“Marymount Family Camp”
Connecting families to nature & creating memories for children of all ages!
Welcome to Camp Marymount’s Family Camp.
This booklet should tell you everything you need to know. Please read through it carefully and make sure we’ve answered your questions.
If you need more information, please contact one of the following and we will do our best to help. We are looking forward to having you at Marymount’s Family Camp!!!
The camp setting is in the woods of Fairview, TN and is the perfect backdrop to experience the wonder of nature. We will be spending time outdoors canoeing, hiking, playing games, making art, shooting archery, and
exploring our woods, and lake. Meals are shared in our dining hall and
participants will be staying in our cabins and at campsites. In the evenings, we will be exploring the night and enjoying a campfire filled with songs, skits, & stories. A prayer service will be celebrated on Sunday morning.
There are opportunities throughout this weekend to create lifelong memories with your family, laugh, and meet and socialize with others. We’re glad you’ll be joining us and we look forward to welcoming you to Marymount’s Family Camp! See you real soon!
Julian Gomez, Marymount’s Camp Director or 615 829 2106
Chris Jones, Camp Marymount Program Director or 615 799 0410 ext.10
Dana Hummel, Camp Marymount Registrar or 615 799 01410 ext. 12
1318 Fairview Blvd. * Fairview, TN 37062 * (615) 799-0410 * Fax (615) 799-2261
Suggested Camper Packing List
The following is merely a list of suggested articles. Campers sometimes misplace their belongings, therefore please mark all items you bring to camp with a name. Don’t bring anything to camp that has personal or sentimental value
1.Sleeping bag OR single sheets for bed, blanket & pillow
2.Bath towels / wash cloth
3.Shower shoes (example crocs – no flip flops or open toe shoes), socks (2 extra pair)
4.Clothing– bring enough clothing for a weekend. Spring &Summer Camp: One pair of long pants/two pair of shorts, 2 t-shirts, lightweight jacket
Winter Camp: 2 Long pants, 2 sweat shirt/sweaters, winter coat, gloves, hat, snow boots / extra blankets and clothing (please plan clothing around the forecast) 5.Hooded sweatshirt
6.Large garbage bag (doubles as poncho if rains)
7.Flashlight (extra batteries)
8.Hat/sunscreen
9.Bug Spray
10.Toiletries
11.Personal medication, if needed
12.Folding chair (for around the campfire)
13.Disinfecting wipes
14.Rubber boots, umbrella, and poncho in case of rain
15.Bathing suit & old tennis shoes (to wear in the water if weather permits during thespring/summer camp)
16.PFD (life vest) if you don’t own one, the camp will provide you with one
What Not to Bring:
1.NO Electronic Games, Computers or mp3 players, Cell phones (Kids only) . Illegal drugs, alcohol, weapons, flammable materials, Fire arms, pets. 2 . Valuables or things to which you have great emotional attachment.
3 CDs or CD players, IPods, Video
Games– remember, this is a short stay and there will be a lot to keep you busy!
What Marymount’s Camp®Provides:
1.6 meals
2.First Aid Kit /
3.All activity supplies and volunteer staff to guide you thru the activities
Arrival Time, General Information, Schedule
Check in & Departure
Check in: 2– 5 pm FRIDAY
Check out: 2:00pm SUNDAY
A staff member will check you in as you pull into camp and direct you to your lodging for the weekend. If you will be arriving after check-in hours, please call (615 829 2106). Also, if you must arrive after 9pm, we ask that you wait to join us on Saturday morning after 8am.
When departing, please make sure you have all your belongings. Lost and Found will only be kept for 1 week.
About the Weekend
At the beginning of camp, each camping family becomes part of a group, giving them an opportunity to meet, work, and play with other campers. Each group is named after a Native American tribe.
After families arrive and settle-in, the tribe members make name tags and headbands of their tribal colors. Over the weekend, each tribe works together to complete a scavenger hunt and they participate in other tribal competitions. The champion is announced on Sunday and the winning tribe’s photograph is taken and posted on the camp’s website. In addition to bragging rights, the winning tribe is awarded Marymount’s Family Camp flag and keeps it until a new tribe is crowned.
Along with arts and crafts, campers enjoy canoeing, archery, hiking, fishing and getting to know the horses, among other activities. Your participation is requested, but not required.
Campers also participate in sing alongs with our music director, Karree, as she plays her guitar around the campfire.
The best part of Marymount’s Family Camp is the down time: unscheduled time, where kids get to run and play and the adults get to relax and enjoy the scenery. During this time and throughout the weekend, we also encourage the adults to talk to the young campers about what it was like when they were
children, where they went to school and how they met, for example. The goal is to foster intergenerational bonding, where the adults share their life’s challenges and successes in an effort to develop their grandkid’s or children’s sound values, positive selfimages and an eagerness to learn from one another.
Lastly, please remember the staff is made of volunteers and many of them have backgrounds in community service. They are here to make your weekend pleasant and comfortable, so please be respectful and follow their direction.
General Information
*The Marymount camp store, Marymart, will be open one time during the weekend. Items available for purchase include T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, water bottles, coffee mugs, and more.
*There is a phone available with an outside line. Cell phone reception is somewhat limited at camp; ask a staff member where the best reception can be found.
*Fairview & Nashville are our closest surrounding towns. Both have basic amenities should you need anything while at Family Camp.
*Camp activities include group games, canoeing, archery, nature hikes and tours of the nature center, meals, and evening activities.
*Activities Schedule: A schedule of activities will be available and led by Marymount’s camp volunteer throughout the weekend. *Parents or adult family members or mentors are responsible for the supervision and actions of their children (under the age of 18) at all times. Volunteers are available to lead activities and to act as guides only. The purpose of the weekend is to spend time together as a family.
* Each morning begins with a 45 minute “quiet time”. Please respect this time for everyone
The Schedule (sample only)
Friday2:00pm – 5:30 pm / Registration – Check-in into cabins – Settle-in
Return to picnic table area to make name tags and
First Bell / tribal headbands
6:00pm – 8:00pm / Meet at main lodge/dining hall
Dinner and introductions
Review rules and regulations, weekend activities
8:15pm – 9:45pm / Campfire near winterized cabins
Learn Marymount’s Camp Song
10:00pm
Saturday
First Bell / Lights out
7:00am – 7:45am
Second Bell / Wake-up –quiet time
8:00 – 8:45am
Third Bell / Breakfast at dining hall
8:45am – 9:15am / Family Group
9:30am – 12:00 pm
Sixth Bell / Activity Tribal Rotations
12:15pm – 1:00pm / Lunch at dining hall
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Eighth Bell / Relaxing Time / Scavenger Hunt
1:45pm – 4:45 pm / Tribal Activity Rotations
5:00pm – 6:00pm / Relaxing Time / Scavenger Hunt
6:00pm – 11:00pm / Cookout at the pavilion / Campfire / S’mores / Storytelling
11:30pm
Sunday
First Bell / Lights out
7:00am – 7:45am / Wake-up – quiet time
8:00 – 8:45am / Breakfast at dining hall
8:45 – 9:45am / Relaxing Time / Scavenger Hunt
10:00am – 10:30am / Sunday Prayer Service (optional)
10:45am – 12:00pm / Tribal kickball game
12:15pm – 1:30pm / Lunch at dining hall
Announcement of tribal competition winners
1:30pm – 2:00pm Pack-up and clean / Departure
HEALTH CARE & FIRST AID
Marymount’s FamilyCamp will have a medical professional on site for the weekend. This person will be limited to minor first aid and providing limited first aid supplies to families as needed. Ultimately, this means you will be responsible for the health, treatment and safety of you and your family during your stay at camp.
*All prescription and over-the-counter medications should be brought to camp and stored in a safe and
locked bag and kept away from children.
*If the need arises for further health care supplies, staff will provide directions to our local pharmacies in Fairview or Nashville. *In the case of a participant needing first aid, our volunteer first aid staff or certain certified staff can provide basic treatment as well as band-aids, topical ointments, and ice packs.
*If the need arises for further assistance, staff will provide directions to our local clinic or hospital.
* Volunteers will review emergency procedures (weather, fire, missing camper and other situations) during the first night of the weekend.
Weekend Policies(these are reviewed with all participants the first night of the weekend)
These policies are designed to preserve camp and to keep our participants safe! Compliance by all participants is required. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact camp.
*ABSOLUTELY no alcohol or drugs is allowed on property. Any person found in possession of alcohol at camp will be asked to leave. If a person or family is asked to leave due to breaking rules or policies NO refund will be given.
*All buildings, structures, shelters, and gathering areas at camp are non-smoking. We have designated smoking location in front of the reception hall– please ask one of our staff for more details.
*Weapons, firearms, fireworks, or flammable materials are NOT allowed on camp property.
*Fires are permitted only in designated fire circles at campsites. An adult must be present at all times when a fire is burning. All fires must be started by Volunteer staff that will maintain the fire and make sure it is fully distinguished before leaving the area. * In the evening, we ask all participants to utilize the buddy system. At all times parents, grandparents, or mentors, etc. are to be with or near (meaning within sight) their children supervising them.
*For safety and insurance purposes, no one is allowed in the kitchen area unless you are designated to be there. Please be on time to all meals as they are only served at the designated times. We gather for prayers and announcements before each meal. Food Service staff members are expecting all participants at the planned meal times. If you have special dietary needs please contact lto make arrangements with our food service director.
*The first aid cabin will be staffed by a volunteer. This first aid volunteer will help with and provide first aid supplies for minor injuries. We do require that you fill out an Incident form when an injury occurs. The first aid volunteer will help with this.
*Any additional snacks/drinks brought to camp should be stored in airtight containers (preferably in your car– not in the cabins.
This helps keep rodents out of our buildings).
*While at camp, please be sure that you are dressed comfortably and appropriately. You will be spending time in the great outdoors, where the weather changes and terrain is uneven. In case of inclement weather our emergency plan will be enforced (to be discussedon first night of weekend)
*Vehicles are NOT allowed to drive around camp property except during check-in and check-out. If you have mobility support needs, please contact o make arrangements. For safety and insurance purposes only designated volunteer staff will be allowed to drive the golf cart.
*At camp, we are stewards of the Earth. Please do not pick any plants or flowers, stay on paths, do not litter, and be conservative in your use of electricity and water. Thanks for helping us protect God’s creation!
*Please take your questions or concerns to Marymount’s Family Camp Director, Julian Gomez, during the weekend.
*Please remember the staff members at Marymount’s Family Camp are all volunteers and they are here to keep you safe.
MARYMOUNT HOPES THAT ALL CAMPERS WILL ARRIVE READY TO JOIN IN AND HAVE FUN. IT IS EXPECTED THAT CAMPERS WILL BE COOPERATIVE AND ATTENTIVE TO STAFF AT ALL TIMES.
MARYMOUNT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REMOVE ANY CAMPER FROM THE
PROGRAM, WITHOUT REFUND, IF THE CAMPER USES DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, ENDANGERS THE LIVES OF OTHERS OR SELF, OR CONSISTENTLY DISREGARDS STAFF INSTRUCTIONS.
PLEASE NOTE: Refunds are not available for participants who leave camp due to behavior or health reasons.
Additional Fees:
-If you would like a private winterized (heated and cooled) room you can reserve one for an additional $100 fee. This fee is waived for families with 5 or more attending & if you all want to be in the same room. - There are no additional fees for a private rustic cabin
Family Discounts
-A 50 % discount is applied to families with 5 or more. Discount is applied to lowest participant rate paid for your family members . (immediate family members only) Refund Policy- deposits are non-refundable. If cancellation occurs 3 weeks/21 days before camp all fees are refundable (minus the deposits). Cancellation less than 3 weeks/21 days prior to camp, all paid fees are non-refundable.
Directions to Marymount’s Family Camp at Camp Marymount1318 Fairview Blvd.
Fairview, TN 37062
(615) 799- 0410
From Nashville/Knoxville:
From I-40W to Exit 192/ McCrory Lane. Follow McCrory until it dead ends.
Turn left TN-Hwy100. Stay on 100 for 7 miles until 1318 Fairview Blvd./Camp Marymount on the right (look for the white fence.)
From Memphis:
From I-40E toward Nashville
Take exit 12C on the LEFT toward Nashville
Take the TN-96 exit—182 toward Franklin/Fairview
Turn left onto TN-96
Merge onto Fairview Blvd./ TN-100 E / TN-96 E
Follow Fairview Blvd. / TN-100 E / TN-96 E to 1318 Fairview Blvd on left
From Birmingham:
From I-65 N
Take the TN-96 Exit—exit 65—toward Franklin/Murfreesboro
Turn LEFT onto Murfreesboro Rd / TN-96. Continue to follow TN-96.
Turn LEFT onto Church St./ TN-96
Turn RIGHT onto 5TH AVE S / US-431 / TN-106 / TN-96
Turn LEFT onto TN-96/ US-431 Truck / US-31 Truck.. Continue to follow TN-96.
Turn LEFT on Hwy 100
End at 1318 Fairview Blvd./ Camp Marymount
From Chattanooga:
From I-24 W toward Nashville / Birmingham
Take the TN-254 / Bell Rd.—EXIT 59
Turn LEFT onto Bell Rd / TN-254. Continue to follow TN-254 W.
Turn LEFT onto TN-100
End at 1318 Fairview Blvd. / Camp Marymount
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