SUMMER CAMP Summer Information 2014

www.S kyRanch.org 903.266.3300

Index Welcome from Linda S. Paulk.................................................................................................................................3 Sky 1 & 2 Welcome Letter and Activity Information.......................................................................................4 Sky 1 & 2 Night Events...............................................................................................................................................5 Sky 3 & 4, Morph, and Quest Welcome Letter...............................................................................................6 Sky 3 & 4, Morph, and Quest Night Events.........................................................................................................7 Sky 3 & 4, Morph, and Quest Activity Information..........................................................................................8 Getting Ready Check List..........................................................................................................................................9 Packing Tips....................................................................................................................................................................9 What to Bring (and What NOT to Bring) to Summer Camp........................................................................10 Arrival and Departure...............................................................................................................................................11 Important Things to Know......................................................................................................................................12 Health Information....................................................................................................................................................13 General Policies and Guidelines............................................................................................................................15 Stay Connected with Sky Ranch Social Media.................................................................................................16 The Sky Ranch LifeMap.............................................................................................................................................17

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Welcome from our President & CEO, Linda Paulk Dear Camper Parents, Thank you for providing Sky Ranch the opportunity to serve your family this summer. It has been a privilege to serve families for nearly 60 years, providing a fun, Christ centered encounter for all of our campers. We are so excited about what God has planned for summer 2014 at Sky Ranch. It is our desire to communicate effectively with all of our families in an effort to manage your expectations, answer your questions, and provide you with peace of mind, knowing that your child is in great hands at Sky Ranch. Within this packet, you will find up-to-date information, FAQs, and other material that will be helpful as you and your child prepare for their week at Sky Ranch. Please read the information carefully. Once you have had a chance to review the materials, please do not hesitate to contact our Guest Services department at 800-962-2267 with any additional questions or concerns you might have. Thank you again for selecting Sky Ranch for your child’s camp experience. We are looking forward to a terrific summer. Please know that it is an honor and a pleasure to provide an environment where your child can relax, have fun, build life long relationships, and most importantly, learn how to be the full expression of what God has created them to be! See you soon! In His Grip,

Linda S. Paulk President and CEO of Sky Ranch Camps

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Sky 1 & 2 - Welcome Letter and Activity Information Welcome Sky 1&2 Campers! For those of you who were here last summer and are counting down the days until summer camp starts…get ready, because it will be here before we know it! For those of you who are joining us for the first time….you’re about to have the time of your life!!! We are excited to tell you that our theme for the summer is “BLOCK PARTY”. We have some awesome things planned for our mornings and afternoons, and some cool evening activities as well. Below are some previews of your week, along with some reminders of extra things to bring along to make this your best week of camp ever! Your Sky Ranch Summer Camp Team (Clinton, Chrisleigh “Grizz”, and John) will make sure we keep the highest standard of safety and excellence, and we will make sure that you and every other camper are cared for well. We hope you are already getting excited about the unforgettable week in store. The water is warming up, school is winding down, and cabins are ready, now we just need YOU to get here! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 903-266-3300. We look forward to seeing you this summer! In Him, Chrisleigh Jones & Clinton Pfalser Sky 1 & 2 Camp Managers

John Morgan Summer Camp Director - TX

Activity Information Camp week is packed with wall-to-wall activities and fun-filled moments. Every moment is planned and intentional - from the minute campers arise until they hit their bunk at night. Sample Schedule for Sky 1 and Sky 2 Age Groups 7:00am Rise and Shine 2:00pm 8:00am Breakfast 3:10pm 8:40am Activity 1 4:20pm 9:50am Cracker Barrel 5:30pm 11:00am Activity 2 6:45pm 12:10pm Lunch 9:30pm 12:50pm Pow Wow 10:30pm

Bible Study Activity 3 Activity 4 Dinner Night Event Lights Out (Sky 1) Lights Out (Sky 2)

Activities Sky 1 and 2 Activities include archery, the blob, Bible X, laser tag*, crafts, nuke 'em, crazy pool, human maze, kickball, jumping pillow, horses (additional fee applies), aqua glide, activity center, the party barge, gaga, party pool, miniature golf, rockets, Skywaii, the Wet Willie, torpedo, water slides, inflatables, canoes, frontier town, rock wall, splatterball*, nature center, vertical playground*, zip lines*, jet skis*, and MORE! (*Denotes Sky 2 only) 4

Sky 1 & 2 Night Events We’ve got some amazing, exciting, jam-packed night events for Summer 2014! Here’s everything you need to know:

Sunday Night: Opening show and the beginning of BLOCK PARTY 2014! Wear something silly and fun, a big wig, lego costume, or crazy face paint all fit in here.

Monday Night: Listen for the sound of the buzzer everyone because its time to activate your techno gad-

gets! Tonight, you will join together with your cabin to dominate in the “Arcade Brigade”. Strap on your laser beams, neon, and any great gaming attire, and brace yourself for some not so typical Sky games!

Tuesday Night: It’s Girly/Burly night! Sky 1 Boys: Who knows what events will occur once you become stranded with your fellow cabinmates?! Get ready for “Mission: Marooned” as you dive into Sky Lake for a special training session. Make sure to come in your swimsuits, and get excited for some delicious finds! Sky 2 Boys: Pack your roughest, toughest camouflage attire and come out for a night of “Camo Conquest!” You’ll be exploring some of the greatest spots on camp, so be prepared to get those camo clothes dirty. Sky 1 Girls: It’s time to bundle up girls because there is a cold front coming our way! Dress in your most royal ice princess attire as you enter into a beautiful “Winter Wonderland” and discover where your true beauty lies. Also, bring your swimsuits and parkas are not advised - think glitter or your most sparkly crown! Sky 2 Girls: Hoohiwahiwa! That’s Hawaiian for “celebrate” , and we have a lot to celebrate as girls! So pack your grass skirts, Hawaiian shirts, and swimsuits, because the “Tiki-riffic, Lei’d back, Luau” is about to begin.

Wednesday Night: Fasten on your chaps, overalls, and cowboy boots, because tonight we’re getting ready

for the “Howdy, Rowdy, Texas State Fair and Rodeo!” Toss in a RED shirt and a BLUE shirt. You’ll be assigned to one of those teams at camp.

Thursday Night: Which bear is best you ask? Well, we can BEAR-ly wait to find out after you come out for the

“Battle of the Bears!” Come representing your favorite bear team, the Panda bears (GREEN), Sunbears (YELLOW)…it exists, or Gummy bears (RED). We hope you are as exSKYted as we are to find out the results!

Friday Night: We are wrapping up the week with “Friday Night Lights!” Come in your casual clothes, but don’t forget to pack anything you need to shine on stage as you show off any hidden talents! We can’t wait to cheer on our friends, and then reflect together on all God has done this week at our closing campfire.

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Sky 3 & 4, Morph, and Quest Welcome Letter Welcome Sky 3, 4, Morph and Quest! Hello, Sky 3 & 4 Campers! We have been planning and scheming all year long and the days are finally getting warmer which means summer is finally getting closer! Whether you're just moving up to Sky 3 for the first time or this is your last summer before leaving Sky 3&4 for Quest or Sigma, we can't wait for you to get here and experience the awesome new activities, crazy night events, and of course get to hang out with your amazing counselors and friends! We have some pretty incredible things planned for this summer so get yourself ready for BLOCK PARTY 2014! Morph! First of all, we just want to say congratulations and we're proud of you for stepping up and challenging yourself by choosing to be in Morph this summer. The best part of Morph is that you will be in leadership camp and get to do all kinds of crazy cool stuff that no one else on camp gets to do, while still getting all the fun and activities of Sky 3! One of our favorite things about Morph is that directors get to spend some time with you and your cabin for Morph Breakout sessions - games, competition, you might even have to think through a brain teaser. Get ready, because we'll be hanging out here at camp before you know it! Quest! You will be some of the oldest campers on camp this summer and we'll be looking to you to set the tone for BLOCK PARTY 2014! Quest has been around for quite a while and for us it really represents everything that Sky Ranch is about: training and raising up Godly leaders for Christ. How cool is it that you're stepping into a legacy of amazing fun and discipleship!? From your own night events, to tribal competitions, to special things that only Quest gets to do, this summer in Quest is going to be one of the greatest summers you have ever had! Even more important than the night events and activities, Block Party 2014 is all about Jesus. We will learn about who we are as a piece of God’s masterpiece. No Lego was ever designed to be alone and neither are we. We may be all different shapes, colors and sizes but we all have a place where we fit perfectly in the body of Christ. God is building for himself a “display nation” - a collection of people pulled together in his body to stand and represent Christ to the world. We have a purpose and a place in God’s plan. It is to reflect the author as we snap into a community and become a part of something way bigger than we could ever be on our own. As your Sky Ranch Summer Camp Team, John, Max, and Lanie are SO pumped to get you out here! We've put in a lot of planning and work to make sure you have the most amazing, incredible, wonderful, splendiferous, encouraging, life-giving week possible once you get here this summer. Now, all that's left is for you to go ahead and get here! We can't wait! See you soon! With Joy, Lanie Holbrook Sky 3&4 Camp Manager

John Morgan Summer Camp Director - TX

Max Heller Morph, Quest, and Sigma Camp Manager 6

Sample Sky 3 & 4, Morph, and NIGHT EVENTS As some of you already know, night events are probably one of the coolest parts of camp - time to dress up, goof around, go crazy, save camp, dance, and even more! Here’s the Summer 2014 Night Event information:

Sunday Night: Opening show and the beginning of BLOCK PARTY 2014! Wear something silly and fun, a big wig, lego costume, or crazy face paint all fit in here.

Monday Night: We will be kicking off the week with awesome night events for each Sky level! Sky 3 will be

experiencing Tis’ the Season!!!! Why wait all year to experience the four seasons and all the holidays that come with it when you can play games and celebrate them all in one night?!?!?!! Bring holiday themed outfits because “tis the season” to have the best week EVER! Sky 4 will be enjoying a Hawaiian Hangout where luau music, games and perhaps even a little slippin’ slide action will start off the week right! Don’t forget your Hawaiian shirts and flip flops! Quest and Morph will be having their own night events to welcome them into leadership camp and build some unity in the program. We will be hanging out by the water and having a great night full of fun and some time to really soak up leadership camp.

Tuesday Night: We will be partying it up at Preschool Pandemonium where we dress up as our younger selves and battle it out in fun games! Think pig tails, overalls, sneakers with tall mismatching socks and messy unkept hair. Games, cheers and crazy amounts of fun where we leave it all on the table for one of the best nights yet! Wednesday Night: Bring all the supplies you can think of - face paint, camo, black clothing,

flashlights...we're going to need them to keep Myrtle from taking over camp this year! We don't know exactly what's planned yet, just that Myrtle's evil plans are really making this seem like an impossible mission...Get ready for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE! Thursday: Party on the Ark - Come dance it up in the most animal friendly dance Sky Ranch has ever seen! Bring your best dance moves and get ready to get your boogy on. Dress up to blend in to the jungle, bring an animal costume, safari guide get up or face paint to mimic your favorite jungle friend. Friday Night: Friday will be all about campfire and closing ceremonies. This is our night to remember all God has done throughout the week and to celebrate how amazing it was.

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Sample Sky 3 & 4, Morph, and Activity Information Camp week is packed with wall-to-wall activities and fun-filled moments. Every moment is planned and intentional - from the minute campers arise until they hit their bunk at night. Sample Schedule for Sky 3 and 4 Age Groups 8:00am Rise and Shine 8:30am Cabin clean up 9:00am Breakfast 9:50am Activity 1 11:00am Bible X 12:10pm Activity 2 1:20pm Lunch 2:00pm Activity 3

3:10pm 4:20pm 5:30pm 6:40pm 7:20pm

Crackerbarrel Activity 5 Activity 6 or Club Camps Dinner Lodge (a time where managers share relevant, encouraging, biblical messages)

8:00pm 11:30pm

Night Event Lights Out

Activities Sky 3 and 4 Activities include the blob, Bible X, laser tag, crafts, crazy pool, human maze, dances, horses and advanced horses (additional fee applies for both), aqua glide, gaga, high ropes, riflery, splatterball, the party barge, party pool, zip lines, miniature golf, the rock wall, rodeo, Skywaii, jumping pillow, the super slide, team wall, torpedo, tubing, vertical playground, water slides, jet skis, and MORE!

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Getting Ready Checklist Please be sure that all of these items are completed before your camper attends camp. Complete the Health Form ONLINE - through the Parent Portal at www.SkyRanch.org/Register Review the packing list and purchase necessary items or things for night events. Arrange for care package(s) to be sent to your camper (most campers will receive mail, email, and packages during the week). Pay balance for camp in full. Confirm cabinmate requests through the Parent Portal. Add money to the Ranch Bank Store Card. Remember to bring your driver’s license to camp - it’s required to drop off your camper! As always, if you have any questions or concerns that are not addressed in this packet, please feel free to call Guest Services at 903-266-3300.

Packing Tips As you prepare for Sky Ranch Summer Camp, we have provided a list of items you will need to pack for your camper. On the following pages, we’ve included extensive lists for “What to Bring” and “What NOT to Bring”. Before we jump into packing, we wanted to share a few tips.

Helpful Hints Please pack using a large suitcase or trunk (no larger than 40Lx37Wx16H) Each evening we have a themed Night Event and encourage your campers to dress up and get in “costume!” These themes can be found on pages 5 and 8 in this packet. Don't buy a lot of new clothing - this is camp, and we will most likely get wet and dirty! Use ziplock bags to waterproof items. Don't send anything that you consider irreplaceable. Clearly and boldly label all of your child's belongings. Strapless clothing, mini-skirts, or t-shirts with large cut outs are not allowed. All shorts must be a modest length (fingertip length) and we have a NO ROLL rule.

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What to bring and what not to bring to camp Required:

Optional Extras:

Clothing: Please make sure to label all of your camper's belongings! Blue jeans/long pants Raincoat/poncho Tennis shoes (2 pair) Pair of clothes to get dirty Baseball cap/hat Night Event costumes White t-shirt to tie-dye Socks T-shirts/tops (no strapless) Shorts (modest length please) Lightweight jacket/fleece Swimsuit (one-piece only) Water shoes or old sneakers Twin bed sheets/blankets/sleeping bag Pillow & pillow case Towels (shower and beach) Toiletries (shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)*

Disposable cameras* Sunscreen* Insect repellent* Bible/journal/pens Wash cloth Flashlight* Laundry bag* Stationary/stamps* (Pre-addressed, please) Water bottle* Care Packages**

*For your convenience, these items are available for purchase in the Corner Store, located in the Legacy Center **Care Packages - One of the highlights of the Sky Ranch camping experience is receiving mail or care packages from friends and family. Sky Ranch offers the option to purchase pre-made Sky Packs for cabin delivery or you are welcome to bring your own care packages. For more information, see the “Good Things to Know” section.

What NOT to Bring to Camp Any electronic device that can access the internet breaches our security policy. If discovered by a counselor, it will be collected and stored until the end of the camper’s session. In addition, Sky Ranch cannot be responsible for lost or broken articles. Please do not bring anything that would break easily or cause loss if misplaced. Any web-enabled devices Cell Phones Computers iPads/Tablets Money (please see the section on Ranch Bank) Handheld video game systems Alcohol Illegal drugs Tobacco products Weapons (including pocket knives and multi-tools) Pets Fireworks Personal sports equipment (everything you need will be provided for your activities) -paintball guns or gear -archery equipment -skeet shooting equipment -climbing gear -wake boarding equipment -bikes -scooters -skateboards 10

Arrival and Departure for Summer Camp We can't wait to see you! Check-in time for Sky 1 and Sky 2 campers is Sunday afternoon beginning at 3:00pm and running until 4:00pm. Sky 3 and Sky 4 campers should arrive no earlier than 4:00pm and no later than 5:00pm. For safety and scheduling reasons, there will be no one to assist you or care for campers before the starting time. Please do not arrive early. If for some reason, you cannot arrive during the required arrival time, please email Guest Services at [email protected]. Maps and Directions Maps and Directions to Sky Ranch locations are available on our website at www.SkyRanch.org/Locations Airport Transportation Transportation is available for campers flying in to DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field. The cost for transportation is $130 each way. Below are the required schedules for airport transportation. ARRIVALS: DFW - Sunday 11am - 2pm Love Field - Sunday 2pm - 4pm DEPARTURES: DFW or Love Field - Saturday 10am - 12pm Please email Guest Services with your flight arrival and departure times and locations. Closing Ceremony Closing Ceremonies begin at 9:30am for Sky 1&2 and 10:30am for Sky 3&4/Morph/Quest. The Summer Camp Closing Ceremony is especially designed for you and your family. The counselors will honor your camper and speak of the character qualities they saw in your camper during the week. A video of your child’s week at camp will also be shown. We hope you will attend!

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Important Things to Know Car Decorating Many Sky Ranch campers choose to decorate their cars for the trip and arrival to camp – with window paint, crepe paper, etc.. “Sky Ranch 2014”, their cabin/camper name, etc. It’s a fun way to start the week, but certainly not required. You can purchase car markers at Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby, or Michaels. When You Arrive... You will be directed to a parking space, where you’ll place your luggage behind your car and wait for one of our staff members to transport you, your camper, and their luggage to their cabin. You will need your driver's license with you to the cabin, for identification verification. At the cabin, you will meet your camper’s counselors, help your camper make their bed, get settled, and discuss any special concerns with their counselors. For the safety of all campers, a lice check will be performed on all children in their individual cabin according to our policy. Once your camper is settled, you can say your good byes in their cabin, and you will be transported back to the Legacy Center. At this time you can take care of any balance due, drop off medications, complete Ranch Bank deposits, drop off camper mail, and take care of any remaining details. Once you depart, remember to listen to the CD, and remember that you can check the website for any updates, photos of the week, and you can follow Summer Camp on Twitter.

Letters and Packages from Home You may bring mail and care packages on Check-In Day and drop them off at the Mail Station located in the Legacy Center. Please indicate your camper’s name, cabin number and desired delivery day. Be sure to put any food in a re-sealable container, please send only non-perishable food items, and please do not send gum. **We request that your camper’s packages be no larger than the size of a normal shoebox. We encourage you to arrange for your camper to receive email, mail and care packages during the week. Most campers will receive one or more during their stay. The Sky Ranch Corner Store, located in the Legacy Center, sells ready-made care packages called Sky Packs. For more information on Sky Packs and Snack Packs please visit our web site. Additionally, any item purchased in the store on Check-In Day can be delivered to your camper on the day of your choice. For details please see our Online Store at www.SkyRanchGear.com. Laundry Service Laundry service is available for multi-week campers only. Please be sure to label every article of clothing clearly. We do not recommend bringing clothing that requires special care or is delicate or expensive. Cost for this service is $16 per camper. Lost and Found Please check the Lost and Found table before leaving on Saturday. If you realize your camper did not make it home with an item, please call the Guest Services at 903.266.3300 and leave a message describing the missing item(s). Claimed items will be returned C.O.D. Items will be held for one week. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity. Please label all items and make sure that you have all of your camper’s belongings before you leave. Please note that Sky Ranch cannot be responsible for lost or broken articles. Camper Photos Photos and session DVDs of your camper, their cabin mates, and counselors will be available for purchase on day of departure.

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Health Information Every Sky Ranch camper is required to fill out the Sky Ranch Health Form online in the Parent Portal. This should be completed prior to your session start date. Please go to our Parent Portal to complete. Special Dietary Requirements Sky Ranch is concerned about your child’s health and will gladly work with you regarding special dietary restrictions and requirements. We can accommodate a gluten-free or dairy-free diet. Please contact Sky Ranch’s Food Service Department by emailing [email protected] or calling 903-266-3368 to review our menu and make the appropriate substitutions if available. Lice Policy For the safety, health and comfort of all campers, no child with untreated lice (bugs) or lice eggs (nits) on their person or belongings will be admitted to camp. Each child will be checked for lice/nits upon arrival to camp. If lice/nits are present, they must be treated prior to admittance to camp. Parents are responsible for treatment of both their camper’s belongings camper’s head when lice and or nits are found at camper check-in. Please check your child within 48 hours of arriving at camp (see www.headlice.org for more information). In order to properly perform a lice/nit check, ponytails must be removed prior to check. We will do our best to do lice checks around braids but any signs of lice or nits will require that braids be taken out. In the event that Sky Ranch must perform a lice/nit treatment on your child, a fee of $300 will be charged. Health Care Reminders At Sky Ranch, safety is our number one priority. Your child’s safety and health are of the utmost importance to us and we will provide professional and responsible care while they are at camp. To maintain our standards of excellence, we follow the regulations of the Texas Department of Human Services and subscribe to the American Camp Association policies. Below are some suggestions that will improve your child’s experience and expedite your check in process on Sunday. • We have a No Nit, No Lice policy. Please inspect your child (ren) 48 hours prior to camp for lice and/or nits. If found, please treat and remove ALL nits so that they can be admitted to camp. (There are a number of resources available that can assist you in this process. For your convenience, here is a sample website you can review: http://www.wikihow.com/Check-a-Child's-Hair-for-Lice.) Please note that every child is also checked on their arrival day by a counselor and/or Health Care Professional. • All medications are required to be in the original packaging and contain only the medication identified on the container. Do not put two or more different medications in the same container. • If your child requires a prescription medication, the prescription label must be legible with the camper’s name on it. Please do not use old bottles or those belonging to another family member as they will not be administered per state law. • Please check the medication’s expiration date. Expired medication will not be administered per state law. • The ONLY medications that are permitted to be kept with the counselors are RESCUE inhalers and EPI pens. These are the only medications that our counselors are trained to administer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Health Administrator prior to camp. We do not allow campers to keep these medications themselves as it poses a threat to other campers. A counselor that has your child’s rescue medication will be with your child at all times. The counselors are allowed to keep glucometers. 13

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Please contact the camp Health Care Administrator as soon as possible at [email protected] if your child has one or more of the following conditions: • Requires any injectable medication • Any seizure disorder • Autism • Asperger’s Syndrome • Any special situation that requires our attention. It is very beneficial for us to have this information as soon as possible so that we may prepare our counselors and staff. If your child’s medication will be coming with someone who is not familiar with the dose and administration time, please be sure to send a note with the exact information. Medication administration times are 30 minutes prior to and 30 minutes after Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and at Bedtime. Please choose which med call times you will prefer. If your child has surgery, a fracture or serious injury within six weeks of camp, please contact our Health Administrator as a physician’s release will be required. All medications will be returned on Saturday. Medications that are left over are disposed of so please be sure to stop by our Medication Return table in Legacy on Saturday.

Please feel free to contact our Health Care Administrator at [email protected] with any questions.

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General Policies and Guidelines Cabin Mate Requests At Sky Ranch, we will do our best to honor roommate requests as long as the requests are mutual and campers belong to the same Sky level. If multiple requests are made, we cannot promise that your camper will be placed with every request, but we will do our best to accommodate every roommate request. Unfortunately, we are not able to place single week campers in cabins with multi-week campers, nor can we mix Sky levels, genders, programs or camps. Please contact Guest Registrations at (800) 962-2267 if you would like to make or change a roommate request or if you have any questions. Cancellations Campers who cancel before April 15, 2014 will be refunded all payments except the non-refundable deposit of $100. If this reservation is cancelled for any reason after April 15, 2014, all monies paid will be non-refundable. All cancellation requests must be submitted via e-mail to [email protected]. All payments are non-transferrable and cannot be transferred to another camper. Registrations not paid in full by April 15, 2014 may be subject to automatic cancellation. Communications The best way to contact Sky Ranch is through e-mail. Please address all correspondence to [email protected]. We check our e-mail regularly and respond in a timely manner. You may also call 903-266-3300. Camper Check-Out Policy Campers will be released only into the care of their parent or legal guardian. Before you pick up your child, you will be required to show your driver’s license to our check-out staff and place your signature on the check-out form. No camper will be released to any individual for any reason without following this check-out policy. No other person may pick up your child without written permission from you, the parent or legal guardian. This written permission must arrive at Sky Ranch before check-out in order to give us time for verification, and must specify by name the person that will be picking up your child. Please be sure to list all of the names on the Camper Pick-up Authorization form so that we may know all those authorized to pick up your child(ren). Ranch Bank Store Card Upon arrival at camp, each camper is issued a Ranch Bank account. The Store Card helps campers control their spending money. Because campers are not permitted to carry cash, each parent can deposit spending money into their camper's account through the Parent Portal. Campers can purchase snacks, souvenirs, gifts, books, apparel, toiletries and much more. We recommend depositing $55 for each week of summer camp. Unused Store Card funds may be donated to the Sky Ranch Scholarship Program once camp is over or credited back approximately two weeks after camp is over. Visits from Family If your child is staying more than one session, you are welcome to visit on Saturday morning, and you may leave camp with your child. The Check-Out process would apply, and you should return no later than Sunday at 5:00pm. 15

Contacting Your Camper If an emergency arises you can call our office 24 hours a day and one of our staff will assist you. If your camper needs to contact you we will facilitate that as well. “I know my child is doing great, it’s me that is lonely!” We understand... here is a tip - send an e-mail or letter to your camper. The address for all regular mail correspondence is: Camper’s Name and Session Number Camper’s Cabin Number 24657 CR 448 Van, TX 75790 We also enlist a third-party provider to process our emails (hundreds per day) and kids love it! Your e-mail will be delivered directly to your camper with the daily mail call. This service is optional and will incur an additional fee from the provider. More information will be provided at Check-In or you may visit www.SkyRanch.org for complete details.

Stay Connected with Sky Ranch Social Media Stay Connected During Camp Week (and All Year Long!) Sky Ranch has an active presence in several areas of social media. You can find our official Sky Ranch fan pages on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and stay connected with us through a variety of blogs. Please visit www.SkyRanch.org/Media to view the variety of ways you can communicate with us, get to know us better, and stay connected all year long. Live Updates on Twitter Get the latest camp news by following @SkyCamperUpdate on Twitter. We’ll be “tweeting” throughout the day. If you think it would be fun to hear little bits of detail from daily camp life as a way to “follow” your child’s week, then this is for you. We will not use camper names or personal information in our “tweets,” rather we will be trying to capture something from every cabin each day. However, for privacy purposes, we will not use individual camper names.

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The Sky Ranch LifeMap At Sky Ranch, we are honored to have the opportunity to impart solid Christian principles and the Word of God into your child’s life. Sky Ranch’s faith and character development program is divided into three parts, and it’s called the LifeMap. As your child grows older, he or she will progress through each phase until the completion of the program. Phase 1: Learn Beginning with our first-time campers and going through the early teen years, Phase 1 creates a culture where kids learn foundational concepts that build strong character and vibrant faith. Phase 2: Experience In Phase 2 camps students begin the C.O.R. Leadership Track based on I Corinthians. These camps are designed to stand alone or tie together over the course of six summers to help develop a deep faith and the character of a servant leader. Campers are challenged to dig deeper beyond their childhood beliefs as they begin to challenge their thinking and their faith. Phase 2 is an immersion into experiences that help turn teens into Christ-centered servant leaders. Phase 3: Become As young adults, some campers choose to become counselors. Phase 3 is the fusion of content, context, and the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of young adults as they prepare for their adult years, all while giving back to the next generation of children. It is our hope that the Sky Ranch program can have an eternal impact on your child’s life by being an instrumental element of their spiritual and personal growth. We hope each phase will challenge them and help them move forward to become the person God created them to be.

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