teacher for His disciples: the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit of God is the Christian’s ultimate power source. This summer our theme is “Power Up: Living in the Spirit!” We will study what life with the Holy Spirit looks like for disciples of Jesus, a life of powerful living, good fruit and unending celebration.

love GodDeauteronomy 6:5

love peopleJames 2:8

live powerfully2 Timothy 1:7

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KIDS CAMPJune 19 - June 21Ages: 6 to 8Tuition: $110.00Check-In: Friday @ 5 PMCheck-Out: Sunday @ 2 PM*Must be age 6 by 9/1/15

JUNIOR CAMPJuly 5 - July 11Ages: 9 to 11Tuition: $250.00Check-In: Sunday @ 4:30 PMCheck-Out: Saturday @ 10 AM* Must be age 9 by 9/1/15

SENIOR HIGH CAMPJune 21 - June 27Ages: 15 to 18Tuition: $250.00Check-In: Sunday @ 4:30 PMCheck-Out: Saturday @ 10 AM* Must be age 15 by 9/1/15

JUNIOR HIGH CAMPJune 28 - July 4Ages: 12 to 14Tuition: $250.00Check-In: Sunday @ 4:30 PMCheck-Out: Saturday @ 10 AM* Must be age 12 by 9/1/15

ADVENTURE CAMPJuly 26 - July 31Ages: 12 to 18Tuition: $350.00Check-In: Sunday @ 4:30 PMCheck-Out: Friday @ 8 PM* Must be age 12 by 9/1/15

SUMMER IS COMINGavailable camp experiences

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Summer Camp OFFERING

Every summer Camp Ithiel collects an offering that goes toward a ministry we believe is taking Jesus seriously. This summer we will collect gifts for Church World Service, an organization committed to fighting hunger and poverty around the world.

Do you know that some 805 million people in the world do not have enough food to lead a healthy active life? That is about one in nine people on earth. This should not be. Nobody should go to bed every night with a hungry stomach.

God has equipped the Church—disciples of the same Jesus who was moved with compassion to feed 5,000 people—to be at the center of world hunger, leveraging time, energy and resources to join the vulnerable in their time of need. This summer we invite campers to help change the world through their giving.

For more information about Church World Service, visit www.cwsglobal.org.

It 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 previous page.

Online Registration: Parents now can register their camper(s) online through our website. You must include a $50.00 deposit in order to complete registration. An additional convenience fee of $5.00 will be charged to your account. Please feel free to email us regarding any registration questions.

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.

Refunds: Full refunds, less $10 for registration, will be given until four weeks prior to camp. After this time, one half returns, less $10.00 for registration, will be given. Please note that campers sent home because of personal conduct will not receive a refund.

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 Camp Ithiel takes up an offering that goes toward a ministry we believe is taking Jesus seriously. See page 6 for more information about summer offering.

Camp Store: Campers are invited to bring money to make purchases at the camp store. Please put any camp store money in a separate envelope from offering money.

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

CAMPER DETAILS

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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 any remaining registration forms you may have not turned in yet.

Check-out: Please pay close attention to appropriate check-out date and time. 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.

DiscountsBring-A-Buddy: Invite a buddy to come to camp and receive $30 off your tuition. Buddy must not have attended camp before OR has not attended within the last three years. Additionally, you as the invitee cannot be requesting financial assistance from Camp Ithiel to qualify for this discount; however, outside financial assistance is permitted.

ContactCamper Mail: Campers love receiving mail while at camp. We encourage parents/guardians to send their campers 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. Camper mail is distributed Thursday evening at dinner.

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. Campers are asked to leave electronics home or turn them in to us upon check-in.

If a family emergency requires the need to reach your camper, you are more than able to do that. Simply call camp's office phone and we will connect you with your camper immediately. Call (407) 293-3481.

Field Trips

Adventure Camp: Travel to the 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.

Personal ConductChurch camp is about learning how to live as imitators of Christ. All campers 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. 9

Health CareWe care about the health and safety of our campers. For 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/guardians.(5) Ill or injured campers will be taken to one of several nearby medical facilities.

Medication: Campers taking medication should inform Camp Ithiel via their registration form and during check-in. Please bring medication in its original container with name of camper on it, sealed in a zip-lock bag. Medication must be turned in upon checking in. No worries—we will make sure medication is regularly administered.

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 o Water bottle

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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CAMP2037 Hempel AveGotha, FL 34734(p) 407.293.3481(f) 407.447.1173(e) summer@campithiel.org

MAILING ADDRESSP.O. Box 25Gotha, FL 34734

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CAMP ITHIELP.O. Box 25Gotha, FL 34734

Summer Camps 2015