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Welcome to Camp Wesley Woods!
                         Our theme this year is from Colossians 2: 6-7 “So then, just
                         as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your
                         lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened
                         in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with
                         thankfulness.” Prayerfully, we’ll be helping campers
                         plant and strengthen their spiritual roots! Since 1959,
                         God has used Camp Wesley Woods in helping kids begin
                         relationships with Jesus and grow in their faith journeys.
                         When God’s creation, His word, a community of Christ’s
followers, and the Holy Spirit are all present, amazing things happen.
As a parent, I know the importance of camp, as well as the importance of
trusting the people you place over the care of your children. My personal
commitment to you is that we will provide a safe, fun, connectional, faith
building, and skill developing environment here at camp. I will treat your
children with the same concern and care that I treat my own four kids; in fact,
many of you will meet my four children in our programs.
We sincerely thank you for considering Camp Wesley Woods to partner with
you and trusting us with the spiritual development of your children. We look
forward to seeing you at camp! If you have questions about camp, or would like
a personal tour, please give us a call or send an email.
Yours in Christ,
Tony Lea, Director
www. campwesleywoods. com
Phone (865) 448-2246
Camp Wesley Woods
329 Wesley Woods Road
Townsend, TN 37882

Find us on social media:
    CampWesleyWoodsTN
    @CampWesleyWoods
    @CampWesleyWoods

         Camp Wesley Woods is a ministry of Holston Conference
of The United Methodist Church and is Accredited by the American Camp Association.
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Camp Activities
Campers are eligible for activities based on the grade they are entering in the fall of 2019.
Please note that there are more activities than can possibly be completed in one session of
camp. Time, availability, and weather are factors affecting the actual camp experience.

                         Grades 1-5 Day Camp &
                      Discovery Half-Week Sessions
Crafts                              Archery or Slingshot                 Cookout
Bible Study                         Singing/Story Telling                Group Games
Hiking                              Canoeing (on-site)                   Creek Walk
Pool Fun                            River Swimming                       Gardening
  ien e tivities                      e reationa    tivities              a    re

                  Grades 4-10 Basecamp Activities
               Choose Your Own Skill Activities will be selected at Registration.
Activities for Everyone     Choose Your Own Skill Activities           Recreational Activities
Bible Study                   Activity Sampler         Camping          GaGa Ball
Group Games                   Outdoor Cooking          Drama            9 Square
Cabin Choice                  Outdoor Explorer         Swimming         Pool Swimming
Songs and Skits               Recreational Games       Survival         River Swimming
Evening Activities            High Adventure           Pottery          Field Games
Special Events                Horseback Riding         Fishing          Hammocking
Recreation Time               River Adventures         Waterworld       4 Square
 a      res                   Kayaking & Canoeing      Archery          Rec Crafts
Learning New Skills           Camper’s Choice          Campcraft        Human Foosball

                 Grades 6-10 Adventure Activities
Challenge Course                    River Paddling                       Pool Swimming
River Swimming                      Recreation Time                      Camping Out
 ee ing in uts                       a      res                           i ing
High Ropes                          Rappelling                           Cooking Out
Off-Site Camping                    Off-Site Caving                      Hiking

                    Grade 12+ Adventure Activity
             Boundary Water Canoe Area Paddling Trip for 18 years and older.

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About Us At Camp Wesley Woods you’ll discover…
                                                   Focus on Faith

    Safe Environment

                                                 Well Trained Staff

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Make Friends

Learn a New Skill

                                             Have Fun

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Camp-at-a-Glance
 For quick reference, shaded box indicates the week Camp Wesley Woods Summer
    Sessions are offered. Details of each session are listed on the following pages.
                    Grade designation refers to the fall of 2019.

For complete registration
information, visit the back of
the catalog.
Campers receive a summer
camp t-shirt. All full-week
overnight sessions at Camp
Wesley Woods begin Sunday
afternoon at 4:00 pm.
Full-week camp sessions end
with a short closing celebration
at 2:00 pm on Friday.
Gates will open & Check-Out
begins at 1:30 pm.

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Day Camp Transportation
Transportation to and from camp is available for Day Camp sessions from the following
locations.
• Knoxville Area Stop: $55 per camper for all or part of the week. Located in the
   Northshore Town Center Target Parking Lot located at 1900 Town Center Blvd.
   Pick-up at 7:40 am and return drop-off at 5:20 pm. Return transportation is NOT
   offered on Friday afternoons, pick-up is at 2:30 pm at camp.
• Maryville Area Stop: $45 per camper for all or part of the week. Located at the
     o ston onferen e f e ar ing ot he hysi a address is              an in d, oa,
   TN 37701. Pick-up at 8:10 am and return drop-off at 5:00 pm. Return transportation
   is NOT offered on Friday afternoons, pick-up is at 2:30 pm at camp.

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Day Camp
(Grades 1-3)
This is a traditional day camp program
and a great introduction to the fun and
adventure of camp in God’s creation. You’ll
make new friends and meet awesome
 ounse ors a        runs ve days ea h wee
• Monday–Thursday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
• Friday, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, with pick up
  at camp
• Lunch and snack are provided each day
• Grade-appropriate activities
• Transportation is available
Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18)
         Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3
         $225 $275 $325
Session #        Date                          Theme
20101            Week 1     June 3-7           Fairy Tale Fun
20102            Week 2     June 10-14         Explorer
20103            Week 3     June 17-21         Animal Adventures
20104            Week 4     June 24-28         Travel Through Time
20105            Week 5     July 1-5           Christmas in July
20106            Week 6     July 8-12          Space and Beyond
20107            Week 7     July 15-19         All Around the World

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Discovery A Half Week (Grades 2-3)
  e o e to your rst overnight a       e erien e ur e erien ed, nurturing ounse ors
focus on helping campers make new friends, try new things and become part of our
camp community.
• 2 nights and 3 days of camp fun and new friends
• Monday–Wednesday sessions begin Monday with
  4 pm check-in and end Wednesday at 2 pm
• Wednesday–Friday sessions begin Wednesday with
  4 pm check-in and end Friday at 2 pm
• tivities ist found on age and s hedu e s e i a y designed for rst ti e a ers
  and are similar in nature to the Day Camp Program
Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18)     Tier 1    Tier 2 Tier 3
                                                 $225      $275 $325
Discovery A (Grades 2-3)
Session # Week        Days                     Dates
20201      Week 1     Wed-Fri                  Jun 5-7
20202      Week 2     Mon-Wed                  Jun 10-12
20208      Week 2     Wed-Fri                  Jun 12-14
20203      Week 3     Mon-Wed                  Jun 17-19
20209      Week 3     Wed-Fri                  Jun 19-21
20204      Week 4     Wed-Fri                  Jun 26-28

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Discovery B Half Week (Grades 3-5)
If your child is not quite ready for the full week experience, come to our older Discovery
  ession a ers wi fo ow rogra              ing for at oser to the ase a      e erien e
including attending Thursday Vespers.
• 2 nights and 3 days of camp fun and new friends
• Wednesday–Friday sessions begin Wednesday with 4 pm check-in and end
   Friday at 2 pm
• tivities ist found on age and s hedu e s e i a y designed for rst ti e a ers
   and are similar in nature to the Basecamp Program
• CWW reserves the right to move camper’s registrations between Discovery A & B
   based on age & maturity
Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18)     Tier 1    Tier 2 Tier 3
                                                 $225      $275 $325
Discovery B (Grades 3-5)
Session # Week        Days                     Dates
20210      Week 1     Wed-Fri                  Jun 5-7
20211      Week 2     Wed-Fri                  Jun 12-14
20212      Week 3     Wed-Fri                  Jun 19-21
20213      Week 4     Wed-Fri                  Jun 26-28

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Basecamp (Grades 4-10)
  ase a      is a traditiona , si day, ve night
resident camp. Campers have the opportunity
to make new friends, grow in Christian faith,
and have tons of camp fun. All campers will
be involved in cabin life, group activities, Bible
 tudy, evening a tivities, worshi , a        res,
and daily recreational activities (see page 1).
Each week will have a theme. Themes are a
way to make each week at camp unique and
special. Some evening activities and special
events will follow the themes. If you have items
at home that you think will help celebrate our
the es, ease ring the            he es a ount for
about 10% of our time each week.
Campers have the opportunity to choose three
   i    tivities tivities are rst o e, rst serve and an e hosen at registration
or anytime afterward up to the week before camp. You will go to each of your Skill
Activities an average of four times while at camp. Skill Activities are listed on page 1.
Fully detailed descriptions are on the website www.campwesleywoods.com.
Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18)    Tier 1    Tier 2 Tier 3
                                                $399      $449 $499
Session #        Date                            Theme
20401            Week 1      June 2-7            Chaos Week
20402            Week 2      June 9-14           Super Week
20403            Week 3      June 16-21          More Chaos
20404            Week 4      June 23-28          Travel through Time
20405            Week 5      June 30-July 5      Christmas in July
20406            Week 6      July 7-12           Out of this World
20407            Week 7      July 14-19          All Around the World

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Basecamp: Night Owl (Grades 6-9)
    the fun of ase a , ut at a ti e suited for the ight w s a ong us ight w s
wake up at 11 am and go to sleep at 2 am. This speciality Basecamp program will join in
the regularly scheduled afternoon & evening programs, with special late night programs
 i e night hi es, a     res, night gaga, high ro es with head a s, and ga e night
Space is limited as these campers will stay in Nickle Lodge.
Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18)   Tier 1   Tier 2 Tier 3
                                               $405     $455 $505
Session #        Date                          Theme
 20408           Week 5      June 30-July 5     Night Owl

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Adventure: Sampler Junior
(Grades 6-8)
• From under the ground to up in the air, we will
  explore God’s awesome creation
• An introduction to Adventure – similar activities as
  the Senior program, but tailored to Middle School
  and Jr. High campers
• Will include: caving, paddling, climbing, camping,
  hiking, high ropes
• n and off site e ursions with our erti ed and
  experienced staff
• earn to trust od and grow your faith
Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18)
                   Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3
                   $455 $505 $555
Session #      Date                            Session #   Date
20601         Week 1     June 2-7              20605       Week 5   June 30-July 5
20602         Week 2     June 9-14             20606       Week 6   July 7-12
20603         Week 3     June 16-21            20607       Week 7   July 14-19
20604         Week 4     June 23-28

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Adventure: Sampler Senior
(Grades 8-10)
• From under the ground to up in the air,
  we will explore God’s awesome creation
• Adventures to include caving, paddling,
  climbing, camping, hiking, high ropes
• ff site e ursions with our erti ed and
  experienced staff
• Explore the heights and depths of your
  personal relationship with God
Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18)
                   Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3
                   $475 $525 $575
Session #      Date
 20801         Week 1    June 2-7
 20802         Week 2    June 9-14
 20803         Week 3    June 16-21
 20806         Week 6    July 7-12

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Adventure: 10 Day Venture Down South (Georgia/Florida)
(Grades 7*, 8-10)
• This 10 day camp will include; camping off site 7 nights, paddling with alligators,
  swimming, snorkeling, a dolphin tour, and visiting the beaches in Florida
• Highlights will include white water rafting, snorkeling in springs, seeing manatees and
  dolphins, spending time at the beach, caving and camping out
• We will strengthen the roots of our faith while enjoying God’s creation under the water
  and above it
• Arrive Sunday, June 23 at 4 pm and leave Wednesday, July 3 at 2 pm
*7th graders may attend if they are 12 years old at the time of the camp and have
previously attended Adventure Sampler Junior
Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18)     Tier 1   Tier 2 Tier 3
                                                 $675     $725 $775
Session #        Date
20804            Week 4-5      June 23- July 3

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Adventure: 10 Day Venture Up North
(Boundary Water Canoe Area)
(Ages 17*, 18-25)
• This awesome experience will include extensive paddling and island camping in the
   Boundary Water Canoe Area wilderness near the Canadian border. We will be off-site
   9 nights and 10 days
• Highlights will be; paddling in the BWCA wilderness, camping, seeing the Milky Way,
   possible northern lights, hearing loons
• erti ed and e erien ed staff wi ta e those with asi add ing s i s eyond
   anywhere they could imagine
• Meet God in nature as we spend time out in His unspoiled creation
• Begins Sunday, July 28 at 10 am and ends Wednesday, August 7 at 2 pm
*17 year olds who have worked at CWW or other Holston Camps may be eligible for this
trip.
Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18)   Tier 1   Tier 2 Tier 3
                                               $875     $925 $975
Session #        Date
21808             Week 8     July 28- Aug 7

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COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM
Do you have a heart for God, camp and kids? Do you hope to be a camp counselor and
are you ready to learn the skills that make incredible staff? If your answer is “yes” – the
sessions offered below will give you these opportunities.

Counselor-In-Training 1 (Grades 10-11)
Learn what it really means to be a servant leader after the example of Jesus
• Gain new skills associated with the operation of camp
• Join in helping run camp with hard work and tons of fun
• Practice servant leadership - take these skills home
• This program includes one week of training and one week of practicing skills. There
  may be an opportunity for an additional week of volunteer service for invited CITs.
• Minimum age of 15 at the time program begins and a rising 10th grader
• CIT1 program runs Sunday-Friday for two consecutive weeks at camp (CITs go home
  on weekends)
Cost (Tiered Pricing Description on page 18)   Tier 1   Tier 2 Tier 3
                                               $445     $495 $545
Session #        Date
21002            Week 2-3     June 9-21
21006            Week 6-7     July 7-19

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Counselor-In-Training 2 (Grades 11-12)
While this is a training program, this session will be your last chance to be a camper. We
ho e it wi e the ost fun su         er ever
• Prepare yourself for possible employment at camp
• Upon successful completion of this program participants may be offered employment
  (17 years of age or older) or may be offered volunteer opportunities (16 years of age or
  older) at camp (this is not guaranteed)
• This program runs two consecutive weeks, going home on weekends
• Minimum age of 16 at the time program begins
• Must complete online CIT2 application at www.campwesleywoods.com
• Once accepted into the program, access to registration will be released
• Not all who apply are guaranteed acceptance and space is limited
• You pay no fee if accepted into this program
Session #        Date
21001            Week 1-2     June 2-14
21003            Week 3-4     June 16-28

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
How to Register
There are 3 ways to register: online, by phone, or by mail.
• Online registration is available at www.campwesleywoods.com from the Summer Camp tab,
  this is our preferred method of enrollment.
• hone the registration of e at                     ,     , a
• Mail registration form to Holston Conference CRM, 262 Bart Green Drive, Gray, TN 37615
  Full payment by check is required when mailing in registration
 egistration is o en ease register ear y ase a             i  tivities are rst o e rst serve

                          Camper Health Form, Camper Profile Form,
                                and Authorization/Consent Form
       he a er ea th or , a er ro e or , and the uthori ation onsent
     Information Form are digital.
     For the summer of 2019, parents will be able to complete these camper forms by using
     our secure online registration system. This information can be recorded at the time of
     registration, or any time prior to the beginning of your camper’s session. In future years,
     parents will simply need to update any health changes from the previous year.
     Parents without online access will continue to be able to complete camp registration,
     hea th, and ro e infor ation on the a er for s rovided

Tiered Pricing: Camp Wesley Woods offers three pricing options. Why three prices?
RATIONALE: For many years, Camp Wesley Woods has
attempted to use fund raising to keep summer camp rates
at an affordable level for many families who could not
manage the true cost of camp. Unfortunately, the cost to
operate camp has increased greater than our fees and extra
fund raising.
   ur vo untary three tier ri ing an refle ts the true ost
of participating in camp while preserving an opportunity
for participation for those unable to meet it. The plan is
simple. Choose the price that works for you! Your choice is
  on dentia and does not influen e the ua ity of the a
experience for any child attending camp. We ask that you
consider the following options, pray and then choose the
tier that you are able to pay.
• ier his heavi y su sidi ed rate does not refle t the
   true cost of camp, but we offer it in the hope that families will be blessed
   by this more affordable price. This tier is made possible by donors and other contributions to
    a        o not hesitate to hoose this tier if it at hes your nan ia needs
     ho arshi s are sti avai a e for those who re uire further nan ia assistan e
• ier       his is our artia y su sidi ed o tion that a es a signi ant ste toward overing
   the full cost of camp. If you choose this price you are helping offset more costs.
• ier       his tier ore ose y refle ts the a tua ost of a          y hoosing this tier, you he
   sustain our ministry operation.
Thank you for prayerfully considering this tiered pricing plan and helping us sustain this
wonderful, Christ-centered ministry.
Payment Options Full Payment, Monthly Payment Plan,
and Flexible Payment Plan
Full Payment may be made at the time of registration by Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or
e-Check. $50 of the camp fee is non-refundable.
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Monthly Payment Plan: An initial non-refundable $50.00 payment is required at the
time of registration. Subsequent monthly payments will
be calculated on the camp session fee. Local church or
camp sponsorships must be secured and entered at the
time of registration. Sponsorship funds will be applied to
the non-refundable $50.00 payment and to the ending
balance. Monthly payments will automatically post to
your credit card or e-check account on the 15th of each
month following the date of registration. Payments are
calculated to be completed in full no later than two
weeks prior to the beginning of the camp session.
Flexible Payment Plan: An initial non-refundable
$50.00 is required at the time of registration. Subsequent
payments towards the cost of camp can be made at
any time by logging into your UltraCamp account and
  aying the desired a ount hur h s onsorshi s an e given towards a fle i e ay ent
plan if the sponsorship is equal to or less than the remaining balance. The remaining
  a an e of a        wi e a ied to the redit ard or e he on e if a an e is not aid
in full two weeks prior to camp.
Church Sponsorships are available through many local churches. Please check with your
church prior to completing your registration if you are using the full payment or monthly
  ay ent o tions f the hur h has esta ished a harge a ount with the a ing f e,
they will be able to give you their sponsorship code and the amount that can be applied
to your total payment.
Camp Need-based Sponsorships are available through Camp Wesley Woods.
   arents ay out the s ho arshi for s fro the we site
           http://www.campwesleywoods.com/apply-for-sponsorships.html.
Contact Camp Wesley Woods at (865) 448-2246 for information on this sponsorship
program. In the scenario that a sponsorship is not approved, families will be considered
for a full refund.
Buddy Requests: can be made regarding cabin assignments. Buddy Requests are limited
to one person and must be reciprocal. Buddies must be registered for the same session,
and preferably within one grade or birth-year of each other. Buddies must be the same
biological gender. Please make sure your buddy’s name on your registration form is
spelled the same as on their registration form.
Refund Policy: $50 of the camp fee is non-refundable. To receive a full refund (less the $50
non-refundable fee), CANCELLATIONS must be completed by 5 pm (Eastern) on the Friday
that is at least one week prior to the Opening Day of your camp session.
Cancellations can be made through your online account or by calling the Camp Registration
   f e at
If you wish to cancel a registration and register into a different session, please call the
  a       egistration f e at                        our        non refunda e fee is transfera e
to a different session if you phone in. This is the only way to ensure the transfer of the $50
non-refundable fee.
No refunds will be made to campers who fail to show up on opening day.
Should a particular session not receive an adequate number of registrations, the possibility
does exist that the session may have to be cancelled. If this should occur, every effort will be
made to notify the camper as soon as possible and placement into another session will be
attempted. A full refund will be made if placement into another session is not possible.
All appeals regarding the handling of our Refund Policy must be made in writing to:
CRM Registrar, 262 Bart Green Drive, Gray, TN 37615.
Donate to our Camp Sponsorship Fund: An opportunity is provided at the time of
registration to make a donation to the Camp Wesley Woods Sponsorship Fund. The extra you
add will help a child attend who otherwise could not come.
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Really want to do it again, best week of my life.

                               I loved all the activities
                                  and my counselors!
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       This was my first time at camp and I loved it.
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Camp Wesley Woods Registration – Summer 2019
Camper’s Name                                                                                           Gender

Camper’s Birthdate                                               Grade in Fall 2019                T-Shirt Size

Buddy Request (described on page 19)
__________ ___________________________________________ ___________________                               ______________
Session #        Session Name                                                              Date              Cost
_________________________________________________________________________________
Parent / Guardian Name                                                                        Cell Phone #
_________________________________________________________________________________
Home Street Address                                                                         Alternate Phone #
__________________________________________________________________
City / State / Zip                                                    Email Address
_________________________________________________________
UMC-Holston United Methodist District Name                            OD-Other Church Denomination
_________________________________________________________
UMC-Holston United Methodist Church Name                                  OD-Church Name, City, State
Basecamp Activity Options: Campers signing up for Basecamp sessions select 3 special
Choose Your Own Skill Activities from page 1.

1 _________________ 2 _________________ 3 _________________
PAYMENT CALCULATION
                                            Amount
               Cost of Session
+Day Camp Transportation
       -Church Sponsorship                                           SC                       Church Sponsorship Code
       Net Cost to Parent
+Donate to Sponsorship
       TOTAL PAYMENT
Make check payable to Holston Conference                                     CRM
and mail with registration form to:
 Registrar, Holston Conference CRM
 262 Bart Green Drive
 Gray, Tennessee 37615
  Registrations may also be completed online at
  www.campwesleywoods.com using a credit card
  or e-check.
  Registrations may also be completed over the phone
  by calling (423) 929-9037.
                                         Please have complete
                                         information ready at the
                                         time of registration.
Non-Profit Org
                          US Postage
                             Paid
                         Knoxville, TN
                         Permit No. 1

329 Wesley Woods Road
Townsend, TN 37882
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