2017 Wynnton Kids’ Camp
Head, Hands, Heart
Tuesday, July 11 - Saturday , July 15
for rising 3rd-rising 6th graders
Pine Eden Christian Retreat Center, Hamilton, GA
Register online at wynntonumc.org
Pay online/make checks payable to WUMC, marked “Kids’ Camp.”
COST: $185 for 1st camper; each additional sibling is $125
Optional Horseback Riding at Roosevelt Stables is $35
DUE by :
● Online Registration
● $100 nonrefundable deposit due upon registration
DUE by:
● Last $85, plus optional $35 for Horseback Riding
● Permission form/Camper Pledge
● Copy of insurance card
Please print, sign & return permission form/pledge & copy of insurance
to my box in the church office or mail to
Wynnton UMC, P. O. Box 5469, Columbus, GA 31906.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFO
EMERGENCY #’s: Pam Davis 706-457-1143 or
Miranda Bray 706-577-0482
Carol Yarborough (Pine Eden resident dir.)--706-628-5883
Wynnton UMC Office--706-324-2424
TRANSPORTATION: Parents or guardians are responsible for transporting their own children to and from Wynnton Kids’ Camp.
CHECK-IN TIME: 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday . Please do not arrive before the scheduled time. Each child will be checked in before locating his or her cabin, and must take a swim test.
CHECK-OUT TIME: Program 11:00, Check out 12:00
ACTIVITIES WITH SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must bring long pants, and tennis shoes or boots for horseback riding. A waiver must be signed by parents at camp check-in. Roosevelt Stables will not refund your money if your child decides not to ride a horse.
MAIL: We will deliver mail/small care packages to your child on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Please bring your mail to camp on Sunday and drop it in our mail baskets at check-in. Please label your mail with the child’s name and day you wish for it to be delivered.
HOMESICKNESS: After years of experience, the camp staff is trained on how to handle homesickness. In most cases, the feelings are mild and short-lived. The counselors and camp staff work to ensure that each camper has a great camp experience! In the rare instance that a phone-call home is necessary, the camp staff will do so.
THEME DAYS: Monday-Wednesday, we’ll have fun theme days! Winners for best boy/girl costumes will be announced daily. This year’s themes will be on the packing list, which will be sent by July 1.
DIRECTIONS:
● Take 27 North (Veterans Pkwy.) toward Callaway Gardens.
● When you reach Hamilton, turn right at the Court House onto Barnes Mill Road. When this road forks, stay to your right.
● Pine Eden is 2 miles from the Court House.
● Turn right at the large brown “Pine Eden” sign.
● Go down the hill; park in area on your 1st left by the pool or on your 2nd left by the lodge.
● Camper check-in will be in the “Study Center.”
DO NOT TO BRING: Cell phones, electronics, weapons of any sort, alcohol, tobacco products, or fireworks.
Campers who fail to obey Wynnton Kids’ Camp and Pine Eden rules
or who behave in an inappropriate manner will be sent home.
Wynnton Kids’ Camp Permission/Pledge Form
______has my permission to attend Wynnton Kids’ Camp from July 11- July 15 .Camp Directors have my permission to secure medical help as needed for any given emergency.
I have read the Wynnton Kids’ Camp general information sheet and I understand what is expected of me and my child.
Parent or Guardian’s signature ______Date______
CAMPER PLEDGE
I promise to conduct myself in a Christian manner at all times, and I will listen to and obey all counselors at all times.
Camper signature ______
WHAT TO PACK
Bible
Medicines (must be handed over to Camp Nurse upon check-in)
Clothing for 4 days + some extra
t-shirts & shorts (no halter-tops, tube tops, “spaghetti” strap tops, or backless tops)
underclothes
socks
tennis shoes and flip flops/sandals
sweatshirt or light jacket
pajamas
umbrella
swimsuits (ladies: one-pieces or tankinis must be worn)
beach towel(s)
Theme Day Items—(Wed.)Western Duds, (Thurs.) PJ/Bedhead, (Fri.) Team Spirit,
(Sat.) Backwards/Inside Out
Must bring long pants, and tennis shoes or boots if you are horseback riding.
Bedding
Sleeping bag or XL twin-sized sheets & blanket or comforter
pillow
Toiletries
shower caddy/bucket to tote toiletries
soap/shampoo
toothbrush/toothpaste
comb/brush
deodorant
towels/washcloths
Miscellaneous
Pack of small-sized water bottles to share
Pack of small-sized Gatorades or Powerades to share
flashlight
laundry bag
small notebook or paper/pen
sunscreen/hat/sunglasses
camera, if desired
insect repellant
card games, if desired
copy of your insurance card, if you haven’t turned it in
Candy is allowed, but counselors will collect and distribute it as they see fit.
DO NOT TO BRING: Cell phones, weapons of any sort, alcohol, tobacco products, or fireworks.