Packing List

PARENTS: Leave those cell phones at home!!! When your children come to camp, we do our best to eliminate all of the outside distractions that would keep  your child from having a strong spiritual experience. Part of the value of coming to camp is the separation from family and friends. If a child really wants to call home, he/she will be allowed to do so with the Program Director's help.

Cell phones are not allowed at Lake Aurora for campers. Please do not send one with your child and instruct them to "keep it hidden" so it won't be taken. This is wrong for several reasons: first, it is against camp rules and secondly, it requires your child to be dishonest with us by hiding the phone, just in case they need to call home.

Thank you for helping your kids to have the best experience possible.

For your safety and benefit these reasonable rules will be followed:

1. Christian conduct and character is expected to be evident at all times.

2. You will be expected to follow the schedule.   

3. You will not be permitted to leave the grounds except for scheduled excursions.

4. All sickness and accidents must be reported to the nurse promptly. Lake Aurora has a modest accident insurance policy covering each camper.

5. Your clothing should be of a modest nature. The standards of the world are not the standards of Lake Aurora. This especially includes swimsuits.

6. Shirts and clothing promoting alcohol or tobacco products, suggestive statements, grotesque scenes, or other graphics not consistent with a Christian environment may not be worn or displayed (this includes vehicles).

7. Tobacco, alcoholic beverages, and illegal items are not permitted.

8. To maximize the camp experience -- radios, cellular phones, music/dvd devices/players, cards, "gameboys", etc. should not be brought. If brought, they may be removed and returned at the end of the program.

9. For the benefit of the camper, telephone usage will be for emergency use only. Campers should be urged to write home rather than call. Do NOT bring cell phones!

Hillside & Lakeside Checklist...

Recommended Items

• Bible

• Pen/Pencil

• Personal Casual Clothes - Keep modesty in mind. (at least 2 sets per day)
  

• Some clothing that can get messy/dirty
  

• Towel/Washcloth
  

• Bedding:  Sheets,

• Blanket or Sleeping Bag
  

• Shoes (including Athletic shoes)
  

• Toiletry Articles (soap, shampoo, etc.)
  
  

• Swimsuit(s) - Keep modesty in mind. Dark colored t-shirt needed to cover suits that expose the midriff.
  

• Insect Repellent
  

• Sunscreen (spf 15 or higher)
  

• Rain Gear
  

• Any medication in ORIGINAL containers (Rx and over the counter)

Optional Items

• Pillow 
  

• Disposable Camera
  

• Light Jacket       
  

• Fishing Pole
  

• Water Bottle

Life Expedition Camp Checklist...

Recommended Items

• Personal Casual Clothes (Keep comfort and coolness in mind)

• Sunscreen (spf 15 or higher)
  

• Athletic Shoes (must be able to get wet)
  

• Water sandals or similar style 
  

• Flashlight
  

• Insect Repellent
  

• Two Empty 2 Liter Plastic Bottles with Lid or Its Equivalent. (For personal drinking water)

Needed Items

• Bible (May get wet - don't bring your favorite)
  

• Towels & Washcloth

• Swimsuit(s) - Keep modesty in mind. Dark colored t-shirt needed to cover suits that expose the midriff.
  

• Toiletry Articles
  

• Sheets, Blanket/Sleeping Bag Ground cloth or sleeping pad
  

• Rain Gear
  

• Hat with brim to shade face/neck
  

• Any medication in ORIGINAL containers (Rx and over the counter)

Optional Items

• Light Jacket
  

• Water shoes
  

• Pencil & Notepad
  

• Matches (waterproof)
  

• Sunglasses
  

• Personal First Aid Kit
  

• Compass
  

• Spending Money for snack items on 1st and last night Canteen.
  

• Keys campers may want to bring extra money for snack items at the state park.