2008 Packing List
When packing
for your camp experience please keep these reasonable camp rules in mind. Should
a camper bring any items that are restricted, they may be collected and returned
to the camper at the close of the program. Thank you for your cooperation.
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 & pagers, 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!
Bible
Pen/Pencil
Personal Casual Clothes - Keep modesty in mind.
Some clothing that can get messy/dirty
Towels & Washcloth
Bedding:
Sheets, Blanket or Sleeping Bag
Shoes (including Athletic shoes)
Toiletry Articles (soap, shampoo, etc.)
Insect Repellent
Sunscreen (at least spf 15)
Rain Gear
Any medication in ORIGINAL containers (Rx and over the counter type)
Personal Casual Clothes (Keep
comfort and coolness in mind)
Sunscreen (at least spf 15)
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)
Bible (May get wet - don't
bring your favorite)
Towels & Washcloth
Swimsuit
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 type)
Optional Items
Light Jacket