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Living Waters - Summer Bible Camp:
August 16-20, 2010

The camp work was started in 1988 and commenced as a gospel ministry to reach families for Christ.

Some of the specific objectives are:
1) To bring the message of the Gospel to all who attend.
    We believe that Jesus Christ died and rose again.
    (John 3:16, 1 Cor. 15:3-4, Romans 5:8, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, 1 Peter 3:18)

2) To encourage the spiritual growth of those who are saved and to provide
    the opportunity for Christian service.
    (Ephesians 6:10-17, 2 Peter 3:18)

3) To provide a safe and happy holiday for all campers.

Regulations:
- no camper will leave the camp grounds without permission
- the camp does not allow profanity, smoking, alcoholic beverages, or illegal
  drugs on the camp grounds
- campers are to respect and obey their counselors
- counselors are responsible to maintain the order and discipline of their
  delegated group
- any serious discipline problem shall be referred to the director
- no noise or unscheduled activity after “lights out time” without permission
  from the director
- boys are not allowed in or around girls cabins
  girls are not allowed in or around boys cabins
- you must obtain permission to phone out

Discipline:
Campers who deliberately disobey the camp regulations, or disrupt camp life will be subject to:
- a warning by the director
- loss of privileges
- sent home

Dress - Certain Unacceptable Attire:
- any type of clothing with offensive graphics or terminology
- any type of provocative, tight-fitting, revealing, sheer midriff, or see-through
  clothing, including scanty swim-wear
- suitable foot-wear and clothing in the dining hall and meeting rooms

Living Waters Camp - Daily Schedule
7:30 AM  Rise and Shine
8:00 AM  Morning devotions in cabins
8:15 AM  Morning exercises
8:30 AM  Breakfast
9:00 AM  Wash up, clean up
9:30 - 12:30 PM  Activities - boating, hiking, relay, treasure hunt, etc.
Morning Bible Hour For All Ages
12:30 PM  Dinner
2:00 - 3:00 PM  Woman's Bible Hour
1:30 - 4:45 PM  Activities - sand castle, power boat, trampoline, volley ball, golfing, etc.
5:00 PM  Supper
7:00 PM  Gospel Testimony
8:00 PM  Camp fire
10:00 PM  All children in cabins
11:00 PM  All youth and teens in cabins

Welcome To Living Waters Camp

Counselors:
Be sure to read the resource guide manual
Be responsible for your group
You will have the care of 6-12 youth
Know the schedule and go over it with your group
Follow the camp regulations and submit any complaints to the director
Address the special needs of the youth
See that valuables are under lock and key
Encourage the proper personal hygiene of each camper
Check each camper daily for cleanliness and clean clothes
Ensure cleanliness with respect to the cabin and camp site
Maintain good discipline
Refer difficult situations or questions to the director
Reinforce the need to attend services and participate in the activities
Sit with your group during meal time and Bible hour
See that the campers are appropriately dressed for meal and Bible hour
Younger groups will have assistant counselors
Everyone is entitled to a break
Some of the senior campers will be assigned special duties

Cabin Devotions:
Be alert to the special spiritual needs of the campers
Have a brief morning and evening devotion
The devotions may be original or follow a curriculum
Come prepared with a selection of memory verses and Bible lessons
Prepare yourself - read, prayer, fellowship

Color Group Competition:
The general student body will be divided into two sections
Each section will be divided into three color groups
Each of the three color groups will compete in physical and spiritual exercises
Keep a record of each camper's color

Some Special Items You Might Bring:
Air freshener, insect repellent, flash light, small awards, bandages, decorations

Some Resource Material For A "Rainy Day":
Paper and pencils, books, cassette tapes, recorder, poster art, charades, word, games, scripture search, Bible trivia, scavenger hunt, jigsaw puzzles, puppets

Please Submit and Sign a Personal Application Form Including:
Your name, address, email
The age of the campers you prefer to work with, first choice, second choice
A brief account of your salvation experience
State your reason(s) why you desire to work with youth in this setting
List out several Bible references that are meaningful to you and can be shared
Here is a Printable Application Form

Camp Expectations:
Go over the camp regulations and your own expectations with your group of campers.
Respect and obey these camp regulations yourself and especially in view of communication these to others.
Assist and be with your group at meal time and Bible hour, and see that they participate in the sport events and all activities.
Attend all the Bible sessions.
Communicate the gospel both by life-style and word of mouth.
Get to know your campers and share your faith with them.
In regard to discipline be firm in what you say.
Do not use any physical punishment and report to the director any difficulty you may encounter with a camper.
Be courteous and assist whenever and wherever you can.
Attend the general session as announced.
Be sure and submit your personal application form.

Camp Photos:


Beach competition 2006
 

Horse riding 2006

Horse riding 2006

Teen group 2006

Sand building activity 2006

Water activity 2006

Compass search 2006
Morning exercises at camp
Morning exercises at camp
Dining at camp
Dining at camp
Group Bible Class
Group Bible Class
Group of girl campers
Group of girl campers
Group of boy campers
Group of boy campers
Boating
Boating
Horse back riding
Horse back riding
Sand castle building competition
Sand castle building competition
Trampoline at camp
Trampoline at camp
Evening campfire
Evening campfire
Mini golfing
Mini golfing
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