Tekoa Brochure 2016

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Our MissionThe thing that makes Camp Tekoa Special is our Mission: Touching Hearts, Changing Lives and Sharing the Light of Christ. Campers will experience our mission throughout their time at camp. Each morning, campers reflect on God’s beauty at morning watch. High School campers repair homes in our community. Day Campers may visit a nursing home. Each week, we support a mission project through donations. Join the mission and have your life changed!

Our History

Tekoa was founded in 1949 as the

Western North Carolina Conference Camp

of the United Methodist Church under

the direction of the late Rev. Carl H. King.

It was named for the hometown of Amos,

an Old Testament prophet, and exists

so that all who come here will become

prophets of God, sharing the Good News

of God’s love through Jesus Christ!

Many parents ask, “What kind of staff do

you hire?” It is important for us to hire

the most qualified individuals to work with

your children. All staff are hired with the

understanding that Tekoa is a place where

acceptance, trust, servanthood, and faith

become real in the lives of everyone at

camp. Through our mission statement, this

understanding and goal is shared by our staff:

We specifically seek out individuals who

have a strong desire to work in an outdoor

setting and are excited about making a

positive difference in campers’ lives. All

staff are required to complete a thorough

application and interview, provide personal

references and clear a national criminal

background check. Additional Information

and applications can be found at:

Summer Staff Touching Hearts, Changing Lives,

and Sharing the Light of Christ!

Elementary Day Camp activities

include swimming, hiking, boating,

arts and crafts, meadow fun day,

water games, fishing, as well as time

with the pastor. Every week, day

campers use Tekoa’s challenge course

and their own zipline. Camp Tekoa

provides a daily snack and a drink.

5-8 yr old

Special Needs Day Camp

includes all of the activities of

Elementary Day Camp but is suited

to fit campers with developmental

disabilities. Campers enjoy full

participation in activities side-by-side

with other elementary day campers

while paired with a Tekoa staff special

friend. 8-12 yr old - 2 sessions

All Day Camps Operate

Monday - Friday

8:30am-4:30pm

OvernightCamps Include• Sunday night and

Friday night campfires

• Thursday night talent show

• Arts & Crafts

• Swimming

• Low element ropes course

• Friday night celebration,slide

show, and candlelight serviceTKO Overnight camps are organized

in family groups. Small family groups

consist of both boys and girls with a male

and female counselor. Depending on

registration numbers, some family groups

are single-gendered. Family groups

participate in all activities and meals

together and are housed separately in

bunk style lodging. Family groups are

organized by camper age within each type

of overnight or TKO camp.

Elementary camp is a wonderful way

for children to experience a fun week

away from home! Campers participate in

activities such as paddle-boating, water

games, field games, swimming, tree

climb, four-square, fishing, lake zipline,

and Song & S’more night. Campers

will also choose from a variety of other

activities that interest them including mud

pit, slip-n-slide, hikes, and many more.

8-11 yr old

Middle School Campers have the

opportunity to experience the core

programs along with our 40-foot climbing

tower, swamp canoes, overnight campout

and cookout, and the rope swing!

Campers will also travel to DuPont State

Forest to hike and swim at some of the

local waterfalls.

11-14 yr old (rising 6-8th graders)

High School Campers have the

opportunity to grow in their faith and

self-confidence through group-building

challenges and fellowship. Campers

experience classic camp activities such

as the rope swing, overnight campout,

swamp canoes, field games, and always

popular four-square! Elements and

activities reserved just for High School

campers include our high ropes course,

whitewater rafting, big zipline, and

participation in a community service

project. 14-17 yr old

Adventure Day Camp

includes all of the activities of

Elementary Overnight Camp

with the convenience of

spending evenings at home.

Tekoa provides a lunch and

an afternoon snack every day.

9-11 yr old

Middle School Day

Camp Campers will

experience most of the

activities our middle school

overnight campers participate

in with the flexibility to return

home in the evenings. Lunch

and a snack are provided.

12-14 yr old

Mini Camp for 7-9 year old (9 sessions)

is a great start for a child who has never

attended an overnight camp because it

is only half of a week. Activities are the

same as week-long elementary overnight

camp and are geared with group

interaction in mind.

Mini Camp for 10-11 year old. (offered

week 1 & week 9) Summers can be

very busy for families. This is a great

camp opportunity for those who want

a fun overnight experience without

committing to the entire week. Campers

will participate in activities directed at the

older elementary age range.

Campers who register for both sessions in

the same week must be picked up during

Wednesday morning check-out and returned

during Wednesday afternoon check-in.

1st SESSION:Check-in Sun.

3-4:30pmCheck-out Wed.

9:30-10am

2nd SESSION:Check-in Wed.

4-4:30pmCheck-out Sat.

9-10:30amMini Camp

Breakout! (Rising 6thGraders) (7

sessions) For rising 6th Graders seeking

adventure. Breakout! camp is a great

first step into our adventure program!

Rising 6th graders try their hands at rock

climbing on our 40-foot tower, on-site

camping, caving and waterfall hopping

in Pisgah National Forest. They also have

an unforgettable late night event on the

zipline!

Water Adventure (5 sessions)

More water. More fun! Campers spend

one day at camp enjoying all the on-site

water activities Tekoa has to offer. Next

they travel to the crystal blue water of

Lake Jocassee. This day of water-based

initiative games, canoe instruction and

snorkeling prepares campers for their

remaining three days of tubing, canoeing

and waterfall-hopping on our local rivers.

Survivor (8 sessions) Survivor is one

of Tekoa’s most popular adventure

camps! Much like the TV show Survivor,

campers engage in group challenges and

competitions in order to earn supplies

and valuable equipment throughout the

week. Campers live at a primitive campsite

where they learn how to make fires,

prepare food,and navigate challenges. The

week culminates with a “final challenge”

day on Friday. Challenge, teamwork, and

perseverance will be learned as campers

grow in skills and in their faith!

Traverse All Girls (3 sessions)

Traverse is an action packed adventure

camp for MS girls only! Relying on faith,

girls will traverse the challenges of

horseback riding and rock climbing over

one hundred feet! They will complete

our 45’ high ropes course and take the

leap of faith off of our Giant Swing. Other

activities include mountain biking and

waterfall hopping. If you are ready for

adventure, this camp is for you!

Trailblazers All Boys (3 sessions)

Lace up your hiking boots, saddle up

and get ready to shift gears! Trailblazer

takes our all boys group into the forest

with a backpacking trip in the scenic

Pisgah National Forest. Campers will then

rockclimb over one hundred feet, and

mountain-bike to a local waterfall. If that’s

not enough, the week will culminate with

waterfall hopping and a horse trail ride.

Journey All Girls (1 session)

Are you ready to journey beyond your

comfort zone? Journey takes the girls

on a two day backpacking trip, followed

by a day of caving at Worley’s Cave.

After returning to camp and enjoying

the adventure of our high ropes course,

the girls will finish their week with a

horseback riding trip. Take the Journey!

Overboard! All Boys (2 sessions)

This brand new camp will take adventure

overboard! The week begins with a

fishing trip campout to a local lake.

Campers then raft down the rapids of

the Pigeon River. Campers finish their

week Stand Up Paddleboarding in the

crystal clear waters of Lake Jocassee

and waterfall hopping in Pisgah National

Forest. Go deeper this summer! Jump

Overboard!

Explorer All Girls (2 sessions)

This brand new camp allows girls to

explore God’s beautiful creation! The

week begins with the challenge of our

High Ropes course, which features

a 70’ giant swing. Then campers will

travel to TN and explore the depths

of Worley’s cave. Campers finish

their week Stand Up Paddleboarding

on the crystal clear waters of Lake

Jocassee and tubing down the Green

River.

11 yr old for Breakout!, 12-14 yr old

for all other MS Adventure

Check-in: Sunday 3-4:30pm,

Check-out: Saturday 9-10:30am

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Adventure Camps

www.CampTekoa.org

828.692.6516

NEWPROGRAM!

All activities are subject to

change or cancellation based

on weather conditions or

other safety considerations.

14-17 yr old,

Check-in: Sunday 3-4:30pm,

Check-out: Saturday 9-10:30amHIGH SCHOOL

Adventure CampsHS Water Adventure

(2 sessions) HS Water Adventure

is a step up from the MS Water

Adventure. There is no prerequisite

for this adventure camp, simply the

desire to have FUN in the water!

Campers start the week with a two-

day paddle trip and campout on the

French Broad River. This prepares

them for the remaining three days of

canoeing exciting rivers and white-

water rafting.

HS Ultimate Challenge

(3 sessions) Ultimate Challenge is

a non-stop, fun-filled week where

high school campers participate in a

variety of water, rock, rope and trail

activities. Campers begin the week

getting to know one another while

they tube down the headwaters of the

French Broad River. Three-day/two night

backpacking trip in Pisgah National

Forest. Once campers return from the

trail, they will attempt Tekoa’s high ropes

course and big zipline. This time spent off

the ground will help prepare the campers

for one final day in Pisgah National Forest,

rock climbing at Looking Glass Rock.

HS Survivor

(1 session) Survivor is one of Tekoa’s most

popular adventure camps! Much like

the TV show Survivor, campers engage

in group challenges and competitions

in order to earn supplies and valuable

equipment throughout the week.

Campers live at a primitive campsite

where they learn how to make fires,

prepare food, and navigate challenges.

The week culminates with a “final

challenge” day on Friday. Challenge,

teamwork, and perseverance will be

learned as campers grow in skills and in

their faith!

HS Expedition

(2 sessions) This journey will certainly

leave an impression on the campers

who choose this adventure camp! HS

Expedition is designed to allow campers

the opportunity to spend the entire week

on a five-day/four-night excursion through

Western North Carolina. Campers will

spend two-days/two-nights backpacking,

followed by two-days/two-nights

canoeing and camping along the French

Broad River. The expedition will finish

with a caving trip in Worley’s Cave in East

Tennessee. Campers will be back in time

to experience Tekoa’s closing campfire,

and candlelight service.

HS Expedition Extreme

(1 Session) 2-EX is a rigorous and high-

paced 2-week adventure through

Western North Carolina and East

Tennessee. Campers will spend four-

days/three-nights backpacking, two

days rock climbing at LookingGlass

Rock, 2 days mountain biking in Dupont

State Forest, and three-days/two-nights

canoeing and camping on scenic Lake

Jocassee. Campers will waterfall hop

and scuba dive in a mountain lake. The

expedition will finish with a caving trip

in Worley’s Cave in East Tennessee.

Campers will be back in time to

experience Tekoa’s closing campfire

and candlelight service with all the

other campers.

NOTE: You must be a rising

sophomore or older to register.

Each Adventure Camp

has different physical

expectations and

challenges. Please visit

www camptekoa.org

to review each adventure

camp’s information sheet.

All activities are subject to change or

cancellation based on weather conditions

or other safety considerations.

Barnabas camps are designed for adults with developmental disabilities.

Barnabas is known for showing great kindness to Saul (apostle Paul) and his

Hebrew name translates to “son of encouragement.” We hope to extend

such encouragement and kindness to our Barnabas campers just as they

encourage us. Barnabas campers are to be ambulatory and must be

able to feed, bathe, and clothe themselves.

18+ yr old June 27-July 4th check in at

3:30 - 4:30 0n June 27th. Check out Saturday

July 2nd 9:00-10:30

Week 1: June 6-10

Elem., Adventure & MS

Week 2: June 13-17

Elem., Adventure & MS

Week 3: June 20-24

Elem., Adventure

& Special Needs

Week 4: June 27- July 1

No Day Camp this week

Week 5: July 4-8

Elem., Adventure

& Special Needs

Week 6: July 11-15

Elem., Adventure

Week 7: July 18-22

Elem., Adventure

Week 8: July 25-29

Elem., Adventure

Week 9: August 1-5

Elem., Adventure

Week 1: June 5-11

Younger Elem. Mini

(ages 7-9)

Older Elem. Mini

(ages 10-11)

Elementary TKO

Middle School TKO

High School TKO

Week 2: June 12-18

Younger Elem. Mini

(ages 7-9)

Elementary TKO

Middle School TKO

High School TKO

Week 3: June 19-25

Younger Elem. Mini

(ages 7-9)

Elementary TKO

Middle School TKO

High School TKO


Younger Elem. Mini

(ages 7-9)

Elementary TKO

Middle School TKO

High School TKO

Barnabas (Special Needs)

Jun 27- July 2

Week 5: July 3-9

Younger Elem. Mini

(ages 7-9)

Elementary TKO

Middle School TKO

High School TKO

Week 6: July 10-16

Younger Elem. Mini

(ages 7-9)

Elementary TKO

Middle School TKO

High School TKO

Week 7: July 17-23

Younger Elem. Mini

(ages 7-9)

Elementary TKO

Middle School TKO

High School TKO

Week 8: July 24-30

Younger Elem. Mini

(ages 7-9)

Elementary TKO

Middle School TKO

High School TKO

Week 9: July 31- Aug 6

Younger Elem. Mini

(ages 7-9)

Older Elem. Mini

(ages 10-11)

Elementary TKO

Middle School TKO

High School TKO

Week 1: June 5-11

Explorer (MS All Girls)

Water Adventure (MS)

Ultimate Challenge (HS)

Survivor (MS)

Week 2: June 12-18

Breakout! (rising 6th graders)

Journey (MS All Girls )


Overboard! (MS All Boys)

Survivor (MS)

Week 3: June 19-25


Trailblazer (MS All Boys)


Water Adventure (HS)

Survivor (MS)





Overboard! (MS All Boys)

Week 5: July 3-9



Water Adventure (HS)

Survivor (HS)

Week 6: July 10-16


Expedition (HS)

Expedition Extreme (2-Ex)

(July 10 -July 23, HS)

Survivor (MS)

Week 7: July 17-23


Traverse (MS All Girls)

Expedition (HS)

Survivor (MS)

Week 8: July 24-30



Traverse (MS All Girls)


Survivor (MS)

Week 9: July 31- Aug 6




Survivor (MS)

NEW

All camps are subject to change

based on registrations and

program feature availability.

Touching hearts, changing lives

and sharing the Light of Christ.

How to Register:

Online at www.camptekoa.org

If complete payment is not made when you register, a $50.00 deposit

is required and the balance must be paid in full by May 1st, 2016. If

registering after May 1st, 2016 the balance must be paid in full at the

time of registration.

Required FormsAll waivers are due within 3 weeks of initial registration.

Download other forms from website and mail to:

Camp Tekoa

PO Box 160

Hendersonville, NC 28793

fax: 828.697.3288

• Health History form is included in the online registration process

• Other forms as required for specific camps - i.e. waivers

Registration InformationAcceptance Policy

Persons are accepted without discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age,

religion, or national origin. All campers are expected to be ambulatory and

able to feed, clothe, and bathe themselves. Facilities, terrain and programs

are rugged in nature.

Financial Assistance

Limited scholarships are available from the Tekoa Scholarship Fund.

Interested parties must complete a scholarship request form; it can be

found online or a copy can be mailed to you. The request form must

be signed by a custodial parent/guardian and your minister/sponsoring

agency representative. Please submit prior to registering online. The $50

deposit must be paid by everyone.

Cancellation Policy

To cancel a registration, call our registrar at 828-692-6516. The following

guidelines apply to refunds:

• In ALL cases, an attempt is made to reschedule the camper into

another event.

• For cancellation up to 21 days before camp, a refund will be the balance

amount less $50.00

• There will be no refund for cancellation within 21 days of the camp event.

• The Camp Director reserves the right to dismiss any camper whose

conduct becomes in any way detrimental to the best interests of other

campers. No refunds will be given in these cases.www.CampTekoa.org828.692.6516

ALL the following criteria must be met to qualify:

(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY).

Register on or before February 28, 2016 AND

Pay in full when you register AND

Send in ALL required Waivers by the camp

postmarked/faxed/emailed/electronically

posted within 3 weeks of the date you registered.

If you meet all the above criteria the discount will be

added to your camper’s store account at the time the

paperwork is received at Camp Tekoa.

$20 for all week long Resident and Adventure Camps

$10 for all Day, Adventure and Mini Camp Sessions

Early Registration

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By registering for Camp Tekoa, you are agreeing to our general policies found on our website: www.camptekoa.org

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Tekoa are often life-changing stepping

stones on the road to adulthood. Children

come to camp from all walks of life, eager

to learn, yearning to make new friends,

ready to take on new challenges and

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