Higher Ground

 

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Thank you for applying to Higher Ground Summer Camp. We are planning a week of incredible fun and can’t wait for you to join us.

Here is some information to help you to complete your plans. Higher Ground camp is being held at Swannanoa 4H Center in Swannanoa North Carolina. The address is: 170 Woodland Drive, Swannanoa, NC 28778. 

Contact:

Shane Bazer (Operations Director)

Office (not camp) Address:

3809 Sparrow Pond Lane           Raleigh NC 27606

Phone Numbers:

919-859-2226

919-461-9900 (cell) - this is the office number once camp begins.

Email:

 

 

 

Arrival and Departure Dates & Times
       
       

Camper Arrival

Sunday, July 19, 2008

3-5 pm

Registration will be at the main lodge

Camper Departure

Saturday, July 25, 2008

11 am

 
     

 

 If you plan on flying to camp, you can choose any of the following airport.

Asheville, NC – 30 minutes away

Campers should plan their arrivals to take place prior to 3pm on the first day of camp and their departures to be after 2pm on the last day. Otherwise we might not be able to provide transportation between the camp and the airport.

Please email or call Shane Bazer with your flight information as soon as you have it. His phone number is

919-859-2226 and e-mail address is (he will confirm your email once he receives it): 


 

Packing List and Other Reminders

A Health Form is required to be completed and mailed in prior to camp.

  • Please leave all video games, radios and CD/MP3 players at home (or send back with your parents when they drop you off).
  • Please do not bring skate boards to camp
  • No bare midriff shirts/low-cut pants – we don’t want to see your stomach or underwear!
  • Cell phones will be checked in with the office (most cell phones do not get reception at camp).
  • Guns, knives, weapons, or tobacco products are not allowed on camp.

PACKING LIST (please label everything in case it gets lost which happens a LOT)

__ 3 camp T-shirts will be provided and will be worn at all camp activities (including the dance).

__ If you wear a tshirt under your camp shirt, the camp shirt will not get as sweaty

__ Please bring pillow, sheets and blanket for a twin bed. Sleeping bags are acceptable.

__ Towels (don't forget towels for the pool activities)

__ Two pairs of walking shoes in case one gets wet. Thong-type sandals ARE NOT ALLOWED as the trails can be very uneven and every year campers sprain their ankle from wearing them. 90% of our injuries in years past have been due to campers not wearing proper footwear.

__ Bring instrument if you would like to perform in the talent showcase

__ Jeans or slacks for night-time activities, including the dance (no dresses or skirts for dance since it will be casual)

__ Enough shorts, underwear and socks for the week

__ Sweatshirt to wear at night for outdoor activities (it can be cool in the evening)

__ Modest bathing suit(s). One piece for females. No speedos for men.

__ Spending money for snacks, souvenirs ($20 would be MORE than enough)

__ If you 13 or older, you must wear long sleeve shirts and long pants that you don’t mind getting soiled when playing paintball. Do NOT bring your own paintball gear.

__ Clothes to wear for Camo Night Challenge. If you do not have camouflage clothes, then black or dark colored clothes will also work. Face paints optional. Camo night is a type of *hide and seek* game in the woods. Clothes that cover most of your body are best.

__ Camera (put your name on it)

__ Bible (put your name in it)

__ Toiletries such as toothbrush, deodorant, hairbrush, etc.

__ Any medications you are currently taking (will be dispensed by the camp nurse)

__ Flashlight

__ Rain coat or poncho

__ Water bottle

__ Sunscreen and bug spray

NO DRESSY CLOTHES ARE NEEDED AT CAMP.