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Camp 2023

If you're reading this you're either one of our campers or a parent! We're so glad you're here and we can't wait for HopeUC Nashville's Youth Camp 2023!!
Please read this entire page and let us know if you have any questions. 

if you are having issues with registering, first please try it on your computer. If you still are having issues, please follow these steps sent from our camp director, Aubrey at Deer Run.

 Email aubreyb@deerun.camp or our office phone 615.794.2918 and we will help troubleshoot for them.

Each camper will be provided with their own sheets, blankets, pillow, a towel and a washcloth. Below you'll find the list of items you'll be responsible for bringing.  We suggest that you buddy up with a friend on a few of these items to save costs and over-packing. So, please communicate with each other (ie. sunscreen, bug spray,  toothpaste, shampoo & conditioner etc.). Also, there is a camp shop that will be open for snacks so you can bring some cash if you want!

CLOTHING & PACKING GUIDELINES

With the constantly changing trends in fashion, we should dress modestly and appropriately. These principles apply to both sexes.  Please read our guidelines below.

1) Appropriate and modest clothing must be worn for all events such as general session, breakouts, free time and all other activities.  

Examples of what not to pack are:

- Crop tops or spaghetti strap tops, (tank tops are great but please try your best not to show mid-drift) muscle shirts (this is a super revealing tank top where we can see your chest/stomach), short shorts (please pack shorts that are below fingertips), clothing with offensive language or promoting persons, bands, or products which are offensive
- No weapons of any kind, including pepper spray, knives etc. will be permitted
- No gum (this is Deer Run's request)

2) All clothing is subject to HopeUC Nashville staff approval. If a staff member feels that an article of clothing is inappropriate, he or she will ask the student to change.

Here at HopeUC Nashville, we are about joining God in transforming students into passionate followers of Jesus. These boundaries listed help us ensure that this value is met.

1. Phones
Campers will be allowed to bring their phones but we are asking campers to leave their phones in the cabins during the day. They will have them in the mornings and evenings before we go to bed.  We want the campers to be as engaged as possible and by encouraging the phones to stay in the cabin, we will make room for what God has in store for them with minimal distractions. If parents need to get a hold of their children during the day, they can text either Desiree or Randall Packard (numbers are above for future reference).

2. Pictures / Video Disclaimer
Camp Leaders will have permission to take pictures of kids outside of the cabin but not inside the cabin. Campers will have the ability to take pictures on their own devices at their leisure. No phones whatsoever will be permitted in the bathrooms. We will have a HopeUC Nashville approved photographer and videographer capture footage throughout the entire camp but will follow the same guidelines as our camp leaders.

4. Behavior Standard
a) We ask students to respect all adults, students, and church/camp property. We also ask students to avoid language or actions that are inappropriate or hurtful to others.
b) We have a zero tolerance policy for physical violence. Parents will be called and you will be sent home immediately.
c) No camper is allowed to be in the cabin or bathrooms of the opposite sex
d) Alcohol, drugs, tobacco products, firearms, knives, or weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited.
e) All student medications must be checked in and registered with Desiree & Randall.

We are going to be putting all of the questions we've been asked and you'll see the answers below so ya'll can look at it.

1. Should you bring money? Yes - there will be merch and a Deer Run store open for you to purchase.

2. Should you bring your own linens? They supply them, but if you want to be more comfortable, bring your own.

3. Can you bring snacks? Yes but nothing with any peanuts or nuts. This is a strict request from Deer Run.

4. Why is there a dress code? Because Deer Run has asked us to have a respectful dress code and we want to honor them.  Also, over the last few weeks of hot weather we have seen a lot of us wear outfits that show a lot of skin during services. This is not coming from a shaming perspective at all, but we do want to keep our youth services and Sunday service outfits respectful and modest than what we've been seeing. If you have questions about this call or text Des directly and you can talk about it together.

5. Can you shower at night time? Yes you can! Whatever you feel is best for you, you can shower after Evening sessions or before Breakfast.

6. Can you bring a noise machine for your cabin? Talk about it with your cabin mates to make sure you're all on the same page. Bring ear plugs if you're worried about sound.