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The Florida College Dry Creek Camp is dedicated to two purposes.
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Creating an environment where a young person can grow as a whole person by following the principles of Christ.
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Providing information on the opportunities to attend Florida College, where Christian values are practiced and supported. For informaiton on Florida College go to www.floridacollege.edu.
Nothing can take the place of home and family, but a week at Dry Creek Camp can be the adventure of a lifetime in a safe and spiritually wholesome environment. Our campers learn a lot about themselves and the friends they make at camp.
For over 30 years, Dry Creek Camp
has been helping good kids get better.
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Grades 4-12 (grade completed by Camp time)
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It is the purpose of the camp to create an atmosphere permeated by the values and love of Christ. Each camper is expected to follow the rules of the Camp and to respect the counselors' instructions.
 Campers are to wear modest clothing. Please, only modest necklines and arm holes. No one is allowed to wear tank tops, muscle shirts, midriff shirts or very tight fitting clothing. Loose fitting walking shorts, pants, or skirts coming to the knee are permitted. We do not regard our dress code as the absolute standard of right and wrong, but a balanced approach at harmonizing many diverse opinions. If adhering to this standard is not what you are willing to do, please do not apply to the Camp.
Your daily camp attire is suitable for all activities, thus eliminating the need for frequent dress changes. Please do not over pack. There is very limited space in the cabins.
No use of tobacco, alcohol, or non-prescribed drugs, possession of weapons or abuse of camp facilities is permitted.
There is no mixed swimming. Modest attire must be worn to and from the pool.
Proper relationship between boys and girls is to be maintained at all times.
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Medical Forms & Procedures |
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General Info
 Staffing – The Camp has two nurses who serve as first aid volunteers and administer medication schedules.
Local medical facilities – The Camp uses the medical facilities (hospital and medical clinic) in Lake Charles and DeRidder, LA to treat all medical emergencies that require something more than first aid.
In the event of a medical emergency requiring more than first aid, we will contact the camper’s parents using the information that the parent’s have provided.
Medications
All medications that are brought to Camp must be listed on the Medical Form or the Change Medical Form and in their original containers with pharmacy label.
All medications that are not “Self Given” will be administered only by the nurses.
Insurance – All campers are covered by an accidental insurance policy. The amount of coverage is small and intended only to cover the cost of office visits and simple emergency care. All medical costs not covered by this policy are the responsibility of the camper’s parents/guardians.
Medical Form Submission Procedures 
Before Camp - All campers must submit a completed/signed Medical Form to complete their Application.
 Medical Form* 
Complete and mail to the Camp as soon as possible and before the deadline. See the form and/or Downloads/Deadline Dates
At Camp - If anything changes on the original Medical Form (medications, insurance, contact info, activity restricitons, exposure to communicable disease, etc.) please download a Change Medical Form and bring it to Camp.
Change Medical Form*
Complete only if needed. Please read the form carefully and follow the instructions to see if you need to complete this form.
This form will replace the Medical Form.
Bring this form to Camp with you and turn it in at the Bus or Check In.
Please Do Not Mail this Form!
At Camp - If you are checking medication with the nurse or you are bringing a Change Medical Form, at Check-In you must go to the cafeteria and see the nurse. All other campers should check in at their assigned Cabin.
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Opening: 2:30 p.m. - Sunday afternoon - June 6, 2010
(Check In 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
Closing: 11:00 a.m. - Saturday morning - June 12, 2010
(Pickup may be made any time after 9:30 a.m.)
Camper Pick-up Policy
If you need to pick up your child at some other time than the scheduled closing time on Saturday morning, please notify us in advance. Then you must first come to the Office (in the cafeteria); identify yourself and inform us that your child will be leaving. We will only release the child to a parent or an adult that has been properly authorized by a parent. If more information is needed, contact the Camp. See General Info/Contact Us.
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Check In |
2:30 to 5:00 p.m. |
Supper |
5:00 p.m. |
Worship - All parents are invited to attend. |
6:00 p.m.
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Crafts and Activities Assignments |
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Donations/Camp Grant Fund |
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Donations: Please help a young person come to Camp! Every year we have a number of children whose parents cannot afford to pay the full camp fee. You can help them to have one of the best weeks of their young lives. To see what a week cost at Camp please see Cost/Refund Policy but of course any amount will be appreciated. All donations are tax deductible. You can donate in 2 ways:
Mail a check payable to Florida College Camp to:
Florida College Camp
P. O. Box 333
Alief, TX 77411
Credit card using PayPal
Camp Grants: The Camp has a limited fund contributed by generous donors to help campers who do not have the money to attend Camp. If you like to apply for a Camp Grant, please download the form and mail it to us.
Camp Grant Request Form *
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Usually we have more campers to apply than we can accept. If you are not accepted, you will be notified that you are on the waiting list. As soon as we have an opening, we will contact you.
Please do not contact us for more information about your waiting list status. If you are not ultimately accepted, all of your money will be refunded. For more information, See FAQ.
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Parents' and Visitors' Info |
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Rooms - White House:
A few overnight rooms are available for parents and visitors. All bed linens and towels are provided. Reservations should be requested for only Thursday or Friday nights.
Cost:
Meals .......................................................$8 per person/meal
Room
Adults & Children................................$20 per person/night
Reservation Procedure:
Contact the Camp via email to reserve a room.
All fees are due on arrival at the Camp.
Please no “No Shows.” If you can not keep your reservation, please email us so that others can use the room.
Camper Pick-up Policy:
If you need to pick up your child at some other time than the scheduled closing time on Saturday morning, please notify us in advance. Then you must first come to the Office (in the cafeteria); identify yourself and inform us that your child will be leaving. We will only release the child to a parent or an adult that has been properly authorized by a parent. If more information is needed, contact the Camp. See General Info/Contact Us.
Emergencies:
In case of an emergency, call us at Camp at (337) 328-8067. If we are away from the desk, please leave a message. As an alternate, call the Dry Creek Baptist Camp office number, (337) 328-7531.
Mail Call:
You may write to a Camper at:
“Camper’s Name”
c/o Florida College Camp
P. O. Box 580
Dry Creek LA 70637-0580
Physical Address Required by Some Shippers:
Dry Creek Baptist Camp
8237 Hwy 113 (intersection of 113 and 394)
Dry Creek, LA 70637
Parent Suggestions:
If you have suggestions on how to make the Camp better or just need to write to us please email us at: FCDryCreek@aol.com.
Visitor Policy:
Visitors are welcome on Thursday and Friday evenings. Please limit your visits to these times. Parents, please be aware that most older children want to be away from their parents for this one week. It is wise to give them this time.
Pay Phones and Cell Phones:
The local phone company has removed all pay phones from the camp ground. Therefore, calling home should be reserved for emergencies only. Also we are asking that campers not bring cell phones. If they must bring a cell phone for travel safety, then the phone must remain in the car and unused during Camp. We know every camper who is coming to Camp and will notify the parents of any camper who does not arrive at Camp on Sunday. Therefore, no news is good news.
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Contact us promptly after Camp, preferably by email.
Items are only kept a short time.
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Acceptance and Waiting List
Q - When will I know if I am accepted or on the waiting list?
A All notifications, both acceptance and waiting list, are emailed/mailed on or about May 1. Please do not contact us for this information unless it is well beyond this date. Be on the lookout for the notice.
Q If I am on the waiting list, can I contact the Camp to see what my chances are of getting in?
A No, please do not contact us. We have no way of knowing when and if an opening will occur. We will contact you when we have an opening and you will have a specified time limit to accept or reject.
Q If I am on the waiting list, does contacting the Camp increase my chances of getting in?
A No, please do not contact us. We will contact you when we have an opening and you will have a specified time limit to accept or reject.
Q If I am on the waiting list and I know of a camper who has to cancel, can I contact the Camp to get that vacancy?
A No please do not contact us. We have several criteria that determine how we fill vacancies. See Application/Acceptance Policy.
Q – If the payment for the Camp fees has cleared the credit card company or the bank, does this mean that I am accepted into the Camp?
A – No! We process all payments in a timely way. Everyone will be notified as to whether they are accpeted or on the waiting list. All who are not ultimately accepted will receive a full refund. See Application/Acceptance Policy. For money and refunds, See Money! (next topic)
Money
Q When should all of the money be paid?
A It is preferable that you pay all of the money with a credit card at the time of your Online Appication. If you choose to pay by check, be sure to mail it in promptly. All of the money should be paid by April 1. If you need more time, contact the Camp by April 1 to work out a payment plan. See General Info/Contact Us.
Q If I am not accepted, will I get all of my money back?
A Yes! Refunds are usually sent to you by the second week after Camp.
Q If I decide not to go to Camp, can I get a full refund?
A Yes, if we are notified by May 7. If we are notified after May 7, a $50 charge will be deducted from the refund. Please be thoughtful of other campers who are waiting to get in. Notify us promptly if you are not coming to the Camp. See General Info/Contact Us.
Specific Request for a Sports Team or Camper
Q Should I request to be on a specific sports team or with another camper on a specific team?
A Please do not. All sports team assignments are randomly made by a computer. You could be on any one of 6 teams and have the opportunity to make new friends.
Q Should I ask to be with a specific camper in a craft/activity?
A Please do not. All craft/activity assignments are made by a computer according to each campers preferences submitted on their Application Form. This is another opportunity to make new friends.
Q – Should I ask to be with a specific camper in a cabin?
A – You may but please remember that we are not promising to grant your request. There are many factors that determine our cabin assignments, one of which is providing an opportunity to meet new people. We assign campers to cabins by grade so there should be no more than 1 grade difference in the request and you may only request one camper. If we do not grant your request, please gracefully accept the decision remembering that this is another opportunity to make new friends. Submit your requests by email or US mail. See General Info/Contact Us.
Dress Code
Q Is there a dress code that requires generally longer and looser fitting clothes than is currently popular?
A Generally, yes! Our dress code is not totally based upon the current trends but a collective judgment as to what is modest and what will work the best for one week for campers from a wide range of views. Please plan your clothes in view of our guidelines. For more information, see General Info/Conduct & Dress.
Camper Talent Show
Q – Are there any rules or guidelines?
A – Yes! See Camper Talent Show Rules/Guidelines *
Q – Need clarrification or our opinion on content?
A – Contact us. See General Info/Contact Us.
Visitation
Q Can I visit my child or friends during the Camp?
A One of the purposes of the Camp is to provide a safe and profitable week for a young person to be away from family and friends (some for the first time) in order to learn self-reliance and to make new friends. Therefore as a general rule, we do not advise visits. Be aware that all campers have a full schedule 24 hours a day and therefore have only a brief time to visit. Your child or friend will have a lot more fun telling you all about their away from home adventure if it is all new to you. For more information, see General Info/Parents’ and Visitors’ Info.
Phones
Q What are the phone privileges at the Camp?
A There are no pay phones at the Camp. The local phone company removed them. We restrict all phone calls to emergency calls only. Please do not bring cell phones. Cell phones do not generally work well in the Dry Creek area and we want all campers to be fully involved in the Camp activities. We know every camper who is coming to Camp and will notify the parents of any camper who does not arrive at Camp on Sunday. Therefore no news is good news. For more information see PackingList.pdf/What Not To Bring.
Bus Transportation
Q Can I buy only a one way bus fare either to or from the Camp?
A No, we must pay for the bus to go both ways and therefore need the revenue to justify chartering the bus. You may ride the bus only one way as long as we are informed in advance.
Q Can I get off at a different bus stop coming back from Camp?
A Yes, only if we are fully informed in advance and know that this is the will of a parent. We will need this request in writing. For more information see Bus/Maps.
Nurse
Q When will the nurse be available for a consultation in regards to any special medical needs?
A The nurse will be available during Check In on Sunday afternoon. See General Info/Camp Opening and Closing. If your camper is coming on the bus, contact the Camp (preferably by email) and we will put you in contact with the nurse. See General Info/Contact Us .
Suitability of the Camp
Q What if my child does not enjoy sports, is the Camp suitable for them?
A Our sports program is planned and conducted with the understanding that not all children are good at sports. What we ask of all campers is that they participate; even if that means that they would rather participate by cheering for their team. We do not play our games for the benefit of the gifted athlete but with the view of practicing good sportsmanship, win or lose, and everyone having fun doing it together.
Q What if my child is a loner, is the Camp suitable for them?
A All campers are expected to be fully involved on some level in all of our activities. That is to say that the daily major events are not optional but mandatory. There is some free time dispersed throughout the day to be by yourself if you want, but one of the major benefits of the Camp is learning how to interact with others and making new friends. We understand that not all children are as adept in this area as others and we try to help the less sociable camper to be fully involved in the Camp. Therefore we request that all parents discuss thoughtfully with their child whether Camp is for them. A child who is unwilling to interact with others will not be able to take advantage of the major strengths of the Camp.
Q What if my child is prone to be homesick, is the Camp suitable for them?
A Homesickness is common for many children especially if it is their first away from home experience. It is our experience that the following can help:
Before Camp, begin to reassure your child that nothing important will change while they are away from home. You will know right where they are and will be there to pick them up after Camp. Note: It is important for you to be on time to pick them up. Reassure them that they, with their counselors help, will be able to take care of their needs.
Frequent phone calls can delay the adjustment period of fully participating in the Camp and learning that many fun and good things can happen while away from home.
Be positive and optimistic with your child knowing that this is just one of many stages of growing into a mature loving person.
Please know that if the situation dictates, we will feel free to call you for advice.
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Florida College Camp
P. O. Box 333
Alief, TX 77411-0333
General Info:
John M. Kilgore
hm 281-498-8782
fax 866-395-2786
Director:
John M. Kilgore 281-498-8782
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Mail Call for Campers:
“Camper’s Name”
c/o Florida College Camp
P. O. Box 580
Dry Creek, LA 70637-0580
For Info & Emergencies:
337-328-8067
337-328-7531
866-395-2786 fax
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