Here is the schedule for St. Christopher's 2010 Summer Camp.
*NOTE: Registration is closed for all sessions except Session 8 (Youth Group Week). Campers interested in Youth Group Week should apply directly with their Youth Minister. Paper applications via mail are still being taken for Session 7 and 11 for applicants to be added to the waitlist. If a spot becomes available for an applicant on the waitlist, they will be called in order to be offered the position.
1 Buddy Camps are for a child and an adult to attend together. $180 is the total cost, not a per person cost. Only children who have completed K-5 or above will qualify.
2 This camp is for middle school youth groups to bring students together with their youth leaders. Young people must book through their church.
3 Session 2 will finish after lunch on the last day with a closing ceremony at 1:30pm.
Additional Information
Please read carefully
Registration Dates
Registration for Episcopalians from the Diocese of South Carolina opens on January 15, 2010 at 9am. Registration for all others opens on February 1, 2010 at 9am. Online booking or downloadable registration forms will be available here on the website. Please note that there is no priority given to those who have been before. We operate strictly on a first come first served basis. Please also note that the sessions fill up very quickly, so plan on booking early if you want to get your first choice.
Membership of the Diocese of South Carolina
In order to register at the earlier date of January 15, the child applying, their parents, or grandparents must be members (i.e. in regular, weekly attendance) of a church within the Diocese of South Carolina. This does not include the Upper Diocese of South Carolina, or churches of any other denominations (E.g. Baptist, Presbyterian, UMC, etc.) Any applications received from non-members before the February 1st date will be rejected.
Grades
You should apply for sessions according to what grade your child is currently completing, not according to what grade they will be in next year.
1Buddy Camp
This program is for younger campers, graduates of Kindergarten (K5 only), 1st & 2nd grades. It helps them become familiar with camp life, while having a great time. Camp goes from 9:30am on Friday to 5:00pm on Saturday. Campers attend with a same-sex parent, 18 year or older sibling, or family friend. The cost for the adult is included in the session fee.
2Middle School Youth Group Session
Young people need to book through their church for this session. This week gives your child the opportunity to attend camp with their church youth group and youth leaders. It is tailored to this and has a slightly different feel. However they will still get the full camp experience, including: our regular activities; having a staff member in their cabin, and; the usual mix of great teaching, worship and camp fun! For those who have been on one of our Diocesan youth retreats (Mondo, Jesus Weekend etc.) they will know what to expect, except this will be an even better experience due to the amount of time and resources we will have at our disposal! In order to register for this week your child will need to have their youth group leader book spaces for their group. This can be done as of January 15. There is a minimum booking of 4 students and 1 leader per group. Each group will receive one free place for a leader for every 8 students that they bring.
3Session 2, June 7 – June 10, 2-4 Grade
This slightly shorter session actually ends after lunch on the last day, Thursday, June 10. The closing ceremony begins at 1.30pm and will be done by 2.15pm.
Full Session
Campers are accepted for the Full CampSession only. Please select a session that does not conflict with school, family vacations, or sporting events. To do otherwise is unfair to their fellow campers, staff and those on the wait list.
Multiple Campers- Same Family
When completing our online application, you will add all prospective campers in your family to the application before submitting the application and payment. If applying by mail, we request a separate application and payment form for each camper to insure proper credit of the account. Unfortunately we are not able to offer a discount for multiple children any more. You are more than welcome to ask for scholarship assistance though if you have financial needs.
Multiple Sessions
Due to the large volume of applications we receive, and in an attempt to be fair to those on the waiting list, individual campers may only attend one session (although middle school students can attend twice if they come with their church to our youth group session). If you are interested in a second individual session please select this option on the application form, but be aware that preference will be given to anyone who is put on the wait list.
Applications
Our preferred method of applying is online. This saves us time and money; two precious commodities for a non-profit organization! Please go to www.stchristopher.org to apply once registration opens. If you do not have access to the internet however, and wish to fill out a paper application you can request one from the Student Ministries Office by calling (843) 768-1337 on the day that applications begin, or by having someone download a form for you at our website. These forms will be available on January 14. Please be aware though that applications received in the mail are at a disadvantage as we receive our mail after 1pm most days.
Acceptance / Wait List
Please do not contact us to see if your child has been accepted or not. You will be notified by e-mail or letter, depending on how you applied, by February 28 at the latest, or within two weeks of your application if you are applying after February 15. From the date this is sent you will then have two weeks grace to cancel your child’s spot if it is unsatisfactory and still receive a refund of your deposit. After this it is non-refundable.
Cancellation Policy
Your deposit will be refunded if your child is not accepted into a session (i.e. if they are put on the wait list). Once your child has been accepted though , other than during our two week grace period (see above), the deposit is non-refundable. After May 15 refunds of additional money will only be given if we can find another student to fill your child’s place. Exceptions will be made in the case of documented medical emergencies. All cancellation requests must be made in writing. Refunds will be issued to the parent/guardian named on the application within a month of the request.
Changes to your application / Cancellations
All changes/cancellations to your application must be made in writing. Either e-mail us at , or write to us at Summer Camp, St. Christopher Camp and ConferenceCenter, 2810 Seabrook Island Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455. Do not try and make changes over the phone.
Payment
When you register you will be asked for a deposit of $100, or $50 for Buddy Camp. The remaining balance must be paid by May 15 otherwise you will incur a $20 late fee, and risk the chance of losing your child’s place to someone on the waiting list. Please contact us at
if there is a legitimate problem with this.
Fees include
Room and board, program expenses, and a campt-shirt. Please note that the session prices have been frozen at last year’s rates.
Checks
If you are submitting a paper application and paying your deposit by check for your deposit, this will not be cashed until your child has been accepted. If they are put on the wait list then we will shred your deposit check. If your check bounces then your child’s application will be cancelled.
Credit Cards
As well as checks you may use a credit card for payment. Please check your numbers and expiration dates carefully. If your card (or check) is rejected for payment, the application will be denied or the form will be returned to you with your application not having been accepted or a space being held.
Homesickness
While we do our very best with homesick campers, we will contact you if we believe that a camper’s homesickness is proving to have a serious negative effect on the overall experience for other campers. Please bear in mind that campers cannot call home for the duration of the camp; they may however receive and send mail daily.
Scholarships
Financial help is available. Please don’t be afraid to ask! Generally we provide 1/3 of the cost, ask the home church to provide 1/3 and the camper’s family to provide the remaining 1/3. The first step is to apply to the session of your choice, paying your $100 deposit. When, like all other applicants, we can confirm your session, you will be notified. At this time, and not before, you may request scholarship assistance by downloading and completing the scholarship application. If we are not able to provide the necessary financial aid, your full deposit will be returned.
Medical Forms
These forms must be received by May 15, unless you are registering after that date, otherwise you will incur a $20 late fee, and risk the chance of losing your child’s place to someone on the waiting list. Please make sure you schedule an appointment with your doctor ASAP, or use somewhere like Doctor’s Care or Medcare Express which can usually process these in a day or two. Please contact us at
if there is a legitimate problem with this.
Cabin Mate Requests
We will not accept cabin mate requests until after acceptance emails have gone out. This will allow you to make requests based on which session your child has been accepted into. The first page of the health forms (Part A) will include a space to record a request for two cabin mates. Note that we will only consider mutual requests that are received by the May 15 deadline for medical forms. There is no guarantee; however we will do our very best to place your child with at least one camper of their choosing.
Start Time
Except for Buddy Camp, sessions start with registration from 1.30–2.30pm on the first day of your child’s session. Please do not arrive before 1.15pm as this hampers our efforts to get ready. Buddy Camp registration is from 9.00–10.00am on Friday morning.
Closing service
All sessions (except Buddy Camps and Session 2) end with a closing service on the final day at 9.30am in the MultiPurposeBuilding. Parents, family, clergy, children’s ministers and youth ministers are encouraged to attend this. Camp is not over until this is finished. Please do not leave with your child until then. Buddy Camp ends at 5pm on Saturday afternoon. Session 2, will end on Thursday June 10 with a closing service beginning at 1.30pm.
