Parent Information Letter:
Receive the Camp All Saints E-mail Newsletter! Help us communicate with you. Sign up to receive periodic email updates about Camp All Saints. Visit the Camp’s webpage, www.campallsaints.com Click the link on the right side of the page under Diocesan Links. Enter your preferred email address and follow the directions. Things to bring for Camp Sleeping [ ] Sleeping Bag [ ] Fitted Sheet [ ] Pillow [ ] Pajamas Miscellaneous [ ] Flashlight [ ] Back Pack [ ] Water Bottle (This is required ) [ ] Bible Clothing [ ] Tennis Shoes [ ] Waterfront footwear – old shoes, sandals or water shoes [ ] Hiking Boots (optional) [ ] Rain Coat, Windbreaker, or water poncho [ ] Jacket or sweatshirt (hooded) [ ] Hat and /or sunglasses [ ] Long Pants [ ] Shorts [ ] Swim Suit [ ] Beach Towel [ ] Shower Shoes [ ] Socks and Underwear [ ] T-shirts Toiletries [ ] Comb or Brush [ ] Soap [ ] Shampoo & conditioner [ ] Toothbrush and Toothpaste [ ] Towels (at least two) [ ] Washcloth [ ] Chapstick [ ] Sunscreen [ ] Goggles [ ] Mosquito Repellent Optional [ ] Camera (this should not be a cell phone) [ ] Guitar or musical instrument
Do not bring CD’s, CD players, MP3 players, cell phones or computers. Camp All Saints is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or broken equipment. When do I pay the balance of camp fees? The balance of camp fees is due 7 days To request financial assistance contact Operations Director, Sandi Creswell,
What is the camp policy on refunds? When should I plan to arrive at summer camp? Youth sessions open on Sunday with check in from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. All campers should plan to arrive by 2:00 p.m. and allow some time to go through registration. When campers arrive staff will guide vehicles to parking areas & help campers move to Beck Center where we will check campers in. The Health Care Screening for summer campers Health Care Screening: Our Camp Parents and guardians should stay with their child until they How are cabin assignments made? The camp management takes What about medical care? Camp will have a Health Care Officer for the duration of our youth programs. This person oversees all aspects of the care given to campers while they are at camp. Our counseling staff are all certified in First Aid and CPR and work hard to make sure campers are safe at all times. In addition, our full time Program Staff are all certified lifeguards and high ropes facilitators. Should any major or minor accident or illness occur at camp, the parents or and camp health care procedures will be followed. Camp reserves the right to send a child Is there a need for spending money? Yes, there is a camp store. It has basic toiletries, souvenir items and a few games/toys that may interest your camper. The store will be open occasionally during the week. Any spending money brought to camp remains the responsibility of the camper. Camp All Saints is not responsible for any cash a camper may have. When does camp begin? Once campers have moved through the registration process in the Beck center, campers move to their cabin and meet their counselor. The expectation is that cabin groups will be assembled no later than 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. At that time counselors begin moving their cabin group to different parts of the camp with their campers as part of camper orientation. To have a successful week it is important for campers to become familiar with the camp and learn what opportunities there are for the week. Because cabins move as a group and must visit a variety of areas prior to dinner, the cabin group will begin on time. Late arrivals will be connected to their cabin group & we will do our best to help a camper catch up on what they have missed. For this reason we recommend planning on arriving early (much like you would for the airport) to insure a smooth check in. When is camp over? Camp closes on Saturdays after Eucharist. All families are invited to this special service that begins at 10:00 a.m. All campers should be picked up no later than 11:30 a.m. The Camp Director must approve of any deviation from the checkout schedule well in advance. When the program is concluded campers will need to check out with our staff prior to departure. Specifically, the camp needs a record of when the camper has left and who has picked them up. We ask for this information when campers are Cell Phones and Electronic Equipment If you have any questions about this, please contact Ryan Hess, Program Director Homesickness: Can campers be reached quickly by telephone? What then is the best way to keep in touch with campers? Who are the camp staff? Summer Staff What are the main activities at Camp All Saints? How do I get to camp? Directions to CAMP ALL SAINTS From HWY 75 (also known as Central Expressway) take the Hwy 82 Exit and go West Head west toward Pottsboro Take the 289 Exit and turn right or North onto Hwy 289 Follow Hwy 289 to the blinking light and 4 way STOP coming from East and West directions and turn left or West onto Hwy 120W Remain on HWY 120W for 5.5 miles, this road turns into Cooks Corner Road. Turn left at on to Locust Road and continue 2.2 miles (there is an All Saints WHITE and BLUE sign at this turn) At the only STOP SIGN, turn right on Mill Creek Road (Note the small grocery/gas station in front of you) All Saints gate is 1/2 mile on right, look for the giant orange colored “A’s *A note about bed bugs To finish a great week of camp we are working to raise awareness of taking safety all the way home. Orkin has ranked the Dallas area in the top six cities in the nation with bed bugs. With that understanding part of any travel experience in todays fast pace world is the possibility of encountering bed bugs. While we don’t anticipate there is any reason to have concern, we advise all visitors/guests follow the best practices listed below regarding your luggage. While we work hard to keep our cabins free of bed bugs we can’t avoid the reality of new groups of people arriving with luggage/sleeping bags coming on and off the property every week. As a precautionary measure, whenever you return from a trip…. David Campbell, Executive Director Camp All Saints Source Information came from: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/vector/bed-bug-guide.pdf • To be a world leader in Episcopal camping ministries. Mission of Camp All Saints · Sharing the glory of God in creation andOpening Letter to Parents
It is our desire to make every person’s
resident camping experience a pleasant
and worthwhile time. The support of
parent(s) and guardian(s), as well as
campers, is very helpful in making this
an enjoyable experience. The following
questions and answers will help acquaint
you with the basic information needed to
prepare for camp. We seek your cooperation
in these matters and will attempt to answer
any other questions you may have.What do I need to pack for camp?
Summer Camp Fees, Scholarships, Refund Policy and Homesickness
prior to arrival at camp. We are unable
to guarantee a place for your child if the
balance is not paid when due. Families
and parent(s)/guardian(s) may also request
financial aid. Scholarships are granted on a "first come first serve basis" and are available only so long as the funds last.
at Camp All Saints at: (903)786-3148 or e-mail to: program@campallsaints.com
and she or her designee will respond to
your request.
A camp registration deposit of $75.00
is non-refundable. All deposits are applied to the total session fee. There is no
deduction for late arrival or early departure and no refund for campers who do
not complete a registered session. The balance of camp fees may be refunded or
credited only under very exceptional circumstances, usually involving illness, with
written verification from a physician. It should be clearly understood that
homesickness, or a change in plans are not sufficient grounds to warrant a refund.When should I plan to arrive for camp?
At registration, we confirm: balance of fees paid in full, Health History Form, Parent Disclaimer, receipt of medications (all prescriptions and over the counter medications must be in their original container) and
conduct a brief Health Care Screening prior to admitting a camper to camp.Health Care Screening
Health Care Officer is responsible
to check campers health prior to
check in. It is important to us that
campers arrive healthy and do not
pose a risk to themselves or others
while they are at camp. Campers
who arrive with any medical issue
deemed by the camp nurse as a
health issue placing the camper or
others in the camp community at
risk, will not be checked into camp.
connect withtheir counselor. Emergency contacts needs to be
verified and available.How are cabin assignments made?
responsibility for the assignment
of campers to their cabins.
We will try to honor up to one request
for a bunkmate of the same age
and grade range (i.e. elementary,
junior high, senior high) when
indicated on the registration form. After
the first request we will work to set up
cabins with as much diversity as possible.Medical Care and Insurance for your child
guardians will be notified immediately by the Camp Health Care Officer or Camp Director
home if needed. If you plan to be away from home for a few days, please notify camp
of a temporary address and telephone number, where you can be reached.
What about insurance?
Parents/guardians are responsible to insure their children under their own medical insurance
coverage while attending camp. This would be considered primary coverage. The camp
has available secondary coverage which will come into play in the event the parents/guardians
do not have medical insurance coverage and will provide medical payments coverage for
the children. The secondary medical payments coverage will not reimburse deductibles or
coinsurance amounts of the parents’ primary insurance coverage.Do campers need a health history form?
Yes: Campers need a complete Health History Form.
Complete your Health History Form online 7 days prior to the first day of your child’s camp
session. This can be done through our web site through any of our "Register Now" links. If you
have already set up a username and password you will be able to modify or complete any
open registration. You will need your username and password that you set up when you
originally registered.
We can assist you, calling our front office at (903) 786-3148 for assistance on
this form or to reset your Username or Password. Complete health insurance information
and all immunizations in order for the registration process to be complete. State law
requires that no camper will be admitted without a completed Health History Form.
Any prescribed or non-prescribed medication brought to the camp must be in the
original container.How to complete camper information online:
click on the Programs tab, then hover over Master Menu and select Medical. You will need to enter all of the health insurance information and immunizations in order for the registration process to be complete. When you created your username and password, you signed an online Parent Disclaimer/Release and Hold Harmless Liability Waiver. If you did not sign your camper up yourself, please contact our office in order to get this form completed.
Both the Health History Form and the Parent Disclaimer/Release and Hold Harmless Liability Waiver, as well as the balance of your camp fees, are due 14 days prior to your arrival at camp. This helps us better prepare for your camper and speeds up the check-in process.Is there a need for spending money?
When does camp begin?
When does camp end? Can campers stay overnight between sessions?
dropped off and we need to verify who we are releasing a camper to prior to our letting them
go. Campers who have medications will need to check out with the Camp Health Care
Officer. Remaining campers will be able to check out with their counselors who will have
a sign out clip board for each camper group.
Adherence to this schedule enables the camp staff to plan an orderly conclusion to your child’s session.
Can campers stay overnight between sessions?
No, between camps we receive new staff and prepare for the next session.Can I bring my cell phone or other electronics?
Cell phones are not permitted in cabins for a variety of reasons.
Why we do not permit cell phones in cabins:
Cameras: Working cameras are not permitted in changing areas
Texting – late night cell phone usage is a distraction to the campers and cost a cabin sleep
Internet Use: The camp will not accept responsibility for ANY internet use by campers on their personal cell phones.
Safety: We cannot filter who campers are calling or who would be calling them.
When is it OK to have a cell phone:
If a parent needs their camper to call home for pastoral reasons they may leave the phone with the deans. The deans will keep the phone in their common room and arrange for supervised calls home.
Setting your camper up to fail:
If you permit your camper to keep their phone you are setting up your camper to be in conflict with the camp. Specifically, the cabin counselor, other campers (who do not have their cell phones) and the directors of the camp. Since cell phones are very expensive the camp will NOT take any responsibility for broken, damaged, lost or stolen phones even if our office is holding them for you.
Please take your campers phone home with you. If you have any questions about cell phones I would be happy to visit with you and your camper(s) prior to your leaving.
Thank you for your time and support of the camps position on cell phones.
Camp All Saints
Digital Discipleship Ministry:
Camp All Saints is working to develop a program working with digital media, including
photography and video called the Digital Discipleship Ministry. We are working to
provide campers with the equipment they need to engage with various forms of media.
at (903) 786-3148 or rhess@campallsaints.com Homesickness
Parents who are worried about their camper having a successful week at camp may wish to
consider several strategies to help their camper succeed. These might include strategies such
as pre-packing some self-addressed, stamped letters for home. Sending your camper to camp
with a favorite book. Plan several “short” overnight experiences with friends before coming
to camp. See if there is a friend they can attend camp with. These are just a few ideas to help
your camper succeed. Please do not promise your camper they can come home early if they are
still homesick later in the week. Ofter this becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.Can campers be reached quickly by telephone?
The phone number at camp is (903) 786-3148. If you call
this number we will be able to take a message and route
it to your camper(s).
You may reach the Program Director at this number
or e-mail him at rhess@campallsaints.com What is the best way to keep in touch with my camper?
Many of our younger campers experience receiving mail for the first time at camp. It can be a
special memory and a great affirmation to get a letter from home. There are two ways to send
correspondence/items to your camper. You may send them an e-mail
at campallsaints@gmail.com with their full name as the subject line. These will be printed
and distributed daily at dinner time. You can mail letters or packages to them via the postal
service as well. Please send a cheerful note to your camper(s) but avoid
mentioning how sorely he or she is missed.
PLEASE ADDRESS MAIL AS FOLLOWS:
Your camper can bring stamped, self-addressed cards or envelopes with them so that
they may send out mail as well.
What about packages from home including food/candy?
Packages of food from home, we know, area symbol of love and intended to please the
camper. If you do send a package we ask it not be loaded with sugar. We all love sugar
(some more than others) but for a counselor it may present a challenge if campers load
up on sugar when they (their campers) get a chance to slow down for rest or bed time.
Please look for healthy options, (low sugar & little or no caffeine) and no gum
(as it often gets stuck to tables and chairs). Focus on cards, notes from home and healthy
items or items that may be helpful for the program week like a flashlight. Who are the staff at camp?
Our well-trained, enthusiastic staff is the key to a positive camping experience for
your child. Camp All Saints leaders are 18 years or older and chosen for their
maturity, skills, patience, enthusiasm and desire to be good role models for children.
All staff members are professionally trained prior to the camp season
emphasizing safety, child growth and development, and group
dynamics. Counselors are trained to model a loving Christian community.
Program areas will be facilitated by our certified Program Staff. What are the main activities at camp?
Exploring and experiencing the Christian faith has been the central theme at Camp All Saints
since 2004. Each program week, clergy work with the camp theme, tying the program to
of outdoor recreation activities including swimming, kayaking, fishing, sailing, hiking and
our 660+ acres along the shores of Lake Texoma. Many of the games teach life skills and
teamwork. Arts, crafts, songs, the Digital Discipleship Ministry (multimedia program), low
and high ropes course (age appropriate), music, and skits allow for creative expression. All
of our programs are age appropriate and led by qualified staff.How do I get to Camp All Saints?
A note to parents about luggage coming home
Vision and Mission of Camp All Saints
Vision of Camp All Saints
the love of Christ in word and deed.
Core Values
From the Baptismal Covenant found in the Book of
Common Prayer pg. 304 - 305
• To continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and
in the prayers.
• To persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to
the Lord.
• To proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ.
• To seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself.
• To strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every
human being.
Help with camper scholarships, special building projects, or the camps endowment.
RENEWAL for Youth Leaders and Workers
August 20 - 22nd, 2020
Cost: FREE - for EDOD Youth Ministers/Workers
For students Grade 9 - 12
Cost: $120.00 for participants
If you want to learn about the summer programs or just enjoy watching our campers growing up a great place to start is our "Summer Camp Yearbooks".
Each year features some of our "week end" slide shows along with other projects we posted in that year. There are many fun memories here to enjoy.
