Camper Application

FC Texas Winter Camp 2023


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    In the face of increasing costs from inflation and facility fees, we have made shirts an add-on cost of $15. This allows us to keep the registration fee the same as last year at $225 per camper. Our hope is that this prevents some added stress for our families. We are unlikely to have extra shirts available for purchase at camp, so please select one now if your camper will want a shirt.


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    The Hutchinson Bell

    The Hutchinson Bell is Florida College’s alumni and friends’ association which exists to serve members by allowing them to connect, communicate and cultivate relationships with one another and the college which brought them together.




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    ALL MEDICATIONS ARE TO BE TURNED IN TO THE NURSE.


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    Special Instructions


    Rules and Terms of Service
     Rules for acceptance and participation in this program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, political belief, or religion.

    Arrival and Departure Arrangements
    Drop off will begin at 3:00PM. To be fair to everyone there will be no drop offs before 3:00PM. Pickup is on the final morning after 11:00AM. Campers have responsibilities until this time. Due to these responsibilities as well as other schedule interruptions, if campers are checked out prior to 11:00AM, there will be a clean-up fee of $7.00 per camper, collected at time of pick-up. Please note, NO checkouts can be performed on the final night of camp, during the awards ceremony or the slide show. If pick-up is necessary, it must be before or after these activities. Camper pickup ends at noon. Due to excessive abuse of checkout times, if campers are picked up after 12:00PM on Saturday, there will be an additional charge of $25.00 per camper, per hour, collected at time of pick-up.

    Rooming Requests
    If you wish to room with someone specific, please let us know when you send in your registration forms. However, younger campers will not be allowed to move up to room with older campers.

    Dress and Conduct
    Camp is conducted in a spiritual atmosphere, which includes wearing modest apparel. While we recognize that this means different things for different people we have adopted the guidelines which are followed at Florida College.

    Clothing should not have logos or messages that are indecent, “Pajama pants” are not appropriate except in the cabins, All pants, shorts or skirts must come to the knee. All shirts must have sleeves. All clothing should include the proper undergarments and should not be tight-fitting or revealing.
    Prohibited clothing includes:
       ° Halters, tank tops, or blouses showing the midriff.
       ° Backless or low-cut dresses.
       ° Low hip-hugger pants.
       ° Yoga pants.
       ° Skirts or pants that do not touch the kneecap.
       ° Skirts slit above the kneecap.

    Each camper is expected to follow camp rules. Tobacco, alcoholic beverages, and unprescribed drugs will not be allowed. Stealing, profanity, possession of weapons of any kind, or abuse of camp facilities will not be tolerated. Additionally, firecrackers, shaving cream and water balloon fights are prohibited. Disrespectfulness to counselors and failure to follow their instructions will not be tolerated. Offenders will be subject to being sent home.

    Cell Phones
    Campers are prohibited from bringing any electronics to camp, this includes cellphones. We strongly encourage all campers' cellphones to remain at home during camp. Any cellphones that are brought to camp will be collected and returned at check-out. At check-in, all parents will have an opportunity to obtain the cellphone numbers of directors as well as counselors. If campers are found to have a cellphone, the directors will find some pots, pans and toilets for them to scrub. Not kidding!!

    Health and Safety

    It is not appropriate for campers to attend camp while sick. If campers are symptomatic within 24 hours of arriving at camp, we ask you to make the difficult choice to keep them home. We recommend (but do not require) that campers receive a flu shot at least 2 weeks before camp. Campers with fever and other symptoms of illness will be evaluated by the clinic and may need to be picked up early.

    Trained first aid personnel will be available. Accident insurance (included in camp fee) will be provided for all campers who do not have other insurance and as a secondary insurance for those that do. Insurance information is suggested to be on file for all campers. Zip Lining is an optional, add-on activity made available by the YMCA. Our camp accident insurance does not cover this activity. Therefore, campers who choose to participate will not be able to use the accident insurance should they be injured while participating. Florida College Texas Camp requires a Medical Release Form and a Release and Indemnity Agreement on file and YMCA Camp Grady Spruce requires the parents and guardians of every camper to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement. No one can attend camp without these forms on file.

    Activities
    The daily camp schedule includes devotions, Bible classes, singing, sports, hiking, games, and regular meals. There is also entertainment each evening, including a New Year's Eve Party. Horseback riding will be available for an additional fee of $20 and zip lining is an additional $10 (zip lining is not covered by camp accident insurance, so campers participate at the risk of themselves and their guarantors). Campers will sign up and pay during camp concessions so please send cash with interested campers.

    Cost and Reservations
    The cost is $225 for each camper. If paying by check, make payable to: North Texas Chapter of the Hutchinson Bell. A reservation is made when the camp fee is paid in full.

    A full refund is available up to 2 weeks before camp starts. In the time period between 2 weeks before camp and the start of camp, only a 50% refund will be issued. Refunds will be available to campers unable to come due to illness prior to camp and partial refunds will be given for campers sent home early due to illness.

    Suggested Items to Bring
       Bible
       Clothing
       Warm Jacket or Coat
       Hat
       Gloves
       Pajamas
       Flashlight
       Soap
       Personal Items
       Towels and Washcloths
       Sleeping Bag or Bed Linens
       Musical Instruments (Optional)
       Athletic Equipment
       Insect Repellant
       Notebook or Journal