WNMD Kids Ministry Blog

CAMP STAFF TRAINING.

http://wnmmn-training.thinkific.com/collections/camp

Kids Blast 2017 is coming soon.  Make sure that your register your group.  

All of materials for Kids Blast can be found on our website

I found a great article on 4 observations about what makes camp unique.  If you as a parent are concerned about sending your child to camp, you need to read this article.

http://kids.healthychurch.com/healthy-leaders/what-makes-camp-unique

We are so excited for camp this summer.   Maybe you've never been to camp before.  It is such an incredible time to connect with new and old friends.   You get to use your outside voice.  Yes!   You can experience the most important relationship in your life - your relationship with God.  You can connect with the outside and use that outside voice.  Yes!  If you haven't registered yet for camp at Spencer Lake Kids Camp now is the time.   We have two camps for boys and girls 3rd - 6th grade.  They are held August 8-12 and August 15-19 2016.   Check with your church and find out which week they are attending and register.  If your church doesn't regularly attend Spencer Lake Kids Camp you can still signup. Talk to your pastors maybe they would be willing to send a group.  If not that's ok, you are still welcome to attend the camp.  We'll find a place for you.  After all we'd love to hear your outside voice.  You can find out more about Spencer Lake Kids Camp at. http://www.wnmdkids.org/index.php/kidmin/kids-camp

How can I prepare MYSELF to help parents or counselors register? (1) Read through the parent/staff FAQ pages. Find it Here (2) If you are serving as a camp counselor or if your own children are attending, use online registration—your experience will help you guide others. Even if you have no reason to register personally, explore the sites and start a registration so you can see how easy it is—information remains saved but incomplete if you do not submit and is easily deleted. (3) Call or email us with any questions.   

STAY IN TOUCH THIS SUMMER WITH BUNK NOTES

We are excited to tell yhou about our continued partnership with Bunk1, allowing you to send "Bunk Notes" throughout your child's week at camp.  Using a secure login, you'll be able to send a "Bunk Note" to your camper at any time of the day and it will be delivered with the regular mail the very next day.  No need to wait for USPS to deliver!   

Download our Parent and Camper Information sheet for more information.  Download Here.

Just what should you pack this summer for your kids great week at Spencer Lake.  You can find the whole list in our parent packet, however here is a quick cheat sheet.

Spencer Lake Kids Camp Packing List.

 Sleeping bag or bedding & pillow
 Bath towels & wash cloth
 Pajamas
 Jeans, modest shorts & shirts
 Modest one piece swimsuit
 Beach towel
 Socks & underwear
 Bodywash-shampoo-toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
 Hand Soap
 Tennis shoes for recreation 
 Rain poncho 
 Sweatshirt or jacket 
 Extra pair of shoes 
 Plastic bag for wet/dirty clothes 
 Flashlight 
 Bible 
 Notebook and pen
 Spending money 
 Medications and prescription information for nurse—see note below

DO NOT BRING: Absolutely no fireworks, firearms, stink bombs, tobacco, weapons, alcohol, drugs, pets, or hair color spray (due to air conditioner damage)

MEDICATIONS: Bring in original container/label in a plastic zip bag to the Nurse’s Station upon arrival. Include: 1) camper name, 2) doctor name, 3) prescription number, 4) date prescribed, 5) medication name, 6) dosing. All meds go to camp nurse upon arrival. It is camper’s responsibility to go to the nurse for meds at prescribed times. Changes in health and medication info must be mailed in with parent signature or provided at check-in.