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General Information---

Youth Conference Ministries

1200 Mountain Creek Rd, Suite 130

Chattanooga TN 37405

423-624-2495 office

www.ycmhome.org

The Great Escape Rockies Trip Information – https://ycmhome.org/schedule/tge/rockies/

The Great Escape Documents & Forms - https://ycmhome.org/schedule/tge/rockies/

2018 Conference Medical Release Form

Rockies White Water Rafting Waiver

Rockies White Water Sign-up

Contact Information for The Great Escape Rockies

We encourage you to pass this information along to the parents of your campers. Everyone loves

getting mail and it’s an even bigger surprise when it comes to camp!

Mail letters to campers at:

Camper Name, Church and City

c/o The Great Escape

Western State College

600 N Adams Street

Gunnison CO 81231-0001

SEND MAIL EARLY

Medical Information

Each group leader is responsible for minor injuries. Each group will need to bring a small first aid

kit. Each conference location will have a nurse on duty and the nearest hospital/emergency room is

(include name, address, and phone number to the nearest hospital/emergency room for your location).

You will need to bring TWO COPIES of the completed Medical Release Forms for each student.

One will be submitted to YCM and you will keep the other. These forms can be downloaded from the

download page listed above.

These are found at the bottom left-hand side of webpage.

Welcome to The Great Escape Rockies!!

Table of Contents Group Leader Checklist 4 Registration Info/Payment Deadlines 4 Housing Information 4 What to Bring 4 What NOT to Bring 4 Rules/Guidelines 5 Sexual Misconduct Policy 5 Clothing/Swimsuit Policy 5 Contact Info 6 Characteristics of a Good Leader 7 How to Lead a Small Group 8 How to Share your Faith 9 Daily Schedule 10

Group Leader Checklist

Pray! Pray! Pray! Send deposit of $100 per person to YCM Secure adult counselors (1 adult male/female for every 6 male/female students) Organize transportation to/from camp Contact Del Francescon at YCM Home Office regarding registration questions: del@ycmhome.org or

(423) 624-2495 Collect completed Medical Release Forms and make a photocopy; one copy will be submitted to YCM

and you will keep one

Registration Information/Payment Deadlines Submit a $100 deposit per person (including adults) to Youth Conference Ministries, either online

(www.ycmhome.org) or by mail (mail-in forms are also available on the website). Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

If a DROP is made BEFORE March 1, 2018 the deposit for that slot will be applied to your group’s total balance due. If drops are made AFTER March 1, 2018 the deposit will be forfeited. The FINAL DROP DATE is May 1, 2018—after this date your church will be responsible for the full cost of each dropped space.

Additions are subject to availability of space. Housing Information Housing will be in college dorms Room assignments will be given to you upon arrival Other information applicable to your situation (air mattresses, sheets, sleeping bags)

What to Bring

Bibles, pens, journals Sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries Bathing suit and towel Clothing for hot and cold temps Old clothing that can get dirty—for recreation 2 cans of shaving cream (no menthol) Hat, sun block, water bottle, good tennis shoes Spending money Travel cash Sunglasses, insect repellent, camera, sports equipment, laundry bag, trash bag Jacket or raincoat Small First Aid kit per group Two copies of each student’s Medical Release Form Guitar for group time if desired Other items relevant to your conference

What NOT to Bring Any form of mind altering substances Tobacco products Weapons of any kind Firecrackers iPods/Nintendo DSs etc. Laser pointers

Cell phones can be brought and used in the evening or during free time, but leaders should secure them in their rooms during regular camp sessions and activities.

Rules/Guidelines (For Campers and Counselors)

At no time should boys be in a girl’s dorm or vice versa Attendance at all meetings is required Your wristband/lanyard is your meal ticket. Wear it at all times! Obey the conference curfew. Damage done to the dorm properties and the meeting rooms is the responsibility of the group and/or

persons involved Firecrackers, alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, drugs, and weapons of any kind are forbidden NO food or dishes allowed outside the dining hall Do NOT remove or rearrange your furniture Please do not knock out screens, lean out, or drop things from your windows Campers are not allowed off-campus without a counselor

Sexual Misconduct Policy

We live with an increased awareness of human rights. It is in that spirit that certain guidelines have been established in order to assure that everyone’s rights are protected, as well as the reputation of Youth Conference Ministries (YCM).

At no time will counselors be in compromising situations with kids.

There should be absolutely NO physical contact that can be interpreted as sexual advances made

toward any camper or any conference participant.

Adult counselors should not walk unaccompanied at night with campers of the opposite sex.

Adult counselors should not involve themselves in in-depth counseling with campers of the opposite sex in secluded areas.

These guidelines state clearly that there should be no inappropriate sexual conduct between counselor and campers, counselors and counselors, and campers and campers.

When adult counselors are notified of inappropriate conduct by anyone, they must immediately report it to TGE/FITS conference directors or to the YCM Chief Executive Officer Tim Surratt. Since the person in question may be a minor, state laws will be followed.

Clothing/Swimsuit Policy Guys are to wear swim trunks only—no speedos Girls are to wear modest swimsuits. If a girl chooses to wear a suit that is too revealing she will be re-

quired to wear a t-shirt over it. In order to have a co-ed function that respects others’ eyes we need to dress modestly

Girls should not wear spaghetti strap tank tops. If a girl chooses to wear this type of top she will be asked to put a sweater or other shirt over it

NO short shorts We look to you, LEADERS, to guide your students in wearing appropriate clothing and swimwear

CONTACT INFO

Bret Spiegelman

Cel l : 901-277-3554

Bret@hopechurchmemphis .com

TG E R o c k i es D i re cto r

YC M C o n fe re n c e R e g i st ra r

Del Francescon

phone : 423-624-2495

del@ycmhome.org

Call Bret if you have questions/issues the day you arrive.

For questions/issues regarding registration.

Characteristics of a Good Leader

Genuine Love of Christ II Corinthians 5:15

“For the love of Christ controls us.”

Sincere Love For Christ Romans 12:9

“Let love be genuine.”

Flexibility II Timothy 4:2

“Preach the Word, be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.”

Enthusiasm Colossians 3:23

“Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as if to the Lord and not to men.”

Loyalty John 13:25”

...By this all men shall know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Dependability I Corinthians 4:2

“In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy.”

Confidentiality Ephesians 5:15

“Therefore, be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise.”

Strength and Firmness Ephesians 6:10 “

Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might.”

Cheerfulness Philippians 4:4

“Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say Rejoice! Let your gentleness be

known to all.”

Tips on How to Lead a Small Group

1. Establish an atmosphere of acceptance. Most teenagers are afraid to express their opinions because they are afraid of being ridiculed, laughed at, or considered dumb by their peers. They need to feel secure

before they share their true feelings and beliefs.

2. Affirm all legitimate expressions of opinion from your group members. Make certain everyone knows his or her comments and contributions are appreciated and important.

3. Discourage the students from thinking of you as the “authority” on the subject.

4. Actively listen to each person. God gave you one mouth and two ears. Good discussion leaders know how to listen.

5. Do not force anyone to talk. Invite them, but do not insist they comment. Each member should have the right to “pass.”

6. Do not take sides during discussion. You will possibly have differing opinions in the group. This is very stimulating to a discussion, but do not make the mistake of agreeing with one side or the other. Instead en-

courage both sides to think through their positions and to defend their points of view.

7. Do not allow one person-including yourself-to monopolize the discussion. Try to encourage equal participation from all the students. And remember that it is the kids turn to talk.

8. Arrange seating to encourage discussion. It is best to sit in a circle with everyone at the same eye level.

9. Don’t be intimidated by silence. Let the students think about the question.

10. Stay on Topic. It is common for a discussion to go off on tangents. If the tangent is fairly close to what you’re talking about, see it through for a little bit. Otherwise, tell the group that you can talk about that topic

later, but for now you need to finish your discussion of the current topic.

11. Ask open-ended questions. When asking questions of students ask questions that require more than a one-word response or yes or no. Ask for their opinion or how they feel about something. Ask questions about

how or why things are the way they are.

12. Go from general to specific. Kids will be more willing to talk about people in general at first and then talk about how the topic affects them personally.

13. Remember it is not a good group if you do all the talking.

Sharing Your Faith

The Roman Road to Salvation

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Romans 6:23

We must realize that our sins separate us from God!

Romans 5:08 God so loved us that even while we were yet sinners He died for us!

Romans 10:9-10

That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:13

Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

Prayer to Receive Jesus

Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I was made for You, but I've been living for me. I want to begin a

relationship with You now. I believe that You died in my place, to pay the penalty for my sin, and rose again for my salvation. I want to turn from my sins. I now invite You to come into my heart and

life as my Lord and Savior.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Sunday

3-4 pm Registration (Mears Lounge and Taylor Lawn)

5-6:30 pm Dinner

6:30 pm Leaders Meeting in Taylor Hall Lower

All Students to Taylor Lawn

7:30 pm Leaders enter into Taylor Hall – Kids to Taylor Steps

7:45 pm Worship/Speaker (Taylor Auditorium)

9:30 pm Night Event- Gather in front of Mears

11:00 pm Curfew

11:30 pm Lights Out

Monday - Thursday

7-9 am Breakfast

8:00 am Optional: Early Bird Worship in lower Taylor

Optional: Meet with your leadership team to plan

8:45 am Meet with your group, you choose where (plan the day)

9:00 am Quiet Time outside on & around Taylor Lawn

9:15 am Leaders enter into Taylor Hall – Kids on Taylor Steps

9:30 am Worship/Speaker (Taylor Auditorium)

11:00 am Small Groups with your church on Taylor Lawn

12-1 pm Lunch (Rafters eat at 11:30)

1-5 pm Outdoor Recreation, off campus, enjoy yourself

Thursday 1:30– Shaving Cream War on football field

5-6:30 pm Dinner

6:30 pm Leaders Meeting in Taylor Hall Lower

7:30 pm Leaders enter into Taylor Hall – Kids on Taylor Steps

7:45 pm Worship/Speaker (Taylor Auditorium)

Monday – large group game/meet on Taylor steps

Wednesday – Dance/Ice Cream Student Center patio

11:00 pm Curfew

11:30 pm Lights Out

Friday

8:00 am Everyone Check Out/Mears Lounge-No Breakfast Served

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