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June 22-26, 2008

4th-6th grades

[Registration]  [Check-In] [Parent Frequently Ask Questions] [What To Bring]

[Schedule]  [Visitor's Policy] [Camp Guidelines]

"Live In Such A Way That Those Around You Will See The Good Things and Glorify God"

Camp Impact is excitement! From start to finish, campers see, hear and demonstrate what it means to allow JESUS to IMPACT their life. They leave with an incredible IMAGE of CHRIST in their minds. They come home ready to make an IMPACT on the world.

Camp Impact 2008 Group Registration

Camp Impact NO longer take individual registrations. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may case to past campers. Over the years we have had an increasingly difficult in recruiting enough qualified volunteer camp staff. Our staff guidelines and screening help assure a quality staff. Only churches who send qualified leaders and a staffing for their children may participate in Camp Impact.

When Camp Impact begun there were limited opportunities for students to camp at the       4-6th grade level. Now, we believe there are several alternatives for individual students.

Churches who wish to participate as a group and agree to meet the group participation guidelines may contact us before March 1, 2008.

Camp Impact 2008 Group Registration Requirements
1. It is strongly recommended that a Children/Youth Minister attend all camp planning meetings. When possible the Children/Youth Minister serve on the camp Ministry Staff during the camp week. If they cannot serve, they will appoint a responsible staff member* to be their group leader.

2. All groups will bring approved counselors* based on this a ratio: one counselor to every five students. This ratio must be balance based on gender. (i.e. If church brings 20 male campers they would need at least 4 qualified male counselors). Application for staff must be turned in at least 30 days prior to camp. If staff is NOT approved, it is the congregations responsibility to find approved* replacements.

3. Churches will put emphasis on recruiting qualified adult staff in all areas. A limited number of high school students/college students will be used. At least 50% of staff coming from a church should be approved* adult workers.

4. Groups leader is responsible for registering students as a group and assigning roommates.

5. Group leaders are responsible for communicating camp guidelines & visitor guidelines to parents.

6. If a group leader chooses to add students who do not regularly attend their congregation to their group registration they should take full responsibility for communicating to/with these students parents They understand that they will represent them as their sponsor at camp.

7. All recognized groups must be registered with us by March 1, 2008. Please send email requesting information if you are a children/youth minister and not on our current planning team.

*all staff must complete application process and be approved by CampOC staffing guidelines. Group registration materials are available in the Staff Zone area of this website.
 


Housing & Facilities
Impact Campers will be housed in air conditioned dorm rooms on OC’s campus. Our students may sleep in a twin size bed or on a twin size foam pad provided. You are welcome to bring air pads/mattresses if you with. Not all mattresses or air mattresses will have a bed frame. Meals will be provided through the campus cafeteria. Activities will be held on and near the campus.
 
Cost
$160 per student. A $80 deposit is required with registration. A $25 late fee will be added to all registration forms received after May 20, 2008.

Your camp fee covers meals, lodging, crafts, snacks, & supplies. It also includes a camp t-shirt.
 

Check-In
Check-In will on Sunday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. No early arrivals please!


Check-Out
Camp concludes on Thursday, at 10:00 a.m. Camp check-out will be by group. Individual parents should follow Children's Ministers instructions for picking up students on campus. Remember all visitors must check in prior to 10:00 a.m.


Staff
Staff Counselors Camp Impact maintains a 5 to 1 camper to staff ratio. Counselors include adult volunteers, college students and a specially selected group of high school students. Those wish to apply to be on the counseling and support staff may fill out an online staff application. Positions are limited.
 

Leadership
A team of Children & Youth Ministers from Texas, Oklahoma, & Kansas work together to organize this camp session. These people have many responsibilities at Camp Impact including teaching our classes each day.
 

Consent Form
No student application can be processed without a parent or legal guardian signing the consent document on the student application form. Any special medical conditions and or medications must be attached to this form. A student will not be admitted to camp unless a release form is signed by his/her parent or guardian. This release form will allow emergency medical treatment to be sought and administered for your child. It also gives us permission to transport your child to any scheduled off campus activities (within a few miles of campus) and allows us to use photographs (students never named) for promotional purposes.

Special Needs Campers
We want every student possible to have the best experiences of Camp Impact. Parent who have special needs campers should inform us in writing prior to camp. This will help us better minister to your child. We ask that you understand that we use a completely volunteer staff and their are situations in which we may not be able to accommodate a student unless further assistance is provided by their parent(s) on site.
 

Registration
Camp Impact is designed for those who have completed the 4-6th grades in the 2007-08 school year. Click Here for registration information. No individual registration forms will be accepted.

Meals
Students are fed in the campus cafeteria for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some meals may be served as picnics from an outside caterer (usually pizza). See schedule for details.

Sickness
All medication must be check-in to the camp nurse's office upon arrival to camp. Medications will be dispensed per parent's clear written instructions. Medication must be in original containers and have clear instructions for administering. Our volunteer nurse staff will administer minor first aid when necessary. In the event a student is ill for an extended period of time or needs further medical attention, parents will be notified by the nurse's office, sponsor or Youth Minister.

Transportation
Most activities take place on the Oklahoma Christian University Campus. Some special events may take place a few miles from campus. Students will be transported by adult ministry staff in church vehicles or chartered buses.

Roommate Requests
Students roommates will be assigned by their children/youth minister.

What To Bring
 

  • A great attitude!

  • Bible

  • sleeping bag or twin bedding

  • personal items

  • towels

  • set of old clothes

  • notebook

  • pencil

  • modest clothing

  • balance of camp fee  (Check payable to: CampOC)

  • spending money for snacks and late night pizza  (if desired)

  • modest swimwear  (if desired)

Do Not Bring: Tobacco products, alcohol products, illegal drugs, water balloons, clock radio, immodest clothing, portable electronic devices, cell phones, CD/MP3 players, radios, laptop computers,  game-boys, etc.   CELL PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED. 

No student may have in their possession a cell phone during the camp week.  Please leave them at home.
 

Camp Guidelines

                   

Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in the immediate dismissal from camp.  No refunds for early dismissal.

  • The use of tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs in any form is strictly forbidden.  Students will be  immediately removed from camp and campus.   Proper authorities will be called if illegal substances are discovered

  • Portable electronic devices including cell phones, CD, MP3 players, DVD players, Laptops, etc. are not allowed. No clock radios.

  • No weapons, pocket knives, fireworks are allowed on campus

  • Students must use sidewalks while moving from building to building  Do not walk on the grass!

  • Modest clothing should be worn at all times.  T-shirts with inappropriate sayings, No short shorts, mini-skirts, halter tops, or mid-drifts.

  • Students are not allowed to have cell phones in their possession  during the camp week.  We suggest students check them in with their sponsors or leave them at home.

  •  All students must remain on campus during the camp week.  Students may NOT check in and out. PLEASE NOTE: We do not check students out/in for ball games, appointments, etc.   If they check out it early, it will be for the week. Early check outs must take place in daylight hours.

  • Camp is closed and outside visitors must check-in and out.  Visitors must be over 18 years of age or accompany an adult.  Parents and visitors are not allowed in dorm residence areas after check-in closes.  Visitor are not allowed to visit during meal hours, due to limited space in our cafeteria.  All visitors must wear proper id. 

  • CampOC students should not associate with Cage Camp campers or staff under any circumstances

  • Food fights and food games are prohibited in the campus cafeteria

  • Students are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous manner while in contact with others

  • Students are to show proper respect for counselors, staff, and workers

  • Students must report any illness or injury to a staff member immediately

  • Campers are not allowed to use phones.  Phone calls to parents will be made by staff in the event of sickness. 


Closed Camp
To maximize our students camp experience we suggest that students forfeit sporting events and other pre-scheduled events. We NO LONGER ALLOW checking in and out at camp.

Camp Impact is a closed camp. We will NOT check students in and out for sporting events or appointments. Early check out from camp does not constitute any refund. If a student is checked out early it must be during daylight hours and they will not be re-admitted to camp. Directors may make exceptions to this rule for family emergency situations.
 

Camper's Mail
Mail may be sent to campers at:
Camper’s Name
c/o Camp Impact
801 S. Bryant Edmond, Oklahoma 73034
*Do Not Send Registration Information To This Address


An email system is set up to deliver printed emails each day to campers and staff. Campers do not have the ability to reply. Only emails sent through this system will be delivered. System will be online during the first day of camp

Camp Visitors
All visitors to camp must check in at IMPACT CENTRAL which is marked by signs from the main campus entrance. No visitors are allowed under 18 years of age without an adult sponsor. All visitors must wear proper ID and comply with visiting hours. No visitors are allowed in residence portions of the dorms at any time. Visitors are asked to comply with all posted signs and verbal instructions for the benefit and security of our campers.
Note: Please do not visit during meal times. Our cafeteria has limited seating, and there is no room for you to eat with your students.
 

Parent's Information (FAQ)

We have compiled a list of frequently asked question of parents considering sending their 4-6th grade students to camp. This information is provided for you to help maximize your child's camping experience.


Frequently Ask Questions

1. When do we check into camp?
Check In will be from 3:30-5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Please follow the yellow Impact signs as you arrive on campus. All groups will check in together, so please see your Children/Youth Minister?

2. Where do we go after we check-in?
Since students arrive over a couple hour period of time we have a special program planned to "hold" students until everyone has arrived called the pre-camp celebration. This will take place in Judd Theatre. Students should 1) check-in 2)check-in medication at nurse station 3) go to assigned dorm to drop luggage off -- a counselor will be there to greet them. 4) go immediately to Judd theatre until camp kick-off begins at 5:00 p.m.

3. Who will be my child's roommate?
Your child will request roommates on their registration form. Most of these will be honored. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD'S ROOMMATE REQUESTS ARE STUDENTS THAT A REGISTERED. Group leaders will make pre-camp roommate assignments. No student will room alone.

Make roommate request with your Youth/Children's Ministers. Their assignments are used in place of any registration requests. It is better to work out any rooming assignments with your Youth/Children's Minister prior to check-in.

4. What are the housing/bedding arrangements at camp?
Students are housed in air conditioned dorm rooms. Students will either sleep on a twin size bunk bed, extra mattress (without box springs) or a thick foam pad. Sometimes our rooms seem a little crowded to parents, but we have found that having multiple roommates (especially friends) are good for our campers. Please remember, we spend VERY little time in the dorms except for sleeping.  Your cooperation and understanding about dorms is greatly appreciated.

If a pad or mattress is not available at check-in, don't worry...many times we must shift mattress placement based on camp attendance. These are done when we return to the dorm on Sunday night.  If you would like to bring an air pad/mattress that is acceptable.

5. What will my child have to eat during the week?
Most of our meals are served in the college cafeteria. These menus offer many choices to the students each meal. We do have two special pizza nights where pizza is catered into campus... this always is a special treat for our campers.

Canteen (snacks) are provided during the afternoon and on most evenings. Students have access to the vending machines during the day (though they really are not needed), but access is limited upon return to the dorms at night.

6. What is the camp schedule?
A copy of the schedule will be available as camp gets closer on this website and at check-in

7. When do I pick my child up from camp?
Camp closes at 10:00 a.m. on THURSDAY. Please see your group sponsor for any pick-up arrangements on campus. The campus should be cleared by 11:00 a.m. Students will not be checked out individually by camp, but checked out to their group leaders.

8. What if my child cannot swim?
Please let us know (in writing)  at check-in. Your child will be exempt from swimming time. Our lifeguard staff always ask the students on the first day of swimming, but we would prefer to know beforehand.

9. Does my child need spending money?
Though vending machines are available and they may want. We ask parents limit the amount of money sent with their children. Money tends to get lost easily.

10. Are cell phones, cd players, etc. allowed at camp?
PLEASE NOTE THE CELL PHONE POLICY! We do NOT allowing campers to have cell phones at camp. Please leave all TV's, game boys, CD players, MP3 players, etc. at home.

11. Why are phone/phone calls not permitted at camp?
Please understand we want your child to tell you everything about camp when they get home! We mean everything...so plan some special time for this! We cannot allow phone calls during the camp week since with over 300 campers our staff would always be at the phones and not having time to do all the fun things that happen at camp. Phone calls to home are allowed if a student is ill or severe homesickness sets in.  Our medical staff will notify you of a child's illness. Let your child enjoy their time AT camp without interruptions

12. My child is on daily medication, who will see to it that they receive it?
ALL MEDICATION must be clearly marked with you child's name and checked in to the nurse's office upon arrival to camp. Good written instructions are requested by our nurse's office.

The nurse has a station in the cafeteria for administering mealtime medication doses, and is always on call for our campers.

13. Please make sure your your child does not pack the following:
Waterguns, water balloons, fireworks, knives (of any type) are all prohibited at camp.

14. Can I visit my child at camp?
ALL VISITORS MUST CHECK-IN AT IMPACT CENTRAL before making contact with students. Please check-in and check-out at IMPACT CENTRAL. Visitors under 18 years of age will not be admitted without an accompanying adult. Visitors must wear proper ID at all times. PARENTS/VISITORS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN STUDENTS ROOMS OR IN DOOR HALLWAYS DURING CAMP WEEK! All parents must honor this policy. Please LIMIT YOUR VISITS

Please understand that PARENTS are NOT allowed to visit the dorm rooms. You are welcome to drop items off for your child at IMPACT CENTRAL. We will try our best to get these items/gifts to your child by curfew each evening.
Do not visit your child at meal times. We have limited seating in our cafeteria, and you make camp uncomfortable for everyone including your child.

Director's Note: We have found that parent's who visit campus often during the week often times have VERY homesick children that we deal with when they are not here. We know you will be homesick for your children, but are asked to let your kids enjoy the camp week.

15. What happens if my child gets sick during the week?
A great counseling staff will take your child to our nurse's office. The illness will be assessed and you will be notified if there is something severe or if a FEVER is present. We will notify you to come pick up your child if your child has FEVER.9. What To Bring

16. What should my child bring to camp with them?
See What to Bring list

17. Camp Guidelines
See camp guidelines and please go over all of these with your child
18.. Checking In & Out: Attention Local Parents! To maximize our students camp experience we suggest that students forfeit sporting events and other pre-scheduled events instead of checking in and out during the camp week. This adds extra work for our staff, and increases homesickness among students. If a student must temporarily checks out early, no refund is given. WE WILL NOT CHECK STUDENTS BACK IN TO CAMP after early check out. All early check outs must be verified by group sponsor/minister and be done during daylight hours.

19. Camp Mail
We love getting mail at camp! Mail call is one time a day. Send mail early. Do not send mail to the Oklahoma Christian University address. Mail is not forwarded if it arrives after camp closes.
Send Mail To:
Student's Name c/o Camp Impact
801 S Bryant
Edmond, Oklahoma 73034

20. Further Questions
As the start date of camp approaches, more information about this year's camp session will be posted on the Camp Impact page of this website. Please check back soon.

21. Registration Office: We do not send confirmation of registration received. If you would like confirmation please check with your group leader.

We will contact group leaders if there is a problem with your registration form.


22. Why is camp not a week long?
We have learned over the years to maximize the most of every opportunity. Camp Impact requires a staff which is on duty around the clock with our students. With the demands on our staff, a busy schedule, and many students who are first time campers (away from home) the Sunday-Thursday format seems to work best.

23. Where does the fee go?
We don't think you'll find a better value anywhere. We do everything possible to hold the cost of camp to a minimum, but never cut quality. Your student's camp fee goes to pay for: lodging, meals, supplies, crafts, snacks, t-shirt, entertainment, etc. No salary is paid to anyone on the Camp Impact staff.

There are no financial aid scholarships available through our camp fund. Please check with your local congregation about sponsoring students who need help.

Unfortunately we receive several "bounced" checks each year. Please understand that our failure to collect these puts a tremendous burden on the already tight camp budget.

24. Special Needs Students
We want every student possible to have the best experiences of
Camp Impact. Parent who have special needs campers should inform
us in writing prior to camp. This will help us better minister to your
child. We ask that you understand that we use a completely
volunteer staff and their are situations in which we may not be able
to accommodate a student unless further assistance is provided by
their parent(s) on site.
 

Schedule

2008 Schedule (subject to change) pdf