St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Pre-EYC Retreat
April 14-15, 2018
BlueJayPointCountyPark
Hello Parents!!!
I am so excited to announce the details about our annual Spring Pre-EYC Retreat. This year we will be staying at Blue Jay Point County Park-the same place we have enjoyed the last couple of years. They have a wonderful overnight lodge facility that sleeps 40 people (20 men, 20 women) in bunks. It is a large heated/cooled, fully electrical, running water facility-my favorite type of “camping.” The cost per camper is $30.00. Scholarships are available, please just ask. This covers the cost of food (snacks, dinner and breakfast) and lodging for one night. Campers are asked to bring a fully disposable, but environmentally friendly lunch for Saturday.
Chaperones-We will need parent assistance for our retreat. I would like to keep the ratio of 1 parent per group of 4/5 children. I already have myself, Christa Magee and Mike Tannercommitted as chaperones. So, we will need at least 2 more parents-preferably 2 Dads! Chaperone needs will fluctuate based on the response. Please contact me if you are interested in chaperoning. All chaperones will be subjected to a background check.
Who can go? I am hoping that everyone who would like to attend will be able to go. While the facility holds a maximum of 40 people, it means 20 women and 20 men. We might be able to do 22 and 18 split, but that would be about all the flexibility due to fire code. But, everyone who wants to go should be able to go!
A bit of information about the Lodge…
The Blue Jay Lodge is a modern, overnight facility (heated and air conditioned) consisting of a large common room (where we will meet and eat), well stocked kitchen, and two bunkrooms with adjoining bathrooms. Groups are responsible for providing and cooking their own meals, which we will do!
The Blue Jay Lodge is located within BlueJayPointCountyPark. The park is open 8am until sunset, seven days a week. After the park closes-it is ours for the night! Once the park closes we are settled-no one can come or go (except for emergencies of course).
Important Telephone Numbers:
Lodge(main line): 919-870-4325
BlueJayEducationCenter: 919-870-4330
Christine Ingram Cell: 919-889-3196
It was required that I attend an orientation prior to our utilization of this facility. It is such a great place, full of activities to choose from and so many areas to explore. The children are going to have a wonderful time!
What will we be doing? We will be “Celebrating God’s Creation” all through the park. We will be focusing on environmental education as we explore all that God has created for us to preserve and protect! We will also be forming relationships and friendships-and having fun too!
Children will need to be dropped off at 10am on April 14, 2018at the Blue Jay Point Education Center. It will take approximately 30-45 minutes to get to Blue Jay Point from Cary. Children will need to be picked up promptly at 10am on April 15, 2018 at the Blue Jay Point Lodge (just down the road from the Blue Jay Point Education Center). Carpools are great for dropoff and pickup, but I will not be coordinating transportation.
What to bring-child needs to be able to carry all their belongings in one load, by themselves
Environmentally Friendly Lunch for Saturday (no refrigeration available)
Sleeping Bag (no pads or air mattresses needed)
Small Backpack to hold all these items
Reusable Water Bottle with your name on it in permanent ink
Pillow
Flashlight (with fresh batteries)
Jacket/Small Umbrella
Warm PJs or Sweat Suit
2 Changes of Clothes
Extra pair of Sneakers
Towel and Washcloth
Toothbrush (personal items)
Teddy Bear Optional
1 small game (cards, Uno, checkers, etc.)
Hat/Bandana (if preferred)
Medication if needed
****Showers are available, but we will not be utilizing them.
What Not to Bring
Insensible Shoes (heels, open toes, flip flops, etc.)
Inappropriate Clothing
Any electronics (including phones, digital games, computers, hand held electronic games, etc.)
2018 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Pre-EYC Spring Retreat Registration Form
April 14-15, 2018
Blue Jay Point Lodge, Raleigh
Participant Name: ______
Birth Date: ______
Home Address: ______
City/State/Zip: ______
Home Phone: ______
Parent/Guardian: ______
Parent Day Phone: ______Parent Cell Phone: ______
In case of emergency and parent/guardian cannot be reached, please contact:
Name: ______Phone: ______
Participant’s Doctor’s Name: ______Phone:______
Name of Health Insurance: ______Policy/Group#: ______
Policy Holder’s Name: ______Policy Holder Birthdate: ______
Participant Dietary Restrictions: ______
Participant Medical Concerns: ______
Authorization for Medical Care
I hereby release St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and it’s staff and sponsors from any responsibility and liability for any injury or illness that my child may sustain on Pre-EYC activities, including the Annual Spring Retreat. In the event of an emergency, I hereby authorize an adult leader of this activity to act as an agent for me to consent to any medical, dental, or surgical treatment and care deemed necessary by a licensed medical professional. Every effort will be made to notify me of any emergency.
Parent/Guardian Name (print): ______Date: ______
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______
Registration fees are $30.00 and are due at the time of registration. Make checks payable to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with “2018Pre-EYC Spring Retreat” in the memo line.
Paid______by ______on ______
All Participants are expected to follow the St. Paul’s Children’s Ministries Behavior Policy at all times. Any continued unacceptable behavior will result in the child’s removal from the retreat.