camp details & agreements

Camp Book

Students will receive a copy of The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Tim Keller. Students will have time to read this brief book and reflect on it through guided questions throughout the week.

Camp Booklet

Upon checking in for camp, each student will receive a camp booklet, which will include the following: schedule, map, guided reading questions, and session details with pages for taking notes.

Camp T-shirt

Students will receive a camp t-shirt when they check in for camp.

Transportation

We will be caravaning to Glorieta from DSC. Students cannot drive themselves, since there are no parking spaces provided. Students need to be dropped-off at Glorieta on June 16 at 3:30 pm and picked-up on June 20 at 9:30 am. Since waivers will be signed beforehand, parents do not need to be there for drop-off or pick-up and can coordinate rides with other families.

Lodging

Glorieta provides a combination of dorm style lodging and bunkhouses. Linens are not provided. Dorms do not lock with accordance to Glorieta Camp’s Child Protection Policy. Dorms are not air conditioned. You may want to bring a small fan per room. Housing restrictions also include not placing one adult and one child in the same room in accordance to Glorieta Camp’s Child Protection Policy.

Meals

Glorieta provides all meals and serves food family style. Glorieta will prepare and provide one meal alternative at each sitting that accommodates those who are gluten-free. This request can be made by students during the registration process for an additional $27 per student for all meals. If students would like to bring their own allergy friendly meals they can store it in Glorieta’s allergy refrigerator and use the microwaves and toasters to warm up their food. Any food stored in the refrigerator needs to be labeled with name and dates of camp. Glorieta camps does not cook with or use any nuts.

Activities

See description of activities here.

Camp Counselors

Besides the staff at Glorieta, each church will bring an amazing team of camp counselors. Each counselor will have completed an authorized background check before camp as well as a safety training course approved by Glorieta Adventure Camps. They will lead your small group discussions and be your dorm room leaders. Your counselors are coming for you, so do not hesitate to ask them practical or spiritual questions; have them pray with you; or let them know of anything that is bothering you.

Phone & Electronics Policy

We are asking you not to bring your phone or any other electronic device (computer/tablet, Nintendo Switch, music devices, headphones, etc.). If your parents would like for you to bring your phone it will need to be in the possession of your camp counselor upon check-in at camp and until you check-out. If you need to call/text your parent, you can request your phone from your camp counselor.

Parents, your student’s small group leader will have his/her phone during the trip, so please don’t hesitate to call/text them. Glorieta has Wi-fi, so you should be able to communicate even with bad reception. However, if you can’t get a hold of the small group leader, you can call Glorieta Adventure Camps.

Thank you for being willing to leave your phone at home. Camp is usually a better and more fruitful experience when we take a break from our phones.

Medication & First Aid

Bring any necessary medication/inhalers, clearly labeled, in a zip-lock bag. Students can give their bag to their camp counselor upon check-in. If a student would rather maintain possession of their bag, they should notify their camp counselor about the medication and any other medical information that would be helpful for the counselor to know. First-aid kits will also be available at camp if needed. In the event of a medical emergency or major accident, Glorieta Camps staff will participate in emergency response by contacting the local Emergency Medical Services and assisting with patient care until EMS arrives, as is consistent with the training of the staff available at the time.

Dress Code

Modesty is a matter of wisdom, and we recognize that standards may vary outside of camp. Our goal is simply to set clear guidelines—similar to those at schools and other camps—to help everyone focus on what truly matters.

  • Avoid overly tight, sheer, or revealing clothing. Undergarments should not be visible.

  • Clothing with inappropriate or questionable images, slogans, or language is not allowed.

  • Shirts should fully cover the torso, even when moving or raising arms.

  • Spaghetti straps, strapless tops, deep-cut armholes, and open-back shirts should not be worn.

  • Oversized shirts that fully cover shorts should not be worn. Shorts should be clearly visible.

  • Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be an appropriate length—when standing with arms extended straight down, fingertips should touch fabric.

  • Do not sag pants rolling down your waistbands.

  • If you have any questions about the dress code, please don’t hesitate to ask a camp counselor.

Above all, seek to love others and glorify God by what you wear so as to not inappropriately draw attention to yourself.

Camp Agreements

As a participant at OneThing274, I agree to:

  • Participate in all camp activities listed in the schedule

  • Not enter any dorm room of the opposite gender

  • Responsibly check in with my leader at the times they set

  • Comply with the dress code

  • Respect and follow the guidance of camp counselors and camp staff

I acknowledge that if I do not comply with the above agreements, I may be asked to leave camp.

Packing List

  • 1 luggage bag (and 1 backpack if you would like)

  • Clothes for five days (mornings and evenings can be cold, so pack layers)

  • Water bottle (32oz or larger is best)

  • Shoes (bring at least one pair of closed toe shoes)

  • Toiletries – hand soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, soap...the usual

  • Sunscreen

  • Clearly label medication or inhalers in a sealed zip-lock bag.

  • Pillow and bedding – XL twin size or sleeping bag

  • Towels – one for the shower and one for the lake if you’ll be swimming

  • Hand towel / washcloths

  • Bible

  • Pens

  • Optional:

    • Rain jacket

    • Bug spray

    • Flashlight or headlamp

    • Fan (several dorms do not have air conditioning)

    • Plastic bag for wet/dirty clothes

    • Card/board games for free time (if they fit in your bag)

  • Your game face! 🎉

Camp spending money

Glorieta is transitioning to a cashless payment campus. There are 2 options for you as a camper in regards to paying for things at the camp store and coffee shop. The first is to bring your own debit card (or a prepaid VISA gift card) and use that around camp. The second option is for you or your parents to add "camp credit" to your account. You can add credit by going to camp credit and clicking camp credit on the top bar. Here is a video explaining it all in full.