TRIP LEADER INFORMATION - The Pittsburgh Project

TRIP LEADER INFORMATION
REMINDERS:
1.
YOU NEED VEHICLES. (7+ CAPACITY) TO TRANSPORT GROUPS TO SITES WHILE AT THE PITTSBURGH
PROJECT. NO FULL-SIZED BUSSES.
2. YOU NEED LEADERS. 1:5 LEADER (21 OR OLDER) TO STUDENT RATIO. YOU CAN ALWAYS BRING A
HIGHER RATIO THAN THAT. COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE WELCOME, BUT THEY MUST BE 21 TO BE A DRIVER
OR WORKSITE LEADER. IF YOU HAVE BOTH GENDER OF KIDS ON YOUR TRIP, YOU NEED BOTH MALE AND
FEMALE LEADERS. LEADERS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR THE ENTIRE CAMP SESSION.
3. YOU NEED CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS AND CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCES FOR ALL 18+ LEADERS.
WE DO NOT NEED COPIES OF THOSE. YOU NEED TO HAVE THEM ON FILE.
4. WE NEED YOUR PAPERWORK. PLEASE READ AND REVIEW THE FORMS IN THIS PACKET. MOST FORMS ARE
DUE 2 WEEKS BEORE YOU COME. TWO SETS OF REGISTRATION FORMS ARE TO BE BROUGHT
WITH YOU ON OPENING DAY. (1 ORIGINAL, 1 COPY). *NEW THIS YEAR—ALL INDIVIDUALS MUST
ALSO FILL OUT AN ONLINE REGISTRATION. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE FAQS.
5. WE NEED YOU TO PLEASE ARRIVE BETWEEN 1:30-2:30 P.M. ON OPENING DAY. LATE ARRIVALS AFFECT
EVERYONE!!
6. WE NEED YOUR MONEY. PLEASE SEND YOUR FINAL BALANCE DUE WITH YOUR PAPERWORK BY THE
DATE SPECIFIED ON THE DEADLINE GUIDE—APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS BEFORE YOU COME. YOU ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FULL TUITION FOR ALL RESERVED SPOTS NO MATTER HOW MANY PEOPLE YOU
ACTUALLY BRING TO CAMP.
FILL OUT AND RETURN*
2 WEEKS BEFORE YOU ARRIVE:
1.WORKSITE LEADER SKILLS FORMS
2.GROUP PAIR SHEET (AVAILABLE IN EITHER WORD OR EXCEL)
3.VEHICLE INFORMATION SHEET
4.SUMMARY SHEET
5. FINAL BALANCE
PHOTOCOPY AND DISTRIBUTE TO YOUR GROUP MEMBERS
1.ADULT AND STUDENT REGISTRATION FORMS
2.WHAT TO BRING LIST
3.FAQ SHEET
4.WORKSITE LEADER SKILLS FORMS (ONLY WORKSITE LEADERS FILL THESE OUT)
5.HOMEOWNER EXPECTATIONS SHEET
BRING WITH YOU AND TURN IN WHEN YOU ARRIVE
ONE SET OF THE ORIGINAL ADULT AND STUDENT REGISTRATION FORMS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
ONE SET OF COPIES OF ADULT AND STUDENT REGISTRATION FORMS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
(2 SETS TOTAL)
*FORMS CAN BE RETURNED BY MAIL, EMAIL, OR FAX TO:
THE PITTSBURGH PROJECT
2801 NORTH CHARLES STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA 15214
FAX: 412-321-3813
QUESTIONS? CALL LAUREN PFEIFFER AT 412-321-1678 EXT. 126 OR 412-292-3165
EMAIL AT [email protected]
Deadline Guide
1. Worksite leader Skills forms
2. Group Pair sheet
3. Vehicle information
4. Summary Sheet/T-shirt request
5. Final balance due $
…ARE DUE 2 WEEKS before your arrival. You may fax, email or mail them to:
The Pittsburgh Project (Attn: Lauren Pfeiffer)
2801 North Charles Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
Fax: 412-321-3813
[email protected]
If you are attending camp:
Session 1 June 12-18, 2016
Session 2 June 19-25, 2016
Session 3 June 26-July 2, 2016
We need your balance and
materials by:
Friday, May 27
Friday, June 3
Friday, June 10
Session 4 July 4-8, 2016
Session 5 July 11-15, 2016
Session 6 July 18-22, 2016
Monday, June 20
Monday, June 27
Tuesday, July 5
Session 7 July 24-30, 2016
Session 8 July 31 - August 6, 2016
Friday, July 8
Friday, July 15
----------------------------------------------Please bring the ORIGINAL and one COPY of your student AND adult registration
forms with YOU to camp and turn them in on OPENING DAY!
Also, be sure that all participants complete the NEW online
registration before arrival!
SUMMER SERVICE CAMP
Frequently asked questions 2016
Revised APRIL 2016
WHERE ARE WE STAYING?
The Pittsburgh Project is located in a three-story converted school building, a renovated
former church, and a three-story dormitory all nestled in a residential neighborhood on
Pittsburgh’s North Side. We are in a biracial residential neighborhood called Perry South,
across from a city park and pool that The Pittsburgh Project operates. Many of The Project’s
staff members live in the city, and surrounding neighborhoods. Much of our 70-member
summer staff lives on-site during the summer.
WHERE DO WE SLEEP AND SHOWER?
In 2005, we opened a three-story dorm building located in what was formerly our back
parking lot. There are separate floors for each gender’s sleeping area as well as a first floor
recreation space. There are also adequate shower and bathroom facilities on each floor.
Shower shoes are recommended. You are required to bring your own towels, bed linens, and
pillow. The rooms are ventilated, but they are not air-conditioned, and each room has one fan.
You are free to bring additional fans.
WHO WILL BE IN MY ROOM?
There are seven sets of bunk beds, fourteen beds total in each room. Floors will split genders.
You will be divided into rooms according to church groups. You may be sharing your room
with another church group, depending on the best breakdown of numbers and the best usage
of space. Adult leaders will be in the same rooms as students. Make sure that you bring adult
leaders of both genders to accommodate appropriate supervision in the dorm rooms.
WHERE DO FAMILIES CALL IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY?
The Project's offices are open from approximately 9:00 am to approximately 5:00 pm EDT.
- Pittsburgh Project phone number: 412-321-1678
- Pittsburgh Project fax number: 412-321-3813
- Service Camp calls can be directed to Lauren Pfeiffer at extension 126
- Lauren can also be reached at 412-292-3165 (work cell) or emailed at
[email protected].
Please give these numbers to your students’ parents and to your church’s office.
Please note that cell phone reception at TPP is fairly poor since we are situated in a
geographic valley; we have found that many people only get reception on their phones when
they are outside.
WHO STAFFS THE PROJECT’S CAMPS?
We have about 20 staff members who work year-round at The Project. In the summer, we hire
an additional 70 summer staff. Twelve college-aged students assist our full-time staff in
facilitating all components of Service Camp. These folks work under the supervision of our
year-round Homeowner Services staff. In addition to Service Camp, we also run day camps for
neighborhood kids grades K-12 throughout the summer, the public pool across the street,
and a specialty coffee shop.
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WHEN SHOULD WE GET THERE?
Please arrive between 1:30 and 2:30 pm. We hit the ground running, so PLEASE ARRIVE ON
TIME! Your timeliness is critical to serving you and the other groups as well as accomplishing
all that needs to happen on the first day. If you are traveling a long distance, you might want
to make arrangements to arrive the night before and either stay in a hotel or at one of the
churches listed below. If even one group is late, it throws off the schedule for the entire camp.
IS THERE WI-FI WHERE WE ARE STAYING?
Yes and it’s free!
WHERE CAN OUR STUDENTS GET MAIL?
Students like to get mail while they are at camp. Please send mail at least one week in advance
so that it arrives when the addressee is at camp. Letters can be sent to the following address:
Student’s Name/ Student’s home church
Session/Dates Attending Camp
The Pittsburgh Project
2801 North Charles Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15214-3110
Mail that arrives after the student has left camp will be “Returned to Sender”.
CAN YOU PROVIDE OVERNIGHT LODGING BEFORE OR AFTER OUR SCHEDULED
CAMP DATES?
Unfortunately not. We are not equipped to house groups outside of camp sessions.
We have a special rate that has been offered to our groups during the summer for $104/night
at La Quinta Inns & Suites, 4859 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, 1-412-366-5200.
When you call, mention “The Pittsburgh Project” and ask for that rate.
The other nearby hotels are The Hampton Inn, 4575 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, 1412-939-3200 and The Comfort Inn, 4607 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, 1-412-4153867. If you’d like low-cost lodging before or after camp, the following Pittsburgh area
churches may be able to let you sleep in their gym or fellowship hall:
Beverly Heights Presbyterian, Mt Lebanon, PA 15228, (412) 561-5100
Contact: Joe Williams ext 217, or (412) 841-9390, or [email protected]
Memorial Park Church, Allison Park, PA 15101, (412) 364-9492
Contact: Tammy Hawbaker, [email protected]
Orchard Hill Church, Wexford, PA 15090
Contact: Jackie Weich, (724) 935-7602
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Allison Park, PA 15101, (412) 486-7006
Contact: Tami Weisner [email protected]
Union Presbyterian Church, Robinson Township, PA 15136, (412) 787-2121
Contact: Josh Hjemvick, [email protected]
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HOW DO WE REGISTER? WHAT ABOUT TUITION?
Upon arrival, the trip leader should check in at the registration desk inside the Guesthouse.
Please have the original plus one copy of your student and adult registration forms. The
original will stay at our office and the copy will be taken to the worksite with the designated
worksite leader. As a reminder, tuition for 5 Day Camps (Sessions 4, 5, 6) is $300 per
participant and tuition for 7 Day Camps (Session 1, 2, 3, 7, 8) is $390 per participant. Each
participant’s $50 deposit is already a fraction of the total tuition. Your final balance is due two
(2) weeks before you arrive with your group pair sheet, vehicle form, worksite leader skills
forms, and summary sheet. As stated in the contract, after March 15th, groups are responsible
for the full tuition for each reserved spot no matter how many folks you bring to camp.
WHAT IS THE NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS?
In addition to the traditional paper copy of the adult and student registration form, we are
asking everyone to complete an online registration form. Click on the following link to fill out
either the student or adult individual registration before arriving on opening day:
http://pittsburghproject.org/programs/service-camps/information-for-registered-groups/.
Adult registration is for participants 18 years of age or older. Please fill out all information
completely and accurately, then hit submit when finished. It’s that easy!
WHAT LEADERSHIP SHOULD OUR CHURCH PROVIDE?
In order to provide enough leadership on and off the work site, please have a minimum 1:5
leader to student ratio. You may bring more adults if you wish. Our board’s policy requires
that your worksite leaders are at least 21 years old and have criminal record checks and child
abuse clearances on file with the sponsoring church or group. We can only guarantee one
adult per worksite, but some will have two depending on the amount of adults for the week.
We rely significantly on the adult leaders. Leaders provide hands-on supervision at the
worksite, nurture and discipline in the evenings and will lodge in the dorm room with their
students. Also, please ensure that you have leaders representing the gender of students you
bring. You must have an adult of both genders if you bring students of both genders. Older
students, junior leaders, and college students are welcome to come and assist with your
group, but they cannot serve as adult worksite leaders unless they are 21. Also, please ensure
that the same adult leaders are available for the whole week.
HOW WILL YOU KNOW OUR CONSTRUCTION SKILLS?
Please distribute the enclosed Worksite Leader Skills Form and ask each of your adult leaders
(21 years old +) to fill one out. Then mail, email or fax it back to The Project two (2) full weeks
before your arrival. We will then be able to schedule the various projects in accordance with
the skills that are available that particular week. We only need this information for your adult
leaders. Do not have students fill them out.
DO I NEED TO BRING MY OWN SKILLED PEOPLE?
No. Construction experience is not required, although if you do then it is an added bonus. All
leaders must enjoy teenagers and come with a “can do” attitude. Leadership sets the tone for
the week. As an incentive, if you do bring a skilled extra that we may use for the week, then
they get to come for free! Please see our separate flyer for all details. As an added bonus, for
every skilled extra you bring, you can get one free camper spot!!
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THE OPENING DAY SCHEDULE LOOKS SOMETHING LIKE THIS:
1:30 - 2:30 pm
3:00 – 4:00 pm
4:00 – 5:00 pm
5:15 – 6:00pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm
7:00 - 8:30 pm
8:30 - 10:00 pm
10:00 - 11:00 pm
11:00 pm
Arrive, register your group, get settled
Leader’s Meeting for all adult leaders/Mixers for students
CLUB in the Sanctuary (skits, singing, message)
Meet in worksite groups
Dinner
Drive to visit worksites you will be serving
Free time
Evening prayer (join us if you’d like)/Get ready for bed
Lights out
WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY’S SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?
7:00 am
7:15 - 8:00 am
8:00 - 8:20 am
8:20 - 8:45 am
8:45 - 9:15 am
9:15 am - 3:30 pm
3:30 - 4:00pm
4:00 – 5:45 pm
5:45 - 7:00 pm
7:00 - 8:30 pm
9:00 - 10:15 pm
10:15-11:00 pm
11:00
Wake up/Morning prayer (please join us if you’d like)
Breakfast
Devotions
Meet for instructions
Load-up/Drive to work sites
Hard day’s work
Head back to TPP headquarters
Shower/rest/free time/coffee shop & pool open
Dinner
CLUB in the Sanctuary (game, singing, message)
Camp program activities
Evening prayer (join us if you’d like)/Get ready for bed
Lights out
WHAT TIME IS BEDTIME?
Nightly, bedtime is at 11:00 pm sharp. You and your leaders are responsible for promoting
slumber among the students you bring. Our staff will turn out the lights at 11:00, but it will
be your responsibility to make sure that they stay off. Rested campers are happy campers.
WILL WE HAVE FREE TIME DURING THE WEEK?
There is some scheduled shower time/free time between (roughly) 4:00 and 5:45 pm daily and
some at the end of the day. Apart from that, Service Camp at The Project will keep you busy
morning, afternoon, and evening. All of our activities, except for morning and evening prayer,
are mandatory. For 7-Day Camps only, Thursday evening from 6-10pm you will have the night
off to go out for dinner with your group and see the beautiful city of Pittsburgh. Enclosed is a
list of suggested activities.
WHAT IS YOUR SAFETY RECORD?
Praise God, our record is quite good. We take safety seriously and we need you and your
leaders to take it seriously as well. You will be the supervisors at the worksites so it will be
essential for you to monitor the activities of the young people working with you. Please bring
first-aid kits for your worksite leaders to take to their sites. We will provide a list of nearby
hospitals and emergency telephone numbers in your worksite notebook. Allegheny General
Hospital is 5 minutes from The Project’s headquarters.
IS THERE A SWIMMING POOL NEARBY?
In 2006, we were excited to reopen the public pool across the street. It’s staffed by our own
Pittsburgh Project Summer Staff. For $1 per day, folks are welcome to swim during free time.
Please bring modest swimwear and a towel if you would like to swim.
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DO WE NEED TO GET TETANUS SHOTS?
An up-to-date tetanus shot is required for all participants working at sites.
ARE YOU INSURED? WHAT ABOUT MEDICAL INSURANCE?
The Project maintains a general liability policy that will cover you, your leaders, and your
students in case of lawsuits against The Pittsburgh Project for damage done by Project
participants. However, The Project maintains no medical coverage for Project participants.
Thus, your students should be covered by their own or their parents’ medical policies. We will
ask participants for medical insurance information on their registration forms, which you
should collect and turn in upon arrival. If we don’t have a signed release form for each
participant, they will not be permitted to go to worksites. Also, please don’t bring already-ill
students who will spread germs and viruses, and who will end up spending the whole week in
bed. A week at camp is not a good place to try and heal up.
WILL YOU SPLIT OUR GROUP UP?
On junior high and combined age group sessions (sessions 4, 5, 6), students will be working
with their own youth groups on worksites. On our senior high only weeks (sessions 2, 3, 7),
students from your group will be split up on worksites in order to work together with the
other campers from all over the country. (This year, on weeks 1 & 8, the option will be with
the attending church groups whether you work with your own group or other churches.) This
will take place in the following manner: you will be responsible for pairing your students so
that each student will be working with someone whom s/he knows. That makes it absolutely
necessary for you to send us your Group Pair Sheet two (2) weeks before your arrival. Each
work team will be made up of approximately six students and one adult; three different
organizations are represented in each work team. Your adult leaders are in charge of
delegating and supervising work at the work site. Our staff will travel between sites and
provide leadership and facilitation as needed.
WHAT WILL WE EAT?
All meals are prepared for us by our food service staff. Morning meals are either hot or cold
breakfasts including, but not limited to, eggs, juice, cereal, bagels, and fruit. Lunches will
consist of cold sandwiches, fruit, juice, and chips, and are packed fresh each day. Dinners are
hot meals, including entrées like chicken, spaghetti, lasagna, bread, vegetables, and a
beverage. There will be salad mix available at dinner each night. We are unable to
accommodate food allergies or special food needs in our camp meals.
DO WE NEED ANY SPENDING MONEY?
The tuition that you pay covers the costs of meals, lodging, and a Project T-shirt. You may
want to bring spending money to help support our own coffee shop--The Charles Street Café-which sells specialty coffees, smoothies, milkshakes, cold drinks, snacks, and Project
merchandise. If you are attending a 7-Day Camp, you will need spending money for your
Thursday Night Out. You will be on your own for dinner that evening.
DO WE NEED SPECIAL WORK CLOTHES?
Please be prepared to do a variety of work in a variety of settings. Due to the number of
homes we serve in the summer, we are unable to inform you of your specific work project
before you arrive. Modest work clothes that function inside, on ladders, in deep weeds, in hot
sun, while painting, in dust, etc. are recommended. Closed-toe shoes and work gloves are a
must. Flip-flops and short-shorts are not work clothes!!
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WHAT ELSE DO WE NEED TO BRING?
1. Please bring with you one (1) medium-sized first aid kit for every worksite leader in your
group. (Approximately 1 kit per 7 people in your group.) You will take these to your
worksites with you.
2. Please bring one 5-10 gallon water cooler for each vehicle you bring. (We will provide a
bag of ice for each work team each work day.)
3. Work gloves, dust mask, and a pair of plastic safety goggles for each person.
4. All participants should bring a canteen or a water bottle labeled with their name. Water
from their water bottle and your water cooler will be the only guaranteed beverage for
lunch and refreshment throughout their workday.
5. Each person will also need a Bible, pen, and a journal or notebook that they will use
daily at morning devotions.
The following have proven to be helpful, but they are NOT required:
 We welcome hand tools! All tools and supplies will be provided for you during
the week. But, if you would like to bring paintbrushes or rollers, etc. to use and
then leave at the end of the week, they will go to good use! Also, we can always
use drop cloths, extra cotton rags, old T-shirts, etc. for use at the worksites.
 Small fans for the dorm rooms. You may also want to bring extension cords.
HOW MANY PARTICIPANTS WILL BE AT CAMP?
A typical week at Service Camp will have around 200 total participants; however some weeks
are bigger and some are smaller than that.
WHAT VEHICLES SHALL WE BRING?
WILL WE USE OUR VEHICLES DURING THE WEEK?
Please bring vehicles such that your adult leaders can transport 7-9 people at a time. Make
sure to turn in the vehicle sheet two (2) weeks in advance--we plan transportation assignments
before groups arrive. (Students are not allowed to drive other students). Also, you may wish to
refrain from bringing Grandpa’s BMW, since kids get dirty, and so do vehicles. Your vans and
minivans are needed to transport teams of approximately 7-9 people to and from the
worksites each day. Passenger vehicles with a capacity under 7 do not work since each of your
adults will need to drive a team of at least 7 total bodies to a worksite. Also, if you choose to
bring 12-15 passenger vans to accommodate your group, those vans will need to transport 2
groups daily to worksites, leaving the dropped-off groups without a vehicle for the day. Fullsized busses do not work as transportation to and from sites.
Only the adult leaders (21 years+) from your group are permitted to drive students. It’s always
a great help if any of your leaders are authorized to drive any of your group’s vehicles. Also,
experience has proven that if you are planning on bringing a rental van, get the additional
insurance so that you are covered. That way, if someone forgets to tightly close that brown
can of paint, you won’t have to pay to replace the carpet.
DO WE ALL RECEIVE THE SAME SIZE FREE T-SHIRT?
No. Two weeks before you come to camp, you will send us the enclosed Summary Sheet to be
filled out with the sizes that your group needs. PLEASE ASK your students what size they want.
T-shirts will be given out on the closing day of camp.
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DO YOU HAVE A DRESS CODE?
We expect that leaders, students and staff will dress modestly while at The Pittsburgh Project.
Please plan on wearing clothes that honor your elderly homeowner, God, others at camp, and
yourself. As stated on the what to bring list, please do not wear the following: strapless tops,
low cut shirts, shirts/halters/tube tops that show your belly, clothes that reveal your
underwear or bra, short-shorts or skirts, T-shirts advertising beer or cigarettes or T-shirts with
slogans or symbols that would probably offend your grandmother, and half-shirts or sports
bras worn without an appropriate shirt. We do ask adult leaders to help us enforce this policy
with those in your group.
CAN WE BRING IPODS/ C.D. PLAYERS/ MP3 PLAYERS/TVS?
No. Please inform your students and leaders that they are not to bring those with them. We
have found that a retreat from normal music and television usage can be valuable. We have a
sizable sound system in the dining hall and meeting space through which we will play and
blare music. If you are traveling a long distance and kids use iPods for the road, please collect
and store them when you arrive.
WHAT ABOUT CELL PHONES/LAPTOPS/TABLETS/IPADS?
Ideally, students should come to camp without their cell phones. If it is essential for a student
to have a cell phone, we ask that they would only be used during the 4-6pm free time. They
should not be using them while working during the day and are not permitted during our
large group meeting in the mornings and evenings. If trip leaders would like to collect
students' cell phones for their stay at camp, we support that decision. You should know that
cell-phone reception for providers other than Sprint is poor; most cell phones do not work
inside our buildings, including the Guesthouse where you lodge. Also, laptops, iPads, and
other tablets/gadgets should stay home for students. A retreat from social media and
constant internet connection can be a good thing. If you bring these items as a leader, you are
responsible for safely securing these items. We cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.
ARE THERE LOCKERS IN THE GUEST HOUSE?
Yes, each person staying in the Guest House will have access to a small locker in their room.
Padlocks are not provided; please bring your own.
WE KNOW PEOPLE IN TOWN. CAN WE VISIT THEM?
If you have friends or relatives in the area you wish to see, please do so before or after the
trip. However, they are welcome to come and visit you at The Project during the evening
program. Wednesday nights are a particularly good night since our homeowners are also
invited to the evening program that night. Please let us know if you are expecting visitors
while you are here.
WHAT TIME WILL WE LEAVE AT THE END OF THE WEEK?
Our program will end by 10:00 am on the last day. Please don’t plan to leave earlier.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US!
SEE YOU IN DA‘BURGH REAL SOON!
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Group Pair Sheet 7-Day Senior High Sessions
Due 2 WEEKS before your arrival
Church: ___________________________________ City, State: ___________________________________
Week attending:___________________________ Group Total:_________________________________
In order to diversify work teams, we place pairs of teenagers from different churches together on
worksites. This pair sheet allows you to keep each of your students with one other student from your group.
For flexibility in putting work groups together, please give us 1 or 2 trios of students.
Adult Leaders (for legal reasons, leaders must be 21+ years old):
1. _________________________________(trip leader) 4. _______________________________________
2. ____________________________________________ 5. _______________________________________
3. _________________________________ ____________6. _______________________________________
Please list students below--do not list adult leaders. Occasionally it’s possible to assign a
certain leader with a particular pair of students. If you'd like to make that request, note it in
the margin and we'll do our best to make arrangements. If you have more than 9 pairs of
students, please duplicate this sheet.
PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY-Nametags are made from this info.
Pair
#
1
Student 1
Fall
Grade
2016
Student 2
M/F
Fall
Grade
2016
M/F
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
For groups with an odd number of students,
please make one group a trio
OPTIONAL---(not for the logistically challenged!!)
For groups with an even number of students please provide us with an option of 2 TRIOs of students.
These will be duplicates of 6 students listed above. This flexibility helps us in the assigning of work groups
and vehicles. THANK YOU!
TRIO 1
1
2
3
TRIO 2
1
2
3
Group Pair Sheet 5-Day Junior High or Combined Sessions
Due 2 WEEKS before your arrival
Church: __________________________________ City, State: ___________________________________
Week attending:___________________________ Group Total:__________________________________
On our 5 Day Sessions, we have found that worksite groups work best when comprised of
pairs of participants from the same youth group or church. In order to assign groups to
worksites before your arrival, we ask that you fill out this pair sheet. Worksite group size
can vary slightly, so we make those worksite group assignments.
Adult Leaders (for legal reasons, leaders must be 21+ years old):
1. _________________________________(trip leader) 4. _______________________________________
2. ____________________________________________ 5. _______________________________________
3. _________________________________ ____________6. _______________________________________
Please list participants below, including under 21 "junior leaders." If you would like to assign
a certain worksite leader with a particular pair, note it in the margin and we'll do our best to
make arrangements. If you have more than 13 pairs, please duplicate this sheet.
PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY. Nametags are made from this information.
Pair
#
1
Participant 1
Fall
Grade
2016
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13*
*For groups with an odd number of participants,
please make one group a trio
M/F
Participant 2
Fall
Grade
2016
M/F
WO R K SI TE LE A DE R S K I L L S F OR M
TRIP LEADER! Distribute this form to each of your worksite leaders (21 and over) to fill out.
Collect them and mail, email or fax them back to the Project 2 WEEKS before your arrival.
WE MAKE WORKSITE ASSIGNMENTS BASED ON THIS INFORMATION!!
WORKSITE LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES:
In leading a worksite you have the following responsibilities:
1. Daily transporting yourself and 6-8 others to and from the worksite.
2. Guiding this work group through your home repair project. You DO NOT have to be an expert in the work
that you are doing, but you must be willing to try! TPP staff will be available for some assistance.
3. Encouraging your group by praying with them, helping them get to know each other, helping them to get to
know your homeowner and setting a positive and hopeful tone at your worksite.
Please provide us with the following information accurately and completely:
Name ________________________________________________ Gender ________________ Age _______________
Church/Organization___________________________________ City, State _________________________
I will be at the Project during the week of__________________________________________________________
Are you authorized to drive a vehicle for the week? (please circle) yes / no
What is your relationship to the youth group you will accompany?
___Year-round staff/Volunteer ___Parent ___Teacher ___Other:________________________
Have you had any previous mission trip experience? yes / no
If yes, please explain: ______________________________________________________________________
Do you have any first aid or emergency medical treatment experience? yes / no
If yes, please explain: ______________________________________________________________________
Do you have a criminal record check and child abuse clearance on file with your group? yes/no
This section enables us to schedule work that maximizes your skills (or lack of skills!) on the worksite.
Circle the appropriate number in each section:
PAINTING
YARD WORK
1.
I've never painted before.
1.
I've never done yard work before.
2.
I've helped someone paint inside.
2.
I can run a lawnmower.
3.
I've done low outside painting.
3.
I've run clippers and weed eaters
4.
I've painted a two-story house.
4.
I’ve used a chainsaw.
5.
I have a lot of painting experience.
5.
I have a lot of yard work experience.
6.
I am a painter.
6.
I am a landscaper.
DRY WALLING
MASONRY
1.
I've never dry walled before.
1.
I've never done masonry before.
2.
I've spackled small holes in a wall.
2.
I've patched a sidewalk.
3.
I've done taping and mudding.
3.
I've poured sections of concrete.
4.
I've measured, cut, and hung sheets.
4.
I have moderate masonry experience.
5.
I have a lot of dry walling experience.
5.
I have a lot of masonry experience.
6.
I am a dry waller.
6.
I am a mason.
CARPENTRY
PLUMBING
1.
I've never done any carpentry before.
1.
I've never done plumbing before.
2.
I've done small repairs around the house.
2.
I've fixed sink/toilet leaks.
3.
I've measured, cut, and nailed lumber.
3.
I've installed fixtures.
4.
I have moderate carpentry experience.
4.
I have moderate plumbing experience
5.
I have a lot of carpentry experience.
5.
I have a lot of plumbing experience.
6.
I am a carpenter.
6.
I am a registered plumber.
ROOFING
ELECTRICAL
1.
I've never roofed before.
1.
I've never done electrical work before.
2.
I've used tar to patch a leak.
2.
I've changed switches and outlets.
3.
I've replaced sections of a shingle roof.
3.
I've installed new light fixtures.
4.
I have moderate roofing experience.
4.
I have some rewiring experience.
5.
I have a lot of roofing experience.
5.
I have a lot of electrical experience.
6.
I am a roofer.
6.
I am a registered electrician.
Other skills/comments
VEHICLE INFORMATION SHEET
We rely on worksite leaders to transport work teams to and from the worksite daily. In order
to most efficiently organize this process, we ask that you inform us of your driver and
vehicle information before you arrive. In the table below, please list all the vehicles you will
have available for the week and all eligible drivers for each vehicle. Please make sure this
information is accurate--we will assign work teams and drivers based on this information.
ALSO, PLEASE PRINT NEATLY!!
Please fill out and return this sheet to The Project
2 weeks before you come!
Church: _____________________________________________ City, State:
___________________________
make
model
(if known)
EXAMPLE
Ford
Caravan
license
plate #
(if known)
(include
state)
PA
123456
color
(if
known)
seating
capacity*
first name and last
initial of all eligible
drivers for this
vehicle
Green
8
Oscar G., Frank S.
Please do not bring vehicles with a capacity less than 7.
If you will have rental vans, please at least list capacity and eligible drivers.
Note: We have found that it is always a good idea to get the extra rental company’s insurance in
case of paint spills, etc.!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
*
don’t forget to take into account van seats that may have been removed for luggage or
any other modifications that might affect seating during the week
SUMMARY SHEET
Church/Group:___________________________________________
City:_________________________________ State______________
Dates attending camp: ___________________________________
Trip Leader: ______________________________________________
Trip Leader cell phone number: ___________________________
Trip Leader email address:________________________________
I, _________________, as the trip leader certify that I have criminal
record checks and child abuse clearances for all 18 and older adults
participating in this trip on file with my church or organization, and
I am in compliance with my state’s child protection laws.
______________________________
Signature
__/__/____
Date
TRIP NUMBERS
____ Total number of female participants (students and adults)
____ Total number of male participants (students and adults)
____ Group Total
T-Shirts
At the end of the week each participant will receive a T-shirt.
Please total the needed sizes for your group. (Your participants
indicated their desired size on their registration forms.)
We order shirts based on these numbers, so please be
accurate. THANKS!
Adult
small
Adult
medium
Adult
large
Adult
XL
Adult
XXL
Adult
XXXL
total #
of shirts
Please return 2 WEEKS before you arrive
THE PITTSBURGH PROJECT…2016 ADULT REGISTRATION F ORM
(adult =18+ years of age)
Please Print Neatly
Name _____________________________________________________________________
Gender
M
F
My criminal record check and child abuse clearance are on file with my sponsoring group YES/NO
T-shirt size (please circle one): adult- s m l xl xxl xxxl
Church/Group ____________________________________ Leader _____________________________________
Have you or a member from your family attended a service camp at The Pittsburgh Project? YES/NO
Home Phone (
)___________________ cell (
)__________________ Date of Birth ____/____/____
Home Address________________________________________________________________________________
Your Email Address ___________________________________________________________________________
City/State ________________________________________ ZIP __________________ Current Age ________
Current Occupation_________________________________ Place of Employment______________________
Contact Information
Spouse's/Parents' Full name(s)__________________________________________________ SPOUSE PARENT
Phone (day) ________________________________ (evening) __________________________________________
In case spouse/parents' cannot be reached, please call _________________________________________
at phone (day) _______________________________________ (evening) _________________________________
Medical Information
Insurance Carrier _________________________________ Policy Number ______________________________
Ins. Carrier's Phone Number __________________ Primary Care Physician __________________________
Primary Care Physician's Phone Number ________________________________________________________
Current medications____________________________________________________________________________
Date of last tetanus shot _______________________________________________________________________
Allergies (Drug, food, etc.) /Special Medical Needs ______________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Release from Liability
I hereby release The Pittsburgh Project, its staff and members of the board of directors, from any
liability for injury that I may sustain during The Project's activities. In case of illness or injury, and in the
event I am unable to respond, I authorize Project staff to allow emergency medical treatment or surgery
by a licensed physician or hospital. II also give permission to The Pittsburgh Project to use
photographed, videotaped, and/or recorded materials in any publications, promotional materials,
websites, DVD’s, or other media for publicity, recruiting, and reporting purposes.
Signature______________________________________________________________________
Date___________________________________________________________________________
Please complete your registration by registering online at the following link:
https://form.jotform.com/ThePittsburghProject/2016adultregistrationform
The Pittsburgh Project… 2016 Student Registration Form
Please Print Neatly
Name _____________________________________________________________________ Gender
M
F
T-shirt size (please circle one): adult- s m l xl xxl xxxl
Church/Group _______________________________________ Leader ________________________________
Have you or a member from your family attended a service camp at The Pittsburgh Project? YES
Home Phone (
)__________________ cell (
NO
)____________________ Date of Birth ____/____/____
Home Address__________________________________________________________________________________
City/State ________________________________________ ZIP ________________ Current Age ____________
Your Email Address ____________________________________________________________________________
Grade Entering in Fall 2016: 7 8 9 10 11 12
Contact Information
Circle Mr./Mrs./Ms./Mr.&Mrs. Parents'/Guardians' Full name(s)_____________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone (day) ______________________________________ (evening) ______________________________________
In case parents/guardians cannot be reached, please call ________________________________________
at phone (day) _____________________________________ (evening) ___________________________________
Parents’ Email Address ___________________________________________________________________________
Medical Information
Insurance Carrier ________________________________ Policy Number ________________________________
Ins. Carrier's Phone Number ___________________ Primary Care Physician __________________________
Primary Care Physician's Phone Number __________________________________________________________
Current medications______________________________________________________________________________
Date of last tetanus shot _________________________________________________________________________
My child may be administered basic analgesic (Tylenol, Advil) if needed? YES
NO
Allergies (Drug, food, etc.) /Special Medical Needs ________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Release from Liability
I hereby release The Pittsburgh Project, its staff and members of the board of directors, from any liability
for injury that my child may sustain during The Project's activities. In case of illness or injury, and in the
event I am unable to respond, I authorize Project staff to allow emergency medical treatment or surgery
by a licensed physician or hospital. I also give permission to The Pittsburgh Project to use photographed,
videotaped, and/or recorded materials in any publications, promotional materials, websites, DVD’s, or
other media for publicity, recruiting, and reporting purposes.
Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________________________________________
Date _______________________________________________________________________________
Please complete your registration by registering online at the following link:
https://form.jotform.com/ThePittsburghProject/2016studentregistrationform
2016 SERVICE CAMP
A PADLOCK
CLOTHING
with KEY OR
COMBINATION;
there will be small
lockers available in
your rooms for
personal items.
WORKSITE/TRIP
LEADERS : See
modest casual clothes**
shoes
sleepwear
modest shorts
socks
underwear
a sweatshirt
bathing suit*:
girls: modest one piece
guys: trunk style
swim towel
“What else do we
*there is a public pool
need to bring?” on the run by TPP across the
FAQ sheet
street from our campus
WORK-RELATED ITEMS*
old work jeans/long pants
closed-toe shoes or boots
modest work shorts
light-colored t-shirts
work gloves, dust mask, safety
goggles
cap/hat
insect repellent
sunscreen
water bottle/canteen—This will be
your beverage for the day!
*be prepared to work outside in
deep itchy weeds, in full sun, on
ladders and with paint. You will get
dirty!
PERSONAL ITEMS
Bible/notebook/pen (essential)
garbage bag (for dirty clothes)
soap and shampoo
shower shoes
toothbrush and toothpaste
deodorant
bunk bed linens (twin)
pillow
towels
alarm clock
small fan (optional)
spending money (for coffee
shop onsite, TPP merch, and 7Day Camps’ Night Out)
*flip-flops and short-shorts are not
work clothes!
**PLEASE DO NOT BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS**
Strapless tops or shirts/halters/tube tops that show your belly…Clothes that show your underwear or bra/short-shorts or skirts
T-shirts advertising beer or cigarettes or T-shirts with slogans or symbols that would probably offend your grandmother
half-shirts or sports bras worn without an appropriate shirt…Drugs, alcohol, weapons, firecrackers, or other contraband
iPods/mp3 players/TVs/laptops/tablets/iPads…irreplaceable items or expensive jewelry
Here's a good rule of thumb, “If
it’s questionable, leave it at home.”
Being Modest is the Hottest. Modesty is important to us so please pack appropriately.
THURSDAY NIGHT OUT
On 7-Day Camp Sessions, Thursday evenings are a night off for campers and staff.
Groups leave The Pittsburgh Project for dinner and fun from 6-10pm. Here are a few ideas…
RESTAURANTS
(BY AREA)
NORTHSIDE
Peppis Philly cheese-steaks
and
Great skin-on fries
Giorgio’s Place pizza and
hoagies and all thing’s
Italian
Bistro To Go Homemade
comfort food to eat in or
take out,
Rita’s Italian Ice Frozen
custard & italian ice
Gus and Yia Yia's Snow
Cones, Crazy Mocha
specialty coffee
STATION SQUARE
Joe's Crab Shack, Hard
Rock Café, Bucca di Beppo,
Starbucks, Subway
STRIP DISTRICT
Spaghetti Warehouse
accommodates large groups
Primanti Brothers home of
THE famous Pgh sandwich
topped with fries & slaw
OAKLAND (home of U Pitt,
CMU and more)
The Original Hot Dog Shop
Stack’d (burger place)
Primanti Brothers (home of
THE famous Pgh sandwich
topped with fries & slaw)
Lulu’s Noodles affordable
Pan-Asian, noodle bowls,
Smoothies, Hello Bistro
burgers and MTO salads,
Conflict Kitchen (serves
food from countries with
which the US is in conflict)
Dave and Andy's Ice
Cream, Starbucks, The
Porch at Schenley
MARKET SQUARE
Primanti Brothers, Noodles
& Company, Diamond
Market Grill, Moe’s
Southwest Grill, Las Velas
Mexican, Starbucks
SOUTHSIDE
Cheesecake Factory, Qdoba
Mexican Grill, Caribou
Coffee,
BD’s Mongolian Grill,
Milkshake Factory
PNC Baseball Park
Downtown
Atria's nice American food
with outside seating, The
Diamond Pizza
SQUIRREL HILL
Mineo's Pizza, Gullifty's,
Mediterranean Grill, Eat 'n
Park, Waffallonia, Ben and
Jerry's, Tutti Fruiti,
Coldstone Creamery and
more
THE WATERFRONT
Eat 'n Park like Denny’s,
Red Robin, Steak 'n Shake,
PF Chang’s, BRAVO, UNO
Chicago Grill, Dave &
Buster’s, Burgatory and lots
more
ACTIVITIES
PITTSBURGH PIRATES BASEBALL GAME: Enjoy a professional baseball game in our beautiful stadium
overlooking the Allegheny River and downtown Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, there are no home Thursday night
games this year during camp. Group rates available at http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/pit/ticketing/group.jsp
GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET: Float the Allegheny, Ohio, and Mon and check out Pittsburgh's three rivers on a twohour tour. See the spectacular downtown skyline from the water, including a great view of PNC Park--the
Pittsburgh Pirates' ballpark, and Heinz Field--the Steelers' stadium. Dinner cruise, board at 6:00pm, cruise 7:009:00pm ~$35.00, 412/355-7980, www.gatewayclipper.com
JUST DUCKY TOURS: This one hour LAND and WATER tour takes place aboard an amphibious truck built by
General Motors Corporation during WWII for transporting goods and soldiers over land and water. Each excursion
begins in historic Station Square before, waddles downtown and into Pittsburgh’s famous rivers.
$23 per person, boat holds 28. Last scheduled tour @6:00pm and you need to arrive 30 minutes before, charter
tours can be arranged. Phone reservations: 412/402-3825, www.justduckytours.com
POINT STATE PARK: Located at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, this urban park
offers great views of the rivers, stadiums, and Mt. Washington as well as large grassy areas suitable for picnicking
and Frisbee. The 150 foot Point State Park Fountain is now open, marking the completion of the $42 million, four
year renovation of the park. www.pointstatepark.com
DUQUESNE AND MONONGAHELA INCLINES: Two of the city’s most famous attractions are these funicular
railcars that traverse between Pittsburgh’s South Side and Mt. Washington neighborhoods. Mt. Washington offers
a beautiful view of the center city and the three rivers. The Monongahela Incline is across Carson Street from
Station Square. At the top of the Duquesne incline is a photographic museum of the city showing Pittsburgh in its
industrial heyday. Duquesne Incline, $5.00 round trip, $3.50 round trip for groups of 10+
http://duquesneincline.org/ ; Monongahela Incline, $2.50 one way with $1 transfer, no known group rates,
http://www.portauthority.org/paac/RiderServices/Inclines.aspx
KNEISS’ MINIATURE GOLF: Try your skill at this fun little course located at the end of the McKnight Road’s
shopping and restaurant district. It’s located just a few miles from The Pgh Project and across the street from a
Dairy Queen. Call for prices and directions: 412/931-3398, http://kniessminigolf.com
FUN SLIDES CARPET SKATE PARK AND PARTY CENTER: Black light environment, positive & high-energy music,
world’s largest carpet ramps and skating like no other. A safer, yet thrilling alternative to skate boarding, inline
and ice skating, carpet skating is fun for all ages. Experience wholesome family fun like you never have before.
Group rates available, 412/364-9400, http://www.funslidespark.com/pittsburgh/
ESCAPE THE ROOM: Escape the Room is a fun, interactive entertainment concept located in Pittsburgh. While it
looks like any other ordinary room, it’s actually a real life adventure game designed for small groups of friends,
families, co-w0rkers or strangers. Find the hidden objects, figure out the clues and solve the puzzles to earn
your freedom and “Escape the Room.” You have 60 minutes, so be quick!, Cost is $28/person, book online, 1505
E Carson Street, 15205, http://pittsburgh.escapetheroom.com/
ESCAPE ROOM PITTSBURGH: Escape Room Pittsburgh is the city’s first interactive, immersive puzzle game.
Filled with riddles, gadgets, and mind tricks, the mysteries behind the Escape Room doors will challenge you and
your teammates to 60 minutes of isolation where only problem solving, creativity, and resourcefulness will set
you free. Cost is $27/person, book online, 569 Greenfield Avenue, 15207, http://www.escaperoompgh.com/
STATION SQUARE: Formerly the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad headquarters, Station Square is now a trendy,
upscale shopping center located at the base of Mt. Washington on the Monongahela River. There you will find
many restaurants, boutiques, one-of-a-kind shops, and assorted Pittsburgh item vendors. Destinations include
Hard Rock Café, Buca di Beppo, Joe’s Crab Shack, Melting Pot, and the Bessemer Court Fountain show. For more
information check out their website at www.stationsquare.com
SOUTHSIDE WORKS: This dining/shopping redevelopment project within the Pittsburgh city limits offers hip
dining, shopping, and movies. Cheesecake Factory, Qdoba, BD’s Mongolian Grill, REI, American Eagle, and Crazy
Mocha Coffee Company are a few of the options. You can also catch a movie at the SouthSide Works Cinema.
www.southsideworks.com
SQUIRREL HILL: Traditionally home to Pittsburgh’s largest Jewish population, Squirrel Hill has become one of
the city’s most diverse and dynamic neighborhoods. It is home to a larger walking business district including
many locally owned ethnic restaurants, record stores, clothing stores, and boutiques-including 10, 000 Villages, a
fair trade retailer of artisan-crafted items from around the globe. There are 2 small movie theaters and a bowling
alley, Forward Lanes. A few local favorite restaurants include Mineo's Pizza, Aladdins (Lebanese,) and Waffallonia,
There are 4 ice cream shops including Baskin Robbins, Cold Stone Creamery, Ben and Jerry's and Rita's Italian Ice
as well as two frozen yogurt places—Tutti Fruiti and Razzy Fresh. Most shops are open until 9pm on Thursdays.
www.popcitymedia.com/cities/squirrelhill/visitingguide.aspx
THE WATERFRONT: Located along the Monongahela River, this new retail development has given a facelift to
what was once one of Pittsburgh’s biggest steel mill areas. Restaurant, shops, and a 16-screen, stadium-seating
movie theater and a paved walkway along the river fill this area. Restaurants include Dave and Busters, Burgatory,
UNO Chicago Grill, Bravo, P.F. Chang’s, Panera Bread, Red Robin, Steak ‘n Shake, Starbucks and Eat ‘n Park. Shops
include GAP, Journeys, Target, Old Navy, Macy’s and more. http://www.waterfrontpgh.com
THE CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART: Located in Oakland adjacent to the U of Pittsburgh, The Carnegie Museum
of Art offers a distinguished collection of contemporary art. Collections of note include works of American art
from the late nineteenth century, French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, and European and
American decorative arts from the late seventeenth century to the present. The Museum is open until 8 p.m. on
Thursdays. Admission to the Museum of Art includes admission to the Museum of Natural History. www.cmoa.org
THE CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Located in Oakland adjacent to the U of Pittsburgh, The
Carnegie Museum of Natural History collects and cares for specimens and artifacts that document the history of
life and human cultures. Don’t forget to check out the awesome dinosaur exhibit. The Museum is open until 8
p.m. on Thursdays Admission is $10 after 4pm.
CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER’S OMNIMAX THEATER: Experience the thrill of a movie in the round. Located next
to the Steelers’ Heinz Field, Shows last 45 minutes. Admission $8.50/ 13 and over. Laser shows also available.
Call for group rate: 412/237-3400, www.carnegiesciencecenter.org
KAYAK PITTSBURGH WITH VENTURE OUTDOORS: Located under the 6th Street Bridge, on the North Shore,
next to PNC Park, our North Shore location gives you a spectacular view of the Pittsburgh skyline. Paddle around
the Point at Point State Park, venture up the Allegheny River towards Washington’s Landing or head for the Ohio
or Monongahela Rivers, you set your own course for adventure! $16/hour. http://www.kayakpittsburgh.org, and
info on group reservations available at https://www.ventureoutdoors.org/kayak-pittsburgh/group-reservations/.
BEFORE AND AFTER CAMP ACTIVITIES
Some groups choose to see and do more in the Pittsburgh area before or after their time at The Pittsburgh
Project. Here are a few options in the metro area:
KENNYWOOD PARK: Pittsburgh’s remaining amusement park dates to the early 1900’s. Thirty major rides,
including three wooden coasters, a steel (of course) coaster, and a water flume ride. Evening (after 5pm) and All
Day rates available. Phone: 412/461-0500, web~ www.kennywood.com Group Rates for 20+. Call in advance:
Group reservations 412/464-9931.
SANDCASTLE WATER PARK: Sandcastle Waterpark and Riverplex Picnic Area are located along the scenic
shores of the Monongahela River, just a short drive from downtown Pittsburgh in the Waterfront Entertainment
Complex. Enjoy waterslides, the wave pool, the lazy river or just crash in a lawn chair under a tree. For prices and
more info: www.sandcastlewaterpark.com
WHITE WATER RAFTING: Located a little over an hour from Pittsburgh, Ohiopyle State Park hosts several white
water rafting outfitters. The famous Lower Yough begins after the Ohiopyle Falls and flows seven miles
downstream to the Bruner Run Take-out. This is the busiest section of whitewater east of the Mississippi River
and includes numerous class III and IV rapids.
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ohiopyle/ohiopyle-whitewater/index.htm or http://wildernessvoyageurs.com/
Homeowner Expectations...
Here are some possible descriptions of homeowners that you may serve.
In order to better equip yourself to serve for the week, discuss the following for each
homeowner:
1. What first comes to mind when you think of a person like this?
2. Do you know anyone similar?
3. What special considerations should you have in caring for them while in their home?
4 .What blessings or challenges might result in being in their home?
1. the homeowner is a lonely, 75-year-old widow with heart condition and no family in town
2. the homeowner’s house is well-kept and clean, it doesn’t look like the home of someone who is “poor”
3. the homeowner is wheelchair bound, African-American, and weighs 250 pounds
4. the homeowner is 90 years old, frail, hard of hearing and rarely leaves his home
5. the homeowner seems a little uncomfortable letting you into their home and is embarrassed of the condition of the house
6. the homeowner is 50 years old and is on disability*, but they don’t look injured or sick to you
7. the homeowner offers to give you some of their possessions because they are so grateful
8. the house serves as home for the homeowners’ adult children, grand children and great grandchildren
9. the homeowner immigrated from Eastern Europe and doesn’t speak much English
10. the homeowner has mental issues and used to be homeless
11. the homeowner keeps things you might throw away, like stacks of 10-year-old magazines or boxes of junk mail
12. the homeowner is chronically sick in bed; you don’t see them much while you are working
13. the homeowner has a part-time job and isn’t there most days
14. the homeowner loves their 3 dogs, but the dogs don’t always get outside to relieve themselves
15. the 83-year-old homeowner has cancer; they have a strong faith in God and suggest that you start the day in prayer with her
16. the homeowner is a great chess player and invites you to play
17. the homeowner smokes cigarettes, doesn’t shower as often as you do and has an odor
18. the homeowner is blind, Asian, and wants to sit and talk with you all day
19. the homeowner punctuates their sentences with swear words
20. the 72-year-old homeowner widower wants to assist you in the painting you are doing at his house
*someone who has had to stop working due to physical injury, illness or mental limitations may receive disability insurance payments from
the government
The Pittsburgh Project
Opening Day Schedule
when
what
who
where
1:30-2:30
arrival
awesome
1. park in lot in front of school building
service
2. unload and walk up alley to Guest House located
campers and
behind the school building,
their leaders
3. trip leader MUST check in at desk in guest house
with 2 copies of all registration forms
4. all others head up stairs, room assignments are
indicated by each room
If you arrive after 2:30, DO NOT UNLOAD YOUR VANS
Go to appropriate location on the schedule
There’s plenty of time to unload during dinner
3:00
meeting
leaders
school
basement
mixers
students
sanctuary
(follow stairs to the left of the 3
garage doors in the alley)
4:00
opening CLUB
everyone
sanctuary
5:00
discussion
everyone
all over TPP
groups/ break
campus
into worksites
6:15
dinner A
see list *
dining hall
*dinner schedules will be posted
6:30
dinner B
see list*
dining hall
outside of the dining hall and in
guesthouse
7:00
meet to drive
everyone
sanctuary
TRIP LEADERS-Please bring your
to visit
health forms to the Sanctuary to
worksites
distribute to your students who will
then give them to their worksite
leaders to keep in their notebooks
for the week
8:30-ish
free-time
everyone
10:00
head to bed
everyone
/eve prayer
11:00
lights out
guesthouse
TPP staff will give 10 minute
reminder for lights out. it is the
everyone
responsibility of the adult leaders in
each room to quiet their students
and get them to bed
If you run into traffic issues or will be late, please contact Lauren at 412-292-3165.
STUFF THAT YOU WILL WANT TO KNOW…
—
Opening Day Schedule:
1:30-2:30 arrival
3:00 leader's meeting/mixers
4:00 opening day CLUB
5:00 split into discussion groups
6:10 dinner
7:00 work groups disperse to drive to visit
work sites
8:30 back to TPP, free time
10:00 evening prayer/head to bed
11:00 lights out
Sample Daily Schedule:
7:00 optional morning prayer
7:15 breakfast
8:00 devotions in sanctuary
8:20 morning program
9:00 load up and head out to sites
9:30-3:30 home repair work
4:00 free time back at TPP
5:45 dinner
7:00 CLUB (large group meeting
with worship and message)
8:15 discussion groups
8:45 evening fun!
10:15 evening prayer/head to bed
11:00 lights out