What is Junior Camp?Junior Camp provides upper elementary-age children an opportunity to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, by encouraging them to develop Christian friendships and Christ–like character, in a retreat–like atmosphere.The Purpose of Camp
Who May Attend?Children who have regularly attended FCBC, LA for at least the past 6 months and have completed grades 3, 4, 5 or 6 may attend. Junior Camp focuses on teaching proper Christian behavior for Church–going children. Many children who are unfamiliar with the counselors, other juniors, and type of program a Church retreat offers may not be able to adjust to both the focus and length of the camp. All juniors must have the consent of the Children’s Minister.ActivitiesWorship and Bible Study teach juniors how to apply God’s Word to their daily lives. Learning Activities encourage juniors to use their skills to serve others. Friendship Building occurs through activities such as small groups and recreation times. Free time activities include swimming, BB gun and archery ranges, low adventure rope course, and a paintball target town. The low adventure rope course and paintball target town are specifically designed for junior–age campers. Please be sure to complete the Pine Summit activity release section on the registration form.FacilitiesCamp will be held at Pine Summit, located in Big Bear. Our Church has used Pine Summit for approximately the past 30 years. Facilities include cabins, a gift shop, snack bar, pool, and many other recreation facilities.The camp will provide three buffet meals plus an evening snack each day. Snacks should not be packed for your child to eat during the week as food is not allowed in the cabins. Should your child be on a restrictive diet, please notify one of the camp directors. Cabin AssignmentsCabin assignments are determined by gender, grade, and space availability. Occasionally, parents request that their child be assigned with a specific friend. It is our desire to help the juniors feel comfortable as well as provide them the opportunity to make new friends. For these reasons, we cannot guarantee that requests will be met.TransportationTransportation will be by chartered bus. Any other arrangements to the camp site are not encouraged and are subject to the approval of the Junior Camp directors.SupervisionCounselors are required to successfully complete an application process and training courses. Certified Life Guards are on duty during the use of the swimming pool Registered Nurses will be available 24 hours a day.Registration and CampershipRegistration will be held on Sundays, behind the Praise Center from 10:30a–11:00a and 12:30p–1:00p. Registration will be accepted only at these times and this location. Do not leave forms or payment in the Camp mailbox. Rates will be based on the date the balance is paid in full. All applications must be completed with all required signatures and a photocopy of health insurance card are required to qualify for the $180 rate. The following rates also apply to campership recipients.Balance paid by: June 28 – $180 July 19 – $190 July 26 – $200 A minimum $20.00 deposit is due upon registration with the balance due by July 26. No registration will be accepted after July 26. Checks should be made payable to “First Chinese Baptist Church.” Financial assistance is available. The Campership application must be submitted by July 5, 2009. No applications will be reviewed after this date. Assistance will be subject to the approval of the Director of Camp Ministries. Campership applicants must follow the same registration policies outlined above. For more information, contact:Kathy Quan katqs@yahoo.comRebecca Yee rebyee1@gmail.com Tammy Jow tjow@aol.com |