Youth Leader`s Packet - Horizon Community Church

Dear Youth Pastor/Leader,
I would like to invite you to Summer Camp 2016 at Twin Rocks Friends Camp
(twinrocks.org) in Rockaway Beach, Oregon, August 1-5. There are a lot of good
camps for you and your students this summer, but I believe this camp will be
unique.
It starts with the facilities. Twin Rocks Friends Camp in Rockaway Beach, Oregon
is one of the great camp facilities in the state. It’s located right on the beach as
well as having lakefront access. Your students will actually want to eat the food
served family style here. And they’ll have plenty to do between basketball,
volleyball, octo-ball, ping-pong, billiards, disc "Frisbee" golf, miniature golf,
swimming, canoeing, and blobbing and so much more!
In addition to the facilities, our featured speaker Donnie Moore
(DonnieMooreMinistries.org), will inspire and challenge your students to take the
next step in their faith. Donnie is the chaplain for the Oakland Athletics and has
spoken to many professional athletes including the Portland Trailblazers, New
York Yankees, the US Men’s National Soccer Team, and more. For over 25 years,
he has brought hope to over 5 million students in public schools, and has
reached over 30,000 students in his camps through the years.
Our services are the most important part of camp. You’ll enjoy the high-energy
music and worship where the presence of the Lord is experienced. We are
praying the Lord will break the chains in our student’s lives at the altars and
during our small group times following every service. This camp will be a lot of
fun, but without the presence of God, it’s just another activity and that’s not why
we’re doing this.
If you’re planning to bring a group please send a non-refundable $50 deposit for
each student as soon as possible. This will ensure your spot at camp, as we are
unable to reserve space without this deposit. Group deposits will be charged the
registration price of $349.
All final registration lists must be submitted by Friday, July 15. This will ensure we
have your correct camper information and will make for an easier registration
once at camp. This packet is also available online at horizoncommunity.church/
connect/summercamp2016/
Please review the information in this packet and contact us if you have any
questions or if we can help you in any way. We are honored to partner with you
and serve your students at camp this summer and are expecting God to do great
things in the lives of your students.
David Conlee
Middle School Pastor
Horizon Community Church | Tualatin, OR
[email protected]
ABOUT SUMMER CAMP 2015
About Twin Rocks Friends Camp
Twin Rocks Friends Camp, is located along the beautiful Oregon
Coast. Twin Rocks has been in existence since 1918. Since its
humble beginnings, Twin Rocks has grown and continually updated
its facilities. With one of the newest buildings being used for
Summer Camp 2016 lodging. For more information about Twin
Rocks Friends Camp, please visit twinrocks.org.
About Guest Speaker Donnie Moore
Donnie Moore is the founder and director of Radical Reality, an
evangelistic ministry based in Stockton, California. Through his
ministry in Radical Reality, Donnie speaks face-to-face to over
400,000 teenagers each year. Donnie has a unique gift and
anointing to communicate Christ’s love to people.
Whether standing behind a pulpit, in a locker room full of
professional athletes or in the midst of thousands of students in a
high school assembly, Donnie brings a message of destiny, challenge,
and hope. This message motivates, impacts, and challenges each
listener to seek a closer walk with God. For more information about
Donnie Moore, please visit donniemooreministries.org.
About Horizon Community Church
Summer Camp 2016 is being hosted by Horizon Community Church,
a multi-site church in Southwest Portland that exists to “encourage
people to follow Jesus with their whole heart.” That’s what this
summer camp is all about. Horizon is a church that values the
balance of the Spirit and the Word, and you will see that at work in
this camp. And though Horizon is hosting this camp, we are excited
to welcome other churches and attendees, regardless of location or
denomination. Horizon partners with the Oregon Ministry Network.
For more information about Horizon, please visit
www.horizoncommunity.church.
GROUP REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration Forms
Everyone in your group is required to complete a Horizon registration form. If the individual is under 18
years of age, please make sure the forms are filled out and signed by the parent or guardian. Anyone
without a signed Horizon registration form will not be allowed to stay. Registration forms are not due with
all other payments from your group by Friday, July 15th. They can be mailed to Horizon Community
Church ATTN: David Conlee, 23370 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Tualatin, OR 97062 or emailed to
[email protected]
Group List
Your group list is important information. It lets us know whom you are bringing, whether they are male or
female, and whom they want to room with for the week. Group lists are due by 7/15 at 3pm. Please use
the included group list form. Group lists are very important.
Finances
Registration is $349. Payment can be made online at horizoncommunity.church or by check made
payable to Horizon Community Church 23370 SW Boones Ferry Road M2 Tualatin, OR 97062.
Counselors
Counselors are not charged for the week of service at camp. Counselors must have completed
background checks.
Special Needs
If you are bringing a special needs/disabled student, please contact us right away so we can make sure we
can accommodate them. Twin Rocks Friends Camp can accommodate some dietary restrictions as well,
so please let us know if you have special dietary needs including gluten free, vegetarian and vegan.
Dress Code/Safety
Please encourage your students to dress modestly at camp. Share our camp dress code with your
students as it may be different than what they’re used to, or what your group normally follows.
We realize that clothing, modesty, and styles are very subjective. Our goal is not to be legalistic or offend
anyone, but to thoughtfully apply Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8.
Girls: Shirts should be “lasagna straps” and not “spaghetti straps.” Strapless, and midriff-reveals are not
acceptable. Tops should be cut appropriately and not tight fitting or low cut. Swimsuits must be onepiece. Students wearing two-pieces, or deemed inappropriate will be asked to wear a dark colored t-shirt
over the swimsuit.
Guys: Shorts/pants must be worn at hips without sagging or excessive bagginess. Shirts should not have
inappropriate/offensive language. Shirts must be worn except in swimming areas during designated
times. Oh, and no speedos, please.
Medications
All medications (with the possible exceptions of inhalers and insulin if they are self-managed by a
responsible student), must be given to a leader prior to departure. Medications should all be labeled with
the proper dosage and placed in a large ziplock or lunch bag with the student’s name on it. Medications
will be turned in to the camp doctor/nurse and will be administered to the student throughout camp. This
ensures students receive their medications and that they are not tampered with or accessed by others.
Cell Phones/Electronics
Campers may NOT bring their cell phones to camp. Disposable cameras and digital cameras
for photos are ok. Other electronics Rooms do not have locks on them and Horizon and Young Life can
not be responsible for lost or stolen items.
Arrival at Camp
If you are meeting us at Twin Rocks Friends Camp, on Monday, August 1, please arrive as close to 2:30pm
as possible, but not before. When you arrive you will need locate a Horizon Camp Staff team member for
additional instructions.
We will have an orientation and some activities beginning between 4:00pm. Dinner will be at 5:30pm.
Departure from Camp
We will leave Twin Rocks Friends Camp at 11am on Friday, August 5. Lunch will not be provided on Friday,
so you may need to stop on your way home for lunch.
SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
Location
Twin Rocks Friends Camp
18705 Hwy 101
N, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2284
twinrocks.org
Packing List
Clothing
Sleeping bag & pillow
Towel
Toiletries
Summer attire (Modest, think “lasagna strap” not “spaghetti strap”, no midriff, short shorts, or
low plunge tops)
Swimsuit (Modest, no 2 pieces)
Sunblock
Light jacket
Bible
Notebook
Pen
Optional money for snack bar, gift shop, or camp t-shirt
Theme night attire (Monday: Luau/Hawaiian; Tuesday: Hipster Night; Wednesday: Formal;
Thursday: 80’s/Neon Night) prizes will be awarded and photos will be taken.
* Please mark all bags with a piece of duct tape with the name of your church/group and your last name clearly visible.
Sleeping bags should be placed in garbage bags with a duct tape label with your last name and church/group on it.
DO NOT BRING
Cell phones
Game systems
iPods
Tablets
Laptops
Electronics
Alcohol
Drugs
Tobacco
Weapons
Fireworks
Pranking Items
Horizon Community Church and Twin Rocks are not responsible for lost or stolen items. If it’s valuable,
don’t bring it!
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Morning Prayer
(optional)
Morning Prayer Hike
(optional)
Morning Prayer Hike
(optional)
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Morning Session
Morning Session
Morning Session
Clean-Up/Pack-Up
Small Groups
Small Groups
Small Groups
Morning Session
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Depart Camp (11am)
Team Competitions
Team Competitions
Team Competitions
Arrive at Twin Rocks
at 2:30PM
Activities/Free Time
Activities/Free Time
Activities/Free Time
Dinner Theme Night:
Luau/Hawaiian
Dinner Theme Night:
Hipster
Dinner Theme Night:
Formal
Dinner Theme Night:
80s/Neon
Evening Session
Evening Session
Evening Session
Evening Session
Lights Out
Lights Out
Lights Out
Lights Out
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Morning Prayer
Adventurous students can wake
up early and join camp staff for
a time to watch the sunrise and
start the day with prayer.
Morning Session
Morning sessions are designed
to train and equip students to
return home with tools to
continue their spiritual growth.
Small Groups
We believe in small groups and
want to emphasize relationships
with each other and with adult
leaders. After each morning
session students will join their
counselor/small group leader to
discuss what they are
experiencing and pray together.
Activities/Free Time
Twin Rocks has so many
activities to participate in from
swimming to basketball, to the
blob and min golf. Students will
also compete in team
competition activities.
Dinner Theme Party
Each night students at dinner
students are encouraged to
dress up for dinner. Each night
will have a different theme and
prizes will be given for the best
dressed tables.
FRIDAY
Evening Session
This is the main event. We are
anticipating a great move of
God among our students
through our time of worship,
teaching, and at the altars.
Free Time
As time allows the shelter (gym)
will be open after the service
until lights out.
GROUP LIST
GROUP NAME:
YOUTH PASTOR/LEADER:
FIRST NAME
LAST NAME
GENDER
AGE
COUNSELOR
ROOMMATE
SUMMER CAMP 2016
twin rocks camp | rockaway beach, or
featuring donnie moore
august 1-5
cost: $349 - registration (by 7/15)
basketball, volleyball, octo-ball, pingpong, billiards, disc "Frisbee"
golf, miniature golf, Spring Lake for
swimming, canoeing, and blobbing
and so much more!