WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH YOUTH MINISTRY

Wesley YM Camp 2013

12 – 15 December 2013

Information Booklet

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 3

GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Camp Venue ................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Camp Speaker ................................................................................................................................................................ 4

CAMP MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

Campers ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Contacting Your Child ................................................................................................................................................ 5

Emergency Contact ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

REGISTRATION.................................................................................................................................................................. 6

How To Register ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

Camp Fees ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Cancellations & Transfers ........................................................................................................................................ 6

PREPARING FOR CAMP .................................................................................................................................................. 7

Important Camp Timings ......................................................................................................................................... 7

Joining Camp Midway ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Leaving Camp Early .................................................................................................................................................... 7

Packing For Camp ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

TRAVELLING INTO MALAYSIA ................................................................................................................................... 8

Transport ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Visa .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

National Service............................................................................................................................................................ 8

SECURITY ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

CAMPER HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

Allergies & Special Dietary Requirements ........................................................................................................ 9

Medical Care................................................................................................................................................................... 9

LOCATION MAP .............................................................................................................................................................. 10

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How is this year’s camp different from previous years? GENERAL 4

Will I be able to contact or relay messages to my child, especially if his/her phone cannot be used overseas?

CAMP MANAGEMENT 5

How do I contact camp in case of emergency? CAMP MANAGEMENT 5

What are the payment options for registration? REGISTRATION 6

Do I need to buy travel insurance for my child? REGISTRATION 6

What is the cancellation policy? REGISTRATION 6

When will the coaches leave and arrive in Singapore? PREPARING FOR CAMP 7

Is my child allowed to be dropped off at Woodlands Checkpoint?

PREPARING FOR CAMP 7

What if my child cannot stay for the entire duration of camp?

PREPARING FOR CAMP 7

Does my child need to bring Malaysian Ringgit? If so, how much?

PREPARING FOR CAMP 7

How long is the journey to the campsite in Johor? TRAVELLING INTO MALAYSIA

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Can I drive up to Johor on my own? TRAVELLING INTO MALAYSIA

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What are the measures put in place to ensure my child is safe?

SECURITY 9

Will my child be allowed to leave the campsite? SECURITY 9

Will non-campers be allowed to enter the various camp venues used?

SECURITY 9

What if my child requires special dietary arrangements? CAMPER HEALTH 9

What if my child falls sick/gets injured during camp? CAMPER HEALTH 9

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GENERAL

Camp Venue This year’s camp will be held in Amansari Residence Resort, Johor, Malaysia.

Located in the suburb of Seri Alam in the

district of Johor Bahru City, Amansari

Residence Resort is a premium hotel

surrounded by middle and high-end

residential housing. By car, it is a 5

minutes away from the town’s commercial

and entertainment areas, and 30 minutes

from the Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex.

Campers will be staying in Junior Suites in groups of 4, split according to gender.

24 hours security and closed circuit surveillance, as well as a 3-tier access card

system, are also implemented.

Address: Jalan Persiaran Seri Alam Bandar Seri Alam 81750 Masai Johor, Malaysia

Telephone: Fax: Website: Hotel Info:

+607-381 7070 +607-388 0707 www.amansariresidenceresortsa.com/ hotel.info_sa@amansarihotels.com

Driving Map (provided by hotel):

Camp Speaker This year, we are honoured to have our very own Pastor-in-Charge, Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming, as our camp speaker. He will be present throughout the entire duration of camp. The Pastor assigned to Youth Ministry will also be present throughout the duration of the camp.

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CAMP MANAGEMENT

Campers This year we are expecting about 200 - 250 campers, including leaders and mentors. We will ensure that there is at least 1 adult to every 10 youths (under 21 years).

Contacting Your Child For non-emergency situations, you can contact your child through:

Yeo Kheng Hao (9855 2130) or Derek Ee (9730 3607)

Emergency Contact To contact a camper in an emergency situation during camp, please call:

Samuel Tan (9732 9053) Pastoral Team Member

or Eric Chiam (9627 7870) Programme Coordinator

Prior to camp, enquiries can be directed to wesleyymcamp2013@gmail.com.

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REGISTRATION

How To Register

Registration can be done at the Camp Booth located outside the YWCA Level 2

Ballroom on Sundays. Payment can be made in cash or by cheque. Cheques should

made payable to “Wesley Methodist Church”, with camper’s name and “YM Camp”

written on the reverse side.

Registration forms are available in hardcopy at the Camp Booth, or in softcopy at

http://tinyurl.com/ymcamp2013form.

Please ensure the following before registration:

All fields in the registration form are duly completed

Consent form is signed by parent/guardian of camper under 21 years

Passport expires after 15 June 2014; please attach a photocopy of passport

for verification

Registration closes on 1 September 2013. Registration will only be confirmed

after the above-mentioned requirements are met and payment has been made in

full.

Camp Fees After church subsidies, the camp fees are $90 per person. This sum includes

meals, accommodation, transport and basic group travel insurance. However, if

you wish, you may purchase extra insurance for your child.

Cancellations & Transfers For a full refund of camp fees, cancellations have to be done by 22 September

2013. The camp fee will be forfeited for cancellations made after the stated date.

Transfers of registration can be made if the replacement camper meets the

above-mentioned registration requirements.

Requests for cancellation or transfer of registration can be made in writing

through wesleyymcamp2013@gmail.com.

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PREPARING FOR CAMP

Important Camp Timings 12 Dec 2013, Thursday

Registration begins at 9.00am at Wesley Plaza Hall. The coaches to Johor will

leave the carpark opposite YWCA (Fort Canning Lodge) at 10.30am.

15 Dec 2013, Sunday

Campers will break camp at the campsite in Johor and the coaches will arrive at

the carpark opposite YWCA (Fort Canning Lodge) at approximately 5.30pm.

Campers will be dismissed upon arrival at this location. Drop-offs elsewhere will

not be allowed.

Joining Camp Midway Requests to join camp after the official start of camp (morning of 12 Dec 2013,

Thurs) can be made in writing to wesleyymcamp2013@gmail.com. Requests will

be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Leaving Camp Early Requests to leave camp before the official end of camp (evening of 15 Dec 2013,

Sun) can be made in writing to wesleyymcamp2013@gmail.com. Requests will

be considered on a case-by-case basis.

In the case that the camper’s request to leave camp early is approved, NO special

transport arrangements will be made for him/her. In addition, the camper will

NOT be allowed to leave the campsite on his/her own, Parents/Guardians will

have to make arrangements for the camper to be picked up from the campsite,

and inform the Camp Committee of these arrangements.

The camper may be picked up from the front lobby of Amansari Residence

Resort. A member of the Camp Committee or a church staff will accompany the

camper till the parent/guardian arrives. Please refer to the GENERAL section for

driving instructions to the camp venue.

Packing For Camp A packing list will be issued to all campers after registration has been confirmed.

Campers do not have to bring Malaysian Ringgit as the $90 camp registration fee

covers expenses for meals, accommodation and transport. There will also not be

any free-and-easy time for campers to leave the hotel premises.

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TRAVELLING INTO MALAYSIA

Transport Campers will be travelling by coach from Singapore to the campsite in Johor. The

journey will take about 15-20 mins from Woodlands Checkpoint. This does NOT

include the time required to clear the customs at the Johor Bahru checkpoint.

There will be no rest stop.

Requests for alternative transport arrangements (e.g. self-drive to Johor

campsite) can be made through in writing to wesleyymcamp2013@gmail.com.

Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Visa Singaporean Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) do not require visas to enter Malaysia. For the list of countries that require a visa, please refer to http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-requirement-by-country.

National Service All NS men have to notify MINDEF of their overseas trips (more than 24 hours and shorter than 6 months). They can do so in the following ways:

Via NS Portal (http://www.ns.sg) at the Notify Overseas Trip link SMS to 36161 (eNSNS) Call NS Call Centre at 1800-367 6767 (1800-eNSNS) Fax to 6853 7894 Mail to NS Call Centre at 5 Ang Mo Kio St 52, NCS Hub, Singapore 569141

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SECURITY All campers will be issued nametags and the Camp Committee will strictly enforce that nametags be worn at all times. Only registered campers with nametags will be allowed to enter camp venues. Camp activities do not involve campers moving around Johor; hence campers will not be allowed to leave the campsite. Arrangements will be made with the hotel’s 24 hours security post to disallow any campers from leaving the hotel without the Camp Committee’s permission.

CAMPER HEALTH

Allergies & Special Dietary Requirements All meals will be prepared by the hotel kitchen. Campers should specify in their

registration forms if they have allergies to certain foods and/or special dietary

requirements. Arrangements will be made with the hotel to cater to these

specific needs.

Medical Care There will be at least one camp doctor on standby throughout the duration of

camp. The camp doctor will respond to medical emergencies, distribute

medications, and provide basic first aid care for the campers. The

parent/guardian of the camper will be informed of any medical care given.

In the unlikely event that a camper requires treatment at a clinic/hospital, the

nearest medical facility is a 5-minutes’ drive away from the campsite. The tour

agent (who will be on-site throughout the duration of camp) will ensure that the

camper is sent there.

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LOCATION MAP