Philosophy and Purpose

The Midsouth Covenant Camp Ministry’s primary goal is to expose each camper to the love, knowledge, and saving power of Jesus Christ. While having fun in the outdoors, campers also have the chance to reflect on God’s beautiful creation. These opportunities, coupled with the love and sharing of Bible truths by the staff, offer an occasion for each camper to know Jesus Christ in a real and personal way.

The Camp

Frontier Camp is situated on 75 acres of the scenic East Texas Piney Woods and is laced with trails for hiking and horseback riding. The camp has air-conditioned cabins, a cheerful dining hall, meeting room, chapel, Trading Post, large athletic field, stables and corral, rodeo arena, and outdoor gym. A beautiful beach with a large campfire circle is on the shoreline of Houston County Lake. Frontier Camp is conveniently located between Dallas and Houston. It is licensed by the Texas Department of Health and is accredited by the American Camp Association.

The Midsouth Covenant Camp Ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church’s Midsouth Conference has again contracted with Frontier Camp for this summer session.

Recreation and Activities

While at Frontier Camp, campers can participate in:

• Water weenie Campfires Crafts
• Kayaking Horseback riding Water slides
• Tubing Rope swing Archery
• Wake boarding Nature walks Riflery
• Swimming Climbing wall Sports
• Canoeing Zip line Rodeo
• Paddle boats Skate park Volleyball

General Information

Campers are placed in one of three Divisions determined by the school grade they will be entering in the fall semester of 2008. The Divisions are comprised of 2-4 graders, 5-6 graders, and 7-9 graders.

Camp begins on Sunday, August 9, with registration from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and ends the following Saturday, August 15, after the closing program ends at 10:00 a.m. In addition to recreation, the week is filled with daily activities including chapel, Bible studies, and evening devotions. Campers also have ample free time for building friendships.

Midsouth Camp Staff

Counseling staff is made up of volunteers who are recruited and approved by the Midsouth Covenant Camp Ministry. All staff members attend a training session before camp begins and receive instruction in the camp’s purpose and procedures as well as general counseling and safety techniques.

Staff applications are available at your local Evangelical Covenant Church or by contacting:

Dale Lusk, Midsouth Minister of Camping

956-458-9568

e-mail: dale@covmerge.org

Staff applications are due by June 1, 2009. Positions are limited, so apply early. Counselors do not pay any fees to attend camp. Camp training will be held at Frontier Camp May 3 and 4, 2008. Camper fees may be partially reduced If parents attend camp training and are part of the camp staff.

KINGS AND QUEENS CRAZY FOR GOD! King David was an amazing king of Israel. When God anointed David to be king God looked at David’s heart. It’s what’s inside that counts for God. Are we people who are courageous, respond to emotions in a Godly way, confess our mistakes, worship God, show kindness to our enemies and are patient with our families? This is what God looks for in the hearts of His chosen kings and queens!

Registration Fees, Payments & Deadlines

The 2009 camp fee is $360.00. All registration forms must include a $50 deposit to reserve a place for each camper. Early bird registration is $325.00 with a $50.00 deposit and completed registration form postmarked by June 15, 2009. Early bird registrants will receive a free t-shirt upon arrival at camp. A waiting list will be maintained for registrations received after cabins are full. Mail all balances by July 15, 2009 to: Midsouth Camp Registrar

302 S. 20th St. Suite A
Rogers, AR 72758

Phone: 479-631-1212

Campers are to bring…

• Bedding – sleeping bag or sheets and a blanket, and pillow. If your camper is a bed wetter, please bring several sets of sheets.
• Bible – a readable translation which includes Old and New Testaments, pen/pencils, and notebook or paper.
• Clothes – clothing reflects the mission of the camp, and campers are required to wear shirts with sleeves that cover their shoulders and shorts that are long enough for their finger tips to reach the hems of the legs when the arms are held straight at the sides; campers should have enough shirts, shorts, jeans, pajamas, underwear, socks, and the like, to last for the week. Older clothes are recommended as the campers will be involved in many outdoor activities. Long pants are required for horseback riding. Spaghetti strap shirts are not allowed at camp and shorts of an appropriate length are required.
• Shoes – athletic-style shoes, other shoes that withstand the out-of-doors, or comfortable boots. Sandals are permitted for the beach. Closed toe shoes are required for horseback riding and climbing wall.
• Swimsuits – only one piece suits are allowed for girls. Skate park – campers must bring their own board, skates, helmets, elbow pads, wrist pads, and knee pads. Swapping or sharing of equipment is not permitted.
• Toiletries and other items – bath towel, beach towel, dirty clothes bag, insect repellent, sun block, and personal hygiene items.

Campers are NOT to bring…

Electronic devices such as cell phones, CD/DVD players, computers, boom boxes, MP3 players, video games, radios, or televisions; pocket knives, weapons, or firearms of any type; comic books; expensive jewelry; tobacco or other illegal substances. Please do not send an abundance of snacks. Open food in the cabins always attracts ants and other insects.

Spending Money

Campers are allowed to have no more than $15 deposited at registration with the Frontier Camp Trading Post staff. The cost of items purchased at the Trading Post will be deducted at the time the camper buys them. Any remaining balance will be refunded to the camper during the last morning of camp.

Midsouth Covenant Camp CD-ROM and T-Shirt

During registration on Sunday, campers may purchase a CD-ROM for $5.00. Group and candid photos will be taken during the week and transferred to CD-ROM. The CD be distributed the last morning of camp.

Camper Medications

Please limit prescription drugs and medications to those your child will absolutely need. ALL medications must be turned in to the Frontier Camp health care provider (HCP) at registration. The HCP will dispense medications as directed.

Insurance

Midsouth Covenant Camp provides limited camper insurance for accidents and illnesses which may occur at camp. Any claims over these limits must be covered by the camper’s personal insurance.

Camper Arrival and Departure

Check your camper in Sunday afternoon, August 9, between 3:00-5:00 p.m. Pick your camper up on Saturday, August 15, after the closing ceremony which begins at 9:00 a.m in the chapel. Parents are encouraged to attend the ceremony. Please do not arrive earlier than 8:45 a.m. Each camper must have the Transportation Release Form (Registration Form-2) filed with the registrar no later than the first day of camp.

Mail for Campers

Send mail early, even as early as the Friday before camp begins. Do not send mail to the Midsouth Camp Registrar.

The mailing address for Frontier Camp is:

131 Frontier Camp Road
Grapeland, TX 75844

Frontier Camp Location and Directions

Frontier Camp is located on the north shore of Houston County Lake in East Texas, about 3 hours from Houston or Dallas and about 4 hours from Austin. Directions can be obtained from the Frontier Camp website.