Camp Registration Information
Deposit:A$25 deposit and fully completed forms (either online or paper) are required to complete registration.The registration forms and depositmust bereceived two weeks prior thefirst day of camp. Registration deposits are refundable if cancellation is made at least 14 days prior to the first day of camp.
Scholarships:Camper scholarships are available in your local congregations, please contact your Financial Officer. Additional scholarships may be applied for in the amount of $50 for Junior camp, Jr. high camp, and Family Camp (1 per family) available through the Far West Mission Centerfor camperswith financial need.
Please complete the scholarship application. Scholarship applications must be submitted at least by June 1, 2018.
Please contact thepastor or financial officer of your local congregationfor more information about additional assistance for FWMC Summer Camps.
Late Arrivals:It is the responsibility of a camper’s parent or guardian to make arrangements before the beginning of camp to admit the camper as a late arrival or arrange for an early pick-up. This can be done by e-mail or by telephone with the camp director after registration is submitted. Camp fees are not reduced for campers who arrive late or leave early.
Part-time Attendance:Some campers have desired to attend camp and to work a job, participate in school athletics or to take academic courses such as summer school or driver’s education. The camper needs to contact the camp director BEFORE campto explain the specificsituation. The camp director will decide whetherpart time attendance at camp will be allowed.
Health Information:In accordance with state law, the Registration Form and the Health History Record included in the registration forms mustbe completed and on file for all campers. This includes a copy of the camper’s insurance card and immunization record. Campers who do not have this documentation cannot be allowed to stay for the camping experience. PLEASE be sure that all health information is complete. If you do not include copies of the insurance care and immunization record with registration, you must bring a copy to on-site registration.
Medications:All medications sent to camp must be in their original containers with instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTE:If your camper requires additional attention in order to be able to be successful at camp,please share this information as early as possible with the camp director. This information is critical to adequate staffing for the camp. Thank you for your cooperation, as this allows us to provide a quality and safe program in for your child. Contact Camp Director, Mission Center Office or Erin Roberson with questions about camp registration and fees.
Far West Mission Center – 2018 Youth Camp Scholarship Application
Generous donations to the Youth Camp Scholarship Fund make is possible to support youth with financial need who wish to attend summer camps at Camp Farwesta. Scholarships are available to youth who are attending a Community of Christ camp and have financial need. Award amounts for 2018 will be $50 to those with campers with financial hardships. Camper Information Please circle the camp your child will be attending:
Children’s Camp June 2
Junior Camp July 14-18
Junior High Camp July 14-18
IYF July 19-20
Spec July 21-28
Family CampJuly 7-12
Campers Name: ______
Parent/Guardian Name: ______Phone: ______E-Mail: ______Address: ______
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date: ______I verify that the camper named is in need of financial assistance to pay the camp registration costs.
Please provide to your congregational leader to complete.
Camp: ______
Community of Christ Leader Name: ______
(Pastor, CFO, Priesthood Member, or Camp Director) Community of Christ Leader
Signature: ______Date: ______
Submit completed application form by June 1, 2018.
Mail to Scholarship’s Attn: Youth Camp Scholarship – FWMC 5124 Faraon, St. Joseph, MO 64506.
If you have any questions please contact Frances Whitmer or Lynn Wilson.