Official Packing List from Florida

[I will have copies of this release at Good Shepherd so that parents can sign them on Friday night. Also, please note their restrictions on cell phones and electronics. These supercede what we discussed at our meeting on Sunday, so please do not bring them. -Pastor Andy]

You will have a roll away bed, so you will need to bring a sleeping bag or bedroll and a pillow. You may still want a mat for our nights in Georgia. Bring clothing and other items appropriate to our summer weather, and the work projects.

PLEASE BRING:

• Bible - an open heart and desire to serve
• Guitar/musical instruments - Very small ones...like harmonicas
• Camera, film, extra batteries
• Notebook & pen
• Shorts and Long pants
• Fanny pack/Day pack
• “Grubbies” to wear for work projects
• T-shirts
• Modest swimsuit and a towel
• Walking/tennis shoes (closed toe)
• Flip-Flops/Sandals (extra shoes)
• Hat, cap or visor for working in the sun*
• Insect Repellent
• Sunglasses & sunscreen (SPF #30)*
• 1 paint brush (optional)
• Water bottle or canteen*
• Work/garden gloves
• Sleeping bag/bed roll/pillow
• Flashlight
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, wash cloth and towel, etc.)
• A positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a friendly smile!
  
  *Florida summers are very hot and humid. It is essential you wear light-colored, cool and loose fitting clothing and stay well hydrated. Only modest attire will be permitted for safety reasons. For your health and protection, you must drink plenty of water and apply liberal amounts of sunscreen (minimum SPF #30).

PLEASE DO NOT BRING: Jewelry, video games, radios/boom boxes, pagers, cell phones, fireworks, any form of drugs or alcohol. These items will be confiscated. Personal CD Players will be allowed during lights out time. LOMF will not be responsible for loss or theft of these items.

PLEASE WRITE CAMPER’S NAME ON ALL PERSONAL ITEMS (CLOTHING, BEDDING, TOWELS, ETC) in waterproof Permanent Marker.

Medications will be the responsibility of each adult sponsor for the group. (In our case this will be Debbie Hanson) Please bring all medicines in original container with complete administration and storage directions clearly indicated. Further, enclose medicines in a Ziploc bag with your camper’s name clearly written in permanent marker on the bag.

If you have any questions about camp, registration, or any other concerns prior to or during camp please call Denise Baringer at 727.560.6241. Please bring all completed forms to camp with you. Health forms will be accepted without a Dr.’s signature.

Cordially,

Denise Baringer
Youth and Young Adult Disaster Response Coordinator

Enclosure: Parent Permission Form

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Florida
3815 W. State St, Tampa FL 33609-1259
Phone 813.801.9600 Fax 813.350.0664

SERVANTHOOD IN THE SUN - PARENT PERMISSION FORM

Dear Parent,

Our Program Committee and Planning Team have been busy putting together final details to make Servanthood in the Sun Week a fun and meaningful experience for your youth.

Servanthood in the Sun includes: Swimming Off-site work projects
Off-site field trip to see fireworks on 4th of July

Insurance coverage for these activities is not provided by LOMF. If you wish your youth to participate in these activities, we must have a copy of your permission on file. Please sign the form below and bring it with you to Servanthood in the Sun.


Cordially,



Denise Baringer
Youth and Young Adult Disaster Response Coordinator
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I waive any claims for personal injury or property damage that may occur as a result of my child’s participation in the following activities at Servanthood in the Sun:

Swimming Off-site work projects Off-site field trip to see fireworks on 4th of July

In consideration for ____________________________________’s (camper’s name) participation in above noted activities, I hereby grant to Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Florida (LOMF), the Florida-Bahamas Synod of the Evangelical Church in America, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and their agents a release of all legal and equitable claims, actions, or suits that may arise as a result of the above named camper’s participation in planned program activities.

This release is to be read broadly and include transportation to and from planned program activities and transportation while involved in planned program activities.



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Parent/Guardian Signature Date