PARADISE POINT SUMMER CAMP
PARADISE POINT SUMMER CAMP The Episcopal Diocese of Idaho McCall, ID
JUNIOR COUNSELOR (JRC) INFORMATION 2014 This packet includes necessary information to make sure you are completely prepared for your stay at Paradise Point. Junior Counselor's responsibilities include getting to know and serve campers as a positive role model, assisting in a variety of camp activities, camp work areas, and working directly with Paradise Point staff in a leadership role. Each day will be spent in the cabins working directly with our experienced staff members and shadowing them throughout the day. JRC's will lead, motivate and provide a safe camp program which fosters children’s social, spiritual, physical, and intellectual growth.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is this a paid position? Being a JRC is a volunteer, un-paid leadership role in our camp program. Many JRC's list their participation in this program as volunteer experience and we are happy to provide references when needed. Where do JRC's live while at camp? Throughout their stay at camp, JRC's will live in assigned cabins with a staff member and a group of youth campers. What does the daily schedule look like for a JRC? The JRC schedule is the same as it will be for our Counselors. JRC's will assist the Paradise Point Staff in a chosen morning activity and will assist on the waterfront in the afternoon. All other times will be with their cabin. Do JRC's get time off like counselors? No, JRC's are under 18 years old and are not staff members. JRC's are not allowed to be either by themselves or one-on-one with any campers or staff. We will do our best to make sure the JRC's get some "down-time", but they will not get un-supervised time-off like the Paradise Point Staff. Can JRC's drive themselves to camp? Yes, if you have your license you are allowed to drive yourself to and from camp. Once you arrive, your car keys must be given to Marty Beck, Camp Director and you will not be able to use your car during your time at camp. Where do JRC's shower? As a JRC, you will shower at the bath house with the other campers. Staff Bath is not available to anyone that is not a staff member.
The Episcopal Diocese of Idaho – 1858 W. Judith Lane – Boise, ID 83705 Phone: 208-345-4440 – Fax: 208-345-9735 – Email: [email protected]
THINGS TO BRING TO CAMP (please label your belongings) _____ Jeans
_____ Sleeping bag & pillow
_____ Shorts
_____ 2 Towels
_____ T-shirts
_____ Soap/shampoo
_____ Sweatshirts
_____ Toothpaste/toothbrush
_____ Jacket
_____ Chapstick
_____ Underwear & socks for 5 days
_____ Daypack
_____ 2 Swimsuits (modest, please)
_____ Water bottle
_____ Tennis shoes
_____ Flashlight or Headlamp
_____ Flip-flops
_____ Sunscreen (30 SPF min)
_____ Non-Aerosol Bug Spray
_____ Dirty clothes bag
_____ Gloves for cool weather *Laundry is available for those staying more than one week.
THINGS TO LEAVE AT HOME Any medication (except prescription medication which will be administered by the nurse), any illegal substances, alcohol, cigarettes, lighters, matches, aerosol containers, weapons, ammunition, knives, water balloons, any electronics including; radios, Personal Gaming Devices, iPods, Cell Phones, TV’s; or any kind of food (unless needed for medical reasons, these must be submitted to the Directors upon arrival). VIOLATION OF ANY CAMP RULES MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM CAMP PROPERTY BY CAMPER PARENTS.
A TYPICAL CIT DAY AT PARADISE POINT 7:30
Rise and Shine!
8:15
Breakfast
9:00
Chapel
9:30
Cabin Clean-Up and Camp Service Projects
10:00
Morning Activities
11:15
Morning Activities
12:30
Lunch/Mail Call
1:30
Toes Up (Rest Hour ZZZzzz…)
2:30
Waterfront and Brown Bear (Camp Store)
4:15
Camper Clean-up (Shower)
5:00
Cabin Connection
6:00
Dinner
7:00
All Camp Evening Game
8:00
Chapel
8:30
Campfire
9:15
Tuck-In Time/Get Ready for Bed
10:00
Reflections
10:30
Lights Out
The Episcopal Diocese of Idaho – 1858 W. Judith Lane – Boise, ID 83705 Phone: 208-345-4440 – Fax: 208-345-9735 – Email: [email protected]
PARADISE POINT PARENT INFORMATION ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE When bringing your JRC to camp, please plan to arrive at Paradise Point no earlier than 3:00 PM on the first day of camp. After driving down the camp driveway you will be greeted by a staff member who will direct you to parking. If your JRC has any electronics, (cell phones, iPods, game systems etc.) please take them with you! When picking your JRC up, please plan to be at camp between 10:00 AM - 11:00AM on the last day of camp. You will need to have photo ID with you in order to leave with your JRC. If your JRC will be leaving with someone else, please complete the Alternate Transportation Form or list them as alternate contact during online registration. Any person picking up a JRC must show an ID and be listed as an authorized person on the transportation release form. JRC's MUST be signed out with the camp director, Marty Beck, before leaving camp.
BUS ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE This summer Paradise Point is offering Bus Service to and from Camp for JRC campers at NO CHARGE from Pocatello, Twin Falls, Boise, and Horseshoe Bend. The bus will be staffed with two Paradise Point Employees and is the perfect opportunity for campers to take advantage of the full summer camp experience starting on the bus.
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1 Day of Camp – CAMPER DROP-OFF (Sunday)
Last Day of Camp – CAMPER PICK-UP (Saturday)
8:00 AM Depart from Parking lot next to Trinity Episcopal Church and across from Pocatello High School 325 N. Arthur Ave. Pocatello, ID 83204
10:00 AM Depart Paradise Point
10:00 AM Depart from Church of the Ascension 371 Eastland Drive North Twin Falls, ID 83301
12:00 PM Arrive at Horseshoe Bend City Park 112 Ada Street Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
1:00 PM Depart from St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 2206 N. Cole Road Boise, ID 83704
1:00 PM Arrive at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 2206 N. Cole Road Boise, ID 83704
2:00 PM Depart from Horseshoe Bend City Park 112 Ada Street Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
4:00 PM Arrive at Church of the Ascension 371 Eastland Drive North Twin Falls, ID 83301
4:00 PM Arrive at Paradise Point
6:00PM Arrive at the Parking lot next to Trinity Episcopal Church and across from Pocatello High School 325 N. Arthur Ave. Pocatello, ID 83204
The Episcopal Diocese of Idaho – 1858 W. Judith Lane – Boise, ID 83705 Phone: 208-345-4440 – Fax: 208-345-9735 – Email: [email protected]
MAIL & EMAIL Everyone loves to receive mail and care packages when they’re away from home. For email, refer to One-Way Email Service Through your Online Registration Account (for more information about emails, please contact Diana at [email protected] -208-345-4440 ext 208) Direct mail correspondence to: C/O Camper’s Name Paradise Point Camp P.O. Box 764 McCall, ID 83638
BROWN BEAR STORE POLICY Brown Bear is the camp store where participants can purchase snacks such as Gatorade, sodas, nuts, fruit snacks or candy. Campers are not allowed to purchase more than two snack items each afternoon and will typically spend $2-$3 per day. Paradise Point merchandise is also available and ranges in price from $4 sunglasses - $35 sweatshirts with hats, cinch sacks, stationary, cups, t-shirts, and everything in between! Balances of less than $10 at the end of the summer will be donated to the Camper Scholarship Fund. Balances over $10 will be refunded to the family at the end of the summer.
HEALTH CARE DISCLAIMER Paradise Point takes health and safety very seriously. In order to keep parents and guardians fully up-to-date with their camper’s health and enjoyment, the Camp Director and Camp Nurse will notify parents or guardians if their camper is brought to the Health Center with an illness that needs the attention of a physician, an injury that requires extended care while at Paradise Point, or if the injury/illness requires the camper to be removed from the camp program.
DIRECTIONS TO PARADISE POINT FROM BOISE
Head west on State Street (Highway 44) Turn right onto Highway 55 North and continue 98 miles Heading north into McCall on Highway 55 (North 3rd Street in McCall) Turn right onto Park Street (My Father’s Place and May Hardware are on the corner) Continue onto Thompson Avenue Turn left at Davis Avenue Turn right at Lick Creek Road (stop sign) and continue 2 miles Slight left onto Eastside Drive at the fork (look for Paradise Point’s sign to point the way) Continue 3.5 miles to Camp (pass Camp Morrison, Camp Ida-Haven and Tamarack Condominiums) Entrance to Paradise Point is on the left 1 mile after pavement ends If you need help, call the “I’m Lost” Hotline: 208-345-4440.
DIRECTIONS TO PARADISE POINT FROM NEW MEADOWS
Head east on Highway 55 and continue 12 miles Heading east into McCall on Highway 55 (Lake Street in McCall) Turn right onto North 3rd Street in McCall Turn left onto Park Street (My Father’s Place and May Hardware are on the corner) Continue onto Thompson Avenue
The Episcopal Diocese of Idaho – 1858 W. Judith Lane – Boise, ID 83705 Phone: 208-345-4440 – Fax: 208-345-9735 – Email: [email protected]
Turn left at Davis Avenue Turn right at Lick Creek Road (stop sign) and continue 2 miles Slight left onto Eastside Drive at the fork (look for Paradise Point’s sign to point the way) Continue 3.5 miles to Camp (pass Camp Morrison, Camp Ida-Haven and Tamarack Condominiums) Entrance to Paradise Point is on the left 1 mile after pavement ends If you need help, call the “I’m Lost” Hotline: 208-345-4440.
EMERGENCY CONTACT In case of an emergency, please call: Marty Beck, Camp Director - 208-991-7283 Robyn Hatfield, Assistant Camp Director - 208-991-6430 Episcopal Diocese of Idaho - 208-345-4440
The Episcopal Diocese of Idaho – 1858 W. Judith Lane – Boise, ID 83705 Phone: 208-345-4440 – Fax: 208-345-9735 – Email: [email protected]
JUNIOR COUNSELOR (JRC) INFORMATION 2014 This packet includes necessary information to make sure you are completely prepared for your stay at Paradise Point. Junior Counselor's responsibilities include getting to know and serve campers as a positive role model, assisting in a variety of camp activities, camp work areas, and working directly with Paradise Point staff in a leadership role. Each day will be spent in the cabins working directly with our experienced staff members and shadowing them throughout the day. JRC's will lead, motivate and provide a safe camp program which fosters children’s social, spiritual, physical, and intellectual growth.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is this a paid position? Being a JRC is a volunteer, un-paid leadership role in our camp program. Many JRC's list their participation in this program as volunteer experience and we are happy to provide references when needed. Where do JRC's live while at camp? Throughout their stay at camp, JRC's will live in assigned cabins with a staff member and a group of youth campers. What does the daily schedule look like for a JRC? The JRC schedule is the same as it will be for our Counselors. JRC's will assist the Paradise Point Staff in a chosen morning activity and will assist on the waterfront in the afternoon. All other times will be with their cabin. Do JRC's get time off like counselors? No, JRC's are under 18 years old and are not staff members. JRC's are not allowed to be either by themselves or one-on-one with any campers or staff. We will do our best to make sure the JRC's get some "down-time", but they will not get un-supervised time-off like the Paradise Point Staff. Can JRC's drive themselves to camp? Yes, if you have your license you are allowed to drive yourself to and from camp. Once you arrive, your car keys must be given to Marty Beck, Camp Director and you will not be able to use your car during your time at camp. Where do JRC's shower? As a JRC, you will shower at the bath house with the other campers. Staff Bath is not available to anyone that is not a staff member.
The Episcopal Diocese of Idaho – 1858 W. Judith Lane – Boise, ID 83705 Phone: 208-345-4440 – Fax: 208-345-9735 – Email: [email protected]
THINGS TO BRING TO CAMP (please label your belongings) _____ Jeans
_____ Sleeping bag & pillow
_____ Shorts
_____ 2 Towels
_____ T-shirts
_____ Soap/shampoo
_____ Sweatshirts
_____ Toothpaste/toothbrush
_____ Jacket
_____ Chapstick
_____ Underwear & socks for 5 days
_____ Daypack
_____ 2 Swimsuits (modest, please)
_____ Water bottle
_____ Tennis shoes
_____ Flashlight or Headlamp
_____ Flip-flops
_____ Sunscreen (30 SPF min)
_____ Non-Aerosol Bug Spray
_____ Dirty clothes bag
_____ Gloves for cool weather *Laundry is available for those staying more than one week.
THINGS TO LEAVE AT HOME Any medication (except prescription medication which will be administered by the nurse), any illegal substances, alcohol, cigarettes, lighters, matches, aerosol containers, weapons, ammunition, knives, water balloons, any electronics including; radios, Personal Gaming Devices, iPods, Cell Phones, TV’s; or any kind of food (unless needed for medical reasons, these must be submitted to the Directors upon arrival). VIOLATION OF ANY CAMP RULES MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM CAMP PROPERTY BY CAMPER PARENTS.
A TYPICAL CIT DAY AT PARADISE POINT 7:30
Rise and Shine!
8:15
Breakfast
9:00
Chapel
9:30
Cabin Clean-Up and Camp Service Projects
10:00
Morning Activities
11:15
Morning Activities
12:30
Lunch/Mail Call
1:30
Toes Up (Rest Hour ZZZzzz…)
2:30
Waterfront and Brown Bear (Camp Store)
4:15
Camper Clean-up (Shower)
5:00
Cabin Connection
6:00
Dinner
7:00
All Camp Evening Game
8:00
Chapel
8:30
Campfire
9:15
Tuck-In Time/Get Ready for Bed
10:00
Reflections
10:30
Lights Out
The Episcopal Diocese of Idaho – 1858 W. Judith Lane – Boise, ID 83705 Phone: 208-345-4440 – Fax: 208-345-9735 – Email: [email protected]
PARADISE POINT PARENT INFORMATION ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE When bringing your JRC to camp, please plan to arrive at Paradise Point no earlier than 3:00 PM on the first day of camp. After driving down the camp driveway you will be greeted by a staff member who will direct you to parking. If your JRC has any electronics, (cell phones, iPods, game systems etc.) please take them with you! When picking your JRC up, please plan to be at camp between 10:00 AM - 11:00AM on the last day of camp. You will need to have photo ID with you in order to leave with your JRC. If your JRC will be leaving with someone else, please complete the Alternate Transportation Form or list them as alternate contact during online registration. Any person picking up a JRC must show an ID and be listed as an authorized person on the transportation release form. JRC's MUST be signed out with the camp director, Marty Beck, before leaving camp.
BUS ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE This summer Paradise Point is offering Bus Service to and from Camp for JRC campers at NO CHARGE from Pocatello, Twin Falls, Boise, and Horseshoe Bend. The bus will be staffed with two Paradise Point Employees and is the perfect opportunity for campers to take advantage of the full summer camp experience starting on the bus.
st
1 Day of Camp – CAMPER DROP-OFF (Sunday)
Last Day of Camp – CAMPER PICK-UP (Saturday)
8:00 AM Depart from Parking lot next to Trinity Episcopal Church and across from Pocatello High School 325 N. Arthur Ave. Pocatello, ID 83204
10:00 AM Depart Paradise Point
10:00 AM Depart from Church of the Ascension 371 Eastland Drive North Twin Falls, ID 83301
12:00 PM Arrive at Horseshoe Bend City Park 112 Ada Street Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
1:00 PM Depart from St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 2206 N. Cole Road Boise, ID 83704
1:00 PM Arrive at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 2206 N. Cole Road Boise, ID 83704
2:00 PM Depart from Horseshoe Bend City Park 112 Ada Street Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
4:00 PM Arrive at Church of the Ascension 371 Eastland Drive North Twin Falls, ID 83301
4:00 PM Arrive at Paradise Point
6:00PM Arrive at the Parking lot next to Trinity Episcopal Church and across from Pocatello High School 325 N. Arthur Ave. Pocatello, ID 83204
The Episcopal Diocese of Idaho – 1858 W. Judith Lane – Boise, ID 83705 Phone: 208-345-4440 – Fax: 208-345-9735 – Email: [email protected]
MAIL & EMAIL Everyone loves to receive mail and care packages when they’re away from home. For email, refer to One-Way Email Service Through your Online Registration Account (for more information about emails, please contact Diana at [email protected] -208-345-4440 ext 208) Direct mail correspondence to: C/O Camper’s Name Paradise Point Camp P.O. Box 764 McCall, ID 83638
BROWN BEAR STORE POLICY Brown Bear is the camp store where participants can purchase snacks such as Gatorade, sodas, nuts, fruit snacks or candy. Campers are not allowed to purchase more than two snack items each afternoon and will typically spend $2-$3 per day. Paradise Point merchandise is also available and ranges in price from $4 sunglasses - $35 sweatshirts with hats, cinch sacks, stationary, cups, t-shirts, and everything in between! Balances of less than $10 at the end of the summer will be donated to the Camper Scholarship Fund. Balances over $10 will be refunded to the family at the end of the summer.
HEALTH CARE DISCLAIMER Paradise Point takes health and safety very seriously. In order to keep parents and guardians fully up-to-date with their camper’s health and enjoyment, the Camp Director and Camp Nurse will notify parents or guardians if their camper is brought to the Health Center with an illness that needs the attention of a physician, an injury that requires extended care while at Paradise Point, or if the injury/illness requires the camper to be removed from the camp program.
DIRECTIONS TO PARADISE POINT FROM BOISE
Head west on State Street (Highway 44) Turn right onto Highway 55 North and continue 98 miles Heading north into McCall on Highway 55 (North 3rd Street in McCall) Turn right onto Park Street (My Father’s Place and May Hardware are on the corner) Continue onto Thompson Avenue Turn left at Davis Avenue Turn right at Lick Creek Road (stop sign) and continue 2 miles Slight left onto Eastside Drive at the fork (look for Paradise Point’s sign to point the way) Continue 3.5 miles to Camp (pass Camp Morrison, Camp Ida-Haven and Tamarack Condominiums) Entrance to Paradise Point is on the left 1 mile after pavement ends If you need help, call the “I’m Lost” Hotline: 208-345-4440.
DIRECTIONS TO PARADISE POINT FROM NEW MEADOWS
Head east on Highway 55 and continue 12 miles Heading east into McCall on Highway 55 (Lake Street in McCall) Turn right onto North 3rd Street in McCall Turn left onto Park Street (My Father’s Place and May Hardware are on the corner) Continue onto Thompson Avenue
The Episcopal Diocese of Idaho – 1858 W. Judith Lane – Boise, ID 83705 Phone: 208-345-4440 – Fax: 208-345-9735 – Email: [email protected]
Turn left at Davis Avenue Turn right at Lick Creek Road (stop sign) and continue 2 miles Slight left onto Eastside Drive at the fork (look for Paradise Point’s sign to point the way) Continue 3.5 miles to Camp (pass Camp Morrison, Camp Ida-Haven and Tamarack Condominiums) Entrance to Paradise Point is on the left 1 mile after pavement ends If you need help, call the “I’m Lost” Hotline: 208-345-4440.
EMERGENCY CONTACT In case of an emergency, please call: Marty Beck, Camp Director - 208-991-7283 Robyn Hatfield, Assistant Camp Director - 208-991-6430 Episcopal Diocese of Idaho - 208-345-4440
The Episcopal Diocese of Idaho – 1858 W. Judith Lane – Boise, ID 83705 Phone: 208-345-4440 – Fax: 208-345-9735 – Email: [email protected]
