We are grateful for the time and energy you have invested in getting to know kids and we look forward to hosting you this summer. As you prepare for your trip, please use the links below to access necessary summer trip documents. More links and information will be added as we approach summer, so stay tuned and please visit this page often.
If you have any further questions, please give us a call at 845-856-6871 or drop us an email (LakeChampion@lakechampion.younglife.org). We look forward to hosting you this summer!
**Updated 10/17/2023
Younglives trip management
YoungLives Trips - Summer 2024
We cannot wait to have your moms and babies come and experience Jesus at Lake Champion this summer. To make this experience easier for you, we have created a dedicated YoungLives Trip Leader Guide that contains; information, resources, deadlines, and forms related to YoungLives specific camp trips
CLICK HERE - YOUNGLIVES TRIP LEADER GUIDE
Sr. High & Wyldlife trip management
YL Connect Camp is required for summer 2024. Training materials on YL Connect Camp are available through Learning Guides as well as a Quick Guide with videos. Arrival Form specific information can be found here.
Pre-Camp Checklist
On Going
- R1/R2 contracts (see the contract section below)
- Leader Criminal Background Checks and Faith & Conduct Statements
- Leader Resume (vol. leaders complete)
- Leader Recommendation (staff complete for each vol. Leader)
- Summer Camp Leader Orientations - (all leaders must complete)
- As many online health forms as possible!
- For all guests - proof of immunization records (see helpful resources below)
- Medication Rider - For campers taking medications while at camp (see helpful resources below)
1-2 month(s) before camp trip
- Send automated E-mail in YLCC for all to complete health form. (instructions)
- Send camp medical requirements page to parents (see helpful resources below)
- Make sure leaders & staff are signed up.
- For all guests - proof of immunization records (see helpful resources below)
- Medication Rider - For campers taking medications while at camp (see helpful resources below)
- Download Mobile Check in App - Instructions for how to download and use this app.
Area Camp Trip Survey - 45 Days before camp trip
- Area Camp Trip Survey (Updated for 2024) We want to learn more about your area before you even arrive! This will allow camp staff and the assigned teams to plan in a way that sets up you and your friends for a great week at camp!
10 days before Camp trip
- Submit 10-Day Reports: High School | WyldLife
- Update arrival form in YLCC (instructions)
- Finalize Health forms, immunization records , Medication Riders
- Review the arrival checklist.
2 days (48 hours) before camp trip
- Complete housing & arrival form in YLCC
- Submit housing by clicking "48 Hour Complete Button"
- Collect any remaining forms
Arrival Checklist
- All remaining Health Forms
- Proof of immunization records (for anyone that checked they would bring a paper copy of their immunization form)
- Medication Rider Forms For campers taking medications while at camp (See helpful resources below)
- Luggage - Tag your luggage to distinguish boys and girls
- Permission for Camper to Leave Camp Early Forms
- Finalized Arrival Form in YLCC.
- Use the Mobile Check In App to Check in Guests. (short video guide)
- Medications collected/labeled (see Helpful Resources below)
- Electronics collected/labeled by area/gender (see Travel Information below)
Housing Request Details - Lake Champion's housing is a combination of 10, 12 and 14 person cabins. The 10 person & 14 person cabins can be connected to accommodate larger groups.
Session Specific Links
- Session 1: Program Letter (coming spring 2024)
- Session 2: Program Letter (coming spring 2024)
- Session 3: Program Letter - WYLDLIFE(coming spring 2024)
- Session 3: Program Letter - YLVS(coming spring 2024)
Required Documents
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- Completed Arrival Form from YLCC (including: campers, leaders, housing, leader orientation, & health form status)
- Health, Consent, and Release Form* (for Every Camper/Leader - YL6007)
- Leader Screenings (Faith & Conduct/Criminal Background Checks should be up-to-date/not expired)
- Summer Camp Leader Orientation - Updated for 2024 (must be complete before arrival at camp)
- Permission for Camper to Leave Early (if you have someone that needs to leave earlier)
- Prescription Medication Rider (paper copies only available, any camper taking medications, requires a physician's signature.)
*NY State requires MMR immunization records to be at camp (must be an official record of immunization from Doctor's office)
NY State Required Documents
- Leader Resume and Recommendation Form (Download)
- Leader Resume Form (Online)
- Leader Recommendation Form (Online)
- NYS Camp Brochure for Parents
Helpful Resources | Contracts
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- YL Connect Camp User Guide
- Summer Camp Medication & Health Form Requirements
- Summer Camp Medication & Health Form Requirements (for parents)
- Volunteer Reservation System - (AG, WC, SS, Interns)
- Online Health Form Instructions (for Parents)
- Packing List (for Campers/Parents)
- Managing Online Health Forms (for Trip Leaders)
- Charter Bus Agreement (recommended)
Contracts(spots), Accountability
- Want to see other camp trips in your week? On your camp trip in YLCC, click the dropdown arrow in the top right and select Camp Trips by Week. This will show you every trip at the camp you are attending organized by week.
- To request an increase or to trade spots, please contact the Lake Champion office. Do not make these trades on your own.
- Visit the Camp Fees, Contracts and Accountability page in staff resources for more details.
- R1 contracts are due Jan. 15th via DocuSign (areas are financially responsible for $50 per spot).
- R2 contracts are due April 1 via DocuSign (areas are financially responsible for 90% of these spots).
Arrival & Departure Information
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- Arrival on (Day 1) is from 1:00 - 4:00pm EST. *Please call Lake Champion by 10:00am EST to give your ETA and hear the final arrival reminders.
- Week 6 Basketball Camp Trips - Arrival is between 1-2:30pm - 1st Basketball Practice begins at 3:00pm
- Departure: Senior High Departure on (Day 6) is at 1:30pm EST, directly after club. *Please schedule your departure bus to arrive between at 12:30 - 1:00pm EST.
- Departure: Wyldlife (Jr. High) & Young Lives Departure on (Day 5) is at 12:30pm EST, directly after club. *Please schedule your departure bus to arrive between at 11:30am - 12:00pm EST.
Driving directions are available for download here.
Dates/Timeline
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2024 Camping Dates and Deadlines
Week 1
1
June 5-10, 2024
SR High
May 26, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
June 3, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
Week 2
1
June 11-16,2024
SR High
June 1, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
June 9, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
Week 3
1
June 17-22, 2024
SR High
June 7, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
June 15, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
Week 4
1
June 23-28, 2024
SR High
June 13, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
June 21, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
Week 5/6
2
June 30 - July 5, 2024
SR High/ Basketball
June 20, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
June 30, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
Week 7
2
July 6-11, 2024
SR High
June 26, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
July 4, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
Week 8
2
July 12-17, 2024
SR High
July 2, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
July 10, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
Week 9
2
July 18-23, 2024
SR High
July 8, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
July 16, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
Week 10
3
July 25-29, 2024
WyldLife
July 15, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
July 23, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
Week 11
3
July 30 - August 3, 2024
WyldLife
July 20, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
July 28, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
Week 12
3
August 5-9, 2024
YoungLives
July 26, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
August 3, 2024 @ 12pm (noon)
10-Day Reports
Please select the corresponding report below and have it submitted to the Lake Champion office before Noon (EST), 10 days before your arrival.
48 Hour Arrival Form
You must have a completed and updated Arrival Form in YL Connect Camp no later than Noon (EST), 2 days prior to your arrival at camp. This must include the correct participant type, housing preference, health form status, gender and ethnicity. If you are unsure how to do this, please visit the YLCC User Guide in Staff Resources.
Other Information
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- Leader Orientation : Please have your leaders complete the Summer Camp Leader Orientation via Young Life Access.
- Electronics: Please collect all personal electronics (cellphones, cellular enabled watches, iPads, laptops, DVD players, etc.) prior to your arrival; place in individual Ziploc bags and label with the camper's name and area number. These will be collected upon arrival and stored until your departure.
- Medications: Please collect all prescription medication prior to your arrival; place in individual Ziploc bags and label with the camper's name and area number. All medications must be in their original prescription container with the label. These will be collected upon arrival and stored in the Infirmary to be dispensed by our medical team. We will collect all medications except epi-pens, and inhalers.
- Early Departures: If a camper needs to leave separate from the rest of your area, a completed Permission to Leave Camp Early form (YL-1853) must be turned in to the office before the camper is able to leave camp.
- Campers Driving/Riding in Personal Vehicle: If a camper needs to drive their personal vehicle to/from camp OR a camper is riding to/from camp with another minor in their personal vehicle, a completed Permission to Drive To and From Camp (YL-1854) must be completed online before the camp trip.
- Adult Guest Program: We are excited to host the Adult Guest program at Lake Champion this summer! To fill an open room, please complete the Adult Guest registration form.
- Controlled Substances: As a reminder, use, possession or distribution of illegal and non-medical authorized drugs and/or alcohol is not allowed on camp property or in connection with any Young Life event. Young Life can send individuals home from camp or an event at their own expense and without refund for violating this policy. Young Life may also report violations of this policy to law enforcement as well as to a minor’s parent or guardian. Please refer to the Controlled Substances policy (AS-802) for more information.”
- Other Areas Your Week: Want to see which other areas will be at Lake Champion your week? On your camp trip arrival form in YLCC, click the dropdown arrow in the top right and select "Camp Trips by Week". This will show you every trip at the camp you are attending organized by week.
- Retail Gift Card: Click THIS LINK to pay for a retail gift card (formerly known as a "tab") for your camp trip before arrival. These gift cards can be used in both the store and snack bar.
