Registration Information


Registration, Discounts and Payments Registrations can be made online, by phone or by mail.


checks should be made payable to MO UMC CAMPS, 3601 Amron Ct., Columbia, MO 65202. To receive the Early Bird discount on mailed registrations, your postmark date should be April 30, 2014 or earlier. A pastor-approved Conference Voucher may be included as part of the full payment required. Conference Vouchers will not be given in the form of a reimbursement and the $50 non-refundable deposit is still applicable to registrations that are paid 100% with a church voucher. In addition to the Early Bird discount, you may be eligible for a family discount when more than 1 child from the same household attends. There is also a NEW CAMPER discount for those who have never attended camp before. This is not valid on Family camps.


Registration Confi rmation and Grade Levels


All online registrations will receive an e-mail notifi cation confi rming your registration. There will also be general information mailed out from the Conference offi ce. In addition, you will receive an e-mail from the Event Director detailing specifi cs about your camp. For a general list of items to pack, please go to our website to the “Forms” section. Please register your child by the grade they will be going into in FALL 2014. Any other exceptions need to be approved by the Site and Event Directors prior to registration.


another selection will not work out, you will receive a full refund. Partial refunds (loss of $50 deposit) are offered for cancellations two weeks or more prior to the start of a program. There is no refund for cancellations that occur within two weeks of the start of a program. If the registration was paid for with a voucher and the camper is does not show up to camp, there will be no refund. In the event of illness, accident or family emergency, call the camping offi ce PRIOR to the fi rst day of camp. No refunds or transfers will be made for those who fail to show up on the fi rst day of camp.


Helping Others


Many children and adults only experience camp because of the generosity of loving sponsors who support them with monetary donations. Sponsor a local child from your church or neighborhood. Contact your local church or our offi ce for more information. You can also help a child get to camp by using GoodSearch.com for your


Cancellations and Refunds If the event you have registered for is booked or canceled, we will help you select another event of equal or lesser value.


If


registering online. FULL PAYMENT is required at time of registration. This includes all voucher, credit card and/or check payments. Credit card payments are done via Paypal and most major cards are accepted.


All There is a $25 discount when


web searches and GoodShop.com for your purchases. You would choose Missouri United Methodist Conference Camping. A percentage of your purchases will go to our Camp Scholarship fund.


Registration Policy The Camping and Retreat Ministries Offi ce of the Missouri United Methodist Conference are open to all persons without regard to race, religion, gender or national origin. An equal number of males/females may be required for some events.


My camper takes medication. What arrangements do I need to make? All medications, except inhalers and EPI pens, are turned into the camp health supervisor at check-in. All medications must be sent to camp in the original containers, with the camper’s name and prescribing physician’s directions for use clearly marked on the label. OTC medications must also be in their original containers. Place all medication containers in a single Zip-lock bag with the camper’s name on the outside. Each site will have a site health supervisor that will distribute medicine.


My health history and/or medical contact information has changed since I registered. What do I do? You will be sent a Health Form Update to fi ll out with your confi rmation letter that you would need to fi ll out and bring with you to camp. If you need another form, please call our offi ce at 1-888-271-1999 or e-mail the changes to mocamps@moumethodist.org.


Insurance


Why is my health insurance needed? An insurance contract is provided and the cost included in the camp fee. This is a supplement to your personal health/medical insurance.


Do I need to bring money to camp? Money is not necessary. Our sites have Camp Stores where you may purchase various souvenir items. The stores are generally open during registration and on the last day of camp. Your camp fee includes snacks and the offi cial T-shirt for the year.


Enjoyable experience for all All of our campsites are smoke-free, weapon-free and drug-free zones. Camp is a time to get away from the activities of the world. Therefore, in order for your camper to have their best camping experience, cell phones and other electronic devices i.e., MP3 players, Game-boys, iPods, CD and DVD players, computers, etc... are NOT allowed at camp. You also need to leave all snack foods and candy at home. If brought, these items will be turned into the event director for safe keeping. If there is an emergency, call the camp and ask the director to get a message to your camper. Each camp location will send you directions on how to stay in touch with your child while


at camp.


Can I drop off my child early? No. Each camp has a starting time that must be followed. Prior to the arrival of campers, the director and counselors are busy preparing for a successful and faith-fi lled camping experience.


Can I come home for my ball game? Once you arrive at camp, plan on staying for the whole camping experience. It is too disruptive to have folks coming and going all week. If your presence is vital for that ball game, let us know at least two weeks in advance so we can refund most of your fees and allow someone from the waiting list to take your place at camp.


Can I send mail to my camper? Yes! When addressing the letter, put your camper’s name above the camp address. Do not send “care packages” of food or snacks. If you send stamped, addressed envelopes with your camper, they may write to you too. When registration is confi rmed, you will receive information regarding sending e-mail to your camper.


Can my camper drive to camp? If your camper drives to camp, all keys to the vehicle should be turned into the event director upon registration on site. This will allow for the best camping experience!


What happens if my child gets sick while at camp?


Our event directors, in consultation with the site director and site health supervisor, will contact you under the following circumstances: any time EMS responds, or off site medical treatment is sought; any time an injury appears to be beyond the bounds of bumps, bangs or scrapes; any time a head injury occurs; any time a participant runs a fever of 102 degrees or above for longer than 8 hours or any fever above 104 degrees; any time a communicable disease or illness is suspected; any other time deemed important to do so.


Additional Information Personal information about campers provided on registration and health forms are exclusively for the purpose of assuring your camper’s week to be safe and fun-fi lled. We do not sell, rent or lease our camper lists or e-mail addresses.


All cabin assignments are made by the Event Director. You may request a cabin mate on your registration, however, they are not guaranteed.


I still have questions. Who do I call? The Conference Camping and Retreat Offi ce, as well as the ministry centers themselves, are here to help. Please email mocamps@moumethodist.org with your inquiries or call the camp site locations directly.


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