Camp Handbook
General Information
Arrival Time
Plan ahead of time. Aim to arrive before 4pm to have time to set up you tent/swag and to familiarize yourself with the area.
Registration
Time: 4pm Friday, 27 December 2024
We would ask that you please do not ask for early registration. Our staff will be involved in other duties until the announced registration time.
Departure
10-11am Wednesday, 01 January 2025
*If traveling via public transport please book your itinerary after 11am.
Cancellations
Once registered as a camp participant, we will be counting on you being there. If a cancellation is necessary. Please notify us immediately so we can offer availability to others.
A full refund will be given provided cancellation has been made 2 weeks prior to camp. Refunds of camp fees cannot be made after camp begins.
Guest Accommodation
Non-participant family members may stay at camp, however availability depends on the number of guests and participants we have. Kindly bring your own caravan or tent as we do not have any accommodation available on site. Fees apply.
We do request that children who are not participating in the camp program be well supervised at ALL times so as not to disrupt the classes and programs.
Visitors
We appreciate your interest in SYC Camp, however because of the full program, we ask you to please contact us to arrange a visit. Meal service for visitors may not be available. Fees apply.
Problems at Camp
We aim to optimise the camp experience. It can be unfair to others when a participant refuses to abide by the rules of camp, thereby disrupting the whole atmosphere of camp. We therefore expect participants to follow ALL camp codes and policies, whether they agree with them or not. Each participant must also be willing to accept the leadership of the camp staff. SYC Camp administrators reserves the right to send home any participant who does not comply. In such an event, the parent or guardian is responsible for the cost of the transportation, and the participant will forfeit his or her camp fees.
Accommodation
Participants are to bring their own tent/swag. There will be designated area to pitch your tent/swag. Amenities are available.
What not to bring
There are a few items that we ask participants not to bring. You will find this list in the section called “What to Bring & Not to Bring”. Please be sure to leave these items at home.
Personal Preparation
To optimise your camp experience, participants should arrive well rested and spiritually prepared for a time of fellowship and community work.
Spiritual Focus
SYC is an opportunity to come aside from the business of life, to reconnect with God. Times for devotions, prayer and worship are allotted accordingly.
Camp Code & Policy
Participants under 16 years old must have a guardian present at the camp.
Participants under 12 years old must be accompanied by a guardian to participate in the outreach program.
Respectful and cheerful conduct is appreciated
Presence at the meetings and your respective workshop/s is also appreciated
Formation of true Christ-centred friendships is encouraged, including respectful and appropriate interactions with the opposite sex.
Please refrain from any language that is not elevating or suitable to a "Youth for Christ" :)
Attire: Neat and Modest
Female
Pants or skirts that reach below the knees.
Please no low-cut, see through or tight clothing
Male
Neat casual clothing
Please no tank tops or sleeveless tops.
Food & Meals
Camp food is completely delicious and plant-based (vegetarian). The camp kitchen team are able to canter to most individual dietary requirements - please specify in your registration form. Don't hesitate to contact us about your dietary requirements!
Two main meals (breakfast and lunch) are provided and a light third meal. We encourage all participants to have a hearty meal especially at breakfast.
Laundry Facilities
We do have a washing machines available on site for participant use. The dryer won't available for use, considering it is summer time.
What to Bring & Not to Bring
What to Bring but not limited to
Musical Instrument(s)
Bible & notebook etc.
Summer clothes & general personal items (see previous pages for the camp dress guidelines)
Bathers
Boys/Girls: Clothing you don’t mind getting dirty in case such an activity necessitates this
Sabbath clothes
Comfortable closed in shoes
Tent/swag & bedding
Prescription medications you must take or may need (eg: asthma medication)
What Not to Bring but not limited to
Tobacco, alcohol, drugs
Weapons, fireworks
Pets
Outreach
Sunday has been set aside for outreach. Participants will be divided into outreach groups according to their preference generally.
Canvassing
Participants will go door to door in twos and sell books on a donation basis. On a previous day, training will occur on a short introduction for each book, tips and more...
Help bands
Participants will have the opportunity to go to homes in groups and have fun working together doing yard work, and as the name suggests, give any other help the individuals may need!
Art
Participants will experience sharing their creative passions through painting/sketching with and for individuals in hospitals, nursing homes, and elsewhere.
Contact Camp Coordinators
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