TeenPact (Statename) Camp Students and Parents,
We are so excited that youwill be staying with us at TeenPact (Statename) Camp in just a few weeks! We’re looking forward to an amazing week with you! Please read carefully through the following details before you come to camp.
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TEENPACT (STATENAME) CAMP
We will be staying at (Camp Name), (Address of Camp).
Our camp is located (#) miles from the (Statename) State Capitol.
Find directions via Google. (Include a link to the Camp Address in Google Maps).
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
All students staying at TeenPact (Statename) Camp must drop off their luggage at (Camp Name) on (Day of the Week, Date), between (time range) a.m. (Make sure to give yourself or Camp Coordinator enough time to get back to the Capitol before the class begins). If you arrive after this time, your parent will have to stay until after c
lass ends to bring your luggage to the camp.
This will allow plenty of time to get lunch with your parents before class begins. Please do not leave the camp for lunch and the capitol until you have checked in with (State Coordinator’s or Camp Coordinator’s Name). Questions? (contact phone number)
On Thursday after TeenPact Four Day Class Graduation, parents must pick up their students at the capitol and return to (Camp Name) to retrieve luggage. (If you bring luggage to the capitol, replace with explanation of your luggage and student drop-off policy.)
Parents of Political Communication Workshop students must pick up their young people at the capitol on Friday afternoon and return to (Camp Name) to retrieve luggage. Due to security, no luggage may come to the capitol. All luggage must be picked up from (Camp Name).(If you bring luggage to the capitol, replace with explanation of your luggage and student drop-off policy.)
MEALS
TeenPact Four Day Class Students who are staying at the camp will receive Monday night dinner, Tuesday and Wednesday breakfast and dinner, and Thursday breakfast. Students who have paid to stay through Friday to attend the Political Communication Workshop will receive Thursday dinner and Friday breakfast.
(Give explanation of lunch options for students)
WHAT TO BRING
•Bible, homework, notebook, pens, water bottles, and lunch money.
•Your own twin-sized bedding or sleeping bag and pillow.
•Bathtowels, washcloths, hair dryers, toiletries, & bag for dirty laundry.
•Flashlight (to find your way around a dark cabin after lights out).
•Coffeehouse explanation (1 bag of salty munchies, or 1 box of homemade cookies) orsnack explanation (1 box of individually-wrapped Granola Bars. Granola bars will be used as healthy snacks in the vehicles on the ride back to camp.)
•Games: Students are encouraged to bring card and board games to play in the afternoons/evenings at camp; however, we ask that you do not bring games that incorporate betting, gambling, etc.
•Godly attitude and desire to reach out to others.
•Materials for campaigning at class if you plan to run for representative or governor. We suggest NOT writing the specific position in case you do not receive your party nomination for that specific position. Bring blank paper/card stock, markers, and catchy marketing or campaign ideas. Now is the time to come up with a catchy slogan!
Please note: TeenPact, (Camp Name), and all staff/volunteers may not be held responsible for lost items. You are responsible to label everything you bring to TeenPact (Statename) Camp. The TeenPact staff live far from the camp and will not be returning to find items you have left behind.
WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP
See the notes on your Four Day Class letter.
•We want our TeenPact students to develop deep friendships, learn the most from each opportunity, and focus on growing spiritually. Thus we set apart our week at TeenPact as a “media-free” week. TeenPact’s Media Policy requires students to give up and avoid discussing the following :
•TV/Movies/CDs/DVDs, music, video games, texting, Facebook, Twitter, blogs, email, laptops, headsets, iPods, MP3 players (and any form thereof), magazines, newspapers, and books (devotionals are acceptable).
Students staying at the camp may keep their cell phones; however, we ask that they be used to communicate only with parents throughout the week. If a student is texting and/or talking on the phone extensively with someone other than a parental figure (i.e. friends), they will be asked to put their phone away.
CAMP ATTIRE
See the website for the TeenPact casual dress code. This dress code will be strictly enforced so please think about your clothes before you pack. Make sure your pants are not too tight or low. Make sure that your tops are not tight, revealing, or featuring questionable messages. If your clothes are not appropriate, you will be asked to change.
GUYS
Please dress comfortably in casual attire which includes jeans, cargo pants, t-shirts, polos, sweaters, etc. Shirts should have sleeves. Pants should not have holes and should be worn high enough so that the waistline is covered by your shirt. Bring comfortable shoes for playing Frisbee (or other sports) and hanging out at the camp together.
GALS
Please dress comfortably in casual, yet modest, attire which can include jeans, t-shirts, sweaters, etc. Your shirts shouldn’t be sleeveless, sheer, tight, short, or low cut. Stretch, bend and lean to do a self-check; no midriff should be showing and no shape should be too obvious. Pants and skirts should not be sheer, tight or have holes. Skirts worn at camp should completely cover the knee when sitting with crossed knees or standing. Bring comfortable shoes for playing Frisbee (or other sports) and hanging out at the camp together.
Read the TeenPact Dress Code at teenpact.com/dresscode
ILLNESS
Students should be free of fever, diarrhea, and vomiting at least 24 hours before coming to the State Class. They are not allowed to come to the State Class if they exhibit any of these symptoms. If the student develops these symptoms, parents will be asked to pick up their student to prevent the spread of illness.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about the class or homework, please feel free to contact us at (statename)@teenpact.com or (phone number)
If you need to reach the State Coordinator during the week, call or text (contact info).
Please share this letter with your parents if it came to your personal email. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
We are looking forward to spending the week with you!!!
Your Name
TeenPact (Your State Name) State Coordinator
Phone Number