Youth Camp 2017 - Hot Springs Village, AR

It's time to get ready for camp. Below, please see a short version (for those in a hurry) and a longer version (for the detail people) of what you need to know. Short Version Camp is the MOST IMPORTANT thing we do every year. I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE all students to attend. We're shooting for June 19 - 23. Camp Registration will not be on-line this year. Paper Forms are available now. Students must reserve their spot now by completing the application packet, and turning it in along with the $75 deposit. Deposits can be turned in in person or on-line at trinitynwa.com Applications must be turned in (and deposits paid) by January 22nd. Deposit Amount: $75 Total Amount: $185 (Balance due on June 4th) See me with any questions/concerns. If you have to choose between Merge or youth camp, choose youth camp. Long Version The time has come, once again, for us to prepare ourselves to go to youth camp. Each year I am thrilled about his opportunity. As I am sure any of our staff will attest, youth camp is the single most important event that we offer for the students of 3 Degrees Youth Ministry. Imagine this. Your student goes away for one whole week without their TV, radio, Ipod, computer internet or the negative influence of their non-Christian friends. Each day they wear themselves out with go carts, basketball, swimming and other activities. Each evening they experience church service like many have never experienced before. They are immersed in the love of Christ, and the spirit of the Lord surrounds them. For one full week we, as youth workers, have the opportunity to pour into their lives without any distractions. Most students come home with a new found love for the Lord, and an excitement to win their world for Christ. This year we will try to attend camp #3 from June 19th – 23rd. The speaker will be Rev. Heath Adamson, a powerful speaker with a heart for God. This year, the Arkansas District will not be offering on-line registration for youth camp. Only paper forms will be used. There is a limited number of beds, so reserving our spots is critical. In order to make sure we get into the camp we are targeting, we need all students to fill out and turn in their applications and pay their $75 non-refundable deposits by January 22nd. The application form is available for pickup from the church. The remaining $110 will be due to the church by June 4th. The $75 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Many of our students have funds available in their account to cover all or part of their camp registration. It is extremely important to me that your student is given the opportunity to experience camp with us. I want every student to attend with us. I ask that each of you speak with me if you have any concerns about your students attending camp with us (rather than just dismissing the idea). This includes any concerns about finances. I realize that $185 is a lot of money, and if you have more than one student it becomes that much more difficult. We will be asking the church to assist us in sending students to camp. I will NEVER turn a student away from camp due to finances if they are willing to help themselves, so please speak with me if this is a concern for you. That being said, there will be no scholarships given for the deposit. We have had too many times in the past where a scholarship was given, and the student changed their mind about going, so the money was wasted.