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(for 6th-8th graders)

November 22-24, 2019 (Friday-Sunday)

Camp Akiva, Point TX

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Engaging studies, inspiring worship and great times with other North Texas teens.​

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Cost is $100, due SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27. (For financial assistance, contact Trane.)

IMPORTANT: If you pay online, be sure to forward the confirmation email to: twyatt@gardenridge.org

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As always, guests are welcome, so invite your friends!

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To register, fill out the online form.

Also be sure to fill out Camp Akiva's release form!

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DEPART:

Friday, meet at the church at 5:00pm (BRING DINNER to eat after you load your luggage).

RETURN:
Sunday, we will return to the church around 2:30pm.


WHAT TO BRING:

Participants need

> Camp Akiva release form completed (see link above)

> GRYM Info & Release form on file (good through 8/2020)

> Dinner for Friday night

> Money for ONE meal
> Bible
> Pillow
> Bedding (twin-sized bunk beds)
> Towel (for swimming and showers)
> Toiletries
> Comfortable clothes for indoor and outdoor activity (IMPORTANT: prepare for warm and cold and rain)
> Comfortable shoes
> A set of clothes and shoes to get very messy in (possibly chilly and messy)

> Reusable water bottle
> Instruments, games, etc. (optional)
> Flashlight (optional)

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ADD?

> Snacks to share with the group

> Extra towel (for messy activities)

> Swimwear (bikinis must be covered with a colored shirt)

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NOTE: Cell phone and electronic device use will not be permitted at this event. Either do not bring them or be prepared to turn them in before leaving. Parents, if you need to reach your child, contact Trane or one of the adult volunteers. Thank you!

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NOTE

There are two forms every participant must do ONE TIME, NOT FOR EACH EVENT.

If you have done these previously, you do NOT have to do them again.

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If not already completed for a previous event, follow these links:

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1. GRYM Participant Info Form

Online form to collect all necessary info about the participant.

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2. GRYM Release Form

PDF release form to sign and return (paper copy or email a scan/picture)

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