MIX 2015 STUDENT Guide

June 21-25, 2015@

Johnson University, Knoxville, TN

$50 Deposit secures spot on trip $164 Trip cost if deposit is paid by May 20th

$199 Trip Cost if deposit is paid after May 20th Final Deadline to signup is June 3rd

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONMIX STATION/HUB The MIX Station is the place to go for all MIX apparel, books and resources. The MIX hub is where you should go for questions, lost & found, dodge ball signups, etc.

EMERGENCIES & FIRST AID Dial 911 for emergencies. First Aid should be administered by adults from your group. More serious injuries should be directed to the local hospital and communicated to MIX personnel. The staff at MIX CANNOT offer any kind of first aid to your adults or students.

EMERGENCY DESTINATION On the first day of MIX, determine a place where your group should meet in case of an emergency. Select one indoor location (a specific room) and one outdoor location (a parking area, etc.)

LOST & FOUND Lost and Found items will be kept at the MIX hub. Please note that items not claimed at the end of the week will be donated.

MAIL Go to the MIX hub for incoming mail. Outgoing mail should be dropped off at any nearby postal box. There are no outgoing mail services at the MIX hub.

SEATING CHART A seating chart will be posted outside the main entrance to the main session meeting room. The chart will be changed every morning to ensure every group gets a good seat, so be sure to check it on your way into the morning sessions.

MEAL SCHEDULE The color of your wristband will determine your group’s meal time for most meals. See the meal schedule on page __ for complete meal schedule. ADULTS ONLY – You may grab your breakfast at 7:30 in order to be done in time for the Adult Leader Meeting.

MIX-ionaryThe Outer Realm

Students will be blown away by all that happens in The Outer Realm. We will play games, have parties, cookouts, and who knows what else in this outdoor world! We believe that junior high students absolutely have to play. We want to provide the time and space to make this happen in a way they’ve never seen. They will definitely go home with stories to tell their friends from the fun they had in The Outer Realm.

Mix Station

This doubles as the bookstore and information center for all things pertaining to MIX. Merchandise including apparel, books, CDs and such are available for purchase at the MIX Station. This is where you will sign up for tournaments and bring any paperwork that needs to be turned-in. Daily hours of operation are posted at each MIX event location.

Extended Recreation

This is an opportunity for your group to enjoy an extended afternoon free time. This will take place after Skip-A-Meal on Day 4. Groups are free to leave campus and check out sites in the area, participate in a service project of your own initiative or the many activities available on campus. If your group chooses to leave campus, any students staying behind must have an adult leader present.

Group Time

Twice a day, everyone will be dismissed to Group Time. This is an opportunity for your youth group to come together for Bible study and discussion related to the daily theme. This is also a great way to develop meaningful relationships within your group and just enjoy being together. Each youth group will be assigned a location where they will meet. You should be prepared to lead and/or direct your students during this time.

Skip-A-Meal

Once during the week, MIX asks everyone to skip-a-meal. This money is used to help fund Christ In Youth’s International Conferences in places such as India, Ghana, Costa Rica, Philippines, Myanmar and others. Suggested restaurants for groups to dine at may be found on the MIX website.

Dodgeball TournamentYou think you got game? Bring it! But know this at MIX: we have serious fun, but we play by the rules. Therefore, you will find below the proper etiquette, terms, and regulations for our dodgeball tournament. Read the rules, know the rules, and love the rules, because you will play by them. Sign-ups are at the MIX hub, and please remember that the dress code still applies. Rules At most locations, you will be playing on a tennis court. One team will be on each side of the net. We know it is small…but don’t complain, because true champions overcome adversity, so don’t be that guy.

- Only one adult on the floor/court per team - Six team members per team will be allowed on the court during play. - If you get hit anywhere on your body with a ball, YOU ARE OUT. - The tournament is single elimination. - If you catch a ball, the thrower is out, and ONE member of your team who was

out may re-enter. - The only time you may leave the box is to retrieve a ball. - If you step outside the boundaries to dodge a ball YOU ARE OUT. - If a ball is thrown at you and it bounces off a ball you are holding, and you

subsequently drop your ball, YOU ARE OUT. - Head shots are legal: Momma says, “If you are dumb enough to get hit in the

head, you are dumb enough to be out.” - If a ball is thrown at you and it bounces off a ball you are holding and someone

catches it, no one is out. - You must have raving fans that are dressed the part, and as a result of the

competition they must be hoarse from cheering for their team at the end of the tournament.

- If you are a weakling and the force of a ball thrown at you is great enough to knock you out of bounds, BUT you catch the ball. You are safe, the giant who threw the ball at you is out, and one member of your team can come back in.

- At the beginning of the match the dodgeballs must go to the back line before they can go forward…i.e. you can’t just pick up a ball and drill someone from point blank range.

- NO CUSSING - NO TIMEOUTS

**Tournaments may not be offered at every MIX event. Rules are subject to change per MIX staff who are final authority on the court.

***Adults: Only one of you per team may be on the court/floor at one time

What to Bring & What NOT to BringWhat to Bring:

-Bible -Notebook and pen/pencil -Clothing for four days, including travel time-Plan on bringing 2 sets of clothing for days 2, 3, and 4 -One set of clothing for each of these days should be suitable for getting wet/dirty -Sleepwear -Jeans and a lightweight jacket for the possibility of cool evenings at some locations -Appropriate swimwear/cover-up

Colored Apparel - We will be splitting the camp up into 4 different colored teams: Red,

Blue, Green, and Yellow- As the event gets closer, we will let your youth minister know which

team you’re on! Make sure to bring plenty of clothing in your team’s color!

Shoes -Comfortable shoes for walking and sessions -Shoes for getting wet -Flip flops

Bedding (Sheets for a twin bed, a blanket or sleeping bag, and a pillow) Towels for showering and swimming Washcloths Toiletries (Soap, Shampoo, Deodorant, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, etc…) Prescription medications (to be handled by your adult leader) Sunblock and Bug Spray Camera Money for travel, the MIX Station, offering, etc. Athletic equipment for recreation time (optional)

What NOT To Bring: Alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, etc. Weapons of any kindRefrigerators or air-conditioners

MIX DRESS CODE

Acceptable: T-shirts Hoodies/Jackets Sweats Capris Jeans Shorts (Use good judgment) Skirts (Use good judgment)

One-piece swimsuits NOT Acceptable: Spaghetti Straps Low Cut Shirts Short Shorts Short Skirts Bikinis

MIX Rules

1. Respect others and yourself. 2. No guys in girl’s dorms beyond the front lobby and vice versa. 3. Alcohol , tobacco, drugs and weapons are absolutely prohibited 4. Everyone must be in their dorms by the designated “In Dorm Time”. 5. For security reasons, no students with backpacks are allowed into the auditorium or cafeteria. Draw string bags are acceptable. 6. Follow the schedule. Be where you are supposed to be when you are supposed to be there. 7. During sessions, stay in your assigned seating. Please follow the posted seating chart. 8. Do not leave the auditorium once the speakers begin talking. 9. Respect the campus – no TP, water balloons, shaving cream, sidewalk chalk, etc. No practical jokes! 10. Do not move furniture as you will be charged for any assessed damage. 11. Do not dial 911 unless it is a true emergency. 12. Absolutely no fireworks at any time during MIX or while on campus property. 13. No food deliveries of any kind to the campus. 14. Students may leave campus ONLY with adult supervision; those staying behind must have an adult present. 15. Follow the MIX dress code. 16. No hazing of other students allowed.

Darrell’s Rules and Expectations

MIX 2014

--Distractions are anything that draws your focus and attention away from whatever it is you are doing.—

**Purpose: MIX summer conference is an opportunity to get out of our normal routine and element at home and meet with God in an intimate way free of

distractions. The intent of these rules and expectations is to set boundaries that will enhance this experience.**

1) Follow MIX rules (Previous Page) and Johnson University Campus rules at all times because…

2) …We will be, representing Jesus and Elberton Christian Church to the world while on this trip. So please act accordingly.

3) When curfews are set while at MIX (and there will be curfews) obey them. This might sound childish, BUT they are for your enjoyment of the trip and for your health, yes your health (spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically). This week WILL be draining, so rest is very important to make it the best it possibly can be.

4) Digital Devices (ipads, ipods, tablets, etc) are allowed on the trip under the following conditions:a. Clean music ONLY!!! I know the kind of music that is out there and I or

the other adults on the trip can’t be standing over your shoulder checking the titles on your playlists. “Clean” isn’t just no swearing, “clean” includes themes and topics as well.

b. Must not get in the way of fellowship on the tripc. Must be left in the dorm rooms at ALL TIMES while at MIX. d. Darrell or the present adult sponsor(s) have the authority to take devices

away if any of these conditions are broken.e. If these conditions can’t be met don’t bring these kinds of devices with

you.

5) Cell Phones are allowed on the trip with the understanding that they can only be used for emergency situations or calling home to check in with parents/say goodnight/etc and will be left in dorms unless otherwise instructed by an adult.

6) If you are unsure if something might be a distraction while on the trip, odds are it will be, so don’t act or take part in whatever that maybe.

7) Most important of all, this is a great opportunity to spend close personal time with God, meet new people, and PLEASE HAVE FUN!!!

****Any questions regarding these or any other rules/expectations see Darrell. ****

MIX 2015 Itinerary

Sunday June 21st:

-Leave from ECC by 8:30am.

-Stop for church and lunch around Asheville, NC.

-Arrive at Johnson Univ. in Knoxville, TN approx 3pm.

-From this point forward you can see the Daily

Schedule by using this link:

http://www.ciy.com/mix/event-info/schedule

Monday-Wednesday June 22nd-24th:

-Daily Conference Schedule:

Each day has a somewhat similar schedule that is

set by MIX with the exception of Wednesday which

has an extended free time.

-Again feel free to go the above link to see the Daily

Schedule we will be following while at the conference

***During our extended free time on Wednesday we, as a group, will be enjoying some aspect of the east Tennessee surroundings. At the point this was written that has not yet been determined, but I will

let parents and students know as soon as I can so that packing needs can be adjusted and extra spending money accounted for if that is needed.

Thursday June 20th:

-Leave Johnson University by 8:00am.

-Stop for breakfast/lunch/brunch on the way.

-Arrive at Elberton Christian Church approx. 2pm.

Contact NumbersMIX 2015June 21-25

@ Johnson University-Knoxville, TN

Darrell AscheCell Phone: (423) 794-0860

Phone number & address at Lee University.:7900 Johnson DriveKnoxville, TN 37998865-573-4517

Packages and letters can be sent to students please address them:

Student nameC/o CIY MIX7900 Johnson DriveKnoxville, TN 37998