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Youth and Outdoor Ministry

The Southwest Conference is committed to the development of programs for children and youth to get away, live together, and explore God‘s presence in their lives. Our Youth and Outdoor Ministry provides many opportunities for youth to be involved including camps during the summer, retreats during the school year and leadership opportunities.

Monthly Jr Hi, Sr Hi, and Young Adult Events

Michele Mellott organizes these ongoing youth and young adult events.
For questions and RSVPs (when requested), contact Michele by email

First Fridays - YOUNG ADULTS
Info: Young Adult facebook page

Second Saturdays - SR HIGH YOUTH (high school age)
Info: Senior High Youth facebook page

Third Fridays - JR HIGH YOUTH, (6th, 7th and 8th grd.)
Info: Jr High Youth facebook page

Youth from outlying areas should coordinate carpools with their youth leaders to Phoenix.

Youth Trip to General Synod
We are excited to offer the opportunity to Youth and Adult Advisors to attend the 2013 General Synod in Long Beach, CA and participate in the special Youth@GeneralSynod programming.
Select this link to find out more!

2013 Southwest Conference UCC Summer Camp
For Incoming 2nd graders - 2013 graduates

It is going to be STELLAR as we explore how our wondrous God has unmatched divine imagination!

Super Camp and Senior High Camp will be held simultaneously this year and at the same location!
We have two camp directors, plenty of counselors, a fantasticprogram staff and a new alumni program staff forming.

Super campers will stay on the camp grounds all week while Senior Highers will venture out into the surrounding area doing mission and exploring.

The 2013 SWC Camp Brochure
Select this link [PDF] or the brochure

Program Staff, CIT and Counselors

Unfortunately, we need to ask that program staff, counselors-in-training (CIT) and counselors pay some fees to help cover the costs for food and lodging.
The fee for program staff, CIT and counselors is $150.

Scholarship funds can be requested. WE DO NOT WANT ANYONE TO MISS CAMP DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS! Please call the office or Michele Mellott with special concerns. We will do all we can on a case by case basis.

Two ways to reserve your spot at camp

Online Reservation:
Select the reservation link and complete the online form. You will still need to print and complete the appropriate forms, linked below, and mail them to the Southwest Conference office to complete your registration. If you did not pay with a credit card, enclose your payment with these forms.

Mail-in Reservation:
Print, complete and mail the Registration Form, Health Form and Covenant Form and payment to the Southwest Conference office. You need to do this even if you reserve your spot online.

Two Ways to Pay your Registration Fee

Credit Card: This is only available if you register online.

Check: You may mail a check to the Southwest Conference office, with either registration method. Please make checks payable to: Southwest Conference United Church of Christ.

Forms for Camp

Check the list below to find the forms you will need to print, complete and mail to the Southwest Conference office.
(Click the

to open the form.)

Everyone attending camp MUST complete and mail to the Conference Office (even if you reserve your spot online): Registration, Health and Covenant Forms.

	Camper	Program Staff	Counselor	Counselor in Training	Dean	Nurse
Registration Form (Download, then print landscape format)
Health Form
Covenant Form
You could be Program Staff or CIT at camp this year!
Program Staff Application Form
Counselor & Counselor in Training Application Form
Background Check Form (Everyone over 18 yrs)
2 Letters of Recommendations Pastor & Other adult (Print 2)
Staff Contract Form
Dean Duties
Sow the Seed Scholarship Request Form (only if applying)
Payment

Wondering what to bring to camp???
Print this handy list: What to bring to camp! [PDF]