Frequently Asked Questions about Shiloh Adventure Camp
How much is camp?
Early registration (Paid by June 1, 2008) the camper fee is $300.00 per week and includes, lodging, activities and meals. After the June 1st, camper fee is $315.00. For those wishing to attend an additional week the fee will be $285.00 if received with the original application by June 1st, or $300 thereafter. Families with two or more campers attending, fee is $285.00 each camper, each week if received by June 1st, after $300.00. Call for family-multiple weeks or Group Discounts for 6 or more youths.
The cost of materials for activities and "Teach Me Groups" is included in the registration fee. One 2008 "Walking on Water" theme T-Shirt is also included - but additional T-shirts are available for $10.00. Picture CD's of each week's activities are available for purchase for $6.00. Each CD will include the weeks activities, cabin group photos and staff photos. Indicate you would like a copy when you register (by mail or on-line).
Shiloh operates a Camp Store with drinks, candy and ice cream (at appropriate times of the day.) Campers use a 'debit' card to make purchases as they go. Parents can 'load' the card (or cards) with as much money as they'd like. The cards are kept by each campers counselors so they don't get lost.
Also, new for 2008, we are making arrangements for excursion trips near Long Point Park. One trip will be for a NIGHT TIME EXPLORATION OF NEARBY SEA TURTLE NESTING - the tour is just a mile away, and is operated by the new Barrier Island Endangered Environmental Lands Program Center. The cost is expected to be not more that $10 each. Parents will be welcome to join and 'chaparone' the kids to the beach event. This tour is only for camp dates in July (not week 4). Also, we are making arrangements for a day time excursion to Sebastian Inlet, 1.5 miles away to go snorkeling in the protected tidal pools of the inlet. Fee is not set but is expected to be less than $5.00 per person. Again parents are welcome to join and chaparone the campers. (MORE TO COME ON THESE ADVENTURES !!!
When is camp?
Our camp runs from Sunday 4:00 pm to Friday Evening about 7:30pm. Closing Ceremonies will be Friday evening immediately following dinner at 5:30 pm. Parents are encouraged to come early, have dinner with us and enjoy ann overview of the week of fun at camp. Parents, please plan to get off work early so you can participate in this special event.
Where is camp?
Shiloh's facilities are mobile and our trailers are currently at our storage site in Cocoa. For the upcoming summer of 2008 we will be located at Long Point Park Campground (a Brevard County park) just 1.5 miles north of Sebastian Inlet and the trailers will be moved the week prior to the start of camp.
What church are you with?
Shiloh Adventure is an IRS designated non-profit, inter-denominational organization incorporated in the State of Florida, and a member of Christian Camps and Conference Association (see CCI/USA at their website http://cci.gospelcom.net/ccihome). We have a 501 [C] [3] designation from the IRS.
How did Shiloh get started?
Laura Bryant is the Founder. She has a tremendous heart for youth with four boys of her own. She started praying with her prayer group every Friday for five years and this camp is a direct result of those prayers. Laura is currently living in Ashland, Missouri with twin sons, Austin and Blake.
What are the biggest features to your camp?
We are local here in Brevard County with easy access from the Central Florida area. We have air-conditioned bunkhouses (mobile trailers). Each bunkhouse sleeps eight people. We are personal, one Counselor, one Jr. Counselor (CIT) and six campers. That gives us a camper to staff ratio of six to one. We are small, our maximum capacity is fifty (50) campers per week.
Our trailers are transported to our current sites at Long Point Park the week prior to the start of our summer camping. We are right on the Indian River so waterfront activities such as canoeing, paddleboat, tubing, kayaks are primary activity as is swimming in the inground pool and fishing on the pier. All of our trailers-bunkhouses are connected to an intercom system just like a school. This ensures the safety of the campers. They have a call button to the office and announcements can be heard throughout camp.
Can the campers call home? Do they get mail?
We don't encourage phone calls and allow them to be made only if absolutely necessary. Phone calls tend to bring out a variety of emotions which have proven to hinder rather than help. Of course, in the event of an emergency, phone calls to or from parents may be facilitated. We do encourage 'snail' mail. Campers are given an added sense of comfort if they know their parents care enough to write. So don't hesitate to do so, but make and send your letters early so your child gets the mail early in the week! Although Long Point Park does not have internet access, we will make an attempt to implement e-mail messages for our campers, just keep in mind it may take a day or so to deliver e-mail as staff/volunteers travel from home to the site.
What can I do to help the camp ministry?
Support the vision of developing a local Christian Camp that presents the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cultivate hope in youth! Send a tax deductible one time gift or be in partnership with Shiloh Adventure and commit to a regular tax deductible gift. This can be done by check or credit card.
Volunteering at camp is crucial and a variety of ways you can help build this exciting ministry. You can also help by making introductions and contacts to present the ministry to your church, school, or business. Put together a group of kids to bring to camp and take advantage of our group rate.
Donations of PRODUCTS, Video System, Canoes, Kayaks, Pontoon Boat or SERVICES are greatly appreciated. We are currently in need of a commercial refrigerator ($1,800), commercial freezer ($2,400), Insulated 10 gallon beverage dispensers. ($140.) or RV's can be extremely helpful. Contact our Director, Lou Larsen at (321) 452-3943, for information on ways you can help.
How long have you been doing camps?
Shiloh was started in 1999. Our 2004 kickoff year established Shiloh Adventure in the ministry of camping in Brevard County and Central Florida with kids and staff coming to camp. In 2004 and 2005, all expectations were exceeded by God's superior plan, and we have had four (2006 and 2007) great summers of fun, learning, and growth.
Do the kids have to do all the activities?
We encourage kids to be part of the program activities unless they are sick or injured or some other physical reason feel they can't participate. Campers are part of the cabin group project and must work with their group to achieve their project goal and earn their flags. If kids are unable to actively participate they must be given a RR slip from the camp first-aid station staff.
Is financial aid available?
Yes, partial scholarships are available by through our Scholarship Application process. You can apply on-line, or download our form and e-mail, mail or fax it into our our Executive Director. Go to our Scholarship page for more details. Our heart wants to send every child and youth to camp that wants to go! Please be in prayer and see what the Lord would have you to do as your part in order to send your child(ren) to camp. Before any financial assistance can be granted, those seeking support must be willing to share in this burden. This is in a shared relationship.