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CAMPER

(YOUTH VOLUNTEER)

REGISTRATION

Help your neighbors in tough times through service and compassion.

June 23-28, 2024 In Norfolk & Virginia Beach

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CAMPER VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
CHECKLIST

Thank you for joining us in the Loving Neighbors mission! Help reshape the community, forge relationships, and learn home improvement skills. Please ensure the following is complete to attend the 2023 Loving Neighbors Mission Camp!​

Camper Registration Form
CAMPER REGISTRATION
for June 23-28, 2024

  • Applications open for 2024

  • Complete the applications listed below or download the paper application packet for mail-in:

  • Completed applications will be accepted starting January 1, 2024

  • Note: Each participating church must send 1 adult with every 4 youths registered.

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Camper Registration Form

PARENT INFORMATION

CAMPER INFORMATION

My First Choice of Work Site:

PERMISSION GRANTED TO 

 If any statements are not unchecked, yes will be assumed

MEDICAL INFORMATION

Is there evidence or history of (check all that apply):
Is threre recent history of:
Are you subject to:
Inoculations that are still active:
Allergies:

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

TERMS OF CAMPER REGISTRATION

Check the boxes to indicate agreement with the terms. All terms must be agreed to in order to complete the application.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

  • I understand that the Loving Neighbors Mission Camp, a housing rehabilitation project, is physically demanding.

  • I recognize the risk of injury by participating in this event.

  • I understand that I must assume the risk of injury and any related financial responsibility that could result from participating in these activities.

  • I release the Coastal Virginia District of the United Methodist Church, Loving Neighbors MissionCamp, the participating churches, staff members, directors, and volunteers from all liability for any injury occurring while participating in any activities held during the Loving Neighbors Mission Camp

MEDICAL TERMS

I give my permission for my youth to participate in the Loving Neighbors Mission Camp, a housing rehabilitation project in Norfolk, Virginia.  In the judgment of any representative of the Loving Neighbors Mission Camp, if the abovenamed camper should need immediate care and treatment as a result of any injury or sickness, I do hereby request, authorize, and consent to such care and treatment as may be given to said camper by any physician, hospital, or Loving Neighbors Mission Camp representative. 

GENERAL TERMS

PAYMENT TERMS

Select an item ($)
STEP
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Thanks for submitting your camp registration application! We'll be in touch soon. In the meantime, be sure to review the Camper Resources section found on this page.​ We look forward to serving with you!

Camper Pament
Camper Volunteer Resources
STEP
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CAMPER VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
for June 23-28, 2024
Loving Neighbors Mission Camp Adult Tool & Gear List

Please put your name on EVERYTHING you bring to camp.  You may want to use fluorescent tape or paint so you can easily identify your tools.  Bring a bucket or toolbox to carry your tools to and from the work site.  No need to buy new tools for camp.  Accumulate what you can from the list below. 

TOOLS

___hammer 
___nail apron 
___paint brushes – (2) 4” for walls & (2) 2” for trim  
___paint roller frame 
___paint cups or empty coffee cans with lids for paint 
___tape measure 
___safety glasses 
___dust masks 
___paint scraper/putty knife 
___work gloves 
___knee pads 
___caulk gun 
___utility shears 
___pliers 
___flat &Phillips screwdrivers 
___2 pencils

ALSO BRING

___cap or hat 
___sunglasses 
___sunscreen 
___work clothes for 5 days (old cotton shirts or T-shirts, durable, closed-toe shoes

___old shorts or pants) Sandals or flip-flops will not be allowed on the work site. 
___at least one throwaway outfit for painting 
___cot or air mattress with sleeping gear & pillow – for space concerns – twin size only
___towels & washcloths for 5 days 
___personalized drinking cup or sports bottle 
___casual clothing for the evening – must represent the church! 
___swimsuit, cover-up, beach towel  – Swim Suit MUST be Approved by Your Church.
___plastic bag or laundry bag for dirty clothes
___personal hygiene products 
___IPOD, MP3 for night time ONLY! Will not be allowed on work sites, at evening activities, or at worship

___carrier or bag for shower supplies 

PROHIBITED (Do not wear)

  • Sandals or flip-flops will not be allowed on the work site as they represent a safety hazard

  • Baggy clothing that could get hung on equipment, tools, or work area. 

  • Provocative clothing not representative of a church mission

    • No midriff or low-cut blouses

    • No low-rise pants or shorts. 

    • No swimsuits on work site

MOST OF ALL BRING –  
A COOPERATIVE, SELFLESS, HARD-WORKING ATTITUDE!!!
Covenant Of Conduct For LNMC

As Christian people and representatives of participating churches, we commit ourselves to upholding certain moral standards of behavior.  These include:

 

  1. Anything considered illegal for minors under civil and criminal law in Virginia is illegal to bring to Loving Neighbors Mission Camp.  This would include tobacco use, vaping, alcohol consumption, and possession of firearms, weapons, or fireworks. 

  2. Visitation between males and females in sleeping areas is prohibited.

  3. All participants are expected to be in designated places at all times and to have a cooperative attitude.   

  4. All participants are expected to respect the host church, the property of other campers, the homes, and belongings where work is being done, as well as the designated work camp neighborhood. 

  5. Any damage to the host church will be the sole responsibility of the person or persons who cause the damage and the corresponding responsible adult(s). 

  6. Quiet time begins one half-hour following the close of the last organized activity and continues until 6:00 a.m. the following morning. All participants in Loving Neighbors Mission Camp are expected to be in their rooms during quiet time and to be respectful of others so that all may get plenty of rest. 

  7. No outside visitors are allowed on the work site or at the host church except the parents of campers. 

  8. Attire should be representative of the “church” at all times. Please dress respectfully!!! 

  9. Any camper leaving camp for any reason MUST notify Camp Director & must be picked up by a parent or legal guardian. Campers MAY NOT ride in a vehicle not driven by an LNMC Adult.   

  10. WE ASK CAMPERS: DO NOT BRING YOUR CAR TO CAMP. LNMC &/or The Garden UMC are not responsible for a vehicle left in the parking lot.

  11. Personal Cell phones will NOT be allowed on work sites, during worship, or during organized activities. If the cell phone is taken up, it will not be returned until the close of camp. 

  12. All Campers & Volunteers are expected to assist in Camp Headquarters Clean Up – Before leaving Friday

Loving Neighbors Mission Camp may use selected photographs taken during camp for promotional use. These photographs may include you in camp-related activities. 

Please understand that you are asked to make a commitment to come to Loving Neighbors Mission Camp for the entire week for which you register, and that you are expected to attend camp orientation and all activities, both during the day and at night. 

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Phone

757-987-4160

Mailing Address

​2709 Greendale Ave.

Suite 109

Norfolk, VA 23518

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