Summer Camp at Covenant Harbor

Family Camp

. . . for campers of all ages

Family Camp July 1 - 6, 2012

Family camp brings the best of Covenant Harbor's summer program and quality staff to your entire family. Stay in the Geneva Bay Centre conference facility or in any of our cabins. There is so much to do - relax at the waterfront, try mountain boarding or have a night on the town while we take the kids. Enjoy a speaker, songs, great food, plenty of free time and lots of staff interaction for kids and adults.

Families with kids with special needs have a place at Covenant Harbor. From worship to waterfront, campfires and crafts, THRIVE families will enjoy the family camp experience at their own pace. We’ll take care of the details so you can rediscover yourself and your family in an environment designed for you to THRIVE. Check the THRIVE box on the registration form and include a special needs registration form for the applicable camper. CLICK HERE for more information.

Housing	Adult	12 - 17 years	4 - 11 years	under 4	Availability
Geneva Bay Centre	$479	$309	$289	$159	Open
Engebretson Lodge or Guest House	$449	$299	$269	$129	Open for multiple families
Triplets or Hilltop	$399	$289	$259	$129	Open
Kishwauketoe	$269	$239	$209	$129	Open

General Info

Purpose

The purpose of our family camp program is to give families the space and time together that is so hard to find elsewhere. We want families to grow in the relaitonships with each other while growing closer to God as individuals and as a family. Our schedule allows plenty of room for family customization, while carving out space for kids only, adults only and whole-family bonding time.

Tours

There is only so much you can grasp from pictures and our website. A tour is a great way to see camp for yourself while you hear from our staff details of what camp is like. Contact our registrar (camp@covenantharbor.org) to schedule your family's personal tour of Covenant Harbor.

All-Inclusive

The prices for family camp include 5 nights lodging, 15 meals, programming, access to all of Covenant Harbor's activities (see below), worship and Biblically based teaching, a personal family buddy for each family and more. The only additional expenses onsite are the camp store (snacks and souveniers) and multiple watersports or Snake Road activities. Each family camper receives one token for a watersports activity (tubing, banana boating or early morning waterskiing) and one token for a Snake Road activity (Climbing Tower, High Ropes, Indoor Climbing Wall or Double Giant Swing). When space is available, addtional tokens can be purchased onsite for $3-$5 per person.

Preparing for Camp

What to Bring

Campers should have a range of clothes for any weather. Clothing should allow campers to be active. Include closed-toe shoes for activities and water shoes for swimming. Modest swimsuits are required.

Bible	Pen/Pencil	Water Bottle
Paper/Notepad	Swim Gear	Rain Gear
Shorts	T-shirts/Tops	Pants or Jeans
Sunscreen	Pajamas	Toiletries
Insect Repellent	Sweatshirts/Jacket	Camera
Flashlight (extra batteries)	Beach Towels	Sheets & Blanket or Sleeping Bag, Towels, Pillows*

*Guests not staying in the Geneva Bay Centre need to provide their own linens.

What NOT to Bring

Do not bring cell phones or any pets, firearms, weapons of any kind, fireworks, tobacco, alcohol or drugs.

Dietary Needs

A significant number of campers have unique dietary needs that can be easily accommodated. Our main dining facility is completely nut-free, as is our primary camp store. Please notify our registrar (camp@covenantharborg.org) of any specific camper needs at least 3 weeks in advance so that we may fully accommodate your family.

Arriving at Camp

Arrival and Departure

Family Camp check-in is from 3:00 to 4:30 on Sunday, July 1st. Families can arrive early for our Summer Sunday Worship Services, but lodging will not be available until 3:00. A limited number of rooms may be available on Saturday, June 30th at Geneva Bay Centre for an extra fee.

Family Camp ends with lunch on Friday, July 6th. Swimming will be open until 3:00, but guests will need to move out of their rooms by 10 am. A limitied number of rooms may be available on Friday, July 6th at Geneva Bay Centre for an extra fee.

Late Arrival

If you are arriving any time other than during check-in on Sunday, July 1st, please make arrangements in advance.

Directions

A variety of routes make Covenant Harbor accessible from any surrounding area. GPS units recognize our address as 1724 W Main St., Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. CLICK HERE for more information about directions to Covenant Harbor.

While at Camp

Lodging

Choose your lodging when you register. Meals will be served in the Geneva Bay Centre for those staying in the Geneva Bay Centre or camp lodge for those staying in Engebretson, Guest House, Kishwauketoe, Triplets or Hilltop. Bring your own towels and linens if you are not staying in Geneva Bay Centre. Geneva Bay Centre guests can save 10% by eating their meals in the camp lodge. Engebretson Lodge and Guest House are set aside until March 15 for families sharing a room. Each family can save 20% by sharing one of these spaces. CLICK HERE to learn more about our lodging options.

Typical Day

Due to the changing nature of our programs, each week offers a different mix of activities. Below is a very general outline of what each day includes. However, each day is a bit different than the one before.

8:15	Breakfast

Morning	Family Kickstart - short worship service for the whole family
	Adult Service - Bible teaching with our speaker of the week
	Kids Team Activities - kids grouped by age
	Kids Real Faith - kid friendly worship and teaching time

12:30	Lunch

Afternoon	Free Time - variety of activities open

5:30	Dinner

Evening	Activity - parent's night out, big games, and more!
	Prime Time - whole family worship service

Later	Nightowls - Late night activities for junior and senior highers

Program Highlights

Adult Service - Adults getaway and focus on their own relationships with God. Worship, encouragement, coffee and Bible teaching included. The 1 hour teaching time is followed by 1 hour of adult free time.

Kids Team Activities - Campers are separated by age group and assigned a specific counselor for the morning. The counselor is responsible for supervision, leadership and care of your children during this time. Babysittting is provided for kids 3 and under.

Kids Real Faith - Our goals of this "Bible teaching" is to introduce campers to the person of Jesus Christ. Each session is creative and age appropriate, and campers are never forced or coerced to make any decisions. These times are made very interactive with skits, singing, messy games and creative teaching methods.

Free Time - Several activities are open every day for freetime. Some require sign up, which can be done onsite or in advance after registration.

Evening Activities - These activities are a highlight for most family campers and vary from year to year. Our desire is to have fun and create lasting memories.

Activities

Family campers have ample opportunity to experience all of Covenant Harbor's great activities. The price for family camp includes one watersports activity (tubing, banana boating or early morning waterskiing) and one Snake Road activity (Climbing Tower, High Ropes, Indoor Climbing Wall or Double Giant Swing). When space is available, addtional activities can be purchased for $3-$5 per person. CLICK HERE for details about and photos of our activities.

Family Buddy

Each family is assigned one Covenant Harbor staff member as a "family buddy" during the week. The purpose of a family buddy is to help maximize your family's experience. While family buddies do have other responsibilities during the week, they are also available to assist with child care, bond with your family and help your family get what you need from family camp.

Speaker

Our family camp speaker is in the process of being finalized. Check back for updated details.

Registration Information

Forms

Several forms are neccessary to register for family camp. Each family must fill out a registration form and a health form (new this year). If you are bringing a minor to whom you are not the legal parent or guardian, you must also fill out a health form. If you are participating in our THRIVE program, please fill out a special needs registration form to help us fully accomodate your family. Download forms below:

Registration Form and Health Form

Health Form only

Consent Form

Special Needs Registration Form

Extra Night

Stay the night before or after family camp in Geneva Bay Centre for only $89 per night. There is limited availability for the extra night option.

Discounts

Several discounts are available to help keep family camp affordable:

Lodge Meals: Families staying in the Geneva Bay Centre can save 10% by eating meals in the camp lodge instead of the Geneva Bay Centre Dining Room. Indicate your choice on the registration form.

Shared Housing: Families staying in Engrebretson Lodge and Guest House can save 20% by sharing their cabin with another family.

Bring a Friend: NEW! Returning family camp families can bring a family that is BRAND NEW to Covenant Harbor, and each family will save $100. "Brand new" to Covenant Harbor means that no one in the family has attended family camp, summer camp or any other programmed event at Covenant Harbor.

Questions?

Call Jane at 262-248-3600 ext 327 with any registration or availability questions.