Windy Gap Scoop Sheet
What to Pack
1. You need to pack no more than ONE LARGE SUITCASE with everything you need for the week at Windy Gap. This will include:
§ Lots of T-Shirts and Shorts…**Need at least 2 pair of jeans**
§ A swimsuit (for the Pool/Jacuzzi/Lake) and beach towel
§ Sunscreen & sunglasses. . .those North Carolina summer days can be hot
§ Warm clothes (It could be a little chilly at night)
§ A light rain jacket
§ Calling Card to call home (NO cell phones are allowed at Windy Gap)
**National Young Life camp policy, all electronics, cell phones & ipods will be taken up upon arriving to Windy Gap. They will be put in a baggie with their name on it and locked in a safe place for the week**
§ Camera to capture those memories
§ Two Grubby Outfits (That will get completely nasty, dirty, gross, etc.)
**and a couple of plastic bags to put them in**
§ 2 Pair of tennis shoes…**(1 to get completely filthy and 1 to wear during the events requiring closed toed shoes)**
§ Some Hillbilly or Western Attire **overalls, bandanas etc.
§ A Nicer Outfit for the “Banquet” **sundress, collared shirt etc.
§ You do not need a sleeping bag . . .linens will be provided
§ Toiletries
2. You may want some SPENDING MONEY for the following **send as much as you want them to spend**:
· Money for meal stops on the bus (1 or 2).
· Money for the Snack Bar/Coke Machines
· Gifts for parents/friends at the Windy Gap Store, if you desire.
· Everything else has been paid for.
*If for some reason your child needs to leave early, Parents MUST fill out a “leave camp early form”
*Every camper must turn in a health form! Go to wilco.younglife.com to download one.
It does NOT need a doctor’s signature
*If your child is on medication, please send it in the original bottle with their name on it
*Please settle your camp balance by May 25th. (Young Life PO Box 1068 Franklin, TN 37065)
*Questions? Call Eve Sarrett, Trip Leader 615-351-2733, Brent Perry (FHS, PHS) 865-705-7844 or Jenny Cleckner (RHS) 615-370-3845.
Our Itinerary
Sun., May 27th
8:00 am: Gather @ Wal-Mart Parking Lot in Nashville across from
100 Oaks Mall (2421 Powell Ave. Nashville 37204)
We hope to leave by 8:30. Cars cannot be left there overnight. We will stop and eat lunch on the way!
3:00 pm: Arrive at Windy Gap for:
“The Best Week of My Life….”
Letters can be sent to: Camper’s Name
Windy Gap
120 Coles Cove Rd.
Weaverville, NC
(828) 645-7187
Sat., June 2nd
9:00 pm Heading home, tired and happy!
Home Again – estimated time of arrival 1 am!
(Parents – we will call you when we get to Knoxville)