Next Steps
for Summer 2023

Packing List – Creekside & Elevate 

• 2 Swim Suits (Girls: Modestly cut one piece swimsuit, Guys: Loose fitting swim trunks that secure at the waist)
• 1 pair closed toe water shoes
• 1 pair sturdy athletic shoes
• ** Sturdy athletic sandals with secure heel straps are also allowed. (no flip flops except in housing units)
• 5-6 comfortable active outfits – t-shirts/shorts/underwear/socks
• Elevate: A pair of clothes that can get messy (Live VERY VERY messy!)
• Pajamas
• Beach Towel
• Bath Towel
• 1 pair of Jeans
• 1 sweatshirt/light jacket
• Rain jacket or poncho
• Sleeping bag or fitted twin sheet and blanket
• Pillow
• Toiletries – toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo
• Sunscreen
• Bug Spray
• Backpack or shoulder bag for day use
• Water Bottle
• Flashlight
• Bible
• Notebook
• Pen

ELEVATE Parent Info

We are excited about the opportunity to minister to, and with, your student this summer. This summer Elevate Campers will be exploring what it looks like to experience community through participation in various activities, recreation, and team building opportunities. Campers will experience the fun of camp while learning what it means to serve those around them. This close-knit community will allow campers to be challenged in their faith and encouraged to embrace who Christ calls them to be. Here are a few events that we want to make you aware of so that way you come to camp prepared for what camp has in store.

LAKE LIVINGSTON DAY
Community is all about having fun together! It’s about getting to experience something in a fun and exciting way! One of the ways that we are going to do this is by having an entire morning spent at our lakefront property on Lake Livingston! At the lake, we will have some cool opportunities for your student to spend some time out on the boats tubing, banana boating, and wakeboarding. We will also have plenty of time to do other fun things near shore like hanging out in our free swim areas, Spikeball, GaGa Ball and Can Jam to name a few. After a fun-filled morning, we will enjoy a nice lunch and adventure back to camp!

SERVICE PROJECTS
When we talk about community it’s always enjoyable to have fun with people, you are close too, but it’s also fun to serve alongside them. Come to camp prepared to spend some time participating in various service projects. These projects will require you to have some clothes to get messy and don’t mind ruining as well as having closed toed shoes.

BANQUET NIGHT
On Friday night, we are going to be having a banquet style dinner. This is because we want to celebrate what God has done throughout the week as well as create a cool experience in which the students can just spend some special time together. Now when we say banquet, we don’t mean bring a prom dress and full suit to camp. All we are asking is that you wear an “appropriate” outfit that is just a bit more classy than athletic clothing.

W!LD Week Packing List

• 2 Swim Suits (Girls: Modestly cut one piece swimsuit, Guys: Loose fitting swim trunks that secure at the waist)
• 1 pair closed toe water shoes
• 1 pair sturdy athletic shoes
• ** Sturdy athletic sandals with secure heel straps are also allowed. (no flip flops except in housing units)
• 5-6 comfortable active outfits – t-shirts/shorts/underwear/socks
• Pajamas
• Beach Towel
• Bath Towel
• 1 pair of Jeans
• 1 sweatshirt/light jacket
• Rain jacket or poncho
• Sleeping bag or fitted twin sheet and blanket
• Pillow
• Toiletries – toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo
• Sunscreen
• Bug Spray
• Backpack or shoulder bag for day use
• Water Bottle
• Flashlight
• Bible
• Notebook
• Pen

W!LD Session Packing List

• 1 Swim Suit (Girls: Modestly cut one piece swimsuit, Guys: Loose fitting swim trunks that secure at the waist)
• 1 pair closed toe water shoes
• 1 pair sturdy athletic shoes
• ** Sturdy athletic sandals with secure heel straps are also allowed. (no flip flops except in housing units)
• 2-3 comfortable active outfits – t-shirts/shorts/underwear/socks
• Pajamas
• Beach Towel
• Bath Towel
• 1 pair of Jeans
• 1 sweatshirt/light
• jacket
• Rain jacket or poncho
• Sleeping bag or fitted twin sheet and blanket
• Pillow
• Toiletries – toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo
• Sunscreen
• Bug Spray
• Backpack or shoulder bag for day use
• Water Bottle
• Flashlight
• Bible
• Notebook
• Pen

W!LD 2023 Theme Info

Evermoor: Forever a Child of God

Deep in the land of Evermoor, the Trepideers are busy fighting off a sneaky band of Ogre’s and navigating the treachery of the thickets. In the midst of finding a new leader, the Trepideers must embark on a journey to find their missing friends. Are you ready to join this daring bunch as they discover what it means to belong? Are you up for the adventure?

Theme Dress Days

SESSION

Monday/Thursday

Forest Animal Frenzy

Each camper dresses as their favorite forest animal. Keep it simple with a mask, hat, or t-shirt!

Tuesday/Friday

Fantastical Creature Night

Dress up as your favorite fantasy creature for the Evermoor Extravaganza. Come as a Fairy, Gnome, Elf, Unicorn, Dragon or other friendly imaginary creature.

WEEK

Monday

Forest Animal Frenzy

Each camper dresses as their favorite forest animal. Keep it simple with a mask, hat, or t-shirt!

Tuesday

Tie-Dye Tuesday

Wear your favorite Tie-Dye and embrace the colors of the forest’s beautifully colored creatures!

Wednesday

Fluorescent Forest Night

The Forest is glowing! Wear your best neon or glow apparel as we prepare for games and activities under the glowing groves.

Thursday 

Earth Tone Thursday

Wear the colors of the forest! Choose your favorite browns, greens, or even camo!

Friday

Fantastical Creature Night

Dress up as your favorite fantasy creature for the Evermoor Extravaganza. Come as a Fairy, Gnome, Elf, Unicorn, Dragon or other friendly imaginary creature.

4 – DAY WEEK

Monday

Forest Animal Frenzy

Each camper dresses as their favorite forest animal. Keep it simple with a mask, hat, or t-shirt!

Tuesday

Fluorescent Forest Night

The Forest is glowing! Wear your best neon or glow apparel as we prepare for games and activities under the glowing groves.

Wednesday

Fantastical Creature Night

Dress up as your favorite fantasy creature for the Evermoor Extravaganza. Come as a Fairy, Gnome, Elf, Unicorn, Dragon or other friendly imaginary creature.

• Creek Weeks and Elevate always begin on Sunday and end on Saturday (exception – Week 5 will begin on Sunday and end on Thursday).
• Put this address in your GPS: 84 Wimberly Lane, Huntsville, Texas (While we are located in Riverside, Texas, 20 minutes outside of Huntsville, our physical address is listed as Huntsville.)
• When you turn into Carolina Creek, you will be greeted by staff and encouraged to drive slowly as you make your way into camp.

** SCHEDULED ARRIVAL TIMES

The schedule is as follows:

• 3:30 – 4:00 5th and 6th grades
• 4:00 – 4:30 7th through 9th grades
• 4:30 – 5:00 Elevate campers
• If you have campers in more than one grade, please arrive at the earlier time slot.

CHECK-IN will take place in The Dining Hall.

Please have MEDICATION ready in its original packaging in a plastic bag labeled with your child’s name

• Any medication not in its prescribed packages will NOT be accepted.

** STORE/SPENDING MONEY/MAIL

• The Carolina Creek Store is a cashless system. If you would like to use cash for the store card, it will need to be added at check-in.
• The camp store will be available to parents on OPENING DAY. Campers will have access throughout the week.
• Camper mail! If you would like to send notes for your camper, please visit the mail drop-off station during check-in.  (No packages with food items, please!) Of course you can also send BunkNotes, which we will distribute daily, through your parent portal or the Carolina Creek app. Click here to download the instructional pdf.

• W!ld Weeks always begin on Sunday and end on Saturday (exception – Week 5 will begin on Sunday and end on Thursday).
• W!ld Sessions begin on Sunday and end on Wednesday, OR begin on Wednesday and end on Saturday.

GETTING TO CAMP

Put this address in your GPS: 2 Anticipation Dr. Huntsville, TX 77320.

• While we are located in Riverside, Texas, 20 minutes outside of Huntsville, our physical address is listed as Huntsville. We have two physical address: one for Creekside and Lakeview, and a different address for The W!LD. If you have campers coming to more than one camp, we recommend coming to The W!LD first.
• When you turn into Carolina Creek, you will be greeted by staff and encouraged to drive slowly as you make your way into camp.

SCHEDULED ARRIVAL TIMES

To protect all campers, staff and family members, we have scheduled a staggered arrival by grade. The schedule is as follows:

• 3:00 – 3:30 Kindergarten and 1st grades
• 3:30 – 4:00 2nd and 3rd grades
• 4:00 – 4:30 4th and 5th grades
• If you have campers in more than one grade, please come at the earlier time slot.

PARKING AND PROCESS

• You will be greeted by staff at our gate and at the entrance to The W!LD, and will drive into camp to park temporarily while we determine that your child can be admitted to camp.

CHECK-IN will take place in The Ark gymnasium (it’s a big boat, you can’t miss it!).

Please have MEDICATION ready in its original packaging in a plastic bag labeled with your child’s name

• Any medication not in its prescribed packages will NOT be accepted.

STORE/SPENDING MONEY/MAIL

• The Carolina Creek Store is a cashless system. If you would like to use cash for the store card, it will need to be added at check-in.
• The camp store will be available to parents on OPENING DAY. Campers will have access throughout the week.
• Camper mail!  If you would like to send notes for your camper, please visit the mail drop-off station during check-in.  (No packages with food items, please!) Of course you can also send BunkNotes, which we will distribute daily, through your parent portal or the Carolina Creek app. Click here to download the instructional pdf.

GETTING TO CAMP

• Put this address in your GPS: 84 Wimberly  HUNTSVILLE, TX 77320
• When you turn into Carolina Creek, you will be greeted by staff and encouraged to drive slowly as you make your way into camp.

CLOSING CEREMONIES

9:30 am → Parents will arrive and be parked. Check out will be in the dining hall where check in took place. Please have your ID ready to receive the ticket to pick up your child. This ticket MUST be given to the counselor before we will release the camper to the parent(s).

10:00 am → Closing ceremony will be in the Creekside worship center.

10:25 am → Please join your camper at their cabin for camper awards.

STORE

The store will be open starting at 10:00 am in the worship center.

GETTING TO CAMP

• Put this address in your GPS: 2 Anticipation Dr. Huntsville, TX 77320
• While we are located in Riverside, Texas, 20 minutes outside of Huntsville, our physical address is listed as Huntsville. We have two physical addresses: one for Creekside and Lakeview, and a different address for The W!LD. If you have campers coming to more than one camp, we recommend coming to The W!LD first.

CLOSING CEREMONIES

8:30 am → Families arrive and will be checked out at the top of the S-curve in their cars.  Please have your ID ready to receive the ticket to pick up your child. This ticket MUST be given to the counselor before we can release a camper to their parent(s).

9:00 am → Please join your camper at their cabin for camper awards! At the close of Camper Awards, you will meet your camper back in The Ark for Closing Ceremonies.

9:25 am → Join us for the Closing Ceremony in The Ark.

STORE

The store will be open starting at 8:30 am in The Ark.

There’s an App for That!

THANK YOU for helping us to keep your camper, your family and our whole community healthy and safe.

Below you will find the exact questions that would disqualify your camper from attending camp.

Please “self-assess” to avoid a long drive to camp that might end in disappointment upon arrival. If you have any questions about whether or not it is wise for your child to attend camp, or if they might not be admitted, please call Nurse Karen at 936.435.5177 or send an email to nurse@carolinacreek.org.

HEALTH SCREENING QUESTIONS

1. Go to carolinacreek.org
2. Click Login (top right corner for desktop, very bottom of the screen on cell phone).
3. Enter your email and click “Get Started”, then enter your password.
4. Click “Registrations” (middle tab in grey bar) to view your child’s registration and update any of the steps that have a red triangle next to them.

1. Please complete the questions including providing who will have permission to pick up your child at check out.  This will be verified at check in.

Is there someone your camper wants to create lifelong memories with this week? We’ve got you covered! Follow these directions and let the memories begin!

1. Click “Roommate Request” – This step is not required, but may show as a triangle if not completed for your camper.
2.  If you are requesting a camper and have not received a roommate request email with a code,
   a) Fill out the top of the Roommate request (First name, last name, email to send request).
   b) Click “Send Request”
3. If you have received an email with a code
   a) Copy the code from the email
   b) Paste the code in the “Request Code *” box
   c) Accept Request

You’re all set. Now, listen, we know your kiddo is so awesome that EVERYONE wants to be in a cabin with them. Understandable. We ask that you limit the awesome factor to only a few friends (no more than 5)

Why? Because being awesome is contagious and your child will want to meet others that are awesome, too.

Nervous about not having a roommate request? Don’t be. There are so many amazing people that will be in your camper’s cabin this week; they’ll make friends quick and fast!

*** Reminder: If you have siblings (of the same gender) that fall into the 2 year age difference and you want them to room together,  please request them to be roommates! We do not automatically assign siblings to the same cabin.

1. Click “Store Card”
2. Choose the amount suggested or change to the amount desired.
3. You can choose to donate the remaining balance, but you will be able to change at check-out.
4. Carolina Creek has gone cash-free for campers! You may bring cash to opening day and we will put it on their store account, but no cash will be accepted from campers throughout the week.**

If they run out of money during the week- no problem! Use this same portal to put money into your camper’s account.

If you would like to make a donation to Carolina Creek towards our Scholarship Fund, follow the instructions. This amount will be added to your cart to complete at the end of Step 6.

1. Click on Medical History (If there is a red Triangle then this step needs to be completed)
2. Complete all of the information required and scroll to the very bottom.
3. Click the box “I have read and agree to the above medical release.”
4. Click Save

***If you are unable to sign your child’s medical history/waiver form, please call the office.