Frequently Asked Questions
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Who's running this thing? Every summer, the youth ministers from several Chinese churches in the Houston area get together to host two summer camps for anyone who is interested in coming. D-camp is our middle school camp and Camp Impact is our high school camp. From these youth pastors, one or more serve as the Camp Director for that year's camp. This year's camp director is Stanley Chang, but the Pastors from all the churches work together to make camp happen. We then go out and invite as many other local churches as we can to come and participate with us. Counselors are requested from all attending churches and are run through an application process, background check, and training. Where are we going? We will be staying at Boxwoods, which is a new site created by Camp Cho Yeh. Boxwood's address is: 385 Lazy Ln, Livingston, TX 77351. Their main site address is 2539 Highway 59s, Livingston, TX 77351 and their phone number is (936) 328-3200. You can find more information about the site at Camp Cho-Yeh's website. What is the campsite like? Campers will be staying in cabins filled with bunk beds. There are 12 people per cabin with 2 counselors per cabin. Bathrooms and showers are in a separate space. The cabins are air conditioned and water coolers are placed all over camp in order to help with keeping everyone hydrated. There is a large meeting hall for our large-group sessions, a full dining hall, and plenty of open outdoor space for camp activities. There are tons of options for free-time activities including swimming, canoeing/kayaking, Rockwall, Crate stacking....and some NEW activities like: Flying Squirrel, OneWheel, Banana Boat, Tubing, Jumping Pillows, and more! What happens if there’s an emergency? How do I contact my parent/child? For emergencies, parents please contact the camp at (936) 328-3200 and the camp will inform the counselor and the student. If a student has an emergency, please find and tell your counselor immediately. What do I do if I have allergies/medical conditions? Please indicate this on your registration forms then let your counselor and camp medical officer know in advance. I’m not a Christian, can I go to camp? Of course you can! You'll have a chance to make some new friends and hear about a guy who is really important to your Christian friends. You can ask questions or just have a good time with people who care about you. I have my license, can I drive to camp? No, for your safety, all students must ride the bus to and from camp. This is for your own safety, plus, you get to meet people! May I come and visit my teen at camp? If you have a desire to come and visit your teen at camp, please contact the Camp Director so we can discuss the possibility. Can I come visit my friends at camp? Why not just come to camp instead? If you're not eligible to come to camp, then no, you may not come up to visit. Can I choose my roommates/small group/counselor? Sorry, unfortunately no. We will make exceptions in special circumstances (you're bringing a friend who doesn't know anyone else/you are the friend who doesn't know anyone else, etc). What do I need to bring? The camp does not provide anything for you. You must bring your own towels and toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, floss, soap, etc.). You need to bring your own bedding for a twin sized mattress (sheets, blankets, pillows...or just bring a sleeping bag and pillow). Check the weather before you come and bring clothing appropriate for being outdoors in those temperatures. You'll want shoes for activities (sneakers, tennis shoes) and perhaps sandals. Bring a flashlight, bug spray, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, a Bible if you have one, and some writing implements. What should I not bring? Please do not bring things that are dangerous to yourself, others, or the camp property - fireworks, firearms, illegal substances like tobacco or alcohol. The camp requires a certain dress code, so you will want to avoid bringing swimsuits or clothing that breaks the dress code. We also ask that you leave those things that can distract from camp at home. If in doubt about whether or not you should bring something, ask your youth leader or the Camp Director. Can I bring my cell phone/iPad/electronic gadget(s)? It is our hope that camp will be a chance for you to make new friends, get away from your usual distractions and habits, and perhaps get a chance to interact with God. Sometimes our gadgets can get in the way of this so our policy is to say - yes, you can bring it for the ride up and the ride back, however, once at camp we ask that it stays turned off and out of sight. Counselors will take up devices that prove to be distracting to you or others. What’s the dress code? Our camp policy is that campers and counselors dress modestly; this can mean many things, so here are some general guidelines (these apply to both males and females):
Can I come late/leave early? We prefer you to be at camp the entire time. However, if there is a unique circumstance, Please note it on your registration and let the director know ([email protected]). That’s a lot of money... And that's not a question. But we understand that things might be tight right now. Scholarships are available for those who require financial assistance or for pastor’s kids. Please contact the camp director for more information. What if I register and then decide not to go? REFUND POLICY If you register for camp and then choose not to go, we grant full refunds, minus a $35 administrative fee, up until the registration deadline. This year, the deadline for receiving registrations is June 23. After the registration deadline, no refunds will be offered. What does my money pay for? The fee you pay for camp goes to pay for the following things: campsite usage (~75%), bus charter (~10%), t-shirts, speaker honorarium, snacks at camp, game supplies, and a few other miscellaneous items. If you’d like to see just how we’ve used the money taken in over the past couple of years, we would be happy to let you take a look. We feel that you get a tremendous amount of value for the price requested to come to camp. If you look around, you’ll see most camps cost double or even triple what we ask for the same number of nights and days away. This is largely due to the financial support of the planning churches (~1/4 of total money in). Why have we included a transgender option this year? By including the option for transgender on the camper registration, we are not affirming transgenderism, rather, in the cultural climate and context, we know that there are many who identify as such (and as the years go on, more and more will do so) and want to be aware of potential transgender youth who wish to attend camp. We as a camp want to be welcoming to all youth who want to come encounter God and learn more and do not want to be exclusive. While we want people to know that all are welcome, there are also logistical issues that must be addressed, given our biblical beliefs on gender/identity/transgenderism. We would also want to reach out and make sure that the registrant is well aware of our beliefs and procedures ahead of camp. We would need to consider each registrant on a case-by-case situation. Some considerations would be their level of transgenderism (general gender dysphoria, hormone treatment, sex re-assignment surgery, etc), their willingness to follow the procedures of the camp, our ability to meet their needs, etc. If you have any more questions about this topic, please contact the Camp Director. |
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