BigStuf Camp 2014 - Information Packet
Ocean Center Arena, Daytona Beach, FL
June 16-20, 2014
Dates:
Deposit to hold spot (non-refundable): $75.00
March 19 money paid to date:$150.00
April 16 money paid to date: $250.00
May 7 money paid to date: $350.00
May 21 money paid to date: $450.00
June 4 all money due in account: $499.00
TOTAL COST: $499.00
All monies and consent forms are due no later than June 4th
Deposit is non-refundable
BigStuf Parent Information Packet
Ocean Center Arena | 100 North Atlantic Ave | Daytona Beach, FL
June 16 – June 20, 2014
Contact Information
Plantation Campus | Ashley Ward | 239.464.7147 |
Gateway Campus | Sam McDowell | 239.691.0039 |
Registration Information
Online registration will open at collidenlc.com/bigstufon Wednesday, February 19th. Registration will close either when spots are no longer available or on Wednesday, April 9th.If possible, we do encourage online payments to be made as this helps us facilitate receipts for both parties. Cash and checks, however, are acceptable. Checks can be made out to “Next Level Church” with the student’s name and ‘BigStuf’ listed in the memo.
Emergency Contact Information | During BigStuf
If there is an emergency and you must get in touch with your student while he/she is at BigStuf, please call 239.464.7147. Our staff will then inform the student of the emergency and determine actions necessary from there.
General Schedule
Monday June 16th
5:00am - Meet at Plantation Campus
9:00am - Arrive at Islands of Adventure
3:00pm - Depart Islands of Adventure
4:30pm - Arrive at Hilton: Registration
7:47-10:00pm - Main Session in Arena
10:30-11:15pm - Small Groups
11:30 – Curfew
Tuesday June 17th, Wednesday June 18th, Thursday June 19th
Camp and Beach Events
Friday June 20th
9:30am -Friday Session
11:00am - Depart Daytona
4:00 - 4:30pm - Arrive back at Plantation Campus
*Transportation home will need to be arranged by parents and students.
Social Media
We will be posting pictures, videos and various information at random on our social media accounts during the retreat. If you do not currently follow Collide, please feel free to do so!
@collidenlc
Before BigStuf…
Pray for BigStuf
First things first! Please begin praying now for this week at BigStuf. Pray for the students, the leaders and the parents who are considering sending their students on the trip. We also encourage you to pray for the Collide Student Ministry staff and academy students as we prepare all of the details. We know that God is going to transform hearts and lives through the experience they have with Him during this week and we invite you to partner with us and pray for the best week of their lives!
Waivers
The required waivers can be found on our website: collidenlc.com/bigstuf. The Collide liability form, as well as the BigStuf consent form must be completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian of students under the age of 18. All waivers must be completed, signed, and turned in by June 4th. If you have any trouble downloading the waivers, please contact the Plantation Student Ministries Director, Ashley Ward, at .
Medications
With the exception of EpiPens and inhalers, all prescriptions and over the counter medications must be turned in to the Volunteer Medical Personnel. During check-in, the volunteer will be stationed to receive all medications. Students are not allowed to leave their medications with a leader or pastor. Any prescriptions or medications, over-the-counter or otherwise, turned in to the Volunteer Medical Personnelmust be in the original bottle and must have the student’s name on the original label or it will not be accepted.
Packing for BigStuf
What to Bring
Students may bring one piece of luggage and one carry-on bag. Please be sure to properly label each with the luggage tags provided for you on the day of departure. Bedding and linens will be provided by the hotel. DO NOT BRING ANYTHING THAT YOU WOULD BE SAD TO LOSE.
Packing Checklist:
Bible, Journal, and Pen
Beach Towel
Sunscreen!
Water Bottle
Flip Flops
Bathing Suit
Shorts and T-shirts
Personal Care Items
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Body Wash
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Comb
- Deodorant
- Feminine Products
Money for Travel Days
- 2 meals (1 meal in Islands of Adventure; 1 fast food)
Dress Code
Girls:
- Please wear a one-piece bathing suit or tankini style only. If you only have a bikini, please bring a tanktop to wear over it.
- Dress modestly. Please advise to wear no low v-necks with cleavage showing and wear shorts with at least a 3” inseam.
Guys:
- Please avoid clothing with questionable logos, emblems, or wording.
Spending Money
Meals will be provided during the week with the exception of the meals during our travel (2 meals). If you would like to provide your student with spending money, there is a gift shop where students can purchase various souvenirs, snacks and apparel. There are also various shops located on the beach. Please keep in mind, however, that students are responsible for keeping up with their own money.
General Guidelines
Smoking, drinking, or any mind-altering chemicals are not permitted. Any buying or using of these items will result in going home at your parent’s expense.
Students are not permitted to leave the main group without adult leader’s supervision.
Guys and girls are not allowed in each other’s rooms.
Sneaking out after curfew will result in going home. No exceptions. Again, this will be at parent’s expense.
Please remember that you are representing Christ and Next Level Church. Please treat other people and businesses with respect and leave them better than you found them. Do not disrespect others.
Lost & Found
Because we have limitedspace to store items that are left behind, any and all lost & found items from BigStuf will be donated or thrown out if not collected by June 27th.
Special Pick-Up/Drop-Off Arrangements
If you need to make arrangements to drop your student off late to BigStuf or to pick your student up early, we are happy to accommodate your request. Simply email Ashley Ward at before June 4th and we will be happy to arrange accordingly.
Check-In & Departure on Monday, June 16th
Check-In
Please note that all students are to check in at the Plantation Campus.
Plantation Check-In Location | 12400 Plantation Road | Fort Myers, FL 33966
Breakfast
We will provide breakfast for registered students at Check-In. If your student has any diet restrictions that do not allow them to eat donuts, please plan accordingly to provide breakfast for your student prior to checking in.
Check-In Kiosk
When you get to the kiosk to check-in, a volunteer will do the following:
- Take your student’s first and last name.
- Verify your release forms have been properly filled out and submitted. (If we cannot verify that they have been properly filled out and submitted by the deadline, you will be required to fill them out.)
- Give you luggage tags with your student’s name.
Once you are done checking in, you will be instructed where to take your luggage. Students are then expected to go the designated waiting area where there will be donuts and juice for the registered students and a place to hang out until it is time to load the buses. Parents can leave at this point, but are welcome to stay to see the buses depart, if they wish.
Return & Pick-Up on Friday, June 20th
Return
We plan to arrive at the Plantation campus between 4-4:30 pm. When the buses park, the students will unload, remove their luggage and wait outside for their parents to pick them up.
Medications
If you turned in medications for your student, please be sure to pick up the remaining supplies from the kiosk.