Here are some things that are good to know as you are preparing for a week of camping at TCYC.
If you need additional information, please feel free to contact us here.
ARE VISITORS ALLOWED AT CAMP?
Families and friends are encouraged to come to our Open House on Friday night. Families are also welcome to attend our evening chapel services and stay for the evening activities if they wish. However, for your child's benefit, parents of younger campers who might tend to be homesick may wish to restrict their visits, especially during the early part of the week. Peer-aged visitors to camp are discouraged during the week. Visitors who are the same age as campers must be accompanied by an adult. ALL VISITORS must check in at the dining hall upon arrival and sign out when leaving.
WILL CAMPERS NEED MONEY?
All costs are covered in the camp fees except for items purchased from the canteen. $15 is a suggested amount for the week.
IS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR CAMPERS?
YES. The camp board's desire is that no camper would knowingly not be able to attend soley for financial reasons. If you need assistance, you may contact the camp board via the website or submit your request by mail to:
Friends of Tri-State
P.O. Box 121
Pittsfield, IL 62363
ARE CAMPERS COVERED BY INSURANCE?
Included at no additional charge is camper accident coverage that provides limited medical expense reimbursement for accidents that occur at camp. This coverage is written on an excess basis, which means that it will only apply to incurred charges that cannot be covered by other insurance. The parent's insurance will be primary. Parents/guardians are responsible for payment of medical services and submission of forms. This coverage is provided only in the case of an accident.
WHO SERVES ON THE CAMP STAFF?
Staff member are approved by the camp board of directors. Consideration is given to the applicant's ability to work with young people, previous camp experience and the ability to contribute to an effective, cohesive, spiritually-minded team. Additional consideration is given to the spiritual benefit that the individual staff member will receive from being a part of TCYC. Normally, basic requirements are that staff members be at least 18 years of age, a member of a church of Christ in good standing with his or her home congregation, and have a desire to serve.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO CAMP?
(A camper checklist is available on the registration page.)
1. A cheerful and cooperative attitude.
2. A Bible, pen or pencil, and paper or a notebook.
3. Sleeping bag or bedding as desired. (Dorms are air conditioned)
4. Personal hygiene and toiletry items. (towel, washcloth, tooth brush and paste, deodorant, non-aerosol insect repellent, other items as needed.)
5. Flashlight or battery operated lantern, with good batteries.
6. Modest clothing suitable for camp wear. Remember to include something for rainy or cool weather.
7. Swimsuit. A cover-up consisting of a dark shirt and dark shorts is mandatory for all swimmers.
WHAT SHOULD I LEAVE AT HOME?
1. Cell phones and all electronic media devices are strongly discouraged.
2. Magazines, comic books, novels.
3. Fireworks, firearms, knives, axes, matches or lighters.
4. Candy, chips, cookies and other snack items or drinks.
5. Lanterns that have a flame are not permitted.
WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED OF ME AT TCYC?
1. Your help in building a Christian atmosphere of love and spirituality. Tri-State is really your camp. You make it great!
2. Your participation in all scheduled camp activities, unless prevented from doing so by some physical condition. Bible class and chapel attendance is required. If you desire to be excused from any other activity, you must have specific permission from the camp director or his designee.
3. You are expected to respect restricted areas as designated by the camp director. This includes all dorms and areas other than your own. It specifically excludes all unsupervised areas.
4. We ask that you show respect for others and their property (including fellow campers, staff members, Mississippi Valley Christian Service Camp representatives, buildings, equipment and the grounds.)
5. We expect you to refrain from alcohol, tobacco, drugs, fighting and profanity--these and similar activities do not promote a spiritual atmosphere.
6. Show appreciation for the camp director and staff. They have the responsibility of providing a safe, enjoyable and enriching program so you can grow and learn. They are also responsible for providing the necessary disciplinary authority to give you that opportunity.
THE CAMPER APPLICATION SPECIFIES "MODEST CLOTHING." WHAT GUIDELINES AM I EXPECTED TO FOLLOW?
1. Shorts that come to the top of your knees are permitted.
2. Most one-piece swimsuits are accepted as modest. While in the swimming area, a cover-up consisting of a dark shirt and dark shorts is mandatory for all swimmers.
3. Clothing should not be: transparent, tight-fitting or revealing (such as tank tops, muscle shirts, midriff styles or halter tops).
4. No clothing that has offensive material on it (such as alcohol, tobacco or drug advertising, suggestive sayings, etc.).
5. Most of all, we expect your cooperation if you are asked to change. In exchange, we will try to not embarrass you. And please let us worry about your fellow campers.
A printable version of the 2024 Camp Brochure is available by clicking on this link.
