What to Pack for Camp Joy?

What camp should I sign up for? A common question, we receive, is what camp to sign up for if your camper is in one of the transition grades. For example, we will host a 4th-6th grade camp as well as a 7th-9th grade camp. If your camper is a 6th grader and going into 7th, we allow either grade.

When is drop off? Camper drop off is between 3pm-5pm on the first day of camp

When is pick up? Camper pick is no later than 11am. We hold a 10am rally the last day of camp. We strongly encourage parents/guardians to join the rally. Campers will be dismissed at 11am

What should I pack?

• Pillow and bedding (or sleeping bag) - keep an eye on the weather, we don’t have AC in the cabins

• Wash cloths and at least 2 towels

• Soap and shampoo

• Tooth brush/paste

• Comfortable clothing - casual sports wear for during the day and a hoody/sweatpants for the evening

• Two pairs of comfortable shoes/footwear

• Bible

• Pen and/or pencil

• Envelopes with stamps if you would like to send a letter home

• One-piece swimsuit (t-shirt over a two piece is also acceptable) or a tankini.

• Personal items

• Sunscreen

• Bug spray

• Flashlight (optional, but we totally understand a flashlight is so cool!!)

• Sleep mask (optional, yeah we get it, some people need their shut eye)

• Ear plugs (optional, but we totally understand)

• Extra money for the canteen (optional, but there will be some cool merchandise!!)

• Fishing gear (optional)

• Personal life jacket. Camp Joy will supply a life jacket, but we also understand if you have your own

What Should I NOT pack?

• We do not allow electronics to be on site. Camp Joy will collect all electronics, which includes, gaming devices, phones and etc. If a camper and/or parent needs to connect with a parent/guardian, we are more than happy to accommodate.

• Two piece swimsuit

• Inappropriate clothing or clothing with vulgar words/themes

• Tobacco, alcohol, and/or drugs

• Fireworks

Camp Policies for Campers

PARTICIPATION: 

·        100% involvement at "All Camp Activities" unless excused by the Camp Nurse or program leader (includes meals, chapels, and announced activity times.)

PRIVACY:

• Cabins:  Campers may only enter their cabin and may not go near cabins inhabited by the opposite sex.

• Kitchen:  State law permits only authorized food service personnel.

CAMP BOUNDARIES:

• Campers may not leave the grounds without the permission of the executive director.

• Boaters must not leave their watercraft except at the Camp's designated waterfront.

• Campers must leave all their car keys with the Executive Director.

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES:

• Recreation equipment must be returned after use.

• "You break it; you replace it."  (Normal wear and tear excluded.)

• The washer and dryer is reserved exclusively for official Camp use.

• The piano may be used by skilled musicians only (stage is completely off limits to non-band members)

• Game rooms are to be food and drink free

• Please keep camp clean by picking up trash

• Keep off of roofs

WATERFRONT EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY:

• Swimming is permitted only in designated areas when lifeguards are on duty.

• All swimmers must swim with a buddy.

• Appropriate tests must be completed prior to unescorted use of watercraft and swimming in the deep end.

• Campers sixth grade and under must wear a life-jacket while fishing on docks.

• All users of Camp Joy watercraft must wear life-jackets.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• All medications are to be stored with and dispensed by the First Aid Staff.

• Shoes must be worn at all times except when inside the cabin, lake, showers, or sand.

• Fires and the use of matches and lighters are not permitted without staff present

UNAPPROVED ACTIVITIES: dancing, cabin raids, pranks, gambling, offensive TV/DVD programs.

UNAPPROVED MATERIALS include: Alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, electronic entertainment devices, weapons, dangerous recreation equipment (e.g. boomerangs, shot guns, knives), cell phones, illicit pictures or content.

RESPECTFUL CONDUCT:

• Listening attentively to staff

• Use God-honoring appropriate language

• Bullying other staff/campers is not allowed and will not be tolerated

• Do not steal from other staff or campers

DRESS CODE:

• Clothing must be modest and in good taste.  Examples of unapproved clothing include short-shorts, two-piece, cut-out, or bikini swimwear, bare mid-rifts, thin-strapped or tight tank tops, and offensive graphics.

• Swim suits may be worn for waterfront activities only.

• Shirts are to be worn at all non-aquatic activities (excluding male-only activities).

PUBLIC/PRIVATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTION: 

·        Camp policy does not permit dating or public (or private!) male to female displays of affection amongst unmarried individuals.