East Texas District, PCG

Fall Retreat 2025 Rules

In order to conduct a well-ordered and spirited Youth Camp for young people, it is necessary to require each camper, along with their parents, to agree to the following regulations. We expect and require all campers and staff to abide by the following:

1. Conduct and speech exhibited at camp must be in keeping with Christian principles.

2. Campers are not allowed in the dorms during the day without supervision.

3. The Youth Camp Application must be filled out completely and the Medical release signed by the parent or guardian. YOU CANNOT ENTER CAMP WITHOUT IT BEING SIGNED.

4. The Camp Board reserves the right to decline any application submitted by a prospective student and/or volunteer.

5. Dorm assignments will be made on a first come, first serve basis.

6. The girls' dormitory is off limits to all male campers. The boys' dormitory is off limits to all female campers. NO EXCEPTIONS!

7. Each camper is required to attend all classes and services unless sickness is reported and the head monitor gives permission.

8. Any sickness should be reported immediately to your monitor. In case of serious illness or accident, the parent will be notified immediately.

9. Any student refusing to abide by the camp rules will have their pastor and their parents notified, and the student will be subject to be sent home at the parent's expense. There are no refunds for a student who is sent home.

10. Clothing worn at camp shall be in accordance with modest Christian attire. The Camp Director will make the final decision if the clothing is appropriate. Student will be asked to change his or her clothes if they are deemed inappropriate. Inappropriate items include spaghetti straps, midriff / belly shirts, plunging necklines, backless and strapless tops and cheerleading shorts. No pajamas to be worn outside the dorms. No excessive piercings. A rule of thumb is that all shorts should come below your longest finger when your arms are resting at your side and must be loose fitting. Skirts and dresses must be knee length. No spandex or tight leggings.

11. Swimwear: One-piece bathing suits only for girls (no bikinis). Swim trunks for boys (no cut-offs or speedos)

12. All students are required to refrain from the display of carnal affection between campers while at camp.

13. All students are required to stay in designated areas at all times.

14. Students are not allowed to leave the campground unless given special permission by the Camp Director.

15. Any student car brought to the camp must remain parked in the designated area until camp is over and positively no going to town and back without permission from the Camp Director.

16. Each student is responsible for keeping his/her room clean. All rooms must be clean before students leave at the end of camp.

17. Only those working in the kitchen / concessions are allowed behind the counter.

18. The camp Athletic Director has charge of all the recreational equipment.

19. Any student responsible for damage to the camp must pay for the damage.

20. All students are subject to the Camp Director and Monitors while at camp and while riding on the bus to and from camp.

21. Official opening for all camps is at 12 noon and closing time is 12 noon for their respective dates. Any camper arriving before this official time will be responsible for his/her medical expense in case of sickness or accident and will be required to pay for extra time spent on the campgrounds at a rate of $15 per day.

22. There will be no alcohol or controlled substances used on the campground.

23. Any unregistered person on the campground during the day will be asked to leave. Visitors are welcomed at the evening services; however, they are required to leave when lights are out.

24. There will be no fireworks allowed at camp. Any found will be confiscated and not returned.

25. If a student is caught outside after lights-out their pastor and their parents will be called and the camper will be subject to going home and suspended from camp for one year. The parents shall bear the expense for their return.

26. There shall not be any water fights, pillow fights, or shaving cream fights at youth camp unless there is a set time and place for this activity by the Camp Director.

27. All campers, monitors, workers and staff will be subject to a head lice examination before they can register. If anyone is found to have lice they will not be allowed to register. Campers with a signed medical certificate (issued 10 days prior to camp) that certifies that he or she is free of head lice will be allowed to register.

28. All medication (excluding inhalers for asthma) must be given to the camp nurse upon admission to the camp.

29. No pregnant women will be allowed to come to camp as a camper or a monitor.

30. Campers ARE NOT ALLOWED to share beds, push beds together or sleep in the same bed.

31. Cell Phones are not allowed at youth camp. If a phone is seen on the grounds OR in the dorms the phone will be confiscated until the last day of camp.

32.Churches must send monitor(s) to supervise students or make arrangements to join another church group prior to the start of camp.

***Per Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 25-1-265 there must be one supervisor per ten students***

33. All conditions that may arise that are not covered by the Youth Camp Rules shall be judged at the discretion of the Youth Camp Director.