King's Mountain Camp

As our 7th – 12th graders prepare to spend their first week of school at King's Mountain Camp, we want to share the background and the purpose of this experience. Camp week is planned months ahead of time by the senior class along with Mr. Scherrer, and they also facilitate all events throughout the week. Various teachers, staff, and alumni attend as chaperones

While camp involves fun activities (the annual flour war!) and some free time, it also includes chapels, discipleship, and a beneficial time for new students to get to know their new schoolmates and for returning students to reconnect with each other and welcome new friends.

Because King's Mountain Camp takes place during the first week of school, attendance is not optional. These days count as school days and absences are unexcused. This week lays the foundation for the success of the school year, and students learn valuable lessons they will carry with them indefinitely

Between 1997 and 1999, FCS more than doubled its enrollment, and it became evident that in order to guard the culture of the school, we needed to take steps to wisely and graciously enfold new students and their families We had already pioneered a yearly summer educational conference, but we felt something more intimate, more covenantal, and more fun was needed

At first, we considered the possibility of an allday retreat or field day with a picnic, but our plans grew quickly, and we decided to rent a camp facility. Thus was born King’s Mountain Camp, one of the most distinctive aspects of our life and history together.

Here we introduce the FCS Honor Code, King Alfred’s War Song, and many of the traditional stories and biblical principles that help set the culture of the school The week culminates with students signing the honor code Seniors pray over each class, and alumni come to pray for the seniors This past year a record 25 alumni came to pray over our senior class during the signing cerem

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FCS King’s Mountain Camp

Tuesday through Friday August 8–11, 2023

Departure:

Arrive by 9:45 am on Tuesday, August 8th, in the FCS parking lot Students must wear the camp t-shirts given at our Back-to-School meeting on August 5th

Return:

Friday, August 11th, 11:15 am – FCS parking lot

What to Bring:

Bible, journal, pen

1 suitcase – The luggage tag you will be given at the Back-to-School Bash MUST be attached to your suitcase. Please be sure pillows or any other loose items are labeled with the student’s name.

1 pair of jeans and a light jacket or hoodie in case of rain or a cool evening

Modest shirts that align with the new FCS dress code (solid color t-shirts or polos are allowed)

Modest shorts with at least a 4-inch inseam. Gym shorts are acceptable if they meet length requirements. Shorts must be longer than the shirt a student is wearing Parents will be called to bring clothing to camp if a student comes without appropriate attire

1 set of grubby clothes that can get extremely dirty

Swimsuit (one-piece required)

Tennis shoes or gym shoes

Water shoes or sandals with a strap that can get wet

Toiletries

Sunscreen and insect repellent

Snacks for the midnight munchies (NO SNACKS WITH PEANUTS, PLEASE)

A disposable shower cap for the flour war (optional but wise)

A dressier outfit for our dance night

Bedding and Towels:

All 7th & 8th graders as well as 9th–11th grade men: pillow, bath towel; swimming towel; sleeping bag or linens and light blanket for a twin bed

9th–12th grade ladies and 12th grade men: swimming towel; no bed linens; bath towel, or pillow necessary

Please Note:

PROHIBITED ITEMS, INCLUDING PHONES, WILL BE TAKEN UP BY CAMP COUNSELORS AND RETURNED TO PARENTS AFTER CAMP.

PRANKS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED AT CAMP AND WILL RESULT IN PARENTS BEING CALLED TO CAMP.