What to Pack and Code of Conduct
How should my child dress for camp?
Girls – Loose fitting, knee-length, athletic wear for recreation, no sun dresses, no sleeveless shirts, no tank tops, and no tight-fitting shirts; no pants; knee-length skirt or dress are appropriate for evening services. A modest one-piece bathing suit, along with a dark t-shirt and loose fitting, knee-length, athletic wear are required for the pool and waterslide.
Boys – Long athletic shorts and t-shirt for recreation; no tank tops. Long pants and a collared shirt are appropriate for evening services. Knee-length swim trunks and dark t-shirt are required for the pool and and water slide.
Note for Wednesday evening service: No jeans or tennis shoes will be worn. Girls will wear a knee-length dress, or a skirt and nice shirt. Boys will wear long pants and a collared shirt.
What should my child bring to camp?
They should be sure to bring their Bible, a notebook and pen; a pillow and sleeping bag/bedroll; towels and washcloths; soap, shampoo, a toothpaste, toothbrush, and other toiletries; a flashlight; spending money; several changes of clothes; a swimsuit, a beach towel; and an extra pair of tennis shoes.
Are there things they should not bring with them?
They should leave at home any type of electronic devices – including cell phones, beepers, CD, DVD, MP3, or other music/media players, computers, PDAs, radios, TVs, laser pointers, and video games; clothing with inappropriate graphics or lettering; magazines; knives, fireworks, or weapons of any kind.
What else I should know?
Christian Conduct
Mount Moriah Christian Camp maintains high standards of conduct and personal separation. Any camper refusing to abide by the rules is subject to dismissal.
Group Sponsors
Leaders and helpers from each group are encouraged to be involved with their young people as well as to counsel them during the invitations. Sponsors will stay with their young people. No children below camp age will be permitted.
Health and Safety
Three nutritious meals are served each day by Pioneer College Catering. Campers who have or develop contagious conditions or communicable diseases cannot be allowed to remain at camp. All counselors and staff are CPR and First-Aid trained. All medications must be submitted to the First-Aid station along with written instructions at registration. Any campers on a special diet must bring their own supplements if necessary.
Telephone Usage
Campers will not have access to make or receive calls, except in case of an emergency
When should we arrive?
Campers will check in at the front entrance of the Lodge between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m on Monday. The camp is located at 200 Cruze Road, Powell, TN 37849. Anyone arriving later than 4 p.m. should notify the Camp Director, at 540.871.4078.
When will camp be over?
Campers will check out on Friday at 11:00 a.m. and begin their trip home.
Do not take too much
Do not take heavy items
Do not take fragile items
Frequently Asked Questions
All medications must be submitted to the First-Aid station along with written instructions at registration. Any campers on a special diet must bring their own supplements if necessary.
Any campers on a special diet must bring their own supplements if necessary. All snacks within the dormitories are asked to be in a sealed container.
Leaders and helpers from each group are encouraged to be involved with their young people as well as to counsel them during the invitations. Sponsors will stay with their young people. No children below camp age will be permitted.
Campers will not have access to make or receive calls, except in case of an emergency.
Mount Moriah Christian Camp maintains high standards of conduct and personal separation. Any camper refusing to abide by the rules is subject to dismissal.