Higher Ground

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PACKING LIST IS BELOW

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.  Click Here for Directions

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).
• No cell phones will be allowed to be used as a camera
• 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.  The oldest dorms (typically ages 15 and up) sometimes have a special sleep-out the last night of camp so sleeping bags are recommended for that age group.

__ 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.

__ Campers 12 and older need WATER SHOES for a tubing trip.  Can be old tennis shoes.

__ 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 should be sufficient, maybe extra if they want camp hats, sweatshirts or other apparel)

__ If you are 12 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.  Girls play paintball as well as the boys.

__ 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 (with very clear roped off boundaries for safety). Clothes that cover most of your body are best.

__ Camera (put your name on it) - you may NOT use a cell phone as your camera as no cell phones are allowed in the dorms

__ 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.