What should I bring (packing list)?

• We ask that everyone only bring one soft-case carry-on or duffle bag. We are gone for 4 nights / 5 days, so please do not overpack.

  Please make sure your student’s name is clearly labeled on their luggage.

  Bring:

  • Permission slip

  • Sleeping bag and pillow

  • Small bag or tote for daily use

  • Clothes for 4 nights / 5 days

    • Extra socks and underwear

    • Swimming gear for the pool

      • Girls are not allowed to wear two pieces, only one-piece swimsuits or a two-piece swimsuit with a colored T-shirt over it

      • Guys may not wear Speedos or any inappropriate T-shirts

    • Clothes for the evening since it may get chilly

  • Towel for the pool and shower

  • White outfit/shirt for White Out night

  • Sports jersey for Sports Jersey day

  • Team color item once students know their color team

  • Sweatshirt or warm clothing

  • Plastic trash bag for dirty clothes

  • Hygiene products:

    • Toothbrush

    • Toothpaste

    • Body wash

    • Shampoo

    • Floss

    • Deodorant

    • Sunscreen

    • Bug spray

  • Sunglasses

  • Phone fully charged for travel/check-in

  • Comfortable shoes

  • Sandals/flip-flops

  • Closed-toe shoes specifically required for paintball, ropes course, and rock climbing

  • Any needed medication in its original container, placed in a labeled Ziploc bag and brought to check-in

  • Spending money:

    • $50 for lunch on the way there and back

    • Optional extra cash for the snack bar at camp

  • Bible, journal, and pens

  • Refillable water bottle

  • Optional: disposable camera or digital camera since phones will be collected

Phone Reminder

Students should bring their phone fully charged for travel/check-in. Phones will be collected during camp so students can be fully present and will be returned for the ride home.

What should students NOT bring?

Please do not bring:

• Weapons of any kind

• No food (unless you want bears to eat you)

• Drugs, marijuana, alcohol, vapes, nicotine, or tobacco products

• Lighters, matches, fireworks, or anything flammable

• Prank items

• Expensive jewelry or valuables

• Gaming devices

• Speakers or anything that could be disruptive

• Inappropriate clothing

• Anything with inappropriate language, images, or references

• Anything that could distract from camp, sessions, small groups, or the safety of others

FIND CAMP RULES HERE!

Are students allowed to come and go during the camp?

No, once students are checked in for the camp, we ask that they remain there so we can monitor all students. Students are allowed to leave in an emergency authorized by a parent/guardian. There will be supervision and security at the campgrounds.

What is the sleeping arrangement?

We will be staying in cabins with a capacity of 40 campers per room. Sleeping bags and pillows are required. Rooms will be preassigned and grouped by biological gender, with age and grade taken into account.

What if there is an emergency?

In case of an emergency, a staff member or team member will contact you using your emergency contact information. If you need to add someone to that call list, please email daniel@brave.church.

If you need to contact your student, please call Pastor Daniel Kopti [925-998-9330]. While we anticipate no injuries to occur, we will be prepared:

Staff will carry first-aid kits throughout the camp; Brave Church also has first-aid equipment on site and a medically certified physician. The closest hospital is Adventist Health Hospital Sonora, about 15 minutes from where we are staying. 

Should I bring extra cash?

Yes! Bring 50$ for lunch on the way up and for activities. It is also recommended to bring cash for the extra snacks available for purchase at the camp’s snack shack

What is the plan for meals?

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were included in the overall cost of the camp, except for the round-trip to and from the camp. If you noted any allergies or food restrictions, we have been informed, and accommodations will be made, and students will have fantastic meals

What is available to do during Free Time?

• There are various activities for us to enjoy from the pool, slip n slide, arcade, as well as activities for purchasel ike paintball, zipling, and rock climbing

• Sporting Equipment (free): Volleyballs, Basketball courts, etc.

When will students have their phones?

Students will not have their phones during the main parts of camp so they can be fully present with their group, build friendships, and engage in worship, sessions, and activities. In case of emergency, parents can contact Daniel Kopti directly, and our team will contact parents using the emergency contact information provided.

How does medication drop-off work?

• At drop off, please bring your student’s medication in a plastic bag with their name on it, with their medicine, please! Students will have access to their medicine 24/7 with our on-site camp administrator.

How to check the weather?

• For weather, use Twain Harte instead of Sonora because Sonora weather will be different from camp.