SUMMER CAMPS 2021
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Summer 2021 brings a new theme to the Southland rotation - Battle on the High Seas! Come and enjoy a week of exciting activities, exhilarating games, Bible based preaching, and much more. Below you will find scheduling information, registration options, and what to expect during your week of camp. If you have any questions, please reach out to Southland by email, phone, or social media. Very Important information is highlighted with red, bold font type.
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Southland Christian Camp's primary ministry is to the youth of the churches in the Southern region of the United States. The purpose of the camp is to help young people Initiate their Passion for Christ, Identify their Life Purpose, and Ignite their Potential for the Lord. Ever aspect of Southland's camp experience is designed to assist campers to take the NEXT STEP in their walk with the Lord. This is the heartbeat of Southland Christian Ministries.
With all of the activities that Southland has to offer, you'll never run out of things to do! Activities include the Gator Glide, Human Foosball, Bayou Beans Coffee Shop, General Store, Rockwall, Sand Volleyball, Outdoor Courts, Rifle Range, Paintball Trail, Frisbee Golf, Crafts, and much more!
Note: All campers must submit a completed registration form seven days before camp week to avoid being charged an additional registration fee. Church groups may make advanced reservations, but can only take advantage of the Early Bird Discount (see below) if they have submitted a completed registration form and the $25 registration fee for each camper. Arrival/DepartureCamp opens for registration on Monday at 2:00 PM and continues till 4:00 PM. Departure is Saturday by 9:00 AM.
Note: All campers must submit a completed registration form seven days before camp week to avoid being charged an additional registration fee. Church groups may make advanced reservations, but can only take advantage of the Early Bird Discount (see below) if they have submitted a completed registration form and the $25 registration fee for each camper. Arrival/DepartureCamp opens for registration on Monday at 2:00 PM and continues till 4:00 PM. Departure is Saturday by 9:00 AM.
Arrival: Registration is from 2 - 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Camper activities begin at 5:00 p.m.
Departure: All camps are dismissed after breakfast on the last day of camp at 9 a.m. No camper will be allowed to leave early without prior written permission from a parent.
What to Bring: Bible, notebook, pen, toiletries, casual clothes, sports clothes for activities, swim suit (girls-modest one piece; boys-swimming trunks), shoes for informal services and recreation, old clothes and shoes for water activities, spending money, bedding, pillow, towels and washcloth for those staying in cabins. All bedding and towels are provided for sponsors staying in the Fellowship Inn or Stokes Lodge. If desired, you may also bring a camera, fishing pole, and baseball glove.
Do not bring: Alcoholic beverages, non-prescription drugs, tobacco, fireworks, firearms, smart phones, tablets, CD players, TV’s, video games, computers, magazines, short shorts or short skirts, tight slack or tight jeans, T-shirts with worldly advertising. Campers cannot keep food in the cabins. Pets are not allowed on the campsite.
Emergencies: In case of emergency, call the office at (318)894-9154. Under normal circumstances, campers should not be called or visited. Telephones are not available for camper use, except in case of emergency.
Sponsors: Prices listed for a camp week apply to both campers and sponsors. For every ten campers, one sponsor may come for half price. Sponsor numbers may be limited by the size of the camper group, or by the amount of sponsor housing available. Newborns are permitted and we do have a limited amount of space for sponsor children ages 2-5 for an added cost of $145 per child. The early bird discount does not apply for sponsor children.
Departure: All camps are dismissed after breakfast on the last day of camp at 9 a.m. No camper will be allowed to leave early without prior written permission from a parent.
What to Bring: Bible, notebook, pen, toiletries, casual clothes, sports clothes for activities, swim suit (girls-modest one piece; boys-swimming trunks), shoes for informal services and recreation, old clothes and shoes for water activities, spending money, bedding, pillow, towels and washcloth for those staying in cabins. All bedding and towels are provided for sponsors staying in the Fellowship Inn or Stokes Lodge. If desired, you may also bring a camera, fishing pole, and baseball glove.
Do not bring: Alcoholic beverages, non-prescription drugs, tobacco, fireworks, firearms, smart phones, tablets, CD players, TV’s, video games, computers, magazines, short shorts or short skirts, tight slack or tight jeans, T-shirts with worldly advertising. Campers cannot keep food in the cabins. Pets are not allowed on the campsite.
Emergencies: In case of emergency, call the office at (318)894-9154. Under normal circumstances, campers should not be called or visited. Telephones are not available for camper use, except in case of emergency.
Sponsors: Prices listed for a camp week apply to both campers and sponsors. For every ten campers, one sponsor may come for half price. Sponsor numbers may be limited by the size of the camper group, or by the amount of sponsor housing available. Newborns are permitted and we do have a limited amount of space for sponsor children ages 2-5 for an added cost of $145 per child. The early bird discount does not apply for sponsor children.
EXTRA CAMP COSTS
Coffee Shop – we have a variety of coffee drinks that are available and the prices range from $2.50 to $4.50 per drink. The coffee shop is open every day for about 4 hours. If you want a coffee every day, plan to spend around $15 over the course of the week.
Snack Shop – from candy bars, to popcorn, to soda drinks, to granola bars, and sports drinks, the snack shop will keep the camper hydrated, fueled, and happy. Prices range from $0.50 for candy to $3.50 for ice-cream. The snack shop is also open every day for about 4 hours. You can expect to spend about $12 at the snack shop.
Bookstore – the bookstore offers a plethora of souvenirs from Southland. Hats, t-shirts, fidget spinners, more candy, water bottles, and much more are available to every camper. The bookstore is also open every day for approximately 4 hours. You could easily spend $20 here.
Paintball – this is one of those activities that many campers LOVE. The Paintball course is open 3 times during the week. The cost is $10 per round and another $5 to refill the hopper. It’s an optional activity so take into consideration what the camper will desire to do. You could spend $20-$30 here if they really enjoy Paintball.
Archery Attack – this is one of our newest events and the campers LOVE, LOVE it. For $5 a camper can play for about an 1 ½ hours. Most campers will play at least twice during the week.
Rifle Range – the rifle range is $1 per clip and each clip hold 12 bullets. Most campers will do this activity only 1 time and buy 2-3 clips. This is a great place to utilize any spare change that has been collected throughout the week.
Media – we have a variety of media options which campers can choose from to remember their fun week at Southland. Highlight DVD’s, picture CD’s, sermon CD’s, and much more are available. Sermon CD, Highlight DVD, Picture CD - $10 Link’s - $5 for an individual, $10 for two, $12 for all three, BEST VALUE: Loadable Thumb Drive (includes all media) - $25, Cabin Picture 5x7: $5, Church Picture 5x7: $5, Camp Picture 5x7: $5, Church Picture 8x10: $8, Church Picture 8x10 framed: $20
Coffee Shop – we have a variety of coffee drinks that are available and the prices range from $2.50 to $4.50 per drink. The coffee shop is open every day for about 4 hours. If you want a coffee every day, plan to spend around $15 over the course of the week.
Snack Shop – from candy bars, to popcorn, to soda drinks, to granola bars, and sports drinks, the snack shop will keep the camper hydrated, fueled, and happy. Prices range from $0.50 for candy to $3.50 for ice-cream. The snack shop is also open every day for about 4 hours. You can expect to spend about $12 at the snack shop.
Bookstore – the bookstore offers a plethora of souvenirs from Southland. Hats, t-shirts, fidget spinners, more candy, water bottles, and much more are available to every camper. The bookstore is also open every day for approximately 4 hours. You could easily spend $20 here.
Paintball – this is one of those activities that many campers LOVE. The Paintball course is open 3 times during the week. The cost is $10 per round and another $5 to refill the hopper. It’s an optional activity so take into consideration what the camper will desire to do. You could spend $20-$30 here if they really enjoy Paintball.
Archery Attack – this is one of our newest events and the campers LOVE, LOVE it. For $5 a camper can play for about an 1 ½ hours. Most campers will play at least twice during the week.
Rifle Range – the rifle range is $1 per clip and each clip hold 12 bullets. Most campers will do this activity only 1 time and buy 2-3 clips. This is a great place to utilize any spare change that has been collected throughout the week.
Media – we have a variety of media options which campers can choose from to remember their fun week at Southland. Highlight DVD’s, picture CD’s, sermon CD’s, and much more are available. Sermon CD, Highlight DVD, Picture CD - $10 Link’s - $5 for an individual, $10 for two, $12 for all three, BEST VALUE: Loadable Thumb Drive (includes all media) - $25, Cabin Picture 5x7: $5, Church Picture 5x7: $5, Camp Picture 5x7: $5, Church Picture 8x10: $8, Church Picture 8x10 framed: $20
PROMOTIOANL MATERIAL
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Teen camps are the primary camps each summer at Southland. Each summer hundreds of teenagers attend camp and have an absolutely incredible experience. Click here to read what teen campers think of summer camp at Southland.
When a teenager attends Southland's summer teen camps, they are placed into a cabin of approximately 8 campers of your gender and age. Each cabin has a counselor who is dedicated to making each teenager's week of camp a success and to seeing them take their next step in their walk with God.
When a teenager attends Southland's summer teen camps, they are placed into a cabin of approximately 8 campers of your gender and age. Each cabin has a counselor who is dedicated to making each teenager's week of camp a success and to seeing them take their next step in their walk with God.
Southland's teen camp serves young people who are going into the 7th grade through those who have just graduated from high-school.
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TEEN WEEK SCHEDULE
Teen Week 1 (May 31-June 5) - Evangelist Ron DeGarde Teen Week 2 (June 21-26) - Evangelist Tom Farrell Teen Week 3 | Dual Week (June 28-July 3) - Jim Schettler Teen Week 4 (July 12-17) - Evangelist Caleb Garroway Teen Week 5 | Dual Week (July 19-24) - Evangelist Mark Herbster |
A STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP
1. Decide which camp week you would like to attend (or) talk with your youth pastor to find out what week your church will be attending.
2. Visit Southland's website and register for your selected week.
3. When you register, pay a $25 registration fee to reserve your spot.
4. Get excited, pack your bags, hop in your car/bus/van and drive to Southland Christian Camp!
1. Decide which camp week you would like to attend (or) talk with your youth pastor to find out what week your church will be attending.
2. Visit Southland's website and register for your selected week.
3. When you register, pay a $25 registration fee to reserve your spot.
4. Get excited, pack your bags, hop in your car/bus/van and drive to Southland Christian Camp!
When you attend a week of Junior camp at Southland, you are in for one of the greatest weeks of your entire year. Enjoy rides down the gator glide, fun and exciting team competition, jaw-breaker candy from the bookstore, ice-cream from the snack shop, swimming in the pool, and much more. The Junior camp experience is designed just for kids your age. You will certainly enjoy meeting new friends, eating great food, getting lots of outdoor experience, and growing in your relationship with Jesus Christ. Five days of epic fun, only at Southland's Junior Camp program. Check it out!
Southland's junior camp serves young people who are going into the 3rd grade through those who are going into 7th grade.
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JUNIOR WEEK SCHEDULE
Junior Week 1 (June 7-11) - Evangelist Micah Self Junior Week 2 | Dual Week (June 28-July 3) - Evangelist Ed Dunlop Junior Week 3| Dual Week (July 19-24) - Evangelist Adrian Burden |
A STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP
1. Decide which camp week you would like to attend (or) talk with your youth pastor/children's director to find out what week your church will be attending.
2. Visit Southland's website and register for your selected week.
3. When you register, pay a $25 registration fee to reserve your spot.
4. Get excited, pack your bags, hop in your car/bus/van and drive to Southland Christian Camp!
1. Decide which camp week you would like to attend (or) talk with your youth pastor/children's director to find out what week your church will be attending.
2. Visit Southland's website and register for your selected week.
3. When you register, pay a $25 registration fee to reserve your spot.
4. Get excited, pack your bags, hop in your car/bus/van and drive to Southland Christian Camp!
DEAR PARENTS,
The Southland staff is so grateful for the trust and confidence you are placing in their ministry to your young people. The camp takes safety, both physical and spiritual, very seriously and understand the weight of caring for a large group of young children for a week. You can be assured that situations ranging from water activities, conversations in the cabin, amount of sugar intake, etc. are closely monitored by the Southland counselors on a 24/7 basis. Southland's policy during Junior weeks is that counselors stay with their campers at all times. In other words, Junior campers are always with a responsible adult. If you have any questions about policy or have additional concerns, please reach out to the camp office at 318.894.9154. They staff are ready to assist you and ensure that your child has a fun and safe week of Junior camp.
Sincerely,
The Southland Staff
The Southland staff is so grateful for the trust and confidence you are placing in their ministry to your young people. The camp takes safety, both physical and spiritual, very seriously and understand the weight of caring for a large group of young children for a week. You can be assured that situations ranging from water activities, conversations in the cabin, amount of sugar intake, etc. are closely monitored by the Southland counselors on a 24/7 basis. Southland's policy during Junior weeks is that counselors stay with their campers at all times. In other words, Junior campers are always with a responsible adult. If you have any questions about policy or have additional concerns, please reach out to the camp office at 318.894.9154. They staff are ready to assist you and ensure that your child has a fun and safe week of Junior camp.
Sincerely,
The Southland Staff
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7:30 - Rise and Shine
7:30-8:25 - Cabin Chores 7:30-8:20 - Bayou Beans 8:25-8:28 - Flag Raising 8:30-9:00 - Breakfast 9:00-9:30 - Church Pictures 9:30-10:30 - Morning Chapel 10:30-11:00 - God and I Time 11:10-11:50 - “Medic Dodgeball” 11:50-12:25 - Cabin Pictures 12:00-12:25 - Counselor Follow-up 12:30-1:00 - Lunch 1:10-2:00 - PLB |
2:00-4:45 - Free Time*
2:00-3:15 - Girls Swim Time 3:30-4:45 - Guys Swim Time 5:00-5:25 - Camper Choir 5:30-6:00 - Supper 6:10-7:00 - “Circular Soccer” 7:15-8:00 - SS/BB/GS 7:00-8:00 - Evening Service Prep 8:15-9:45 - Evening Service 9:45-10:30 - Free Time 10:30-10:45 - Get Ready for Bed 10:45-11:00 - Cabin Devotions 11:00 - Lights Out |
Free Time Activities Tuesday – Friday
2:00-4:00 Tues & Thurs - Rifle Range ($1 per clip) 2:00-4:30 - Snack Shop (SS), General Store (GS) Zip Line, Bayou Beans (BB), Gyroscope, Rock Wall, Lake/Boating Sign Up Events / Check Out - Paintball ($10 per player) Wed & Fri - Archery Attack ($3 per player) - Archery Range |
Please understand that this schedule was taken from a previous summer camp and is subject to minor changes.
CAMP FEE: $250 per person
- Prices for all Summer 2021 camps (Teen, Junior, and Sponsor) are all the same price.
- A $25, non-refundable, registration fee is the minimum payment to register for summer camp. The $25 will go toward the overall price when the full payment is completed.
- Parents/Youth workers may decide if the full payment is made in advance or upon arrival at Southland Christian Camp.
- Scholarships are available to unchurched, unsaved young people that pastors have referenced. Scholarship form coming soon!
- The Southland offices have requested that campers and sponsors limit the use of the printable registration form as much as possible to eliminate backup and file processing.
Please note that the June 14-19 week has been reserved for a specific set of churches. If you are unsure if you are a part of this group, please consult your pastor and/or youth pastor to verify.