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Necessary Forms

 

Each camper under 18 years of age MUST bring a SIGNED parental authorization form for emergency treatment.

 

 

What to Bring

 

Bible

Flashlight

*Camera

Towels and washcloths

Toiletry items

Pillow

Sleeping bag or sheets and a blanket

*Fan

Comfortable and appropriate clothes

Shorts

Shirts

Socks

Jeans

Two pairs of shoes

Light jacket or sweatshirt

*Swimsuit

(* denotes an optional item)

 

 

What NOT to Bring

 

Expensive clothing

Jewelry

Radios

Electronic devices

Scooters

Bikes

Skateboards

Roller skates

Inline skates

Pets

Alcohol (prohibited on camp grounds)

Drugs (prohibited on camp grounds)

Cigarettes (prohibited on camp grounds)

(Summer Assembly will not be held responsible for the loss of any items.  Items deemed inappropriate will be stored for you throughout the week and returned before you leave)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contacting Campers by Mail

 

Send mail to:

Camper’s Name

c/o Summer Assembly at Forest Park

3158 SE 10th

Topeka, Ks 66607

 

 

 

Contacting Campers by Phone

 

We request that phone calls are kept to a minimum simply due to the logistics of all campers using a single phone line; however, in case of an emergency phone:

(785) 234-8024.

Ask for camper by name so that they can be paged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disciplinary Practices

 

While this is rarely an issue we do find it best to make everyone aware of our disciplinary practices prior to camp beginning.

 

e For a minor offense (sneaking out, lying, skipping classes, disrespectful behavior, etc) we typically use a verbal warning and offer a correction for the behavior.

 

e For repeated minor offenses we continue offering a correction for the behavior and may add an extra discipline such as mopping the dining hall or raking gravel areas, etc.  Their parent or guardian will be contacted by the Camp Dean.

 

e For major offenses (such as the use or possession of drugs or alcohol, assault or vandalism) the camper will be expelled from the camp and it is the responsibility of their parent or guardian to arrange for transportation.  The police may become involved if Kansas State Law and/or the Camp Dean deem it necessary.  Prohibited and/or illegal substances will be destroyed.

 

e The Camp Dean does reserve the right to handle offenses, and the resulting disciplinary action, on a case by case basis.

 

 

 

 

Rules

 

(Rules, Rules, Rules and more Rules.  Everywhere you go there are rules, but this really is a good thing!  Just think how confused our world would be without them.  By obeying the following rules, we can all have a good time and learn more about God’s world)

 

1.     Make it a point to breathe a little each day—attend special events, classes, worship services, etc.

2.     Be respectful of other people and their property.

3.     Camp buttons must be worn at all times so you can be recognized as a registered camper.

4.     Girls and boys dorms are OFF LIMITS to members of the opposite sex. 

5.     Turn in lost and found items at Headquarters.

6.     Sign out at Headquarters anytime you leave the campgrounds; we must know where you are in case of emergency.

7.     Consult someone with authority in case of disciplinary problems.  The sponsors and Dean will handle all disciplinary matters.

8.     Play, study, talk, sing, shower, and have devotions in your cabins at 10:15 pm…then enjoy your night of rest.

9.     No parties on or off the grounds after lights out.

10. No littering.

11. Camp boundaries are strictly enforced for your own safety (areas OFF LIMITS are:  west and north of the creek; south of the fence; east of the fence by the softball field and the trees on top of the hill.)

12. ABSOLUTELY NO alcohol, cigarettes, or illegal drugs on the campgrounds!