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WEST HAVEN SUMMER CAMPS 2008 |
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Youth Camps 2008
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Information Sheet
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We believe that the ministry of camping is, with God’s help, an experience of Christian community and learning for all people, shared in an outdoor setting as part of the fabric of the education, outreach, and evangelism of the United Church of Canada. It is west haven’s mission to provide a safe, enjoyable, Christian community in a natural setting in which all people experience opportunities to expand their physical, mental and spiritual health. | |||
( Appropriate camp should be
chosen based on camper’s age by December 31, 2008)
Download Application Form and Health Record Form by clicking on the
links at the top of the page. Click here to go to
top of the page.
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To help people have fun while they grow spiritually, experience the love of God and the fellowship of friends and leaders, gain respect for self and others, increase appreciation of the natural world, learn sportsmanship and safety, acquire skills and knowledge.
A committee of dedicated people meet throughout the year to assess and improve the camp programs, make decisions pertaining to the general upkeep and maintenance of the camp facilities, and recruit and provide training for volunteer leaders and counsellors, as well as hired staff.
If you wish to volunteer with any aspect of the camp, please call Betty Stratton at 632-5481 or Linda Stonehouse at 634-7397.
- Arts and Crafts
- Reflections & Worship
- Nature Study
- Sports and Games
- Canoeing
- Swimming
- Social and Environmental Concerns
- Singing & Drama
- ..............and Lots of FUN !!!!!!
Camp is equipped with municipal water, flush toilets, showers, electricity, propane heat, an approved fire alarm system and phone.
For families with more than two children attending camp, a reduction of $40 will apply to the third ( or more) child(ren) attending camp.
Bursaries are available to assist families whose financial restraints make it difficult to send their child(ren) to camp. A letter from your minister or other community leader stating the need for a partial or complete bursary should accompany the application. All requests for bursaries remain confidential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate those with special needs.
Parents/guardian should note that the camp needs your permission to release your child to someone other than the custodial parent/guardian. A copy of the permission slip will be attached to the camper acceptance form. Please take the time to fill this out if someone else will be picking up your child at the end of camp or in case of emergency.
is $44 per camper. A deposit of $24 is payable with application. The remainder is due when you arrive at camp.Registration fee for camps I and VII
Registration fee for camps II - VI is $110 per camper. A deposit of $50 is payable with this application. The remainder is due when you arrive at camp. A discount is available for families with more than 2 children attending camp.
Cheque or money order to be made payable to West Haven Camp and forwarded with this application and completed health form to:
Volunteer Registrar, West Haven Camp
RR#1, Box 131
Steady Brook, NL A2H 2N2No child will be accepted for camp without all portions of the application and health form being completed. Please note that health care at camp will be provided by a trained first aider, unless a volunteer nurse is available. Priority will be given to United Church families until June 1st. Thereafter, applications will be accepted as they arrive.
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Camps cannot go ahead without staff.
The camp hires 2 camp cooks each season. We also hire a health care worker for the summer camping season. Federal funding for hiring students allows us to employ a number of university students each summer to supervise waterfront activities and to organize and implement other programs.The camp board feels strongly that, in addition to those mentioned above, we need to have a number of teen and adult volunteers. Teen volunteers (must be at least 15 years of age by the end of the year) will be responsible for a small group of campers and making sure they know their whereabouts at all times.
We also are committed to having 4 - 6 mature (over the age of 21) adult leaders at each camp (more campers require more leaders). This means a minimum of 24 volunteers throughout the summer. We had a good response to our appeal for leaders in 2007 and we thank them all for their help. We trust that we will have a positive response again this year. Remember, camps will be cancelled if we do not have adequate adult supervision. Do you want to see this happen?
If you are able to volunteer please click on the appropriate link below:
Teen Councellor In Training Application Form*
Adult Volunteer Application Form*
Or please pick up a volunteer application form from any United Church, or call Betty Stratton at 632-5481, Linda Stonehouse at 634-7397Volunteers must have appropriate references, be interviewed by a member of our Program and Leadership Development Committee, and be willing to provide a Certificate of Conduct, if so requested. Training specific to being a camp leader will be provided.
West Haven is owned by the United Church of Canada and operated by a dedicated group of volunteers. It remains a challenge to find the money to keep the camp well maintained while keeping camp fees low enough so that camp is accessible to all youth who wish to come. All donations are very much appreciated. Your tax deductable donation may be sent to: West Haven Camp, Inc., P.O. Box 613, Corner Brook, A2H 6G1.
Back To Menu__ Sleeping bag or sheets and blankets, pillow
__ Warm pyjamas
__ Soap, towels and face cloth
__ Toothbrush and toothpaste
__ Comb and brush
__ Socks and underwear
__ Slacks and shorts
__ Short and long sleeved shirts
__ Warm sweater and jacket
__ Tissues
__ Swim suit
__ Raincoat & rubber boots or extra (old) footwear
__ Sunscreen, hat, & water bottle
__ a Doctor's written order to administer any medication you bring to campOPTIONAL:
__ Flashlight
__ Insect repellent
__ Musical instrument
__ Reading materialDO NOT BRING:
Extra Food - some foods can cause allergic reaction in some campers, thus we need to be able to control food that is brought on site. Please respect this policy for the safety of all campersUnnecessary valuables such as radios, personal CD players and video games, etc.
Any of these items will be confiscated for the duration of the camp.
The camp will not accept responsibility for items damaged or lost while you are at campPlease cal the volunteers registrar's voice mail at 686-0724 or email westhaven@live.com for information re your application or to cancel.
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GROUP RENTALS
West Haven makes it's facilities available to community groups on a rental basis when it is not in use by our own camps.
For information or to book space, please contact Linda Tibbo at 686-2190 or email lholwell@swgc.mun.ca .
CAMPING LINKS
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