Sample Schedule
| Day Camp |
Swim Camp |
Day/Swim Overnight |
| 8:30 Registration @ RC |
8:30 Registration @ RC |
3:45 Snack @ patio |
| 9:05 Morning activity |
9:05 Morning Activity |
4:00 Games |
| 9:30 Chapel/Craft |
9:30 Bible Lesson |
5:00 Dinner |
| 10:25 Snack |
10:30 Pool Time |
6:00 Evening Games |
| 10:35 Craft/Chapel |
11:40 Lunch |
7:00 Talent Show |
| 11:30 Clean Up |
12:35 Crafts |
8:00 Campfire & Snack |
| 11:40 Lunch |
1:05 Pool Time |
9:00 Get Ready for Bed |
| 12:35 Activity #1 |
2:05 Free Time |
9:15 Devotions |
| 1:05 Activity #2 |
3:30 Wrap up / Dismissal |
9:30 Lights Out |
| 1:35 Activity #3 |
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| 2:05 Free Time |
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| 3:30 Wrap up / Dismissal |
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| Resident Camps* |
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*Times are slightly different for each camp. Older camps have more activities in evening. Quest camp has some specialized activities, including trips off site. |
| 7:00 |
Rise And Shine - This is time for getting ready for the day, personal devotions and cabin cleanup. |
| 8:15 |
Flag raising - Flag raising and brief activity before breakfast |
| 8:30 |
Breakfast - A variety of hot breakfasts are served, as well as fresh fruit and cold cereal. |
| 9:30 |
Facing North - Chapel session in Kauffman Lodge or outside with worship and an experienced and enthusiastic speaker. |
| 10:30 |
Cabin Recap - A time for the campers and counselors to review what they learned at Facing North. |
| 10:50 |
Activity #1 - Time for one of the activity electives chosen on the registration form. |
| 11:50 |
Clean up for lunch - Getting cleaned up from activities. |
| 12:00 |
Lunch - We serve a variety of youth-friendly meals occasionally outside under our pavilion. |
| 1:00 |
Rest time - This time is for campers, especially younger ones, to rest for the activities to come. |
| 2:00 |
Activity #2 - Second activity elective time. |
| 3:00 |
Free time - Campers have a variety of activities to choose from including the camp store, zipline, big swing and the swimming pool. |
| 5:00 |
Cabin Time - Time to regroup from the afternoon activities and clean up for dinner |
| 5:30 |
Dinner - Camper mail and email is passed out at this time |
| 6:30 |
Flag Lowering |
| 6:45 |
Evening Activity - Crazy, fun, active games. |
| 8:00 |
Facing North - Evening chapel. |
| 9:30 |
Get ready for Bed |
| 10:00 |
Devotions - Counselors lead cabin devotions, encouraging camper participation. |
| 10:30 |
Lights out |
What to Bring to Camp
Bible
Prescription Medication(s) in original containers
Water Bottle (available in camp store)
Sleeping Bag/Linens and pillow
Pen, Paper, and Stamps
Toiletries (soap, toothbrush, etc.)
Flashlight and disposable camera (please write name on camera)
T-shirts and shorts
Hat and Sun Screen
Rain Gear
Modest One Piece Swimming Suit
Insect Repellent
Towel and Washcloth
TWO pairs of shoes
Pajamas, underwear, socks
Sturdy shoes and long pants for riding horses
Spending money for the camp store
Long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt and long pants (for cooler evenings and bug protection)
Please note items NOT to bring to camp:
Girls clothing that show the stomach or cleavage and very short shorts, no spaghetti straps.
Electronic media players and communication devices such as cell phones, pagers, iPods, etc.
A lcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs.
Expensive clothing and jewelry or items that you could not stand to lose or ruin.
Knives, lighters, matches, fireworks or any type of weapons.
Rhodes Grove is not responsible for lost or damaged property.
Registration/Arrival
Day/Swim Camp
Registration at 8:30 AM the first day at the Retreat Center
Drop off at 9:00 AM each day after at the Retreat Center
Adventure, Journey, Quest Camps and Mustangs & Mavericks 1, Mustangs & Mavericks 2 and Equestrian Experience
Registration from 3-4:30 PM on Sunday afternoon in the Dining Hall
Wild Wind
Registration from 6-6:30 PM on Sunday afternoon in Dining Hall
At registration you will have the opportunity to:
Meet your child's counselor
Add money to your child's store account
Finalize any missing paperwork/payment
Turn in any medications (including over the counter) your child may need while at camp
Rhodes Grove staff can be recognized by the camp shirt and nametag they are wearing - Please stop any staff member and ask any questions you may have
End of Week Pick-up
Please be prompt in picking up your camper at the appropriate time at the end of the week. If purchased, campers will have received a packet which includes their camp picture, DVD and/or T-shirt. Campers have also received any remaining camp store funds. Remember to check and make sure remaining medications have been returned to your camper. The Camp Store will be opened for a half hour after dismissal.
Times for Pick-up:
Day & Swim Camp - 3:30 PM each day
Adventure Camp - 5:00 PM on Friday (Mustangs & Mavericks 1)
Journey Camp - 5:00 PM on Friday (Mustangs & Mavericks 2)
Quest Camp - 10:30 AM on Saturday
(Equestrian Experience)
Early Release
If you need to take your child out of camp during the week, pick them up early, or have someone besides the legal guardian pick them up, please notify us at registration. All early departures will take place at the Nurses cabin. Campers that depart early will miss a portion of the camp program and will not be able to make up missed activities. Should you schedule an early release for your child in the middle of an activity, they may need to miss the entire activity.
Lost and Found
Campers should do their best to keep track of the things they bring to camp, especially as they are leaving. All items from lost and found will be in the foyer of the Dining Hall. Be sure to check there before you leave camp so that you can pick up any items that belong to your family. We keep lost and found items until September 1 st before donating them to a local charity. If you realize your child left something at Rhodes Grove, give us a call and we will check lost and found for you. If we have the item, it will be mailed to you and appropriate packaging and postage costs will be charged. We have partnered with Mabel's Labels , a company with all types of labels that are colorful, indestructible and fun! We look forward to sending campers home with ALL their belongings!
Mail and Email
It's always fun getting mail when you are at camp! When you write to your camper, encourage them to have fun, make new friends, and be open to what God is teaching them. Be positive! Mail and email is passed out at dinner time each evening. You can write to your campers in three ways:
Letters - Please be sure to include your camper's name on the envelope:
Camper Name
c/o Rhodes Grove Camp and Conference Center
7693 Brown's Mill Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202 |
Email - Email your camper at the following address: camper@rhodesgrove.com . Be sure to put your campers name and cabin in the "Subject" line. Campers will not be able to reply to your email. Please address only one camper per email.
**** Email will be delivered to each cabin and will be given out separate from regular mail. It will not be used for singing.
**** Rhodes Grove reserves the right to not pass out email
of insignificant length or substance.
You may drop off letters and packages for your camper at registration on Sunday. Please let us know what day you would like them delivered.
Don't worry if you don't hear from your camper while they are here. They are likely busy with fun camp activities. No news is good news!
Missions Offering
Each summer, Rhodes Grove collects donations from campers for a missions offering during camp. Half of the offering is designated for a ministry somewhere around the world. The other half is designated for a project at the camp so we can continue to improve our ministry.
In 2008, we began sponsoring a child through Compassion International. His name is Anderson Ivan Colorado Perez from El Salvador. More information can be found on our Facebook page. The second half of our offering was designated for the installation of air conditioning in our youth cabins.
In 2009, the summer offering was taken for Malvern Camp in Jamaica which is currently in a campaign to raise funds to rebuid a large dormitory building on the camp grounds. This building has been used for more than 100 years and has historical significance but it is totally unsafe for occupancy. This project is through Global Ministries, a partner of the United Brethren Church (www.ubmissions.com). The second half our our offering was designated for new games tables and equipment for the Retreat Center.
Camp Store
Feel free to stop by the camp store while you are at camp for pick up on Friday/Saturday. We have snacks, soda, and candy! You can also buy Rhodes Grove t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, water bottles, and other souvenir items. The camp store will be open each full day during free time when the campers are here. We recommend giving your camper a maximum of $15-20 per week to spend in the camp store.
Camp Policies and Rules
Please share the following information with your children as they will be held accountable to these guidelines. These rules help our staff to assure safety and enjoyment for all campers while at Rhodes Grove.
Campers are required to stay with their cabin or activity group at all times. They may not leave the camp activity boundaries.
Campers are expected to be present at all meals and activities.
Shoes and shirts are required at all times unless engaged in a water activity.
One-piece bathing suits only. Bikinis and tankinis are not allowed unless covered with an opaque (non-transparent) shirt.
Safety rules must be respected and observed at all times.
All medications must be given to our camp nurse during registration.
No smoking, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or gambling are allowed. No form of weaponry is allowed.
No tape/CD/MP3 players, radios, televisions, cell phones, pagers, computers or electronic games are allowed.
Rhodes Grove programs are run for the benefit of all of our campers and repeated disruptions from any one camper may result in dismissal. Campers will be sent home for inappropriate behavior and will not receive a refund.
Health & Medications
Please be sure that all medications, including herbs, vitamins, and minerals, are brought to camp in original pharmacy labeled containers. Please be prepared at registration to share updated health information with our camp nurse. Do not send medication labeled for another person. Medication is NOT to be sent in plastic bags or pill containers. Medications must be turned in to our camp nurse during registration in the original pharmacy labeled containers. The camp nurse will administer medication as needed during the week. Medications must be picked by the end of the week following the Closing Program.
Visitation
Since we are developing a community atmosphere among campers and staff at Rhodes Grove, there are no visiting times for family and friends until the final Closing Program. Exceptions may be made for emergencies or major unforeseen circumstances but must be cleared through our main office. All visitors must check in at the main office to maintain security on the grounds.
