RUSH ‘19CAMP PADRE 2019 - JUNE 24-28

Here We Go! Welcome To The Greatest Week Of Your Year

Welcome to Camp Padre19

This summer I’d like to invite you to join many others and myself from Connect and experience Camp Padre19. It’s a summer camp on the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and it’s unlike any other camp you’ve attended.

Check this out: you’ll be staying at a beach-front resort, playing beach games like soccer, volleyball, football, team challenges, riding boogie boards, enjoying a real luau, and chowing down on some great food. Let’s just say you’ve got nothing to lose. Plus, the beach-front resort where we’re staying is Schlitterbahn, one of America’s largest water parks.

While all of that is appealing and will definitely be non-stop fun, more importantly, this camp will be a life changer as you experience God with hundreds of other students at the daily worship gatherings.

Welcome to the best week you’ve ever had in your life. Welcome to Camp Padre!

Pastor Jeremy Laux Connect Student Ministries

We at Connect are here to help! Please email Tami Farr at camppadre@roseheights.org if you have any questions, or need more information.

1. AttitudesOne of the most important things to have at camp is a good attitude. No matter how well organized our plans are, there is always a possibility of some changes being made. Don’t get frustrated… roll with it… and please, have a good attitude!

2. DeparturePlease arrive at the church by 11:30pm, Sunday, June 23th. We will pray and load up at 12:30am to depart at midnight.

3. SnacksYes, you can bring packaged snacks as long as it fits in your luggage or carry-on. Additionally, there will be places where you can purchase some food items if you run out.

4. CD/MP3/Game Players/Cell PhonesYou will be allowed to bring CD or MP3 players, gaming devices or any other electronic devices to use during the travel to and from. While cell phones will be allowed on the trip, we won’t allow texting during services.

5. Dress CodePlease dress modestly in everything you wear.

- For females during the morning meeting swimsuits may be worn under athletic shorts and t-shirts but must be modest. No bikinis will be allowed.

- For evening services, girls may wear modest dresses, pants or shorts. Guys should wear slacks, clean jeans, or shorts and a shirt. Cut off shirts, short shorts, midriffs, etc. will not be permitted.

- We will have a Luau party on Thursday. While it is not required many will be dressed in their Hawaiian attire.

Leaders will enforce the dress code so please bring clothes that are appropriate for Youth Camp.

Recreation during Youth Camp takes place on the beach! Keep this in mind when you are planning what clothes to bring. You will want to bring older

Dress Code (continued)clothes, shoes and flip flops to wear during the recreation time that can get wet & sandy.

We have no control over clothes left at the rooms during the day so we would suggest not packing expensive clothes.

Remember to bring a Connect ’16-’19 edition t-shirt for a group pic and possible baptism.

6. Camp ApparelYou will be provided a Camp Padre19 t-shirt and bandana when we arrive to Padre Island.

7. MoneyCampers may want to bring about $10-20 a day for spending money. There will be concession breaks throughout the day to allow campers to buy refreshments. And we will go souvenir shopping at least once.

8. MealsAll of the campers meals while AT “Camp Padre19” will be covered. Students are responsible for bringing any extra money or extra snacks for the travel to and from Tyler.

Monday’s breakfast & lunch as well as Friday’s meals will be the camper’s responsibility.

9. Medical CareWe will be bringing with us a first-aid kit for any injuries that someone might sustain. In addition, we are less than 4 or 5 blocks from a Care Now Center.

10. SunblockBring sunblock! You will be on the beach for endless hours in the sun in the middle of summer. The last thing in the world you want is to burn. Cover up whenever possible!

11.SuitcasesYou may bring as much stuff on this trip as you want, as long as you can get it into one suitcase and one carry-on. That is all that will be allowed.

Let’s Get Started! Are You Ready to Get Off to a Perfect Start?

Answers to Important Questions

12. Be a Good ExampleYou are representing Rose Heights Church, as well as the Kingdom of God. You are to have a good time, but not at the expense of ruining your Christian witness.

13. Making FriendsThere will be students from all over Texas, Colorado, New Mexico and Oklahoma at this camp. So get out of your shell, introduce yourself to someone and make some new friends.

14. Ministry Times in the AltarWhen praying with friends, please remember that guys should be praying with other guys and girls should be praying with other girls.

15. The Schedule (tentative)

Let’s Get Started! Are You Ready to Get Off to a Perfect Start? Answers to Important Questions

Sunday11:00p Chaperones arrives for load up Instructions11:30p Check-In at Rose Heights Church

Monday12:30a Pray, Load Up & Depart Rose Heights Church4:30a 30 Min Restroom Stop (Pilot - Beasley, TX)8:15a Breakfast (Whataburger/McDonalds - Kingsville, TX)11:30a Stop / Lunch (Wal-Mart / Various Places - Port Isabel, TX)1:15p Arrive at Schlitterbahn6:00p Dinner at Schlitterbahn7:30p Campers Orientation8:00p Evening Kickoff11:00p In Your Room1:00a Lights Out

Tuesday / Wednesday8:30a Leaders meeting9:00a Breakfast9:30a Morning Meeting12:00p Lunch1:00p Beach Blitz2:00p Free Time5:00p Clean-up6:00p Dinner7:30p Evening Meeting11:00p In Your Room1:00a Lights Out

Thursday8:30a Leaders meeting9:00a Breakfast9:30a Morning Meeting12:00p Lunch1:00p Beach Blitz2:00p Free Time5:00p Clean-up6:00p Luau7:30p Evening Meeting11:00p In Your Room1:00a Lights Out

Friday7:00a Breakfast & Load Up8:00a Depart Schiltterbahn12:00p Lunch (Various Places within Victoria Mall)4:30p 30 Min Restroom Stop (Pilot - Buffalo, TX)6:00p Arrive back at Rose Heights Church

Let’s Get Started! Are You Ready to Get Off to a Perfect Start?

Answers to Important QuestionsThe Rules1. Beach boundaries are limited to the area immediately in front of our resort.2. Curfew is at midnight (in your room) and lights are out by 1am.3. Bathing suits must be modest. If a person’s bathing suit is immodest, they will be asked to wear a Camp

Padre shirt over their suit. Guys must wear swim shorts & girls must wear a one-piece or tankini.4. No guys in girls’ rooms or girls in guys’ rooms.5. Your room monitors must know your whereabouts at ALL times.6. Dress modestly at all times. (Shorts are permissible in evening services.)7. We will in no way be obnoxious, overbearing, rude, or destructive at the hotel, beach, restaurants, or bus.

We will NOT throw anything out of our windows!8. No tattoos or body piercings may be made while at Camp Padre.9. Campers are required to keep themselves bathed and groomed.10. No beach walks after dark.11. We ask that when you are in the ocean you do not swim alone or go too far out. The tide can and will

take you further than you want to go if you are not careful.12. There is no skipping worship sessions at Camp Padre.13. No outside calls may be made from your room. Pay phones are available in the lobby.14. There will be TVs in the hotel rooms; however, TV viewing is limited to that which is suitable for

Christians.15. Upon checkout, your room must be clean & any dishes used of the hotels must be placed in the

dishwasher.16. You are not to be alone, nor are you to be alone with someone of the opposite sex. Stay with a friend at

all times.17. Be on time to all events.18. Campers will be able to shop, swim, sleep, talk, sing or do anything as long as they follow these few

guidelines.19. As Christians, we know that we are to be examples of Christ and remain open to God and His desires for

you.

Any rules broken may lead to camper being sent home via expense of your parent/guardian.

What to Bring to CampThe following is a list of items you will want to bring to camp:

• Bible• Modest swimsuits• Shorts/T-Shirts (casual attire in services)• Sunscreen & Beach towels• Sandals & Sunglasses• Toiletries• Extra money (for snacks, souvenirs, etc)• Beach Games (frisbee, kite, football, etc)• Camera• Bring an extra pillow to sit on in the ballroom. Chairs are not used.• Connect ’16, ’17, ’18 or ’19 edition T-shirt• Luau attire for Thursday (not required)

Cost Breakdown The Plan to Get You the Cash You Need

Financial Deadlines & FundraisersFinancial DeadlinesThere’s no denying it: camp can be expensive wherever you go. At the same time, we want you to have a wonderful experience. We have come up with two different options to help get you there and will serve as goals to assist you in fundraising:

Option #1…$700 ($140 deposit due 2/6 with no expectations of participating in any Connect fundraisers)

$140 Deposit & Camp Application Wed., February 6 (non-refundable)$140 Due Wed., March 6$140 Due Wed., April 3$140 Due Wed., May 1$140 Due Wed., June 5 Total $700

Option #2…$300 ($100 deposit due 2/6 and MUST participate in ALL fundraisers to offset the $400)

Each student will be responsible for participating with all of the fundraisers planned by the Connect Leadership Team. Students who fail to participate in each fundraiser will be required to pay an additional $100 per fundraiser missed. They will be expected to raise at least $100 per fundraiser.

$100 Deposit & Camp Application Wed., February 6 (non-refundable)$50 Due Wed., March 6$50 Due Wed., April 3$50 Due Wed., May 1$50 Due Wed., June 5Total $300

Sign up, work hard, and trust God to provide the necessary resources. The deadlines MUST be met in order to participate in Summer Camp. Make all checks payable to Rose Heights Church with the memo “Camp Padre”.

Fundraising CalendarFailure to participate in fundraisers will require the student to pay an additional $100 per fundraiser missed.1. January 29 - FD’s Grillhouse // help promote, invite and eat at FD’s ALL DAY2. February 15 - Parent’s Night Out // help promote, sign kids up and serve THAT NIGHT3. March 29* (HS) / April 5* (JH) - Pancake Dinners // help promote, sell tickets and serve THAT NIGHT4. April 28 - Spaghetti Lunch & Cake Auction // help promote, sell tickets and serve THAT SUNDAY5. May 18* - Jog a Thon // $80 challenge for each student (rain-date TBA)

*-dates are still in the process of approval.

Financial IntegrityConnect Students and its parent church, Rose Heights Church, are committed to financial integrity. Good stewardship of funds entrusted to us by donors is of primary importance. Therefore, our obligation is to spend that money conservatively and wisely in continuing the ministry.

Fundraising The Plan to Get You the Cash You Need

How to Raise Your Cash Without Landing in Jail!31 Surefire Ways to Help You Earn/Raise Your Youth Camp Money.The Bible says that faith without actions is dead. In other words, you’re going to have to do something to make this happen. I believe God wants to give you creative ideas from Heaven that will unlock the door to meeting your goal. In effort to help get you started, we have included a long list of ideas. But the key is to start! You can do this!

1. Give up 1 soda a day - water is better for you anyway2. Give up one movie a week3. Give up half of your allowance each week4. Give up one “out-to-eat” meal a week5. Fill 1 Pringles can with loose change. (Ask parents to help contribute by putting in all their left over

pocket change. A filled up can will typically equate to $100)6. Give up buying a few songs a week from iTunes7. Create key chains (and sell them)8. Walk pets - for cash9. Wash pets - for cash10. Pet sit11. Spray paint the numbers on curbs in front of homes12. Wash neighbors cars13. Make necklaces (and sell them)14. Make Easter baskets (and sell them)15. Decorate Easter eggs (and sell them)16. Have a personal walk-a-thon17. Sell baked goods18. Make earrings (and sell them)19. Water plants/pull weeds - for cash20. Mow lawns21. Tutor22. Clean gutters23. Run errands24. Wash cars at a dealership25. Clean houses26. Trim hedges27. Wash windows28. Baby-sit twice a week for 5 hrs29. Host a garage sale30. Get a job and give $20 a week31. Donation Box Out

Most of the ideas above work better if you have several friends or teammates helping you. You will be able to get more done and raise more funds. Just make sure that you decide how to split the money before you get started and that you are equally working.

Fundraising The Plan to Get You the Cash You Need

Sample Support LetterDear Mr. and Mrs. Potential Sponsor,

I’ve been given a really exciting opportunity and I want to share it with you! This summer I have the opportunity to be part of an incredible camp composed of teens from my youth ministry at Rose Heights Church and all over the mid-south who will be headed to South Padre Island to be challenged to live a life character, purity, and honor.

But I have one slight challenge. I need to help raise/earn $700 for the total cost of my trip, which isn’t much considering I’ll be gone for five days and it covers all my meals, lodging, transportation, and all the expenses of the camp!

That’s the reason for my letter. I am taking responsibility to help pay for the trip. However, I would like to work for my money instead of just asking for your donations.

FOR INSTANCE

1. I would be happy to babysit your kids while you and your spouse have a date night. Or, maybe your normal babysitter is busy for the night and you need an alternative.

2. I would also be happy to help out for the day. Maybe you have a lot of chores that need to be done one Saturday, and you don’t have enough time to finish them all. Call me and I would be happy to come by and help.

Will you also consider supporting me financially? Your support and prayers mean a great deal to me.

Thank you for sharing in this opportunity to influence the lives of many people. Please call me at (000) 000-0000 if you have any questions and I will try to answer them. Thank you for considering helping me.

God Bless,

(hand sign each letter here)

(your name typed here)

Fundraising The Plan to Get You the Cash You Need

The Personal Fund-Raising Plan50% Deadline

Deadline Date _____/_____/_____Amount Due $________________

Fund-Raisers Planned Amount_________________________ $___________________________________ $___________________________________ $___________________________________ $___________________________________ $___________________________________ $__________

Total Amount Expected $__________

100% Deadline

Deadline Date _____/_____/_____Amount Due $________________

Fund-Raisers Planned Amount_________________________ $___________________________________ $___________________________________ $___________________________________ $___________________________________ $___________________________________ $__________

Total Amount Expected $__________

CAMPER REGISTRATION FORMINSTRUCTIONS: This form is to be completed by applicant’s parent/legal guardian. Make checks payable to Rose Heights Church. Mail completed application to: Connect Student Ministries 2120 Old Omen Road, Tyler, TX 75701

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY - FORM MUST BE COMPLETE TO BE CONSIDERED!

CAMPER INFORMATION

NAME_________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS______________________________________________________________________________

CITY__________________________________ ZIP__________

SEX (please circle) MALE / FEMALE AGE_____ DOB_____/_____/_____

HOME# (_______)_______-_________ EMAIL______________________________________________

CELL# (_______)_______-_________ TEXT CAPABILITY? YES / NO

Preferred Roommates* 1)____________________ 2)____________________ 3)____________________*Please understand that registration is based on a first come, first serve basis and we cannot guarantee you will be paired with preferred roommates.

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME_______________________________________________________________

CELL# (_______)_______-_________ TEXT CAPABILITY? YES / NO

EMAIL______________________________________________

IF PARENT/GUARDIAN CANNOT BE CONTACTED, PLEASE CONTACT:

NAME_________________________________________________________________________________

RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT_____________________________________________________________

DAY# (_______)_______-_________ EVENING# (_______)_______-_________

IS THERE ANYONE YOUR CHILD SHOULD NOT BE RELEASED TO? YES / NO

NAME(S)_______________________________________________________________________________

T-SHIRT SIZE (Adult S-3XL) _________ (Kids XS-L) _________

CAMP PADRE 2019

RESERVATION/REFUND POLICY

RESERVATION POLICY: A deposit and this application are required by respected deadlines to reserve a bed at camp. Application and Deposit should be turned in to Tami Farr at the Connect Info desk on Wednesday night.

REFUND POLICY: The deposit is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another campers balance. The remaining monies are due by the following dates. Here is the price breakdown.

DUE DATES OPTION 1 OPTION 22/6/19 $140 $100 - Camper Registration and Emergency/Events Permission form due3/6/19 $140 $ 504/3/19 $140 $ 505/1/19 $140 $ 506/5/19 $140 $ 50TOTAL $700 $300 w/fundraisers

I have reviewed the camp information and have gone over the rules and dress code policy with my teen.

PARENTS SIGNATURE ___________________________________________________________

CAMPERS SIGNATURE___________________________________________________________

APPLICATION AUTHORIZATION/ DAMAGE DISCLOSURE

I, understand, do hereby agree to release and forever waive any claim which may arise against Rose Heights Church, its employees or volunteers. This waiver of rights shall be effective immediately and shall continue to be in force until my child’s return from the church activity. I fully understand that my child will be swimming in the ocean. This release specifically includes all claims and demands of whatever nature, actions and cause of action, damages, resulted or to result at any time in the future, whether or not contemplated at the present time or whether or not they arise following the execution of this release. This release expresses a full and complete release of any liability, past, or future, which may be claimed against Rose Heights Church, its trustees, employees and any volunteers. I authorize the adult in charge to consent to medical treatment when either I, or my assignee cannot be contacted. I understand that every effort will be made to contact me regarding medical attention given to my child. I also understand that participants at Camp Padre are liable for damage caused intentionally or maliciously. Damage caused by a participant will be billed directly to the participant responsible and their legal guardian. I understand that Camp Padre is a voluntary activity. Students must be willing to cooperate with the overall spirit and schedule of the camp. Finally, I understand that every effort will be made to room students with friends. I also grant permission to Rose Heights Church to use photographs & video (individual or group) in the best interest of the church.

CAMP PADRE 2019

Full (Legal Name)____________________________Address ___________________________________City_______________________, TX Zip_________DOB____/____/_____ Age_____

Home #(_____)______-_______Cell # (_____)______-_______

Father’s Name ______________________________Home #(_____)______-_______Cell # (_____)______-_______

Mother’s Name______________________________Home #(_____)______-_______Cell # (_____)______-_______

Name of Physician___________________________Address ___________________________________City_______________________, TX Zip_________

Office #(_____)______-_______

INSURANCE INFORMATIONCompany Name_____________________________Policy # ___________________________________

If unable to contact parents first, call:Name_____________________________________Relation___________________________________

Home #(_____)______-_______Cell # (_____)______-_______

EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION AND EVENTS PERMISSION

PLEASE NOTE: It is only necessary to complete this form once a year.January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

GENERAL INFORMATION

HEALTH HISTORYEVER HAD OR CURRENTLY HAS:

YES NOAppendicitis ___ ___Asthma or Hay Fever ___ ___Hernia (rupture) ___ ___Rheumatic Fever ___ ___Diabetes ___ ___Insulin ___ ___Heart Trouble ___ ___Sever Allergies ___ ___Scarlet Fever ___ ___Sinus Trouble ___ ___Fainting Spells ___ ___Ear Trouble ___ ___Convulsions ___ ___Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac ___ ___Reaction to Penicillin ___ ___Nervousness or Easily Upset ___ ___

YES NOAllergic to Aspirin ___ ___Allergic to any Medications ___ ___Currently taking any Medication ___ ___Allergic to Bee Stings ___ ___Carries an Epi-Pen ___ ___Restricted activity for Medical Reasons ___ ___Date of last tetanus shot ___/___/___

Significant Disease, Injury, Operation, or if you have answered yes to any of these questions, please explain on the bottom of the other side of this form.

MEDICAL RELEASE AND PERMISSION FOR EVENTSBy signing this form, as the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of ______________________________, I hereby grant my permission for my teenager to attend the activities sponsored by Connect Student Ministries as a part of Rose Heights Church in Tyler, Texas. I understand these activities will be chaperoned by an adult volunteer of the Connect Student Ministries. I hereby assume all risks incident to my child’s involvement in said activities and do hereby release and give up any and all claims for damages caused in any injury to said child whatsoever as a result of said child’s activities in church sponsored events. I agree to hold Rose Heights, its staff, and volunteers, their respective successors and assignees harmless and to indemnify them from all damages and expenses incurred as a result of said child’s activities connected directly or indirectly with church sponsored activities.

____ I authorize the adult sponsor of Rose Heights Church to seek medical treatment for said child and (initial) hereby authorize medical treatment, including but not limited to emergency surgery or treatment. I will assume the responsibility of all medical expenses, if any incur.

____ I also understand the purpose and authorize Rose Heights Church and its adherents to publish (initial) pictures and videos of said child for promotional purposes (print and/or online).

____ This permission shall remain in effect until January 1, 2020, unless sooner revoked in writing and (initial) delivered to said agent(s).

Effective this _____ day of _________________, _____. (date) (month) (year)

___________________________________ ________________________________ ___/___/___Printed Name of Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Signature of Parent(s) or Guardian(s) (DATE)

___________________________________ ___/___/___ Signature of Notary (DATE)

MEDICAL EXPLANATIONIF THE ANSWER WAS YES TO ANY QUESTION UNDER THE HEALTH HISTORY, PLEASE EXPLAIN:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________