Young Life Summer Camp- Update July 25-31, 2015 We are excited you are going to Summer Camp! Here are a few details you need to know… PAYMENT The cost of camp is $899 per person. Each person will get an individual email with their remaining balance (each person should have sent a $150 deposit with their registration). 2nd deposit of $150 is due May 1st. Final payment is due July 1st, 2015. Pay via check (make check payable to Young Life and mail to the office – 13635 NW Cornell Rd, #200, Portland, OR 97229 - with your registration) or credit card (fill in the credit card info on the registration form or pay over the phone – call the office 503.641.5454). Please note: There is a 2.25% processing fee for all credit card payments. CANCELLATION POLICY The cancellation fee is $150 per person if you cancel 45 days prior to departure (6/8/2015). The cancellation fee after 45 days is $300. All cancellations must be received in writing. FORMS There are multiple forms that need to be filled out. Mail them or fax them or scan and email them to our office. Here is contact info: Address: 13635 NW Cornell Rd, #200, Portland, OR 97229 Fax: 503.641.5816 Email: [email protected] The forms are explained below: Camping Health Consent Form: This is a two page form. Be sure and sign in all the places that require signature and fill out completely. Please note you DO NOT need a physical for this type of camp. You can just cross out that section. Also, if shots are current and up to date, just write “current” in that section. Consent Form for Medical Treatment in Canada: This form is just one page. Please sign and fill out completely. Border Crossing Consent Letter: any US citizen ages 16-18 travelling in a sports or religious group accompanied by a chaperone will need to have a letter signed by the parent or guardian giving permission for the minor & chaperone to travel across the border. Copy of Birth Certificate & Photo ID if you do not have a passport: any US citizen ages 16-18 travelling in a sports or religious group accompanied by a chaperone will need to have a copy of their birth certificate and photo ID to show at the border crossing. PLEASE NOTE: If you have a passport, it is recommended that you bring your passport with you. TRANSPORTATION Friday, July 24th – Meet at 9:00PM at Findley Elementary School (4155 NW Saltzman Rd., Portland, OR 97229). Please check in when you arrive. We will be taking a bus to and from the camp. We plan to leave at 10PM. Friday, July 31st – The bus will leave Canada the morning of Friday, July 31st – they have a LONG trip back to Portland, so they won’t arrive back to Findley Elementary School until the EARLY morning hours of Saturday, Aug.1st anywhere from 12 to 3 AM. On the way home from camp we will allow campers to use their cell phones to call parents when we get close to Portland so parents know when to meet the bus. WEATHER Prepare for warm or cool days and cool evenings. You just never know what you will get at Malibu! WHAT TO BRING Young Life camping is full of activity, adventure ... and dirt! Each camper will be allowed one large suitcase and one carry on. Please be sure that the campers name is on their luggage. Girls: you need to be able to lift your own suitcase! What to bring: Toiletries Jeans Shorts T-shirts Sweatshirt Jacket Rain gear (Just in case! They do have thunderstorms!) Grubby clothes and closed toed shoes for some of the camp activities Tennis shoes Flip flops/Sandals Swimsuit Beach towel Sunscreen Watch Sunglasses Water bottle (Be sure to put camper’s name on it!) Spending money (The camp fee includes all meals at camp, but camper needs to have cash for a meal on the way up and back, and for the Sarsaparilla snack shop or the Mercantile gift shop at the camp) Digital camera (Be sure to put campers name on it and pack in carry-on bag if they want to take pictures on the way to camp. They will not have access to their suitcase during the bus ride to and from camp). Please note: The camp provides linens, blankets, pillows and bath towels, so you don’t need to bring those. WHAT NOT TO BRING The camp does not allow MP3 players, IPods or portable DVD players. They are ALL collected before arrival at camp and returned to campers as they leave. Cell phones DO NOT work at camp – so leave them behind! No alcohol, drugs or weapons. If you are discovered with them, you will be flown out of camp at your own expense. CAMP CONTACT INFORMATION In case of an emergency please call Malibu directly at (604) 883-2582. You can also mail a letter to the camp, but be sure to put Attn camper name / Portland West Area so they can find the camper easily. Mail is delivered to Malibu by boat two days each week. In order for mail to arrive while the campers are at camp, it must be mailed at least one week in advance with the correct postage. The address is below: Young Life’s Malibu Club Attn: Camper Name / Portland West Area PO Box 49 Egmont, BC V0N 1N0 Canada MEDICAL STAFF & ACCIDENT COVERAGE There are two physicians at the property who are available 24 hours a day. Your personal insurance will be primary coverage for camper accidents and Young Life’s insurance is secondary up to a maximum of $4,000 ($2,000 for dental claims). Exception: if the total claim is less than $250, Young Life will pay the full amount. On claims above $250, Young Life will coordinate payments for deductibles and co-pays. Young Life’s policy does not cover camper illnesses. If you have questions, please contact Young Life Benefits and Insurance at (719) 381-1950. HOUSING Guys and girls stay in different buildings. They are grouped by grade. Adult leaders stay in the room with the campers. AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SICKNESS Young Life is not allowed to take any campers that are sick to camp. If your child is sick, please do not send them to camp. You will receive a full refund. QUESTIONS? Please email [email protected] or call 503.641.5454.
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