Address: 9677 County Rd. 3 Nickerson NE 68044 Phone: 402-478-4296 www.campfontanelle.com

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Each of you is now a new person. You are becoming more and

more like your Creator, and you will understand him better. (Col 3:10 – CEV)

Dear Camper,

We are so excited that you have registered for Summer Camp

this year! We are going to have so much fun with lot of

activities, choice time options, and so many ways to help you

grow in your faith. This year we are talking about putting on a

New Self. We will be looking closely at the life of the Apostle

Paul who experienced an incredible change in his faith and

discover how to put on a New Self in Christ.

Below are a few details we want you to know about for your

specific week of camp.

Splish Splash Camp Details:

• Bring along a water toy for a squirt battle (please make

sure the item is safe. (small, simple, and inexpensive)

• Please Review all included documents in this Packet

YOUR CAMP

Registration Date/Times:

July 6, 2 pm

Closing Date/Time:

July 10, 1:30 pm

Information Regarding Covid-19

We are blessed to have you be a part of our summer camp ministry at Camp Fontanelle. 2020 has been a

challenging year for so many; we hope that being at camp will bring your child/children a sense of peace

and "relief" to be able to spend time outdoors.

Camp Fontanelle staff are doing their best to make

sure that the camp remains safe, through proper

cleaning and sanitizing, having hand sanitizer

available at all times and through the proper training

and certification when necessary of the camp staff.

We are following all of the guidelines for

cleaning/sanitation measures set forth by the

American Camping Association and Great Plains

Camping Inc. Some additional measures of our

camp include:

• Intentional prayer at the beginning of each camp for our world and camper’s safety

• Training with campers at the beginning of camp on how to keep one another safe

• Regularly cleaning of cabins, bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas during and in between camp

sessions.

• Discreetly inquiring to families about illness and/or recent known illnesses before and at registration.

• Implementing policies that keep campers safe during camp, as well as a policy and quarantine

procedures on what happens if someone gets sick during camp.

• Requiring staff to stay on grounds until it is safe for them to do so.

• Keeping in communication with our families via social media and through our camp website. There is a

specific area link at the top of website addressing Covid-19.

• Off ground field trips during camp maybe adjusted or canceled based on guidelines and camper safety.

Update on the Retreat Center Capital Campaign

Camp Fontanelle has been raising money for the

proposed retreat center. This center will add 72 beds in a

climate controlled (air conditioning and heating) setting. In

addition, there will be additional toilets and showers,

including handicap bathroom facilities with semi-private

rooms.

We have made a major milestone in this area, reaching 2.7

million in pledges (projected cost 3.3). We anticipate the new retreat center being fully realized this

year! Please pray as we move through this exciting process this year. Donations are still being received

towards the new retreat center: http://www.campfontanelle.com/volunteers-giving/ways-to-donate-or-

help.html

Camp Arrival

1. Entering the Property

You will be greeted by a Summer Staff or Volunteer. They will discreetly ask about possible

recent or current illness in regards to Covid-19. They will then direct you to do one of the

following:

o They will have you either park in the corn maze parking lot and register at the 7/24

Building or

o They will encourage you to park near the main lodge and register in the Camp Dining

Hall

2. Registration

o If you have not submitted paperwork already, please make sure you have both your

registration and health form (including any camper medications).

o You may bring your camper belongings immediately and staff will direct you where to

put them.

o If you are at the 7/24, Campers will be directed from registration to move their

belongings into the Camping Caves.

o If you are at the Lodge, Campers will be directed and guided by a staff member to

move their belongings into the basement of the lodge and/or A-frames.

Camp Closing

Each summer camp has a unique closing opportunity for campers and families.

Please review your Dean letter (or first page of this packet) for times about closing.

1. Entering the Property

You will be greeted by a Summer Staff or Volunteer. They will discreetly ask about possible

recent or current illness in regards to Covid-19. They will then direct you to do one of the

following:

o They will have you either park in the corn maze parking lot and invite you to join the

closing at the 7/24 Building or

o They will encourage you to park near the main lodge and join the closing in the Camp

Dining Hall

o In addition, we will be thinking through options for physical distancing during our closing

gathering.

Camper Letters & Emails

Campers love to get mail, either a printed email or a letter that you have written.

What should you say to your camper?

Be positive…try not to emphasis the great things they are missing at home

Give them encouragement and let them know you are praying for them and that you

want them to have a great time

Try to refrain from being overly emotional. This may make your child lose sight of why

they are at camp and may result in homesickness.

Request for Prayer at Summer Camp

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

-John 16:33

As a community of faith, we believe that prayer is powerful. Our staff is in daily prayer and they would

like to include your family in those daily conversations.

Please let us know joys, concerns or life events which we can lift up to God while your camper is with

us. Share your prayer requests with us at check-in. There is a large display in our dining hall that

creatively allows you to share your prayers during our summer camp sessions. We encourage you to

use that this summer as we put on a New Self! If you have a need for someone to pray for you or

your family during this time please seek out a Camp Fontanelle staff member.

Celebrating Birthdays If your child is having a birthday while they are at camp and you would like them to share something

special with their camp buddies, please get in contact with Jane Van Horn (402-278-0526) or

jvanhorn@greatplainsumc.org. She can let you know how many campers are in your child’s camp so

you provide enough treats. Please take into consideration that there may be food allergies, so things

like ice pops, Rice Krispy bars, ice cream are usually a safe choice.

Social Media & Marketing We wanted to remind you that we use camp photos in our social media and marketing. Names will

not be put with the photos. If you do not want pictures of your child to be utilized in social media

please indicate that on your camper’s registration form.

Thank you for sending your child to Camp Fontanelle.

✓ If you prefer handwritten letters please write

their first and last name on the envelope and

the day you wish them to receive it.

✓ We typically hand out letters or emails during

lunch. Letters received after lunch will be

handed out the next day.

✓ To send an email, go to

campfontanelle.com. Under the Summer

Camp tab, click on the “Send a Message to

a Camper.”

What Should Campers Bring? Please put your full name on all your belongings

✓ Small Backpack or Drawstring Bag

✓ Bible, notebook, and pen

✓ Sunscreen and Bug Spray

✓ Water bottle

✓ Bedding/Sleeping Bag and Pillow

✓ Rain poncho or light waterproof jacket

✓ Comfortable Clothing (suitable for hiking and

outdoors)

✓ Clothing that can get Muddy

✓ Shorts AND Pants (some nights and mornings are cool)

✓ T-Shirts

✓ Long-sleeved shirt, sweatshirt, and/or a light jacket

✓ Underwear and socks

✓ Pajamas

✓ Sturdy tennis shoes (recommend an extra pair)

✓ Sandals or flip flops

✓ Toiletries

✓ ONE PIECE or MODEST Swimming Suit/Beach Towel

✓ Bag for dirty clothing

Optional

Camera, Book, Paper, envelopes (pre addressed),

Flashlight, Stuff Animal and stamps

What Campers Should Not Bring ✓ Valuables (Camp Fontanelle cannot be held responsible for missing items)

✓ Snacks (unless needed for health reasons)

✓ Money (unless otherwise directed in letter)

✓ ANY personal electronics

Note for Parents & Guardians:

The health and welfare of your child is a priority. Notification of parents will be attempted for

allergic reactions, if EMS is contacted, for decisions on a trip to the hospital, and for any

questions on medications or proper treatment.

In case of emergency

call Camp Fontanelle at (402) 478-4296

or Program Director Joel Coleman (973) 224-4672

or email fontanelle@greatplainsumc.org

Permission Form Splish Splash Camp

Camp Fontanelle July 6th – 10th, 2020

To Whom It May Concern,

I hereby give permission for my child,

(Print full name of child)

to travel to a water park to swim and ice skating at a local arena to ice skate during the

week of July 6-10. Lifeguards are on duty at the Water Park.

I understand that Camp Fontanelle will take precautions for the safety of my child. Staff

has been trained in CPR, First Aid, and a certified lifeguard or two will be present. I

understand that despite reasonable precautions, activities that happen in bodies of

water have their own risks.

I shall not claim any damages from Camp Fontanelle, the Great Plains Annual

Conference of the United Methodist Church or any staff in connection with or on

account of any injuries or damages arising in or on the Camp Fontanelle property or on

field trips.

I grant Camp Fontanelle permission to transport my child off of Camp Fontanelle

property to go ice skating in Omaha and to go to Columbus for Splish Splash.

I understand that my child will be traveling from Camp Fontanelle and will be returning

to Camp Fontanelle either by church van, bus or private vehicle.

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(Print name of Parent/Guardian)

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(Signature of Parent/Guardian) Date