Ultimate Challenge Camp FAQ's

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Q: Who can attend Ultimate Challenge?

A: Ultimate Challenge Camp is open to people of all faiths. The campers must be between 12 and 17 years old by the start of camp. The rooters must be between 18 and 24 by the begining of camp.

Q: Why does Ultimate Challenge have both rooters and campers?

A: We try to meet the needs of those want to grow in their faith. Also, there very few camps for those ages 18-24.

Q: Are both the rooters and campers programs run together and do the same things?

A: Yes and no. Some of the activities are run together and some will be seperate. Combined activities will be things like meals, worship, and planned rec. However some activities are seperate such as Bible studies, huddle groups, and workshops. The staff will be seperate between the two groups. Also the rooters will stay in a different building than the campers.

Q: When does camp begin and end?

A: On site check-in begins at 3:00pm on Sunday July 17th, 2011. Camp concludes at roughly 11:00am Saturday July 23th, 2011.

Q: What should I bring to camp?

A: You should bring your swimming suit, sun tan lotion, clothes for hot and cool weather, bug spray, tennis shoes, Bible, pen and paper, rain gear, dressy clothes for our banquet, camera and an appetite for fun.

Q: What do you do at camp?

A: What don't you do at camp?! We offer water skiing, planned rec, singing, tubing, canoeing, and growing in your faith in God.

Q: What shouldn't I bring to camp?

A: Please do NOT bring any personal stereos, MP3 players, cell phones, computers, clock radios, CD's, electronic games, or valuables of any kind. (If you are bringing a specific CD or music for the talent show, certain exceptions can be made.)

Q: What are the dorms like?

A: The girls stay on the third floor, and the boys stay on the second floor. Rooms have bunkbeds and you'll have between 2 to 4 other people/friends as roommates. The dorm has multiple showers and all modern amenities.

Q: How's the food?

A: Mmmm. Taco day is world famous! Food is usually ranked high in our end of week evaluations.

Q: What kind of clothes should I bring?

A: It'll be hot and we'll be outside a lot, so bring plenty of shorts and t-shirts. For planned rec everyday we'd recommend gym shorts or the equivalent. Pants are good at night at campfire when it cools off and if any mosquitoes are out. Bring some dressy clothes for our banquet. When we play water games on Thursday, you will be getting very wet, so bring bring your bathing suit and shirt that can get dirty.

Q: I like to sing or play an instrument-will I be able to do that?

A: Yes!!! We are always looking for campers who would like to share a special music, event, or talent at a worship service during the week. If you would like to share special music, bring your materials with you to camp.

Q: How many people come to camp?

A: We usually have about 50-60 campers and 20 staff.

Q: What do the campers say is their favorite part of the week?

A: We get a wide variety of answers including the planned rec, evening praise service, and the ever popular evening campfires.

Q: Can I bring a whole bunch of my friends or my whole youth group?

A: Absolutely. Lots of people come as individuals, but many also come with a few friends....or a few dozen friends!

Q: Do we get freetime? Or is it just planned events all day long?

A: Every afternoon from 2:30pm to 5:30pm you have total freetime to roam the grounds and do whatever you like. The beach and tubing are available at that time, as is volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and the snack bar.

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