Here is helpful information you need to know! Anything missing? Contact Us!! We’ll have the answer, find the answer, or make one up! (just kiddin’)

Getting to Camp: Please arrive on time.  See our Maps & Directions page.

Arrival and Departure: We are intentional about doing all we can to create an inviting atmosphere when you arrive. We will have plenty of staff to greet you, to get you signed in, and to assist campers in getting their belongings to the right location. Please help us by having all papers, unpaid balances, and any medications ready when you go through registration. Registration for most camps is from 3:00-5:00 in Harvest Hall.

Please do not arrive early as we will be saying good-bye to guests who are leaving that day. Please do not arrive late as your camper will miss out on important connecting times.

Cancellations: We understand that on occasion, a camper may need to cancel. Please let us know as soon as possible. Some camps have a waiting list. A portion of the camp fee is non-refundable and the amount depends on the date of cancellation. We do not provide refunds for campers who leave due to homesickness or illness. (And. we are happy to report that 2009 only had 2 campers leave due to homesickness & 1 due to illness. Even better, guess what…NO 2nd -6th graders left due to homesickness.. Way to go kids!!)

Packing List:

▪ Bible, journal/notebook and pencil

▪ Casual, modest clothes (no underwear should show) for warm & cool weather

▪ Blue jeans/pants

▪ T-shirts

▪ Warm sweatshirt

▪ Raincoat/poncho

▪ Summer jacket

▪ Shorts

▪ Socks

▪ Underwear

▪ Pajamas

▪ Tennis shoes & flip flops or sandals

▪ MODEST one-piece swimsuit – 2 piece swimsuits are not allowed

▪ Bedding: fitted twin sheet, sleeping bag, pillow, you may want a light blanket for cool nights

▪ Toiletries

▪ Towels: bath & beach

▪ Washcloth

▪ Money for gift shop, offering, paintball, crafts & canteen ($5-30)

▪ Sunglasses, Chapstick, Insect Repellant, Sunscreen

▪ One change of grubby clothes

▪ Registration form - or register online!

▪ Completed health form if not turned in.

▪ Optional:

▪ Athletic and fishing gear

▪ Camera

▪ Flashlight

▪ Laundry bag for wet/dirty clothes (also available in camp store)

▪ Sports equipment

Calling Home: Campers are allowed to use phones only when they have a significant need or problem. Our camp counseling staff will contact parents immediately if a camper has a problem. We do not encourage homesick campers to call home without our staff first calling the parents to determine the best course of action. Parents who need to contact their child should call the camp office and set a time when your child can be near the phone.

Camper Mail: Family and friends are invited to write to campers. All contact information, including fax numbers and e-mail addresses, are on the Contact Us page of this website. Camper mail is a FUN part of the camp day and we encourage you to make sure your camper gets to have some mail-call fun!

Cell Phone/Electronics Policy: Cell phones are not permitted. TLCC has a land line telephone located in the main office that is accessible 24hrs a day during any event, as well as most staff carrying cell phones, should the need for one arise. Many tell us, while it might be hard at first, that the absence of the phone was a highlight of their week. It’s good to remove that distraction. Other portable electronics such as I-pods, hand held games, mp3 players, are not allowed. If brought to camp, they will be kept in the camp office until the end of camp.

Safety & Security: There is good reason to feel secure; we place a very high priority on safety. Our staff is trained in emergency procedures for severe weather, unknown person on camp property, lost camper, lost swimmer, fire, and basic first aid. And last but certainly the most important, we have an army of prayer warriors, and we pray for God's protection over our camp and each camper.

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Spending Money: Campers may bring extra money for the following: crafts, chapel offering for the annual summer project (2009 was a camp in Alaska! Cool! Literally!), Fieldstone Coffee shop, Camp Store, Snack Shack, paintball, soda/water machines, camp T-shirt. Campers through grade 6 will turn in their spending money and will use a card system. Money is kept safe this way. Unspent money is refunded at parent request. Unused money goes into the camp scholarship fund. Not sure how much to send: It’s up to you! Some kids are fine with 5.00 and others will spend over $50! The average amount of spending money is about $25.00 - $30.00.

New for 2010: All waterfront activities that USED to cost extra money, are now FREE!

Snack Shack: The Snack Shack is open daily to campers. The usual camp goodies can be found: candy, frozen treats, snack crackers & chips, cookies, etc. We are also happy to let you know we offer healthier options too! Such as: cheese, fruit, whole grain crackers, granola bars, bottled water, popcorn, and more. While there is an additional charge, we keep prices as low as we can.

It is strongly discouraged that food/candy/gum be brought from home. We serve good food and plenty of it. The canteen is stocked full with healthy options as well as sweet or salty snacks, ice cream, and more. Keeping food out of the living/sleeping spaces makes for a cleaner, tidier, better looking camp! And we all love that!

Camp Store: Come and see our NEW logo wear items with our famous tag line…”A fun place to get serious”. T-shirts, hats, hoodies, flannels, bags, stuffed animals, beach towels, blankets, aluminum water bottles, and MORE! You will also find several options for our summer theme shirt – Get Rooted!! Very cool looking! Designed by our very own Andrea Hendrickson. These might even be collectable!

Fieldstone Coffee: Our new coffee shop was a HIT last summer, even when someone forgot to serve coffee!! Imagine that!! Once again Fieldstone Coffee will be open during select hours during camp. You can order different coffees (new expression machine will ensure a great taste!), teas, SMOOTHIES, as well as order pizza, popcorn, or enjoy yummy pastries. Come on in! Play a game. Sit by the fire. Connect with friends. It’s the place to be!

Laundry: We are not able to provide laundry facilities to our guests. However, in the event of an emergency due to illness, a big paint spill, or something along those lines, our summer staff will make sure needs are met and clothing is cared for. Again, camp is a great place to be comfy and wear those clothes that CAN get dirty, painted, etc.

Lost & Found: As you might imagine, our lost and found pile is pretty mountainous by the end of summer. Lost and found items will be returned to you via mail. We do ask that you reimburse the cost of postage. A return address envelope with the amount due will be enclosed with your returned item. Items are kept for 30 days before they are donated to local charities.

Medical Information: Our medical staff are adult volunteers employed in the medical field. These are professionals who give a week of their time to camp. Medical staff are on duty at all times and available by radio for fast response. Additional camp staff is also trained in emergency medical response. Daily medication is dispensed according to printed instructions. All medication must be turned in to the camp nurse upon arrival. Medication is typically dispensed at meal times and before bed. Camp is not a fun place to be when you are sick. If a camper becomes ill, they will be monitored closely. If they are too uncomfortable to stay or have not improved within 24 hours, arrangements will be made for your child to return home.

Weather: Regarding severe weather, our staff has been trained in emergency procedures and we instruct every camper during the opening session on how to react in case of an emergency. Our primary storm shelter is the Craft Hall, a concrete room under Harvest Hall. We also have a tornado siren on our property that is operated by the Calhoun County Law Enforcement Center with direction from the National Weather Service. It is loud and works very well! We also make very effective use of weather radios. They are used during the night to alert us if needed.

Do NOT Bring to Camp:

▪ Items of great value or that cannot be replaced – things get lost at camp. The less you have to keep track of, the more you will relax and enjoy camp!

▪ Portable electronic devices

▪ Carbonated beverages: We have cooled vending machines with soda, water, flavored water, tea, energy drinks (available only during Sr. High/Impact week)

▪ Non-prescribed drugs, illegal drugs

PROHIBITED from Camp: alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, fireworks, weapons and inappropriate reading material.