GeneralItemstopack:Ø ScripturesØ Medications(togivetoNurse)Ø ToothbrushandtoothpasteØ SocksandunderwearØ Tennisshoes(closetoed)andpoolshoesØ AppropriateswimsuitsØ Clothesfor“MessyGames”(clothesthatcanberuined)

Ø DeodorantØ WaterBottleØ Towel(showerandpool)Ø ShowerItemsØ Sunscreen&BugSprayØ Pillow,blanket,sleepingbagØ Campfireblanket

Midlands Mission Center

Summer 2017

Youth Summer Camps

June11-16:SeniorHighCamp

June18-23:MiddleSchoolCamp

July6-8:YouthQuestKC

July22-29:Spectacular

July22-29:MITIOG

July30-August3:JuniorCamp

Youth Activit ies Policies Every camper must have their registration, health, and release forms signed by a parent/guardian and fees paid before they attend camp. WE HOLD A CLOSED CAMP POLICY.

o A “Closed Camp” means staff and campers must remain at the activity or camp site for the duration of the camp. No visitors are allowed. Frequent coming and going is very disruptive to community building and the spiritual commitment of the camp. Therefore, a camper’s attendance is very important. Our activities are designed for personal and spiritual growth. Exceptions are made only with prior agreement with Camp Directors in collaboration with Mission Center Staff or in extreme circumstances, such as medical conditions, and family emergencies. For ethical and legal reasons, any camper leaving camp is asked to notify Camp Directors. Campers are not allowed to arrive late without making prior arrangements with Camp Directors. All special arrangements must be made at least one week prior to event/activity/camp with the exception of an emergency. Possession or use of weapons of any kind (including, but not limited to: guns, knives, etc.), fireworks, or explosives are prohibited Any alcohol, tobacco, and drug use is prohibited.

o Without exception, all medications are to be given to the camp nurse or designated staff for dispensing and safekeeping. Some medications may be approved by the camp nursing staff for the camper to keep with them. Sexual activity of any kind is prohibited.

o A policy of sexual abstinence will be enforced. All campers and staff are called to be aware of other’s personal space and comfort while at camp. If you are unsure of someone’s comfort level, ask. Respect the Worth of Persons

o Do not “put down” or insult, make fun of, threaten, pull pranks on, use abusive language, or use violence of any kind towards another camper or staff. Swearing, ridicule, and sexual innuendos disrupt the Christian environment of camp. Sensitivity for people’s feelings is crucial to grow in community with one another. Be mindful of your words as they can be either hurtful or uplifting. Be aware of what you wear

o Camp is not a fashion show so please leave inappropriate clothes at home. This means no low-cut, midriff, or strapless tops. “Sagging” pants are not allowed during camp. Clothes promoting alcohol, cigarettes or drug use, or inappropriate language is prohibited. You will be expected to change if staff finds your clothes inappropriate.

o ***SWIMSUITS***: Swimwear must be appropriate for church camp setting. Bikinis are prohibited. If a bikini is all you own, a dark shirt must be worn over it. Campers are discouraged from bringing personal electronics (phones, iPods, handheld games, etc.). These items are a distraction to the camp environment. They may be used at Camp Director’s discretion (i.e. during quiet time). MIDLANDS MISSION CENTER, CHIHOWA RETREAT CENTER, AND/OR CAMP STAFF ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST, STOLEN, DAMAGED ITEMS.

Financial Aid & Scholarship Information

Outreach Evangelism Scholarship: Any member who brings a non-member friend to camp will receive a $50

discount off camp fees for both the member and non-member. Please indicate friends name on the registration form.

Ø This scholarship may not be applied to Youth Quest or Spectacular Ø A member may bring more than one non-member and each friend will

receive the $50 discount, but the member will receive the discount only once.

Congregational Scholarships:

Many of the Midlands Mission Center congregations offer scholarships. The amount of the scholarship will vary by congregation. Please contact your Congregational Financial Officer if you need financial

assistance.

Midlands Mission Campership Fund: Many of our youth want to come to camp, but are unable to

experience camp due to financial restraints. A mission center campership fund, named “MMC Youth Campership

Fund”, has been created to send youth to our mission center residential camps. As you are able, please make donations to this fund by either writing in “MMC Youth Campership Fund” on your contribution envelopes or

by writing a check to MMC, noting MMC Youth Campership Fund” on the memo line.

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Online Registration

http://midlandsmc.org

Look for the green button on the homepage titled “Online Registration.”

*For anyone who does not have Internet access please call Kat Hnatyshyn to register by phone*

Pam Mathena: 816.221.4450

Payment options:Visa/Mastercard

Sponsorship from Congregation/Mission Centero Contact your Congregational Financial Officer for their level of

sponsorship.o They will fill out a sponsorship form and send to the Mission

Center. Once that form is received by the mission center credit will be applied to the online account.

o If there is still financial assistance needed after the congregation has helped please contact MMC Financial Officer Carina Lord Wilson for assistance (816) 833-4300 ext. 611

You may register for camps/reunions with no money down. Sign up for payment plans and/or payment reminders!

The balance of camp fees must be paid two weeks prior to camp to receive the early bird discount, with the exception of Spectacular.

o Spectacular fee must be paid in full by Saturday, June 17th.Refunds for camp are available, less a $25 fee, if notification is made to Midlands Mission Center office 2 weeks prior to the beginning of camp.

o Spectacular refunds will be available less the $25 until July 15th, after that date all but the $125 will be refunded.

Return checks/ACH will be charged $25.

Table of Contents: Youth Act iv i t ies Pol ic ies 2 F o r A L L M i d l a n d s M i s s i o n C e n t e r Y o u t h C a m p s & A c t i v i t i e s

Senior High Camp 4 (C o m p le te d 9 t h – 1 2 t h g ra d e s ) Middle School Camp 5 (C o m p le te d 6 t h - 8 t h g ra d e s ) Youth Quest – Kansas City 6 (C o m p le te d K - 2 n d g ra d e s )

SPECTACULAR 7 (C o m p le te d 9 t h - 1 2 t h g ra d e s )

Camp M.I.T.I .O.G. 8 ( S t a f f 1 6 y e a r s a n d o l d e r n e e d e d )

Junior Camp 9 (C o m p le te d 3 r d - 5 t h g ra d e s ) Registrat ion Information 10 Financial Aid & Scholarships 11

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Senior High Camp Directors: Kyle & Kristine Joyce

“Whoever says (s)he abides in Him ought to walk in the same way in which He walked.” -1 John 2:6

Jesus prophetically condemned injustice and proclaimed the good news. He preached liberation to the oppressed and repentance to oppressors. He taught his followers to love God, to love their neighbors, and to love their enemies. By eating with sinners, serving the poor, healing the unclean, blessing children, and welcoming women and men as equals among his disciples, Jesus declared that all persons are of worth in the sight of God. As Disciples of Christ, we are all called to live like Jesus by living in loving community with others, seeing Jesus in the faces of the least of God’s children, and serving those whom the world has forgotten.

Check in @ Chihowa: Sunday, June 11th 3:00pm Check out @ Chihowa: Friday, June 16th 12:00pm

Fee: $260.00 if paid/postmarked on/before Saturday, May 27th.

Fee will increase to $285.00 if paid after May 27th

Junior Camp 2017

Directors: Michelle & KC Wilson AGreatAdventureawaitsyou this summerat JuniorCampas we explore God’s great outdoors and our relationships!Explorations include casting your lines for that big fish,findingjusttherightstrokewithyourboatoar.Plus,ifthosearen’tenoughreasonstojoinintheadventure,therewillbescavenger hunts, plenty of pool time, laughs, friendshipsmadeandmore!!

Check in @ Chihowa: Sunday, July 30th 3:00pm Check out @ Chihowa: Thursday, August 3rd 11:00am

Fee: $240.00 if paid/postmarked on/before Saturday, July 8th.

Fee will increase to $265.00 if paid after July 8th

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CAMP M.I .T . I .O .G .

Directors: Gary Libeer & Laura Huyett

Camp MITIOG is a summer camp for young people

ages 7 to 16, who are diagnosed with Spina Bifida. Spina Bifida is a neurological defect causing incomplete closure of the spine. Campers vary in physical limitations from full use of wheelchairs to accessible devices for walking. MITIOG seeks to help the children participate in activities as normally as possible and to fulfill their self-worth and quality of life. This is the 48th year of MITIOG and the kids say MITIOG is the best thing in the world.

Camp MITIOG is always looking for counselors and counselors-in-training. If you are 16 years old or older and wish to be a part of a great service ministry, contact Gary or Laura or visit www.campmitiog.org

Middle School Camp

Directors: Beka Scott & Thomas Grover

“Now the Lord is the Spir i t, and where the Spir i t o f the Lord is, there is freedom.” ~2 Corinth ians 3:17

God’s ask ing you to be the th ing that you were a l ready created to be. God says: Do your th ing. Do the th ing you love to do, what you’ve been created to do.

So many of us twis t ourselves up in knots t ry ing desperate ly to be someth ing or someone else.

What is God ask ing you to do? What is the th ing God created you to be? What do you love?

Come explore who you were meant , created, and commanded to be – who you are : wei rd and wonderful , imperfect ly messy and lovely . Check in @ Chihowa: Sunday, June 18th 4:00pm Check out @ Chihowa: Friday, June 23rd 12:00pm

Fee: $260.00 if paid/postmarked on/before Saturday, June 3rd.

Fee will increase to $285.00 if paid after June 3rd.

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Director: Autumn Cash

“Put on the Fu l l Armor of God .” -Ephes ians 6:11 Come to work on your super powers and ming le with other superheroes ! Cape and mask are opt ional , but a k ind heart i s essent ia l . Check in @ Mission Road: Thursday, July 6th @ 6:00pm Check out @ Mission Road: Saturday, July 8th @ Noon

Mission Road Congregation

7842 Mission Road Prairie Village, KS 66208

Fee: $65.00 if paid/postmarked on/before

Saturday, June 24th. Fee will increase to $70.00 if paid after June 24th.

Spectacular: Harmony Directors: Kat & Alex Hnatyshyn

The mission of SPECTACULAR is to create a safe, Christ-centered community that encourages young women and men to discover God, their inherent worth, and cultivate and express their giftedness. During SPECTACULAR approximately 1,100 campers and their leaders gather at Graceland University for the largest annual gathering of youth in Community of Christ. All campers will have opportunities to participate in leadership and discipleship development, diverse worship, and expression of arts, music, and sports. During the week campers can look forward to sharing in all avenues of the SPEC experience – service projects, communication workshops, basketball, musical instruction, table tennis, stage production, worship, delegation devotions, volleyball, tie-dying, cotton candy, discussions about dating and relationships, learning more about our Creator, soccer, and much, much more.

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Drop off for Bus @ Highlands: Saturday, July 22nd 10:00am Pick-up from Bus @ Highlands: Saturday, July 29th 3:00pm Early Registration Fees: $420.00 (Camper) & $240.00 (Staff)

*Registration and FULL FEE must be postmarked on or before JUNE 17TH, 2017.

Ø AFTER JUNE 17TH: FEE WILL INCREASE TO $580.00