Illinois Free Will Baptist - Youth Camp

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Fillable PDF forms for Camp Registration. 
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Purpose

The Purpose of this camp is to
GLORIFY JESUS CHRIST . . .
  • By teaching fundamental truths of God’s Word and Christian Principles . .
  • By providing healthful recreation under a Christian influence . .
  • By cultivating a greater appreciation of outdoor life . .
  • By promoting a growing fellowship among Free Will Baptists in the state of Illinois.

Program

The program at Camp Hope is Christ- Centered, Bible-based, and Evangelistic.
 
Bible Study, Christian living, music, missions, and crafts may be
included in the curriculum. 
 
Daily Recreational Activities may include basketball, volleyball, and other games in the gym, swimming in the camp’s pool, and softball or baseball on one of the camp’s fields.
 
Chapel Services each morning and an evening service of worship make up the major emphasis of seeking God’s will for our lives and knowing Him.

Nourishing Meals are provided three times each day for the camper.

Location

16322 Camp Hope Rd ~ Ewing, IL 62836 ~ (618) 629-2188
Camp Hope is a Ministry of the
Illinois State Association
of Free Will Baptists
- Camp Managers –
Cody & Alisa Hiller

2022 Camp Schedule

June 1-3       Leadership Camp - Training High School Workers
                             Director: Johnny Hollis
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June 5-10      Jr./Sr. Camp - Entering 11th, 12th, & Recent Graduates
                             Director: Ernie Lewis

June 12-17     Fresh./Soph. Camp - Entering 9th & 10th Grades
                              Director: Corey Penn

June 19-24    5th/6th Grade Camp - Entering 5th & 6th Grades
                              Director Bryant Harris
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June 26-30     3rd/4th Grade Camp - Entering 3rd & 4th Grades
                                     Director: Brad Ryan
 
July 3-8       7th/8th Grade Camp - Entering 7th & 8th Grades
                              Director: TBD
Pre-Register by
May 16th
to receive FREE
$5 Canteen Card
& Family Plan Discount
No Money Required to Pre-Register!
REGISTER–Sunday Afternoon 2:00-4:00pm 
GOING HOME – Friday, 12:00 noon
(Primary Camp leaves on Thursday)
Camper Fees
Fee:  $100.00 per camper
Includes:  FREE Camp Hope T-Shirt
 
    Plus: $5 Canteen Card if pre-registered.
 
Money for snacks, a mission offering, group
picture, or an additional shirt may be needed.

CAMP RULES
1. Cheerful cooperation and complete participation in all camp activities is expected.

2. Anyone leaving camp for any reason must have permission of the Director.
WE MUST KNOW WHERE EACH CAMPER IS AT ALL TIMES.

3. Use of profanity and vulgarity is prohibited.

4. Anyone who brings to camp any form of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or pornography will be expelled immediately.

5. Televisions, radios, cell phones, I-Pods, comic books, or non-Christian magazines should not be brought to camp. Cell phones are prohibited, so you may want to bring a camera.

6. Campers driving an automobile to camp will be asked to park and lock the vehicle and turn in all car keys to the Director or dean.

7. It should be understood that boys and girls will have separate swim times.

8. DRESS CODE:
  • Girls are expected to wear slacks or jeans, or a dress or skirt and blouse to evening services.
  • Boys are expected to wear slacks or jeans with appropriate shirts to evening services.
  • One-piece swimsuits are preferable for girls’ swim attire. A t-shirt must be worn over a two- piece swimsuit. No “cut-offs” as swimsuits.
  • All apparel worn at others times must be modest, loose-fitting, and at least knee length.
  • Short shorts or tank tops are not allowed.
  • T-shirts displaying rock stars, alcoholic beverages, vulgarity, or offensive material are not permitted.

9. All persons visiting the camp while in session will be asked to abide by the current schedule and all rules concerning behavior and dress. Visitors should give $3.00 per meal.

10. The use of cell phones is prohibited by campers. All phones must be surrendered at registration and may be retrieved on Friday.
Family Plan
Families who have 3 or more children attending Camp will pay no more than $250 total for all family members if all are pre-registered.

First Child in Family  -  $ 100.00
Second Child in Family  -  $ 100.00
Third Child in Family  -  $ 50.00
 
(Subsequent family members are free!)
 
To receive this special family rate, all campers must be pre-registered by the May 15th deadline.
What to Bring
Pillows & Sheets or Sleeping Bag Towels-Soap-Bath Cloths-Shampoo
Any other toiletries that you might need!
Sweater-Jacket-Raincoat-Umbrella

You MAY Bring: Camera-Musical Instrument
Special Music-Roller Skates-Swim Suit
Ball Glove – Rug – Shower Sandals
 
Your child may want to bring some old clothes that can get muddy or even stained!

Identify Your Items 
You may want to place your campers’ initials on their towels, wash cloths, jeans, sheets, etc. to help them identify their items in the dorm setting. They may also need a dirty clothes bag and a plastic bag for wet towels, etc. to keep them separate.
SPECIAL HEALTH POLICY
Each Camper will be checked for any kind of Health Risk or Nuisance at the time of registration by qualified personnel. We reserve the right to deny his or her admittance based upon our findings.

INSURANCE NOTE
Camper accident insurance will not pay for claims on individuals who are covered by other companies and plans. If you have no insurance, or yours will not pay for accident claims, then the camp’s insurance company will take over the claim.