Included in Fee
This fee includes food, entertainment, recreation for entire camp period, a camp T-shirt, plus a required donation to Children's Harbor. Additional spending money is needed only for the on-campus store. We discourage campers from bringing large amounts of spending money. The camp fee does not include transportation to or from the camp, which is the sole responsibility of the camper.
Age Requirements
Our youngest campers must have completed 3rd grade by the time of camp, and our oldest campers must have completed the 12th grade.
Registration and Checkout
Registration for Camp will be held on Sunday, July 20th.
Checkout will be on Saturday, July 26th. Times will be specified in a cover letter. No meals will be provided on Saturday except a Continental style breakfast. Immediately following breakfast, campers and staff will be given cleanup assignments to ensure the camp remains as we found it. Due to requirements upon staff to vacate premises before noon on Saturday the 26th, it is imperative that we have your full cooperation.
Counselors
Adult counselors are provided at the apporoximate ratio of 1 counselor to 8 campers. In most cases, the counselors are married and have older children. These counselors live in the cabins with the campers and are available 24 hours a day.
Phones
Due to past abuse, NO Cell Phones will be allowed in the possession of campers during camp. Sr. campers who drive to camp MUST leave their cell phones in their vehicle. Any cell phones or other electronic communication devices will be subject to confiscation and their owners subject to disciplinary action. Any emergency messages must go through the Directors.
Visitors
Campers will not be allowed visitors during camp.
Bunkmates
Campers will be housed in large open quarters. Separate buildings will be used for boys and girls. Bunkmates may be requested, and will be handled on a first come - first serve basis.
What to Bring
Campers will beed to bring the following:a Bible, clothing, swimming suit, dark T-shirts to be used as a cover-up, dark knee-length shorts, sun block lotion, soap, towels, wash cloths, single bed sheets, light blanket, pillow, pillowcase, and personal items.
Clothing
Camp is conducted with a spiritual emphasis which includes modest apparel. The type of clothing which would not meet this criteria would include the following: tight clothing, backless garments, sun dresses, tank tops, shorts above the knee, pants too low and/or tops too short (such that stomachs/lower backs are not covered), or similar attire. Girls are expected to wear proper underclothing and boys will wear their shirts at all times. Failure to comply with this dress code could result in dismissal from camp.
Conduct
Each camper is expected to follow all camp rules and to respect the instruction of the counselors at all times. The social rules for Florida College Camps such as the appropriate behavior between males and females and the dress code, are patterned after the rules of Florida College. Violation of any rule including being outside after curfew, stealing, smoking, and using or possessing any of the following: fireworks, knives, firearms, tobacco, alcohol, or drugs (other than those dispensed by the nurse), will cause a camper to be subject to dismissal from the camp and sent home immediately at his/her own expense.
Camp Store
The camp operates a store from which campers may buy snacks, stamps, disposable cameras, and other goods. Campers may place funds in a bank account at registration and make purchases directly from their account. We strongly urge campers to use this service since cabin facilities cannot be locked.
Insurance and Medical Forms
Campers are not covered by any group medical insurance during the period they are in camp. Parents and/or their own family health insurance are responsible for any and all medical bills incurred by the camper. The parent or guardian responsible for the camper will need to provide the name of the camper’s medical insurance carrier and the policy number. Medical forms will be mailed to applicants before camp. All campers must have a completed form to enter camp.
Camp Activities
Planned possible activities for camps this year include: volleyball, basketball, softball, crafts. boating, sailing, canoeing, fishing, and Bible classes. You may send us any suggestions you may have for other activities.
Reservations
The application and a $100 reservation deposit for each camper should be mailed as soon as possible. This deposit is part of the total camp fee and is refundable only if notification is made by the application deadline. No telephone or word-of-mouth applications will be taken. Checks should be mailed as soon as possible and made payable to Florida College Booster Club.
Mail to:
F.C. Alabama Camp
c/o Steve Murrell
517 Roebuck Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35215
We are happy to inform you that we will again be having just one week of camp, although due to the nature of the campgrounds it will need to be run as two separate camps for the most part. Without exception, campers who have completed 3rd - 8th grades will be part of the Jr. Camp and campers who have completed 9th – 12th grades will part of the Sr. Camp. In sponsoring this Summer Camp, the Central Alabama Florida College Booster Club proposes to conduct a camp that will accomplish the following two goals: (1) to introduce and promote the advantages of attending Florida College and (2) to provide young people a summer recreational and educational opportunity in a wholesome environment that will make a positive contribution to their physical, social, and spiritual development. All activities are planned and all personnel are selected with these goals in mind. The daily camp schedule includes regular meals, devotions, Bible Classes, singing, activities, sports, boating and swimming. The 2008 Summer Camp will be held at Children’s Harbor located on Lake Martin just southwest of Wind Creek State Park.
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