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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Thank you for registering with Camp Rancho Framasa!

Please note:

Camp Staff will provide a schedule of day & evening programming to accommodate the program/dates/times you have booked

after we received the Program Selection Sheet. In addition to the schedule that Camp Rancho Framasa provides,

groups may provide activities of their own. Please indicate on the Program Selection Sheet any activities you will be providing

on your own for your group.

Camp has souvenir items available for purchase. Pre & post order are available. Contact Anne at

1-888-988-2839, x131 or [email protected] for more information.

Before coming to camp please do the following:

Return Group Agreement (by agreement due date: see group agreement)

Return Deposit (by deposit due date: see group agreement)

Copy & distribute Participant Information

Write due date on Participant Form and copy & distribute

Complete & return the Program Selection Sheet (3 weeks prior to visit)

Collect any fees and Participant Forms mandatory for groups using High Ropes from your group by your due date

Complete & return the Three-Week Confirmation (3 weeks prior)

Complete & return the Group Summary of Participants (3 weeks prior)

Overnight Groups with minors: Find at least 2 adults per cabin & ensure they are cleared through backgrounds checks

according to your organization’s policies for the duration of your program at camp

Day Groups with minors: Find at least 1 adult per 10 minors & ensure they are cleared through backgrounds checks according

to your organization’s policies to act as chaperones for the duration of your program at camp

Copy & distribute Chaperone Information

Overnight Groups: Place participants into cabins using the Cabin Assignment Tool (optional). Please fill one gender specific

cabin, before starting another. Contact Anne at (1.888.988.2839, x131) to inquire about availability if additional space is

needed.

Create group lists based on the number of groups indicated by Camp Staff. This information will be sent to you 1-5 days prior

to your trip to camp.

Please note you are responsible for the following:

Adults who are currently certified in age-appropriate first aid, CPR/AED by a national recognized provider, and who are

responsible for the health needs of the group (recommended). We strongly recommend asking minor participants to turn in

medications for an adult leader to distribute.

First-aid supplies (Band-Aids, topical creams, etc) and equipment AND a plan for how injury, illness, and emergencies will be

addressed. If CYO Staff are leading or supervising programming, they will assist with first-aid.

Emergency Transportation. Phone numbers and locations of local EMS providers, clinics, and hospitals are provided in

hospitality binder at arrival. Should EMS be called by your group, CYO staff should be notified to assist. An orientation for

group leaders will include emergency procedures for the camp, including information on how to contact camp personnel in an

emergency.

Please do the following upon arrival:

Overnight Groups: Bring the Cabin Assignment Tool and help direct participants to their cabins.

Turn in all Participant Forms, mandatory for High Ropes participation.

Please do the following at the end of your visit OR after your visit:

Provide final attendance numbers.

Complete the Feedback Form (e-mailed to you).

Send a single check for payment from your organization within 30 days of the invoice date; you will be billed from Camp

Rancho Framasa for the total amount due.

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Participant Information

Before coming to camp

Make sure you have returned all necessary forms to your group leader. Parents/guardians must complete and

sign the Participant Form (included: mandatory for groups using High Ropes).

Expectations while at camp

Be prepared for camp by wearing appropriate attire and having other gear as listed.

Participate in all camp activities and assist others as asked.

Be ready to learn- camp is fun AND educational. You are here to participate in classes or a retreats and to learn

life skills.

Be on time and prepared for all programs. There will be bathroom/drink breaks between sessions- take advantage

of them.

Treat all camp staff with respect by giving them your undivided attention and by following directions.

Follow all camp rules throughout your stay.

Build connections and enjoy your stay at camp!

Packing List

Clothing/shoes to match the weather forecast

Toiletries including sunscreen & bug repellent (seasonal)

Towel

Sleeping Bag/bedding/pillow

Water bottle

Rain gear

Extra shoes, socks, clothing

Notes about packing:

PACK WELL- we will be outdoors in almost all weather. Good rain gear, sturdy lace-up shoes, and older clothes

are essential. Please do not pack any valuables- we cannot guarantee their safe return. Label items to help avoid

mix ups and losing items.

CAMP CABINS are modernized and have indoor restrooms, including showers. We have electrical outlets for

alarm clocks and toiletry needs. We do not have air conditioning, but cabins are heated in the winter.

SHOES: At camp, you will be hiking uneven/muddy trails, running, and walking a lot. Bring a pair of closed-

toed, lace-up shoes.

WEATHER: At camp, you will spend most of your time outdoors. Dress according to the weather report and bring

an extra layer.

MEDICATION: Your adult leader may choose to keep and distribute ALL medication. You may have an inhaler,

insulin kit, or other emergency treatment on hand as directed by your doctor and as arranged with your adult

leader.

CAMP CRITTERS: We recommend you leave perfume/cologne at home - it attracts insects. All food will be stored

in the dining hall.

Un-Packing List

Please do not bring the following items:

Pocket knives

Pets

Drugs/alcohol/tobacco/firearms/flammables

Ipod/cd player/dvd player/video games

Items of great value or emotional attachment

Personal Sports Equipment

Participant

Information PLEASE

DISTRIBUTE TO ALL

PARTICIPANTS

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Chaperone Information

Before coming to camp

Make sure you have returned all necessary forms to your group leader. Parents’ guardians, participants, and

chaperones may be asked to complete and sign a Participant Form (mandatory for those using High Ropes).

Expectations while at camp

Be prepared for camp by wearing appropriate attire & having other items as listed on the packing list below.

Help your group be on time and prepared for all programs. There are bathroom/drink breaks between sessions.

Assist with discipline and other behavioral issues as the need arises. Program Staff will provide “primary

supervision” for participants when they are teaching/leading. Please do not step in unless asked. Participate,

assist, or observe classes/activities only as directed by Program Staff. When participants are not in classes or

activities led by Program Staff it is expected that Chaperones & other adult leaders will provide “primary

supervision.”

Follow and enforce all camp and school/church/organization rules during your stay.

Know where the students in your group are and ensure they are following the camp buddy rule at all times.

Avoid being alone with a student (unless they are your own child or you are in a public area with others nearby).

Cell phone reception can vary in camp. Best locations are outside the OPC and in the sports field. Please only use

phones away from students and make sure your group is being supervised by an adult from your group.

Smoking should only take place in designated areas- please ask a Camp Staff member for more information.

soda machine is available in the basement of the OPC (dining hall). It takes dollar bills and change. Please help

yourself, but try not to drink soda in front of students, since it’s off limits to most students. Coffee and tea are

available to adults at all times. Please help yourself.

Questions or need other information about your stay? Ask your group leader or a Camp Staff member.

Packing List

Clothing/shoes to match the weather forecast

Toiletries including sunscreen & bug repellent (seasonal)

Towel

Sleeping Bag/bedding/pillow

Water bottle

Rain gear

Extra shoes, socks, clothing

Notes about packing:

PACK WELL- we will be outdoors in almost all weather. Good rain gear, sturdy lace-up shoes, and older clothes

are essential. Please do not pack any valuables- we cannot guarantee their safe return. Label items to help avoid

mix ups and losing items.

CAMP CABINS are modernized and have indoor restrooms, including showers. Electrical outlets are available.

Cabins are heated in the winter but not air conditioned.

SHOES: Bring shoes for hiking uneven/muddy trails, running, and walking.

WEATHER: You will spend most of your time outdoors. Dress according to the expected weather.

MEDICATION: Your adult leader may choose to keep and distribute ALL medication. You may have an inhaler,

insulin kit, or other emergency treatment on hand as directed by your doctor and as arranged with your leader.

CAMP CRITTERS: We recommend you leave perfume/cologne at home - it attracts insects. All food will be stored

in the dining hall.

Participant

Information PLEASE

DISTRIBUTE TO ALL

CHAPERONES

Un-Packing List Please do not bring the following items:

Pocket knives

Pets

Drugs/alcohol/tobacco/firearms/flammables

Ipod/cd player/dvd player/video games

Items of great value or emotional attachment

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Program Description

Camp Rancho Framasa programs provide enriching, well rounded individual & group experiences for

participants in the Catholic communities. Programming incorporates the Camp Rancho Framasa Core Values

of Catholic, Inclusive, Stewards of the Earth, Staff Development & Participant Centered. Classes can be

selected to meet state grade-based curriculum proficiencies, to connect with units of study within your

classroom &/or to meet group goals such as community building or leadership.

Please use these descriptions in conjunction with the Program Selection Sheet. Classes on the

following sheet are listed in alphabetical order. On the Program Selection Sheet they are divided into the

following program areas:

Environmental Stewardship Outdoor Skills

Earth & Life Sciences Spiritual Growth

Indiana History Leadership Program

Leadership Program Community Building

On the Program Selection Sheet choose from the area that best meets your group’s needs. Please look through all of the selections, circle your choices on the Program Selection Sheet. Circle in ONLY one theme boxed area. Selections vary in each program area. To see details for any given class/activity, please use this description sheet. If you not sure which program area fits your group contact Anne Johnson-Taube, School Year Program Coordinator. Anne will guide you through the process of choosing classes that will meet your group’s needs.

Please return the Program Selection Sheet to camp at least 3 weeks prior to your camp visit.

We look forward to serving you!

_____________________________________________________________________ All programs combine a variety of hands-on classes: see below for details on focus areas. Please note that each area

has a suggested age group but we can extend programming beyond those ages for any interested group.

Environmental Stewardship: To learn about environmental stewardship & protecting the environment; to learn about earth & life sciences; to grow closer as a group; to grow spiritually. Suggested age—4th--6th grade

Earth & Life Sciences: To learn about earth and life sciences & helping the earth; to learn about being a steward of the earth; to grow closer as a group; to learn about Indiana History. Suggested age —4th--6th grade

Indiana History: To learn about Indiana History; to learn outdoor skills; to grow closer as a group; Suggested age—4th--6th grade

Outdoor Skills: To gain knowledge in survival & outdoor living; to develop group bonds. Suggested age group-4th-6th grade

Spiritual Growth: To grow spiritually as individuals & as a group; retreat type programming. Suggested age--4th grade through adult

Leadership Program: To practice leadership & team work skills for life; to recognize their roles as leaders in their community (school/church); to develop leadership skills; to understand a Christian’s call to be a servant leader as Christ & to learn to live that calling. Suggested age—7th grade through adult

Community Building: To recreate together; practice various aspects of Christian Community; to grow as a group. Suggested age-- 7th grade through adult

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Sample Schedules One Day Program

9:30am Opening, orientation, group game

10:00am Classes begin

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm Classes begin

4:00pm Closing activity begins 4:15pm Departure

Two Day Program

Day 1

10:00am Opening, orientation, tour, group

games

12:00pm Lunch


4:45pm Open recreation begins

6:00pm Dinner

7:30-9:30pm Evening Program

Day 2

8:00am Breakfast

8:30am Daybreak


12pm Lunch

1:00pm Closing prayer

1:30pm Departure

Program/Class Selections

in alphabetical order

Affirmations: Participants take this class period to affirm one another, or tell their group members why they are appreciated, what gifts they bring to the group. Animal Adaptations: How do beavers keep from choking on splinters & what are their tails used for? Find out this & more as we explore the awesome world of animals & their adaptations. Archery: Small archery range for learners & experts alike. Astronomy: The skies at camp are b-e-a-utiful & a great place to grow in knowledge of the natural outer world. Participants will become familiar with our solar system and explore the relationships the Earth has it. Blast from the Past Dinner: Dinner in the 1800’s was not as easy as popping it in the microwave. Participants will help build a fire, cook a settler dinner in cast iron pots & learn/play early settler games & activities. Campfire: Yodelers, princesses, & centapedes all come together at the campfire. Enjoy a program of singing, skits, & other jocularity. Camouflage: Game of surviving in the animal kingdom. How well can you hide? Canada Game: Large group game that is similar to the old favorite of Capture the Flag with a few twists. Candle Making: Just like in the old days. Melted wax and wicks come together to make your one of a kind creation. Canoeing: Small pond boating also includes playaks, canoes & paddle boats. A great way to recreate on the water. Challenge Lunch (counts as two classes): Participants work as a team to locate their lunch, by using only compasses & a list of directions. They will also prepare their lunch & eat at a campsite (hot or cold available).

Three Day Program

Day 1

10:00am Opening, orientation, tour,

group games

12:00pm Lunch


4:45pm Open recreation begins

6:00pm Dinner


Day 2

8:00am Breakfast

8:30am Daybreak


12pm Lunch


4:45pm Open recreation

6:00pm Dinner


Day 3

8:00am Breakfast

8:30am Daybreak


12pm Lunch

1:00pm Closing prayer

1:30pm Departure

Challenge Olympics: With patience and understanding, students can complete these challenges & build community amongst their peers. Circuit Course: The circuit course appears to be very similar to an obstacle course, except this course cannot be completed alone. To complete the circuit course, a participant must be accompanied by two others who are there to look out for the participant’s safety. This is a great exercise in servant leadership. Climbing Wall (5 years & 40 lbs): It takes a lot of encouragement for a participant to climb up our 35 foot climbing wall. The climber is not there alone; the whole group will help support the climber as they complete this challenge. Cooperative Games: Participants will play various games which emphasize working together rather than competition. This class helps students transition into the camp experience through fun & laughter. Compass Challenge: Participants learn to use a compass while strengthening their math skills by learning about the degrees in a circle in an experiential way. Daybreak: Gets the day started with prayer and reflection. 5-15 minutes of staff led devotion. Early Arts & Crafts: Participants will learn the history of the pioneers’ crafts & their importance in everyday living. Here they will learn the basic skill of making crafts & putting them to use. Ecosystems: Participants experience the interconnectedness of our camp ecosystems, learn the elements within them and discover the human impact on these systems. Environmental Hearing: Through acting out various roles in a town hall hearing, participants work to see the larger picture when dealing with environmental issues. Fire building: Participants learn various styles of fire building. Fishing: Small pond, big fish! Just try to catch the big one. Forest Animals: Using skull replicas, participants will interactively explore unique adaptations of animals that place them at various levels in the food chain. Forest Ecology: Students will explore the camp forest while learning about succession, identifying trees, & discovering the role of decomposers. They will take a short hike through the woods, play a few games, & discover the complexity of a common ecosystem. Games & Folklore of the Early 1800’s: Play games from the 1800’s while learning tales that have been told for hundreds of years. Geology: Thousands of years ago, glaciers covered much of Indiana, but they left Brown County virtually untouched. Come study how the glaciers formed the landscape of Indiana through games, activities, & observing first hands& the geology of Brown County. Ground Based Initiatives: The first level of teambuilding, the ground based initiatives are puzzle-like challenges participants must overcome together. These facilitated scenarios bring to the surface group dynamics that can be processed by staff in order for the students to learn leadership & teamwork skills. Group Led Evening Program: Plan your own evening of learning & fun! Group Led Activity/Free Time: Bringing your own activities? Just let us know & we will put them in your schedule. If you prefer free time we can schedule that as well. Some supplies can be provided. Habitat Investigation: How many bears can live in these woods? To investigate limiting factors of a habitat, the participants become bears trying to survive in the habitat of our woods. High Ropes Course (13 years old & up): Participants will have an opportunity to step out of their comfort zone while climbing to new heights on our high ropes course. The whole group has jobs to support & encourage each other. Improv to Improve: Designed for adults, this class focuses on very specific leadership principles when working with young people through interactive learning.

Lanyard Making: Weaving in & weaving out…create a keychain & make a keepsake. Leadership: Participants will be challenged with various teambuilding activities as a large group in this team challenge evening program. Letter to Self: It is important, to take some time for reflection. In this class, participants will take time to write a letter to themselves that they will receive at a later date. Life & Death in the Forest Game: Herbivores, Omnivores & Carnivores are the roles students will fill as they begin their quest to survive in this game in the camp’s woods. Living from the Land: Learn & explore what the land provided for the pioneers to live, particularly focusing on food, water & shelter. Participants will learn to identify wild edibles at camp. Living Green: Every day is a new day to work to protect the environment. In this class, participants learn to implement easy routines to be better stewards of the earth. Low Challenge Course: (pre-requisite Ground Based Initiatives): After working on their teamwork in ground based initiatives, participants will enter the Sonrisa Challenge Course. They will be able to explore the skills of leadership & teamwork on various low elements in a deeper way. Mass: (Bring Your Own Priest): Groups can celebrate mass at camp. Camp has all the materials needed except a priest & their vestments. Native Americans of Central & Southern Indiana: A fur trade game, along with other activities brings the culture of the early tribes of Indiana to life. Night Hike: Participants take a hike with their group on one of camp’s secluded trails. As their eyes adjust, they play various games which teach them about how their eyes adjust at night & what the life is like in the forest at night & gain comfort in God’s creation. Parable Players: Participants will be able to show their creativity while learning how Jesus’ parables taught others how to live a Christian life. They will also discover the connection between the parables & their own lives. Pioneer Living: Take a trip back in time to the early 1800’s, experience a day in the life of an Indiana settler AND build a log cabin. Pond Ecology (Spring only): Students explore the diversity of pond life through hands-on investigation. They will also learn how pollution can affect that ecosystem. Prayer Service: (led by school/church staff): Groups can choose to lead their own prayer service. Camp supplies available. Prayer Service: (led by camp staff): Make a Difference: participants learn about & reflect on making a difference in the world of Christ. Priorities: Participants will examine their priorities & discover how these priorities define their lives. The participants will identify their talents, relate to their place in society, & find out ways to choose priorities in their lives. Solo Hike: As they hike alone in the peace & beauty of the forest, participants will reflect on their relationship with God, guided by a series of questions & activities. Sports & Games: Various old favorites & new “soon to be favorites” will be played! Stewardship Hike: Through activities & reflections on a solo nature hike, students will learn about being stewards of the Earth’s natural resources & people. Sustainable Living: How do daily actions affect the world around us? Participants discover their global effects of their local actions in this engaging class. Survival: What would you do if you were lost in the woods with nothing but the ten essentials? Participants will learn this and more in this exciting class.

The Beast: How do we communicate? How can we communicate better? Participants learn the answers to these questions & more in this challenge as they try as a group to recreate a beast they cannot see. Underground Railroad: Taking on the role of escaped slaves, participants have just crossed the Ohio River into Indiana & they are on their way to Canada in the late 1850’s. Who can they trust & who can they not? Participants will find out this & more as they meet historical characters on their journey Way to Pray 1: Prayer Flags: It can be difficult for to find the words to pray. During this class, students will utilize Tibetan prayer flags to help them express their prayers. Way to Pray 2: Rosary Reflection: Praying for others is a powerful action of love & in the Catholic tradition; we can pray for others & ask for the intercession of our Blessed Mother using the rosary. In this class, participants will make a rosary while learning how to pray it. Weather: Participants learn about clouds, weather, and how meteorologists obtain their information. Zoom: In this challenge, participants each have one small piece of the pictorial story & must work together to put it all in order using clear communication, patience, & leadership.

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Program Selection Sheet

Please choose from the focus area that best meets your group’s needs. Circle choices in ONLY one theme boxed

area. Selections vary in each program area. To see details for any given class/activity or information that can help

you choose your “best fit” area; please refer to the Program Selection Description pages enclosed. Please

choose/circle the number of classes, evening programs and recreation activities as indicated below. The number of

classes is based on the number of days and or nights you will be spending at camp. Contact Anne at 888-988-2839,

x131 with any questions. Adjustments to a theme box can be requested.

Environmental Stewardship--ages 4-8th

CLASSES—choose _____

*Environmental Hearing

*Sustainable Living

*Living Green

*Stewardship Hike

Science Classes:

*Ecosystems

*Forest Ecology (Plant Power)

*Pond Ecology

Spiritual Growth Classes:

*Solo Hike

*Way to Pray: Prayer Flags

*Mass (bring your own priest)

*Prayer Service (group led)

*Prayer Service: Make a Difference (led by CYO staff)

For Overnight Groups only

EVENING PROGRAMS—choose _____

all include campfire

*Night Hike

*Astronomy

*Underground Railroad

*Leadership

*Canada Game

*Life & Death in the Forest Game


RECREATION—- choose 5

*Archery

*Canoeing

*Fishing (on your own with camp supplies)

*Lanyard Making

*Candle Making

*Tie-Dye

*Camouflage

*Sports & Games

*Climbing Wall

*Group Led/Free Time

Earth & Life Sciences—ages 4th-8th

CLASSES—-choose ____

*Ecosystems

*Habitat Investigation

*Animal Adaptations

*Forest Animals

*Forest Ecology

*Pond Ecology

*Geology

*Weather

*Tracks and Scat



*Prayer Service (CYO Staff led)



EVENING PROGRAMS---choose ____


*Night Hike

*Astronomy


*Leadership

*Canada Game




*Archery

*Canoeing


*Lanyard Making

*Candle Making

*Tie-Dye

*Camouflage

*Sports & Games

*Climbing Wall


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PLEASE COMPLETE

RETURN 3 WEEKS PRIOR

TO YOUR VISIT

Indiana /Living History--ages 4th-9th

CLASSES—choose ____

*Pioneer Living

*Native Americans of Central & Southern Indiana

*Living from the Land

*Blast from the Past Dinner

*Early Arts & Crafts

*Games & Folklore of the early 1800’s


*Priorities



*Prayer Service: Make a Difference (led by CYO staff)

Outdoor Skills Classes:

*Compass Challenge

*Survival

*Fire building

Team Challenge Classes:

*Challenge Lunch (hot or cold; counts for 2 classes)


EVENING PROGRAMS—choose ____


*Night Hike

*Astronomy


*Leadership

*Canada Game



RECREATION—-choose 5

*Archery

*Canoeing


*Lanyard Making

*Candle Making

*Tie-Dye

*Camouflage

*Sports & Games

*Climbing Wall


Outdoor Skills—-ages 4-6th


*Compass Challenge

*Survival

*Fire building


*Cooperative Games

*Ground Based Initiatives

*Low Challenge Course (pre-requisite Ground Based

Initiatives)

*Circuit Challenge

*Challenge Olympics

*The Beast

*High Ropes (counts for 2 classes)

*Challenge Lunch (hot or cold; counts for 2 class)


EVENING PROGRAMS—choose____


*Night Hike

*Astronomy


*Leadership

*Canada Game




*Archery

*Canoeing


*Lanyard Making

*Candle Making

*Tie-Dye

*Camouflage

*Sports & Games

*Climbing Wall


Spiritual Growth—ages 4th-adult


*Solo Hike

*Priorities

*Affirmations

*Letter to Self


*Prayer Service : Make a Difference (camp staff led)


*Way to Pray 1: Prayer Flags

*Way to Pray 2: Rosary


*Cooperative Games



Initiatives)

*Circuit Challenge

*Challenge Olympics

*The Beast




*Compass Challenge

*Survival


EVENING PROGRAMS—choose ____


*Night Hike

*Astronomy


*Leadership

*Canada Game




*Archery

*Canoeing


*Lanyard Making

*Candle Making

*Tie-Dye

*Camouflage

*Sports & Games

*Climbing Wall


Leadership OR Community—ages 7th -

adult


*Cooperative Games



Initiatives)

*Circuit Challenge

*Challenge Olympics

*The Beast




*Solo Hike

*Priorities

*Affirmations

*Letter to Self


*Prayer Service : Make a Difference (CYO staff led)



*Compass Challenge

*Survival


EVENING PROGRAMS


*Night Hike

*Astronomy

*Campfire


*Leadership

*Canada Game




*Archery

*Canoeing


*Lanyard Making

*Candle Making

*Tie-Dye

*Camouflage

*Sports & Games

*Climbing Wall


Please mail or fax this form to camp at least 3 weeks prior to your camp

visit: Fax: 1-812-988-4842; Address: Attn. Anne Johnson-Taube, 2230

N Clay Lick Road, Nashville, IN 47448

Questions? Contact Anne~

[email protected]

OR

1-888-988-2839, x131

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