Times:
Thursday – Arrive at Memorial at 12:30pm (eat before you come)
Sunday – Return to Memorial at noon
Packing List
- Bedding is not required (The room is hotel style with bedding and 1 bath towel per person)
- Old Clothes
Wear old clothes on Thursday when you come to the church! – The first thing we will do is our mission project and we will be painting.
If you plan to play paintball or explore the cave – bring another set of old clothes AND a plastic bag to put them in afterwards. - Swimwear
Girls – one-piece suit or a “tankini” that covers you well. If you don’t have a one-piece, wear a tank top or tshirt over your suit. If your swim attire is not distracting, you have succeeded. 🙂
Guys – swim shirts are NOT required this year, but might be more comfortable so you don’t burn in the pool or the lake. - Sunscreen/Hat/Sunglasses – it is super hot and sunny this week and we will be outdoors
- Swim Towel (Bath towel is provided)
- Smell good and look good stuff – Soap, shampoo, deodorant – please
- Clothes– t-shirts and shorts, under stuff, socks, jammies to wear in front of all your friends
- Closed toed shoes are required for the cave and some activities.
- Water bottle – we will be outside and it’s hot so bring a water bottle!
- Flashlight or headlamp if you have it
- Bible (if you need one we’ll give you one) & Pen
- Snacks (optional)
- Money – only if you plan to do paintball (see below) or buy snacks. There is a snack bar and gift shop
- Cell Phones, headphones, chargers (sometimes these will be allowed)
Or a watch to stay on-time for events - You MAY bring a bike or scooter. We are taking an enclosed trailer but bikes could be scratched in transport so beware!
Medication & Food Allergies:
- Medicine – Give to Sara in ziplock bag on Thursday with name & instructions
- Food Allergies – Let Tisha know with details asap. students@memorialchurch.net
Safety:
Recreation Waiver MUST be signed to participate
- We want everyone to be safe and healthy for a great camp experience. If a student is feeling sick, we will isolate them, check temperatures and possibly call a parent for pickup.
- Students may choose to explore the cave which will require crawling thru small spaces. Be prepared!
- Students may choose to do the high-ropes course. There are trained professionals from the camp running these activities.
- Life jackets are required at the lake. Life guards are on duty.
Activities: (on Saturday)
AGAIN – Recreation Waiver must be signed to participate
- High & Low Rope Courses
- 4 Zip-lines, 2 Swings, and Leap of Faith
- Paintball & Archery Tag
- Aqua Park on the Lake
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor Gym
- Paddleboats, Kayaks, Canoes
- Hiking Trails
- Disc Golf & Miniature Golf
- Cave
- Fishing from dock & shoreline
If you plan to play paintball, you will need extra money. All other activities are included in the camp fees.
- Bronze includes gun, facemask rental, all day air fills – 200 paintballs $15
- Silver includes gun, facemask rental, all day air fills – 300 paintballs $25
- Gold includes gun, facemask rental, all day air fills – 400 paintballs $30
Leaders:
Cell reception is spotty at this camp so try multiple people or call the main number above.
Tisha Spencer: 573-230-7795
Scott Spencer: 573-353-6937
Lee Eitel: 314-225-1550
Sara Moss: 573-480-4355
JR Melies: 573-619-6005
Encounter Cove:
1650 Koehler Dr. Roach, MO 65787
(573) 832-3330
We will be staying in Dogwood Lodge
Meals:
If you have dietary restrictions, please contact students@memorialchurch.net with details asap. We cook all of our own meals in the lodge.
Thursday Dinner: Pizza & Salad
Friday Breakfast: Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage
Friday Lunch: Beef Hotdogs, Turkey sandwiches, chips, applesauce, string cheese
Friday Dinner: Spaghetti & Chicken Alfredo, salad, breadsticks, corn & green beans
Saturday Breakfast Biscuits & Gravy – Scrambled Eggs
Saturday Lunch: Chicken Tenders, carrots, extras from above
Saturday Dinner: Taco Bar
Sunday Breakfast: Fruit and Cinnamon Rolls