Camp McDowell
 Junior High II
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A Letter From the Session Director

Junior High II is a summer camp session designed for rising 7th and 8th grade campers. This session is designed to gather children together for classic camp fun and christian fellowship. The campers stay engaged all session long with exciting activities while our enthusiastic staff and volunteers take care of the details.

All campers stay together in lower camp cabins (camp on Clear Creek). We cannot predict the weather for the session, so please prepare your camper with clothing for wet or dry summer weather! A college-aged cabin counselor (Camp McDowell Summer Staff) will be taking care of all your camper’s needs throughout the session and runs your camper’s cabin. Summer camp is a wonderful and rare opportunity for children to spend time unplugged, connect with new friends, and experience the joy of fellowship in a camp community. Come join us in “God’s backyard,” You will be glad you did!

Each morning, campers begin their day with worship after breakfast, singing songs and having small group discussion about the program presented by the Session Director and Program Staff. After the morning program, your camper has four opportunities throughout the day to participate in a variety of activities that camp offers. Classic afternoon activities include canoeing, hiking, arts & crafts, farm time, field sports, and more. Each night, we participate in a unique camp-wide activity or game. A camp favorite night activity is the Pasture Party: for dinner we grill hamburgers and hot dogs, play field games, do face-painting, and even go on an old-school hayride! Each night comes to a close with group worship in the Chapel down the hill. Many campers find this peaceful end to a fun-filled day to be among their most cherished memories of camp.

We will also have a few optional dress-up days this year! The dress up themes for this year are Thrift Store Prom and  Staff Appreciation Day. Feel free to bring something wacky to dress up in and use your imagination. If you don’t have anything on hand, you can always borrow something from our costumes closet at camp. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

On closing day, we will have Holy Eucharist (church with communion) in St Francis Chapel just past the Welcome Center. If your camper is not a part of the Episcopal Church or familiar with Episcopal tradition, please do not feel intimidated by this service! All campers are welcome to the service and table for communion, and the chaplain will explain how to receive communion for anyone who may be unfamiliar. Campers may be picked up by their parents or guardian after this service. Due to Covid-19 safety protocol this summer we ask that parents and guardians not enter the Chapel. Our staff will escort campers outside for pickup from their session.

Check-in:        Saturday, June 12th from 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Location:        The Welcome Center

Address:         105 DeLong Road

Nauvoo, AL 35578

When you arrive at camp, continue on DeLong Road for about a mile. Your first stop will be at the health check station for your temperature screening and Covid test proof. Every person in the vehicle must pass the temperature check for your camper to be admitted to the session. We strongly recommend taking your temperature at home beforehand and traveling with as few people as possible to minimize the chance of your camper being turned away. You must also provide proof of negative Covid test results received within 48 hrs of opening day. After passing your health check, the Camp Store will be the first building on your left. This year we ask that you wait to shop until after your camper has been dropped at their cabin. Our staff will arrange delivery if you buy anything for your camper to use during their session. When you pass the store, stay to the left. You will then see the two-story Welcome Center on your left. Please stay in your car, and we will come to you to check you in. You will check in and get your cabin assignment and then head down the hill where your cabin counselor will help your camper get moved in. We ask that parents not exit their car until after dropping off their camper and heading up the hill. You’re welcome to use the restroom at the Camp Store before heading home!

Check-out:         Saturday, June 19th at 10:00 am

Location:         St. Francis Chapel

Camper check-out will take place after closing worship outside of  St. Francis Chapel. If you arrive before 10:00 am, our staff will direct you to the parking area until the check-out process begins. We ask that you not enter St. Francis Chapel during or after the service. You are welcome to stop at the Camp Store to shop or use the restroom before leaving Camp McDowell!

The registration fee for Junior High II is $570 per person. You may submit payments in your online account, over the phone, or by post mail 10 days prior to opening day. All balances are due Saturday June 5th, 2020.

Online payments may be made in your Camp McDowell camper account. Access your camper account through https://mcdowellsummercamp.org/dates-rates.

NOTE: If you have misplaced your password, you may request a new one on the login page by emailing or calling MaKenzie Parker at wonderful@campmcdowell.com or calling 205.387.1806 Ext. 100

We try very hard to be “the way the world could be”. Part of this goal is getting totally unplugged for a short time and being present with the community during this session. We ask that you not send a phone with your camper.

Urgent: Should you need to reach anyone while at Camp, please call 205.387.1806, EXT 101

Camp Coordinator:  Eva Byrum - 205-305-3060  (cell) or summercampcoordinator@campmcdowell.org 

Registration Questions: MaKenzie Parker 205.387.1806 ext 100 or wonderful@campmcdowell.org 

The Episcopal Diocese of Alabama welcomes and affirms all because God welcomes and affirms all, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, ability, financial means, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. For us, welcome means ensuring that each person’s dignity is honored and affirmation means safeguarding all persons as unconditional and equal members of the body of Christ.

As a camper, I agree to live by the standards set for the event.

I understand there is no use or possession of alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes including JUULs, illegal drugs, firearms, lighters, explosives, or weapons of any kind.

I understand that inappropriate sexual behavior is not tolerated. In order to respect all participants' privacy, at no time may a male enter a female housing area or a female enter a male housing area. Common areas for males and females to gather in the same spaces will be stated during the schedule.

If I choose to violate the above standards or am knowingly in the presence of others violating these standards, I will be sent home immediately at my own expense.

I will respect camp, respect myself, and respect others while at Camp McDowell. I respect the policy of zero tolerance of physical, verbal, or emotional bullying.

In addition, I understand that camp is one of the rare places where I can get "unplugged" and have a true "camp" experience; in order to make this kind of experience a reality for me and the other participants, cell phones, other communication devices and other electronics are not allowed in my possession during the event.

I understand that I will be able to use the camp phone in case of an emergency. I agree to honor the "no cell phone" policy and my own experience by either leaving my cell phone (or other electronic device) at home or give it to a staff member at check-in for safekeeping during the event. I plan to participate fully in the program, worship, and activities offered during this event

This is a copy of the waiver you should complete online via your

CampWise registration account before arrival at your camper’s session

At Camp McDowell, we remain committed to providing a safe, clean, and healthy environment for our staff and campers. We plan for Summer Camp to run as scheduled at 50% of our normal capacity. As we plan we are consulting multiple resources including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), ACA, and ECCC to review and adapt our health and safety practices and procedures in response to COVID-19. The safety of each staff member and summer camper depends on your family’s compliance with these procedures. Please read this safety protocol and waiver as a family then check the boxes below indicating that you and your camper(s) agree to abide by these protocols to help ensure the safest possible summer at Camp McDowell:

• I understand upon arrival at Camp McDowell no parent may leave their vehicle. My camper’s cabin counselor will introduce themselves from outside the car with masks worn by all parties. Summer staff will help my camper unpack and set up their belongings in the cabin.
• I understand that after my camper has been dropped off I may stop at the Camp Store to shop or use the restroom before my trip home. If I purchase merchandise for my camper to use during the current session, a McDowell summer staff member will handle delivery of these items.
• I understand that every camper must receive negative Covid test results within two days of arriving at Camp McDowell.
• I promise that after taking the test my camper will practice social distancing, proper mask wearing, and isolate at home as much as possible to minimize potential exposures until they arrive for their session (we recommend notifying the testing center upon arrival of your need for test result documentation).
• I understand that every person in my vehicle will undergo a temperature screening when we arrive at Camp McDowell. Should any person in the vehicle’s temperature read at 100.4 degrees or above I know my camper will not be permitted to stay for the session. We highly recommend doing a home temperature check before arriving at Camp McDowell as well as traveling by household to minimize the risk of your camper being turned away.
• My camper and I understand they will be expected to abide by all CDC recommendations for mask wearing, hand washing, and social distancing during their session.
• I understand all campers will receive temperature checks each morning before entering Eppes Dining Hall. Should any camper test above 100.4 degrees they will be taken to the nurse for quarantine and their guardian will be notified immediately. The rest of the cabin will isolate (participating in meals and outdoor activities as a solitary group) until negative results are reported by a legal guardian for the removed camper or until 48 hours have passed without high temperature readings or symptoms appearing.
• I understand that if my camper exhibits symptoms of Covid-19 or receives a temperature read of 100.4 degrees or higher I will be notified immediately and my camper will stay in quarantine until they can be picked up by a legal guardian and taken for testing. I understand that transportation and testing will be my responsibility.
• I promise not to bring my camper if they have exhibited symptoms of Covid-19 or had a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher in the last 48hrs.
• I promise not to bring my camper if they have traveled out of the country in the last 14 days.
• I promise not to bring my camper if they have knowingly been exposed to someone with Covid-19. I understand that an exposure is classified as 15 minutes of sustained contact at a distance of 6 feet or less regardless of mask wearing by either party.
• I understand there is no guarantee my camper won’t be exposed to Covid-19 while at Camp McDowell, and I agree that Camp McDowell and its affiliates will not be held liable if my camper develops a case of Covid-19 during or after their session.

The Parent/Guardian electronic signature below and in all related fields of this application are received in faith and treated by Camp McDowell as a hand-written signature by the parent/guardian on a signed physical paper form. I affirm that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Parent/Guardian Signature Required:

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Opening Day

3:00          Camper Check-in at Eppes dining Hall

5:00        End check-in

5:30        Cabin Meeting

6:15         Porch Songs at Eppes

6:30        Dinner

7:15        Evening group activity

8:30        Canteen

9:30        Evening worship

10:00        Cabin Time

10:30        Lights Out

Regular Full Day

7:30         Wake up, wash hands & temp check before coming to breakfast

8:00        Breakfast

8:30         Return to cabins, clean and wash hands

9:30        Program

10:15        Lemonade

10:30        Morning pool or rec hall time

11:30        Return to cabins before lunch, change out of swimsuits and wash hands

12:00        Lunch

12:45        Rest Time, wash hands

2:00         Afternoon activity, wash hands at the end of activity

3:30        Canteen

4:00        Afternoon pool or rec hall time

5:30        Cabin Time, wash hands

6:00        Dinner

7:00        Evening group activity

8:30        Canteen

9:30        Evening worship

10:00        Cabin Time

10:30        Lights Out

Closing Day

7:30         Wake up, wash hands & temp check before coming to breakfast

8:00        Breakfast

8:30         Return to cabins, clean and wash hands

9:00        Closing Eucharist church service at St. Francis Chapel

10:00        Conclude Eucharist and the session

        We will miss you! Look out for other opportunities to come to camp this year!        

Campers will be housed in dorm-style cabins. Beds are twin sized.  Suggested containers for clothes include a large suitcase, trunk, or plastic container that can go at the end of the bed.  Also suggested is a basket or bag for dirty laundry and a toiletry bag or shower caddy.  All cabins have heat and air conditioning with ionizer air filtration systems. PLEASE LABEL IMPORTANT BELONGINGS WITH CAMPER NAME. Lost and found items IF FOUND may be mailed back to campers for a fee with possible delays.

• MANDATORY At least three reusable cloth face masks (labeled with your camper’s name) that fit properly over your camper’s nose and mouth. These will be worn inside at all times unless eating, showering, or sleeping.

• Comfortable, casual clothes that can get dirty ( t-shirts, shorts, jeans). Lightweight, loose-fitting clothes are best.
• Socks and sturdy, closed-toe shoes for working, playing, hiking, and other outdoor activities. Flip flops are only allowed in cabins. If bringing sandals, please bring sandals with a heel strap.
• Light rain jacket or coat
• Comfortable, appropriate swimwear ( tankinis, one-pieces, or a bikini with shirt over top, swim trunks )
• Clothing appropriate for the weather
• Bedding and pillow for a twin bed
• Picnic blanket for pasture party
• Blue jeans or Overalls for the Pasture Party Cookout
• Towels for bathing
• Sunscreen
• Bug Repellent
• Toiletries: Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, brush/comb
• Underwear and socks
• Sleepwear
• Flashlight
• Fan (preferably one with a clip) and extension cord if needed.
• Reusable water bottle – to be filled during hydration breaks at the various activity sites each day. NOTE: Our Camp Store has attractive, sturdy, 32 oz water bottles available for purchase.
• Musical instruments for free time and assisting with worship
• Any prescriptions and over the counter meds should be ready to turn in to the nurse upon check-in. See Below for more information.
• Optional: Dress up costume for these theme days, Thrift Store Prom and  Staff Appreciation Day.
• Optional: New or used books to donate to the Alabama Black Belt Book Drive - bring to the
• camp store
• Optional: New or Used Art Supplies for camp - can be dropped off at the camp store
• Optional: a white t-shirt or pillow case to tie dye
• Any prescriptions and over the counter meds should be ready to turn in to the nurse upon check-in.

Things NOT to bring:

• Alcohol, illegal drugs, or weapons of any kind; Fireworks or any explosive devices
• Youth may not bring tobacco, tobacco products, or electronic cigarettes (including JUULS)
• Snacks ARE allowed, but MUST BE IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINERS and they CANNOT CONTAIN ANY NUTS or NUT PRODUCTS. Many of our campers have nut allergies.  Crumbs will attract insects in our cabins. Thank you in advance for keeping our campers with allergies safe and the cabins as bug-free as possible!

Additional money (optional):

• The fee for the session includes canteen costs. There is no need to submit extra money for canteen. Every camper may get two snacks at each canteen visit during their event. .
• We will collect an offering at our closing worship service for the Camper Scholarship Fund. Please consider making a contribution.
• The Camp Store will be open during drop-off  and check-out if you would like to purchase any camp gear including shirts, water bottles, toiletries, candy and more.  Any purchases made after dropping off your camper will be delivered down the hill by our staff. If you wish to shop with your camper,  you must wait until check-out day. To create care packages for your camper please order ahead of your session via the website and follow these instructions at checkout:

If you are ordering a Care Package for a summer camp session, choose "In-store Pickup."

Specify in the COMMENTS on the following page this information:

1. First and last name of camper
2. Session the care package is for (i.e. Middler, Junior High 2, etc.)
3. Day you want the care package delivered (note that care packages are NOT delivered on opening or closing days of sessions) How should the package be signed? (i.e. Love, Nana)
   

MEDICATIONS NOTE: For safety and per Camp’s liability, all medications must be kept in the Health Hut. Camp’s liability does not allow medications to be stored where children are housed. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Camp McDowell Medicine Policies 2021

Requirements from Camp Nurse, Stacey Glenn R.N.

• Scheduled medicine times are: Before Breakfast, After Breakfast, After Lunch, Canteen, After Dinner and after nighttime Chapel.
• Prescription medicines MUST be in their original containers and have a label containing:

• Camper Name
• Name of Prescription Drug
• Strength of Prescription Drug
• Administration directions (“give as directed” is NOT acceptable)
• Parents must indicate what time medication is to be taken

• Please remember that parents must provide any over-the-counter medicines they anticipate their child may need.
• If your child requires an Epi-pen or other injection, please contact the Nurse at 205-387-1806 ext. 125 or rn@campmcdowell.com

Stacey Glenn, R.N., Camp McDowell Nurse

McDowell Summer Camp

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Medication Packing Sheet

Camper Guardians: Please place this sheet in a bag with your child’s medicine. All information must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.  Please fill out the information for prescription and over the counter medicines.

Camper Name:  ____________________________________________   DOB: ___________/____________/________________

Session:_____________________________________________________________________________________________

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS:

Circle the time(s) to administer this medicine to the child, choosing from the following:

B*= Before Breakfast, B= After Breakfast, L= After Lunch, C=Canteen (4PM), D= After Dinner, HS= At Bedtime

*If a time is not selected, medicines will be given after breakfast.                                                                                                                                                                                     

OVER THE COUNTER (OTC) MEDICATIONS:
ALL OTC MEDICATIONS MUST BE PROVIDED BY PARENTS/LEGAL GUARDIANS OF THE CAMPER. Circle “As Needed Only”, if medication is not taken daily.

Camper Guardian Printed Name:_________________________________________________

Camper Guardian Signature: __________________________________________        Date: ___________________________