Packing Up!

Yesterday we talked a lot about preparing your child for the transition to camp - setting goals and expectations, what to talk about, watching a video or two of camp, etc...Today we wanted to set aside some time to review the ins and outs of packing for HoneyRock.

It can be tricky trying to pack for Northwoods weather, but our packing lists cover everything your camper will need. Here are a few points we would like to highlight:

Don't Forget: 

• Sunscreen / Bug Repellant
• One piece swim suit (girls) / Trunks (boys)
• Bandana(s)
• Bible & Journal
• Clothes to be layered

Don’t Pack:

• Gum or junk food
• Electronics (games, MP3's, iAnythings...)
• Magazines
• Fireworks / Firearms
• Knives
• Drugs, Alchol, Cigarettes

Make sure to label everything with your camper’s full name!

For more information, take a look at the links below:
Pre Summer Camp Preparations
Getting to and from Camp

Information Packets
(includes a full packing list)
 Intro Camp
12-Day Residential Camp
Advance Camp
2:22
Service Team   

Camp Registration 2012 - Online Payment Methods

by John Welsh
Finance and Advancement Director 

2012 Deadline

Summer is approaching quickly! HoneyRock is busily preparing for the arrival of campers as we draw closer to June. We are excited for what summer holds as registrations continue to be submitted on a daily basis. If you have registered your son/daughter for camp, you have already paid the $150 deposit to hold a spot. We'd like to take a moment and remind you that payment for the full balance of your account is due by May 15, 2012. 

Payment Methods

You can pay your balance by either cash, paper check, electronic check, or credit card. Please note that paying by electronic check can potentially save HoneyRock thousands of dollars in processing fees, which accrue for HoneyRock with each credit card transaction. We prefer electronic check over credit card for this reason. We realize that not everyone will be able to fulfill this request, but we greatly appreciate your understanding in regard to this matter. 

E-check is Safe

Your security and privacy are important to us. When paying with electronic check you will be asked to give some information similar to what you would give to pay with a paper check or credit card. All information is kept confidential and secure by our payment processor. 

We thank you for your patience and adaptability in working with our new online registration system! While we have yet to finesse the process, we hope that this has been a significant improvement in the registration process from years past. We're excited to see you this summer!

HoneyRock's new 2:22 program - What's in a Name?

Welcome to the column for 2:22 written by me, Rick Masters, the Adventure Ministry Program Manager. Every Tuesday and on some Fridays you will find information about 2:22 that will include program philosophy, articles about our youth culture, stories and testimonies from staff and campers, and programming elements you (or your son or daughter) will do and learn. Friday's blog will be a bit more light-hearted and will also include information about our Graduate Program Assistantships and Winter Retreats.  I look forward to engaging your heart and mind on this space.

What's with the name...2:22????

 

Remember how you felt when your 3rd grade teacher got your name wrong?  Well, we want to get this program's name right and make sure you as a reader, camper, staff member and parent get what is in this name.  

The name comes from 2 Timothy 2:22 for three reasons:

1.  Paul, the writer of the book, is the older/mentor and Timothy, the recipient, is the younger/learner.  Paul is pouring into Timothy in a tough time in his life as he is becoming a disciple of Jesus and leader in a ministry. This model works contextually because mentoring is central to what we do at camp in the counselor-camper and program director-counselor relationships here at HoneyRock.

2. This verse goes to the core of what we need to be encouraged to pursue rather than what our media, culture, social sources and surroundings may try to sell us as important.  As you know, at  HoneyRock we pursue Jesus with all our hearts.

3. The surrounding verses are a great context to understanding the specific verse and giving the text more life and practical advice in how to become a disciple of Jesus.

The name 2:22 isn't important to us--it's actually the vision of who Paul is calling Timothy, me, you and your son or daughter to be, that is important.  The principles of this verse will be a set of guiding principles, a set of glasses/scaffolding/filter for all we plan to accomplishing in hearts this summer.  I won't deprive you of the opportunity to open your Bible and read the book of 2 Timothy a few times to see why we are excited about teaching its truths.

Join me in reading, commenting, and reflecting on this column.  I hope you will be informed, prepared and excited for what GOD will do as we prepare and plan for the summer.  I look forward to engaging your heart and mind here in this space.  If you are a thinking of coming to our new program this summer, I hope you get to read and comment on this space so you can tell everyone to come to HoneyRock with you!

Register for Summer 2011!

Camp registration for next summer is now open! Visit our secure Camper Registration Form by clicking here. 

If you're interested in working for HoneyRock next summer, fill out our 2011 Summer Staff application. 

Happy camping!