Text Box: Midland Youth Camp

Text Box: Christian Charity No. 242261

Text Box: About Us

Text Box: INTRODUCTION The Midlands Youth Camp is a long established Bible camp for young people, organised and run by the Churches of God in the Midlands. It is well staffed by experienced camp workers from most of the Churches of God Sunday Schools and Youth Groups In each locality. At the Midlands Camp we aim to give all young people an enjoyable holiday in a happy Christian atmosphere, with Bible teaching and discussion being an important part of each day. There is a varied and interesting assortment of activities to occupy everyone. These include indoor and outdoor games, sports activities, crafts, visits to local attractions. Activities are well supervised by trained leaders. Spending money can safely be left in the 'camp bank'. We give high priority to children's safety. Further details of safety precautions can be obtained from your local camp leader.   INFORMATION MYC Age Campers must be at least 10 years old by 31st December, and under 18 years when attending camp. Fees are:  £80.00   MYC XL Teen Camp - there is no age restriction, but applications must be approved by local youth leaders for consideration by Midlands Youth Camp leaders.  See your local youth leaders for more details. Fees are:  £80.00   Fees and Transportation  Speak to your local youth leader for these details.  All application forms and fees Must be received by 30th June. Transport : Transport may be provided.   Text Box: MIDLANDS YOUTH CAMP 2008 @ Standon Bowers From Sunday 3rd August to Saturday 10th August Applications and fees should be given to your local youth leaders. If this is not possible, send completed application forms and fees (cheques payable to 'Midlands Youth Camp') to:: Miss Judith Hickling,  34 Sunningdale Road, Sedgley, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 3PP   .  LATER APPLICATIONS MAY BE UNSUCCESSFUL. Parent's/Guardian's Responsibility It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to fully advise the Camp Committee at the time of application of any disabilities, medical, social or behavioural problems that a youngster has or has recently experienced that might affect them or other campers during their stay. Items NOT to bring A decision has been taken to ban movile phones, cameras, MP3 players and the likes from being taken to camp.  Speak to your local youth leaders for more information.   You are advised NOT to bring valuable personal items to camp, as the organisers cannot be held responsible for loss either during the journey or at camp.   Medicines Any medication required during camp, including aspirin or paracetamol, should be clearly and carefully labelled with name and dosage, and a signed statement of consent provided. The camp First Aiders will hold and dispense all medicines. Notes 1) The Camp Committee reserves the right to refuse application or send a child home in the event of behavioural or health problems. Any rebate of money will be at the discretion of the Committee at the end of camp and any additional travelling expenses will be the responsibility of the child/parent/guardian. 2) Group allocation will be at the discretion of the Camp Committee. 3) Parents may wish to take out their own holiday insurance to cover sickness or injury. Items To Bring Clothing General: Clothes for warm weather & cool evenings: Pocket money Items for wet weather Sleeping bag & pillow case, Changes of clothing, underwear & socks, toothbrush, comb, soap and towels, Indoor shoes and outdoor shoes, BIBLE (modern translation) Swimwear Text Box: Camp Rules   Programme Do not disturb other campers before the wake-up call. Bible talks are part of the daily programme and all campers must attend these. Mobile phones are to be switched off during Bible talks. After the day’s programme has finished, campers should go to their own room and start to settle down quietly. Visiting of other rooms is not allowed.   Activities Games and activities are organised for those who wish to play. Some will be team and others on an individual basis. There may be organized, off-site activities. Put away sports equipment after use, it is expensive. Lost or damaged equipment may not be replaced.   General Smoking is forbidden on the site. Do not bring any alcohol onto the site. On no account falsely or maliciously operate the fire alarm system. Please respect the buildings and equipment, and avoid unnecessary damage. There should be no graffiti. Don't drop litter.  Use the bins provided. Put your money in the camp bank. Ring or write home within two days of arriving at camp. You should not need to go off-site, but if you do, for any reason, arrange this with your group leader.   The use of the centre must be in accordance with relevant Standon Bowers' safety policies and rules, which are available on request from your Local Leader.