2013 Carol Joy Holling Camp Brochure

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CAROL JOY HOLLING CAMP 2013

Greetings from Carol Joy Holling Camp!

I hope you are ready for a summer full of growth, love, friendship and FUN! Whether you have been coming to camp for years, or if this will be your first summer, you are in for a memorable and exciting experience!

Carol Joy Holling Camp is a place set apart in God’s beautiful creation where youth and adults can come to grow spiritually and emotionally.

Through trying new things, exploring creation, forming new friendships, and having one on one time with God, you will gain confidence and independence and learn what your God-given gifts are. We offer summer programs for all ages – find the right one(s) for your family and give us the honor of being a part of your journey of faith.

The 2013 summer theme is “Faith Alive!,” focusing on 1 Cor. 16:14, “Let all that you do be done in love.” We will spend our time together focusing on how we can make our faith dance in ways it never has before! Martin Luther says, “Faith is a living, busy, active, mighty thing.” This summer, we will learn ways to make our faith come ALIVE, so we can go out into our world and be active disciples, sharing God’s love wherever we go!

No matter how many times you’ve been to camp, new and amazing things are waiting for you. New friends, new activities, new ideas and a new, living, dancing faith in our God!

Kelsey Joseph Director/Programs

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries

Carol Joy Holling Camp is owned and operated by Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries. For more information, go to www.nlom.org.

1st-3rd & 4th-6th grades TrailHead is a great place for adventure and exploration, learning what your unique gifts are, and building relationships with old and new friends.

You will experience Bible study, devotions, adventure hikes, cookouts, creative arts, swimming, canoeing, games, SandyLand (the biggest sandbox ever!), the forest zipline and the Summit Challenge Course. ● Village and tent assignments will be assigned by grade. ● You and your friends will stay in huge platform tents with other campers your age and a counselor. ●

4th-6th grades Tipi Village is the smallest site at Carol Joy Holling Camp, so you will become close friends with everyone and grow together into a strong community of believers.

You will enjoy Native American culture and stories, outdoor cooking, natural gardening, basic horse riding skills, worship, Bible study, creative arts, climbing challenges on the Summit Course, swimming, boating and kayaking, hiking, fishing and more! ● You and your friends will stay in a real tipi with other campers your age and a counselor. ●

6th-8th grades (Confirmation campers come as

a group - check with your pastor or youth director!)

The Springs is a site based on a mission: a mission to carry the cross of Christ where ever you go. Springs campers will learn to carry the cross out into the world; into their homes, communities, churches, states and nations.

Join your village in carrying the 10 foot cross for a day, as a reminder for us to keep Christ as the center of our lives. ● Explore your gifts through journaling, prayer, music, hiking, boating, swimming, creative arts, geocaching, adventure canoeing, high ropes, and camper- planned and led worship. ● You and your friends will stay in a cabin with other campers your age and a counselor. ●

6th-8th grades (Confirmation campers come as

a group - check with your pastor or youth director!)

Ranch campers will learn to live by The Code of the West, develop deep friendships, build their life around their own personal code of ethics, and grow closer to God through Bible study, prayer and fun!

Saddle up for some basic horsemanship skills, team building skills, high ropes courses, trail riding, camperplanned and led worship, creative arts, swimming,

boating, hiking, and other camp favorites! ● At Ranch Camp, you and your friends stay in a bunk house with other campers your age and a counselor. ●

9th-12th grades Whispering Winds campes will leave camp with a closer relationship with Christ, a new understanding of their unique gifts, lifelong friendships and great memories.

In this site set apart for senior high campers, you will experience all three ropes courses, in-depth faith talks, worship, devotions, Bible studies, gifts inventory and conversation about God’s call on each life. ● At Whispering Winds, you’ll stay in a platform tent with other campers your age and a counselor. ●

6th-8th & 9th-12th grades The Adventure Camp experience will physically challenge you, provide opportunities to build relationships and develop your faith.

Are you ready for the challenge? Here, you will experience the high ropes courses, scaling a climbing wall, scuba diving with trained instructors and canoeing on an area lake. Senior high campers will go geocaching at a state park, too! ● 6th-8th graders will stay at Ranch Camp, in bunkhouses with other campers your age and a counselor. ● 9th-12th graders will stay at Whispering Winds in platform tents with other campers your age and a counselor. ●

9th-12th grades (July 21st-25th) Come with us as we load up the backpacks, travel the trails, and sleep under the stars to truly experience the beauty of the Colorado Rockies. ● Skilled backpacking guides will lead your group on a four day trip in some of the most spectacular areas of Northern Colorado. The trip ends with rafting the Cache La Poudre River with certified river guides. ● The trip includes transportation from Sullivan Hills Camp near Lodgepole, NE. Round trip transportation from Carol Joy Holling Camp to Sullivan Hills is available for an additional $30. ●

All Ages Grand Camp: A 48-hour camp experience for a grandparent and their grandchild (1st-6th grade grandchild).

Taste of Camp: A 24-hour camp experience for a K-2nd grader with any special adult (parent, aunt/uncle, godparent, etc.).

Family Camp: Bring the whole family and experience fun and adventure in this wonderful outdoor setting.

Youth and Adults Come join in the fellowship, laughter and fun as we cook our own meals, make s’mores, star gaze and worship around the campfire. Other program options include a ride on the pontoon boat, fishing, a tour of camp on the accessible hayrack or the challenge of the accessible high ropes course.

Overnight participants will stay in the Sjogren Retreat Center at Carol Joy Holling. The Sjogren Center is equipped with the comforts of home including dormitory style bedrooms, restrooms, large inviting gathering spaces and outside decks overlooking God’s creation.

Participants ● Youth program events are designed for participants ages 13-21. ● Adult program events are designed for the “over 21” audience.

Those needing assistance with tasks of daily living (e.g. eating, showering or using the restroom) must bring an assistant/aide. Please list specific needs of the participant on the registration form or attach a note with details. Please note these facilities are not 100% handicap accessible. If you have questions about accessibility or activities, please call toll free at 1-888-656-6254 to discuss your individual needs. *Space is limited. Please choose only one overnight session.

Each year we hire more than 65 college-age adults for a summer of learning, growing, fun, challenge, and friendship to be our Summer Ministry Team. Staff participate in ten days of extensive training to learn about Lutheran theology, safety, Bible study, teaching techniques, age characteristics, age-appropriate camp activities and all the ins and outs of camp life. The Summer Ministry Team then spends their summer caring for campers, sharing their faith and gaining valuable life skills.

Get Involved!

If you or someone you know would like to be a part of our Summer Ministry Team, go to www.nlom.org for more information and to apply.

2013 SUMMER SERVICE PROJECT FAITH ALIVE THROUGH SERVICE Through an exciting partnership with the Nebraska Synod Women of the ELCA and Lutheran World Relief, Carol Joy Holling Campers and staff will assemble more than 300 quilts for distribution throughout the world!

Learn more at www.nlom.org

AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION

WEATHER DEFENDER

PARENT COMMUNICATORS

The American Camp Association (ACA) is the camping industry’s voice on standards of excellence and safety. These standards provide camps with best practices to follow in order to achieve the highest quality of operations.

Eastern Nebraska is known for its extreme weather changes. During our summer program at CJH, we have a lot of sunshine and blue sky but we aren’t immune to less friendly conditions. That’s why we use Weather Defender, a state-of-the-art weather tracking program. This program enables us to monitor conditions every hour of the summer. Every age group’s site has below-ground shelter facilities and, should severe weather systems reach camp, we are prepared in advance to alter schedules as needed. Using Weather Defender has helped us be well prepared for any “sunshine hiccups” that may happen.

Coming to camp is an amazing experience; not only for campers gaining all the benefits of a camp program, but also for parents seeing their children grow in faith and independence from the experience of camp. We want camper parents to be concern-free during their child’s program week. Our Parent Communicator program helps us achieve this during the summer.

Carol Joy Holling Camp is an ACAaccredited camp. This means we are visited on a regular basis by a team of speciallytrained professionals from the camping industry to ensure we are meeting the ACA standards. The ACA sets guidelines in the areas of Program Design & Activity, Aquatics, Health & Wellness, Trip & Travel, Site & Food Service, Transportation, Operational Management, and Human Resources. Carol Joy Holling has been an accredited camp for many years and is committed to making sure each one of our program participants has the safest, most rewarding, growth-filled experience possible while at camp.

For the fourth summer in a row, we will be hiring two Summer Ministry Team members as Communications Interns.

These talented college-age students’ main priorities will be visiting each site and taking pictures and/or video to email daily to parents. The days are full of wonderful growth for our campers and we are eager to share these times with their families.

DEPOSITS AND REFUNDS

HOUSING POLICY

CAMPERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

A $100 deposit is required for full-week sessions, $50 for all mini-sessions and Sjogren Retreat Center program sessions. Deposits are applied to the total camp fee. Registrations will not be processed unless accompanied by the deposit and signed registration form. The deposit is not refundable or transferable after April 15, 2013. If cancellation occurs before April 15, 2013 a $25 cancellation fee will be retained. Requests for refunds or transfers must be submitted in writing to the registrar before April 15, 2013. Total balance is due two weeks before arrival at camp, including any portion paid by the church. Pay online, make checks payable to NLOM or use your Visa or MasterCard.

Campers may request to be housed with a friend during their stay. We discourage housing larger groups of friends because it limits their ability to meet new people. Use the space on the registration to request one housing mate. Assignments are made prior to the camping session. Requests cannot be guaranteed.

Contact us if the camper has specific needs such as hearing or visual impairments, learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical/behavioral challenges, emotional concerns or special medical considerations. There may be individuals we cannot accommodate because of site or facility limitations or individual needs that are beyond our scope of care. An honest profile of your camper is necessary so we can provide the best possible experience. NLOM encourages integration of campers with disabilities as appropriate.

FAMILY DISCOUNTS Receive a $25 discount for each child of the same immediate family attending a full-week or mini-session. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form to qualify.

Discounts are applied to the final balance.

Sorry, no discounts for Taste of Camp.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY Rules for acceptance and participation in the program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in this program should write to: Administrator, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302.

NO CHILD TURNED AWAY POLICY Carol Joy Holling Camp’s policy is that no child will be turned away because of the inability to pay their camp fee. If your child(ren) needs a partial or full camp scholarship, please call Mary Bower toll free, 1-888-656-6254.

PARENT RESOURCES Parents – check out www.caroljoyholling.org for helpful hints for kids as they come to camp as well as helpful hints for parents as their kids go off to camp.

2013 CAROL JOY HOLLING CAMP SCHEDULE DATES

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TRAILHEAD

SENIOR HIGH

RANCH CAMP

TIPI VILLAGE

THE SPRINGS

SJOGREN CENTER

Sun - Tue 1355 ● $210

2013 CAROL JOY HOLLING CAMP REGISTRATION 2013 CAROL JOY HOLLING CAMP REGISTRATION — Please Print

For Office Use Only

Name: Grade Completed Spring 2013: ❑ Male ❑ Female Camper’s Date of Birth: / / T-shirt Size(s): ❑ YS ❑ YM ❑ YL ❑ AS ❑ AM ❑ AL ❑ AXL ❑ A2XL Parent/Guardian: Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: Daytime Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail Address: Congregation Name: City:

PROGRAM CHOICE Session # Site Dates First Choice to Second Choice to Total Camp Fee: ❑ Family Discount Coupon Code Deposit: ❑ $50—Mini Camp ❑ $100 —Full Week $25 - not refundable. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable after April 15, 2013 Number of previous years as a camper at CJH: Credit Card Payment Does the camper have any exceptional needs? Explain: Check One: ❑ MasterCard ❑ Visa Card Number:_ __________________________ Expiration Date:________ Amount:___________ Preference for housing mate: How did you hear about ______________________________________ ❑ Church ❑ Newspapers/Ads ❑ Friends ❑ Other______________ Print Name of Cardholder Carol Joy Holling Camp?

My child has permission to take part in all Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (NLOM) activities, and I will not hold NLOM or its staff responsible for accidents, claims and damages arising therefrom. I authorize NLOM to take such action as is deemed necessary for the care, welfare and health of my child, including the giving of consent for medical treatment. I also give NLOM permission to use any photographs/video of my child taken at camp in future promotion of Carol Joy Holling Camp/NLOM.

Date________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature_______________________________________________

Mail registration and deposit to: Registrar, Carol Joy Holling Camp, 27416 Ranch Road, Ashland, NE 68003

Questions? Call toll free at 1-888-656-6254 or visit our website www.caroljoyholling.org

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