OneCamp Info
Promo Video
2009 OneCamp Promo Video
Theme
OneCamp has moved away from yearly "themes" for a week of camp and have shifted fundamentally to an ongoing theme which illuminates a desire which OneCamp has always had. That desire is to "prepare students for the 360 days they are not at camp."
Each element of OneCamp will be designed to not only lead students, but to teach them the aspects of daily spiritual disciplines.
Our worship times will focus not only on worshipping, but on learning the principles of worship. Bible studies will strive to teach students the objectives of exegetical study, rather that to simply "have" a Bible study.
OneCamp 360 is a new approach to how we do camp. It is literally designed to prepare students for the 360. Our desire is that our week of camp will truly be about the 360 rather than the 5.
Pre-Registration
Registration for OneCamp 2010 is hereby OPEN!
The first step for registration is to pre-register your group at OneCamp. Pre-registration holds your spots so that we don't give them away to someone else.
Timeline
Once you are pre-registered, be sure to keep up with the following timeline below so that you will always be up-to-date with the process.
November, 07 January 1, 10 | Submit Pre-registration form to commit space for your group! Without this, we CAN NOT guarantee space for you at OneCamp! Pre-Registrations are currently open for ALL CHURCHES. |
Early February | You will receive a Registration Booklet with all required forms and information for registration (note that these can also be downloaded here) |
Early April | Copy Individual Registration Forms & Medical Releases |
Early April | Begin promotions (put out sign-up lists, hang posters, call student leaders, call parents, etc.) |
Mid April | Enlist sponsors [one sponsor age 21 or older for each ten of each sex you plan to bring to camp] |
Mid to Late April | Begin accepting sign-ups |
Mid to Late April | Secure transportation (including drivers) |
Late April | Form prayer support groups |
Late April | Mail camp promotional flyer |
Early May | Begin showing Camp Promo Video |
Late May | Finalize plans for transportation, sponsors, and parent meeting |
5/31/10 | Early Registration Deadline! Church Registration form & NON-REFUNDABLE Deposit of $99 per camper due. One check per church, payable to OneCamp, PO BOX 292, Needville, TX 77461. NOTE: If you miss this deadline, your pre-registration will become null & void and your spots will be given to the first available recipients! After this deadline, camp fees increase to $204 per person. MUST BE POSTMARKED BY 5/31/10! |
Early June | Finalize plans with Pastor for a report service after camp |
Early June | Recruit late youth (space permitting [email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to check availability]) |
6/7/10 | All remaining forms postmarked and mailed! (individual camper registration forms, sponsor recommendation form, medical forms, ALL FORMS) |
June (TBA) | Electronic Registration to be completed online for your group |
Late June | Meet with youth and parents |
| Late June | Conduct Sponsor Meeting: Go over rules, show sponsor video, show State Mandated Sexual Abuse video and conduct testing. |
Late June | Get final check written for total amount due to OneCamp (don’t forget late campers fees) |
Late June | Send youth that do not attend meeting a "what to bring list" |
06/21/10 | Receive final payment from youth |
Monday of camp | Final Payment Due One check per church, payable to OneCamp. PLEASE do not under-pay. We are on a budget and need the total amount due when camp begins. |
Schedule
Schedule - Updated for 2010
Monday
9:30 am Registration at the Worship Center11:30 am Lunch
12:45 pm Student Orientation in the Worship Center
Sponsor Orientation in the Dining Hall
2:00 pm Family Groups meet
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| 3:00 pm | Free Time* | 3:00 pm | Rec | |
| 4:00 pm | Rec | 4:00 pm | Free Time* | |
| 5:00 pm | Clean Up | 5:00 pm | Clean Up | |
| 5:30 pm | Dinner | 6:00 pm | Dinner | |
| *Free Time: Swimming Pool, Waterfront Boats, Inflatables, Snack Shack, Gift Shop | ||||
Tuesday - Thursday
7:15 am Sponsor Meeting in the Dining Hall
8:00 am Breakfast
8:45 am Time Alone with God at the Worship Center
Jr Hi | Hi School | |||
| 9:15 am | Rec | 9:15 am | Morning Worship | |
| 10:45am | Morning Worship | 10:45 am | Rec | |
| Noon | Lunch | Noon | Clean Up | |
| 1:30 pm | Bible Study | 12:30pm | Lunch | |
| 3:00 pm | Free Time | 1:30 pm | Free Time | |
| 4:30 pm | Clean Up | 3:00 pm | Bible Study | |
| 5:00 pm | Rec Awards | 4:30 pm | Clean Up | |
| 5:30 pm | Dinner | 5:30 pm | Rec Awards | |
| 6:00 pm | Dinner | |||
6:30 pm Sponsor & Youth Prayer Time in Worship Center
7:00 pm Worship
9:00 pm Snack Shack, Gift Shop, & Soda Wagon are open
Tu / W: Clean Dorm Ice Cream Winners – Dining Hall
Thursday: Pizza in the Dining Hall
9:30 pm Evening Extra!
10:30 pm Church Time
11:30 pm In Dorms
11:45 pm Lights Out!
Friday
7:15 am Sponsor Meeting in the Dining Hall8:00 am Breakfast, Clean Cabins, Load Vans, & Pick Trash
9:15 am Closing Session
11:00 am Go Home
Rules
RulesGeneral:
1. Everybody Eats
2. Everybody observes curfew
3. No P.D.A. [Public or Private Displays of Affection with anybody except the Almighty]
4. Everybody is where he or she is supposed to be at all times
5. No noisemakers before 6:00 AM [i.e. hairdryers, etc.]
6. No tobacco products of any sort are allowed
7. There will be absolutely no tolerance of obscenity, crude talk or rude behavior
Any camper who is too sick to participate in regularly scheduled activities must report to the camp nurse. YOU CANNOT JUST STAY IN YOUR DORM ROOM!
Clothes:
1. All clothing should reflect modest Christian standards. If you have to ask if the outfit is okay, it’s probably not.
2. Swimsuits:
Males – No racing or short swim trunks
Females – One piece only. If all you have is a two-piece bathing suit, you must wear a dark T-shirt cover while swimming
3. All Campers are to wear sleeves on all shirts at all times. THIS IS A NEW RULE- PLEASE DON’T OVERLOOK IT. IT WILL BE ENFORCED. T-shirts, sportshirts, etc., only. ALL SHIRTS must have SLEEVES of some type (the ½ sleeves are acceptable- but sleeveless is not)
4. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times. This includes trips to the pool and all recreation events. If you desire, bring a pair of old tennis shoes for sand volleyball and other events.
5. Shorts may be worn at any time throughout the day, including worship. However, the length of the shorts must be modest [FINGERTIP LENGTH] when arms are straight down at sides and reflect Christian discretion. Shorts or skirts that rise above the middle of the thigh when seated are not acceptable.
6. No clothing advertising alcohol, tobacco, suggestive sayings, secular music personalities, etc. will be permitted.
THE CAMP STAFF RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REQUIRE ANY CAMPER TO CHANGE CLOTHES IF THE CLOTHING IS DEEMED INAPPROPRIATE.
Packing List
Packing List· Bedding [twin-size sheets or sleeping bag], blankets
· Pillow
· Towels and wash cloths [this is not a hotel]
· Toiletries [Soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush etc.]
· Shoes
· Fishing Gear - optional
· Bible
· Pen or pencil
· Clothing and bathing suit. Casual clothing is acceptable at all activities. See Dress Code
· Extra spending money for T-shirts, music, soft drinks, candy & other refreshments
· Prescription Medication, if necessary, must be given to the Camp Nurse upon arrival at camp. PLEASE NOTE THE INFORMATION ON YOUR MEDICAL FORMS ABOUT HOW TO PACKAGE MEDICATIONS.
· Suntan lotion [Spf 4,000,000 or higher should do just fine]
· Hat or visor
· Sunglasses
· Fun spirit
· One set of old rec. clothes – girls should MAKE SURE your shirt is DARK. (There will be a wet day at rec)
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions (pertaining to registered churches)
- Can I bring more students than I have pre-registered for? Typically, you can with permission. Please DO NOT bring additional campers without permission. Obtain permission by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
- What happens to my 50 spots if I only pay deposits for 40 students on May 31st? The other ten are gone! Please know that you will ONLY have beds pace reserved for the number of spaces you send deposits for with your May 31st mailing. FOR THAT REASON, we suggest you get an additional spot or two if you're going to need it. But, if you do, remember the deposit for your spots are non-refundable. In other words, May 31st is the point of no return. It's commitment time.
- Can I swap out my students if I have additions or drops? You bet. At this point, our concern is with numbers. If you have dropouts and add new students, do not even bother letting us know until after June 6th.
- I'm a youth minister, but I'm not 21. Can I be a sponsor? Texas State Law requires us to have at least one sponsor 21 years of age or older per 10 students. But, the law does NOT say that we can't have other sponsors who are NOT 21 years of age. So- if you're underage, come to camp as a sponsor, but do your best to have an "extra" sponsor for your group who can help us meet the state requirements.
- What happens if students do not show up to camp at the last minute? No-Shows will not be billed the full price of camp, but WILL lose their initial deposit. Your payment made on the Monday of your week of camp will automatically compute your no-shows and your attending campers.
- Why is our deposit non-refundable? This is a question we really want to answer. At OneCamp, as with any other camp, we make plans year-round for our next camp. At some point, we have to stop planning and start acting. That point is our deadline date for deposits. At that time, we are no longer planning for 600 students, for example, but are actually purchasing t-shirts, equipment, recreational supplies, and paying our ministerial staff. At this point in the year, having held spaces in good faith for students who fail to show, we have in effect already spent their money by the time camp comes around. Additionally, we turn away churches each year from attending camp. By the end of May (our deposit date) it is no longer possible to fill spots abandoned by no-show students. We understand that emergencies come up and students sometimes cannot come to camp. We have no hard feelings. But, the simple fact is that we have to pay for $70 worth of their week whether they come or not. Thus, the non-refundable deposit.
- I'm confused about what year to register my students for. Is it next year's school grade or last year's? Please register your students for NEXT YEAR'S school grades. So, NEXT YEAR'S 7th graders through college freshmen are invited to OneCamp.
Forms
Your camp registration notebook contains all forms needed for registering your students. You may download the entire registration notebook here:
Additionally, you are required to have certificates for each sponsor which demonstrate the completion of the state mandated Sexual Abuse Training course. Those forms can be downloaded from the DVD included in the promotional packet, or from here:
You may also need to download and watch the accompanying sexual abuse DVD series here:Sexual Abuse Training - Part One
Sexual Abuse Training - Part Two
Sexual Abuse Training - Part Three
Sexual Abuse Training - Part Four
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