Dear Parent(s)-Guardian(s) and Camper,

We are very excited about this ministry and what it will mean for our youth.  We are looking forward to a great time of helping our youth to become better equipped for life.
Please read the Parent/Guardian consent and release form carefully.  We are using our campground at Indian Lake Nazarene Campgrounds.  If you have never been there it is a wonderful experience and facility.  All our activities will be on the campgrounds, except of course when we are on the lake for the water activities.
In this camp and all of the Right Of Passage Experience (ROPE) camps, we are stressing moral and sexual purity for our youth.  We will be having a ROPE Camp page on our web site to keep you informed and updated as to the purpose of these camps.
In this camp also, we are doing some really fun activities.  We are going fishing, swimming, canoeing, learning how to start a fire, cooking, and many other crafts and activities.  We have so much we may not be able to do it all.  Also, we will be having lots of food.
Please campers, read carefully not only the parent-guardian consent form, but also pay close attention on what to bring and what not to bring.  No electronic devices allowed.  No exceptions.  All electronic devices that are brought will be turned in to camp leaders and put in a secure place until later.  We want our campers to be focused and not distracted to the purposes mentioned above.  The only exception is a disposable camera.  Parents will be given several phone numbers to call in case of an emergency
Please pay attention also to the dress code.  Especially the guidelines for swim wear.
There is information below that each camper needs for ROPE Camp, which includes:

• Registration
• Medical information
• What to bring

The registration forms need to be sent in for both camps July 10th for early registration.  The only registration forms that will be accepted for ROPE Camps are the specific ROPE Parent-Guardian consent forms.  No others will be accepted!
Any questions at all about the guidelines or activities pertaining to these camps, please contact me, Pastor Samuel A, Stone III, 517-655-2767 or 517-243-1159.

We are looking forward to a great event and praying that God will help us move our youth forward to what He has intended them to be.  They are the church of today!

In the Service of our Lord and Saviour,

Pastor Sam
Lazy@att.net

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PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT AND RELEASE FORM FOR RIGHT OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCE (R. O. P. E.) CAMPS

Lansing Area and Zone Youth Expectations:

•  Do not bring any electronic devises including: ipods, mp3, digital camera, games, cell phones. There will be emergency numbers supplied to all parent-guardians to be in contact with the camp.
  
•  AGES FOR R.O.P.E. CAMP- CAMPERS MUST HAVE REACHED THEIR 12^TH  (TWELVETH) BIRTHDAY BY THE START OF CAMP.
•  Respect yourself, others and the property of others, no fireworks.
•  Follow Leaders instructions, stay in area assigned, no wandering.
•  Do not use language that is abusive to staff or fellow youth.
•  Dress modestly. Shorts should be fingertip length. No strapless, tank tops, or string tops. All bathing suits need to be modest. Girls swimsuits MUST BE one piece. Tankinies can be used if they cover the mid-section. Cover ups for boys and girls must be worn from camp area to swim area. Cover up can be an oversized tee shirt and shorts or outer garment(s).  If not adhered to you will not be allowed to swim.

Parent/Guardian Wavier/Permission:

I approve the participation of my minor child in Lansing Area and Zone Youth activity and waive any and all claims against the same, its Officers, Leadership Committee, the Church of the Nazarene, Michigan District Church of the Nazarene, Lansing Zone, due to injury or other damages incurred to the activity participant, or said property to the activity participant in connection R.O.P.E. Camp. I assure that my child is in good physical health and is able to attend this R.O.P.E. CAMP.

I UNDERSTAND PART OF THE CONTENT OF THIS CAMP IS ABOUT SEXUAL PURITY AND MORALITY. THAT THESE TOPICS WILL BE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL.

I authorize the Lansing Area and Zone Youth association to render necessary routine first aid and medical care as required. In the event of an emergency, I give permission to the licensed physician chosen by Lansing Area and Zone Youth association to hospitalize, secure treatment, anesthetize or perform surgery for the activity participant named on this form below. I give permission for Lansing Area and Zone Youth to use my child’s picture (video or photograph) for publicity purposes.

I give permission for _______________________________ to take part in Right Of Passage Experience (R.O.P.E.) Camp on this day ______________________ 

Parent/ Guardian Signature: _____________________________ Date: _____________

 Activity Participant Agreement (youth):  I have read and agree to abide by all the rules of Lansing Area and Zone Youth.

 Activity Participant Signature: __________________________________

 Registration Information:

 Name: _____________________ Address: ________________ City:______________ State:___ Zip:_________ E-Mail Address: ____________________________ Home Phone: ________ Cell:__________ 

 Parent (s) Name:_____________________ Address:____________________________  (If different from above)

Emergency Contact Information:  In an emergency, parents are contacted first. List an additional contact person.

Name: ____________________________  Phone: ____ ____  Cell: _______________

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Medical Information-Please fill out applicable areas
Put "None" in areas that do not apply to your camper.
Name of medication	Strength	Dose	Times give/taken	Directions:
Name of Physician and phone number:
List any other conditions that needs to be addressed for us to be aware of for this camp:

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What to bring to ROPE Camp
These Items are Required to bring to camp!
1. Parent-Guardian release form- signed by parent Guardian and by Camper
2. Medical information form-(on the back of P-G release form)
3. Copy of insurance card or information (in case of an emergency)
Recommended Items	Packed
Pillow
Sleeping bag or sheets and blankets
Pajamas
Toiletries
Toothbrush-paste
Soap		SWIM SUIT DRESS CODE Girls and boys swimsuits MUST BE MODEST and one piece. No strapless tops. Girls may use tankinies if they cover the mid-section. **Cover up must be worn from camp area to swim area. Cover up can be an oversized tee shirt and shorts or outer garment(s). Boys must also wear cover up to and from swim area.
2 towels, one for bathing one swimming
Swim Suit- see dress code for this*
Cover up-for swimming**
Repellant
Sun screen
extra set of clothes
socks
underwear
shirt
pants
two pairs of shoes, one set can be flip flops
Bring warm extra clothes because this is Michigan and it may snow!
Bible
Disposable one time use camera(s) (This item is optional)
rain coat or poncho
Fishing pole (If available)
Tackle (If available)
What You Cannot Bring!
any electronic device- ipods-mp3-cd-dvd-any game device- cell phones***-		***No phones allowed. We will have phone numbers available for Parents and Guardians to call in case of an emergency. Any phone or electronic device will be held and put in a secure location until later.
Digital cameras
fire works