Preparation

Dear Lutheran Campformation Families,

Welcome to Lutheran Campformation 2023! We are looking forward to another inspiring and energy packed week this summer. The energy and enthusiasm from last summer was an amazing thing to see. We are hopeful that our participation will be greater than last summer, especially now that we have had one summer to build on after the Covid 19 pandemic. We will have congregations across Arizona and Nevada coming together in Prescott for an exciting week of faith formation and adventure! Campformation’s mission is faith formation for 6th-12th grade youth in an outdoor setting. Campformation has been around for over 60 years. Some of the campers who have attended have gone on to be counselors, adult leaders, youth ministers and pastors! Campformation’s team of pastors and youth leaders have been working for months on this year’s Campformation experience. Each person around the table is passionate about camping ministry, young people and faith formation. I am thankful for this team and their partnership in planning for a safe, fun and faith-filled week!

This year’s camp is at Camp Pinerock in Prescott, AZ. The directors there have been wonderful to work with and we are excited about our third year of Campformation at Camp Pinerock. We will be participating in high-ropes, zipline, swimming, archery, hiking, and much more!

Our theme this year is “Living in God's Time”. This theme will give our youth the opportunity to explore each unique and important part of our Ministry life together. The life and ministry of Jesus unfolds before us through each season of the church calendar. How about, "Christmas in July???"

On behalf of the entire Campformation planning team, we welcome you to Campformation 2023 and look forward to seeing you in July!

God’s Peace,

Craig M. Corbin
Dean of Lutheran Campformation 2023
Pastor –Mount Olive Lutheran Church
www.lutherancampformation.com

Packing

Packing List:

PLEASE be aware of the LIMITED space in the van, we will be traveling with 10 passengers. Pack accordingly one shirt and pants/shorts for each day. There is a theme for each day and while there is no requirement to ‘dress up’ for each day it does add to the experience of camp and encouraged to be creative and have fun. Monday (Theme is Advent-color is blue), Tuesday (Theme is Christmas- anything Christmas-y), Wednesday (Theme is Lent- color is purple), Thursday (Theme is Easter- Spring, pastel fun), Friday (Theme is Pentecost- color is red). For your toiletries please consider bringing travel-sized toiletry items to condense packing.

Bible, Flashlight, Sleeping Bag/Bed Roll & Pillow, Bath Towel & Washcloth, Toiletries (toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant, etc.) Sunscreen, Spending Money for Canteen ($20 max; optional) Water Bottle, Rain Poncho/Jacket, Battery Operated Fan (optional). Swimsuit & Swim Towel and Clothes for 5 Days (including two pairs of closed-toe shoes).

*Please put your campers name on items like water bottles, towels, etc.*

Not Allowed at Camp:

Electronics (other than cell phones) Weapons (including pocket knives) Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco (including Vapes, Juuls, etc.) Fireworks Food/Candy (No food in the cabins!)

**Campers & parents should be aware that possession of any of these items will result in the item being confiscated and possibly the Camper being immediately dismissed from camp. If a Camper is dismissed, his or her parents will be responsible for making arrangements for immediate transportation home.**

Travel & Scheduling

Traveling to Camp Pine Rock from Mount Olive Lutheran Church:

Campers should arrive NO LATER than 10:30 AM on Monday, July 3rd. We will be loading up arranging seating and leaving promptly at 11:00 am. We will stop in Kingman to pick up one more camper and eat lunch before the final arrival at camp.

Check-In for Camp is from 3:00-4:30pm on Monday, July 3. Dinner is promptly at 5pm, so please be sure to arrive no later than 4:30pm. Likewise, counselors are in training right up until registration begins at 3:00pm, so please do not arrive early. Our goal is to arrive between 3:30pm and 4:00pm.

On Friday, July 7th we will be leaving with 9 passengers from camp. We will break for lunch and have a stop in Kingman to deliver a camper. We will arrive back at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in the late afternoon. We will keep in contact with all parents and grandparents through our group text to update you with specific times of arrival as traffic and stops allow.