Camp Info

 What to Bring

  • Refillable water bottle
  • Clothes – Most of the day will be spent in Bible study.
  • Athletic shoes and clothing  will be necessary if you selected outdoor recreation.
  • Personal hygiene items: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.
  • Bath towels, washcloths
  • Shower flip-flops
  • Twin size sheets or sleeping bag
  • Bible, notebook, pen or pencil
  • Flashlight
  • Fans
  • Bug spray
  • Sunscreen
  • Alarm clock (you will not be able to use cell phones as alarms) especially if you signed up for bunk time
  • Change (particularly quarters) if you would like to buy canned soft drinks or snacks

What NOT to bring

  • Food, so that you will not attract animals/bugs. All meals, snacks, and drinks will be provided in the camp kitchen or through canteen.
  • Personal entertainment devices (mp3 players, radios, stereos, electronic games, DVD players, etc.)
  • Cell phones (Phones will be collected before camp begins)

Camp Rules

Improper behavior, including failure to comply with the above rules, may result in a camper being sent home before the end of camp.

  • Campers are expected to stay on the campgrounds at all times. The woods surrounding the group camp are OFF-LIMITS.
  • Campers are expected to dress modestly at all times-inside or outside the cabin.  (no low cut tops, yoga pants, spaghetti straps, and shorts or skirts must come to the knee. Please bring modest pajamas).
  • Campers may not use any personal entertainment devices.
  • Cell phones will not be permitted for use as alarm clocks or any other purpose. Should a camper wish to call their parents they may receive special permission from their counselor or a staff member to do so during free time. (Phones will be collected before camp begins and returned at the end of the week.)
  • Campers may not use any adhesive substances on the walls of the campground buildings-no tape, command hooks, etc.
  • We do not allow parents or others to visit during the week of camp.
  • Each camper is expected to show respect while at camp; this includes respecting the staff, other campers and Shakamak personnel.
  •  Proper conduct must be observed at all times. All are expected to maintain purity in their attitude and behavior while at camp.
  • All must obey the rules of the campground.
  • Remain on schedule at all times. You are to attend and be on time to all activities.
  • All campers are expected to fully participate in the schedule activities, and no camper is to be in the cabins during activity/Bible class times – without Nurse or Camp Director permission.
  • No horseplay or rough housing that has the potential to be dangerous or harmful is permitted. Everyone should think of how an “innocent” starting action can escalate to a tragic end. Some guidelines to follow:
    • No picking someone up as is done in wrestling. This could easily result in injury.
      If anyone gets angry, stop immediately.
      Consider the differences in body strengths and sizes.
      No horseplay on top of bunks.
      A “stop” or “no” response by anyone must be respected and obeyed.