Information Packet 2017Middle School Fall Retreat

“Then afterward    I will pour out my spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,    your old men shall dream dreams,

    and your young men shall see visions.”

Joel 2:28

Contents Retreat Schedule What to bring What NOT to bring Transportation details Medical Release Form Supervising Adults- Parents keep this sheet

for your information

Rise Up Middle School Retreat

2017 Schedule

What to Bring

Friday, October 6 th 3:30p- Meet at the church3:45- Depart6:00- Check-in6:30- Dinner7:30- Club19:00- Small groups9:30- Break and Snack Time10:00- Night Game11:00- Return to Cabins11:30- Lights Out

Sunday, October 8 th 7:30a- Wake up/ Pack8:00- Breakfast8:30- TAG9:00- Club 410:00 Load up10:10 Depart12:30p Arrive at Church

Saturday, October 7 th 7:30a- Wake up8:00 Breakfast8:30 TAG (time alone with God)9:00 Club 210:15 Small Groups11:00 Recreation12:00p Lunch1:00 Activities5:00 Clean up5:30 Dinner6:30 Free Time7:00 Club 38:30 Small groups9:00 Break and Snack time9:30 Night Game10:30 Bonfire10:45 Special Worship11:20 Return to Cabins11:45 Lights Out!

Bible Flashlight Water bottle Casual Clothing Swimsuits (2 or more) (girls 1 piece or 2 piece with a dark shirt) Closed toed shoes/ Tennis shoes Jacket/ Sweatshirt Sleeping bag (or bed sheets/blanket) Pillow Notebook, pen Money for extra spending at the Cantina Toiletries Pajamas Towel Flip Flops to wear in the shower Bug Spray Sunscreen

Note: Each Person is allowed one bag and a sleeping bag/pillow. Bunk beds are provided in cabins Gonna be a wet weekend: The theme is soaked! Keep that in mind

What NOT to Bring Drugs/ Alcohol Tobacco Firearms/ Fireworks Bad Attitude Stuff for pranks Electronic devices-Gameboys, iPad’s, etc. Anything that could get you in TROUBLE!

Middle School Fall Retreat Transportation Details

From Montgomery: Take I-65 North toward Birmingham. Merge on to I- 20 East toward Oxford. Take Exit 188 and go left across bridge. Continue straight to third red light. (Mapco on right corner, Chevron on opposite corner) Turn right onto Choccolocco Road. Camp Lee is 1.9 miles on the left.

(If Not Already On File)

Medical/Civil Liability ReleaseAnd Permission Form

St. James UMC9045 Vaughn Road

Montgomery, AL 36117

I, , the legal guardian of , give my permission to go out of town and authorize the leadership of St. James UMC to care for the administration of general first aid treatment for any minor injuries received to my child. If the injury sustained is life threatening, or in need of emergency treatment, I authorize the leadership of St. James UMC or its representative to summons any or all professional emergency personnel to attend, transport, and treat my child.

I give permission for my child to be photographed during St. James UMC activities.

I agree to release and hold harmless any staff and lay assistants of St. James UMC from any and all claims, suits, costs and actions, of any kind whatsoever, arising from their exercise of the power granted by this authorization.

Signature: Name: Address: Phone: Emergency Phone: Cell# Doctor: Phone: Insurance Company: Policy #:

Check the following areas of concern for this student. If necessary, add another page with details:1. For your child’s safety and our knowledge, is your student a

Good swimmer fair swimmer non-swimmer

2. Does your child suffers from, or has ever experienced, or is being treated currently for any of the following: Asthma epilepsy / seizure disorder heart trouble diabetes frequently upset stomach physical handicap

4. Date of last tetanus shot:

5. Does your child wear glasses contact lenses

6. Please list and explain any major illnesses the child experienced during the last year: Should this child’s activities be restricted for any reason? Please explain:

Please note any allergies or medications currently taking and any other pertinent health information we might need.

Signed: Date:

STATE OF ALABAMA*MONTGOMERY COUNTY* Before me, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared who being known to me and being first duly sworn, deposed and said she has read the foregoing agreement, understands its contents and has signed the same voluntarily. SWORN TO and subscribed before me on the day of

Notary Public

Supervising Adults & # info

Male Chaperones:Browning Wood- Pastor of Student Ministries (706)346-4147Robbie Amunds – Associate Youth Pastor (850)-374-0267Evan Boarder- Auburn U. (334)-777-8620Justin Higbe – AUM (334)-531-0148

Female ChaperonesKarel Gully- Youth Intern (334)-318-6590Jordie Deal –Youth Intern (334)-318-9550Jennifer Aughtman- Children’s Minister (334) 277-3037

Church Office information:Saint James UMC9045 Vaughn RoadMontgomery, AL 36117 334-277-3037

Camp Lee info: 232 Camp Lee Main Road, Anniston, AL 36207 (256) 238-8941