Lodestar 2018 Friday June 8th- Sunday June 10th - Elk Grove United Methodist Church
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Lodestar 2018
Friday June 8th- Sunday June 10th
Welcome to Lodestar 2018
This packet contains important information that you’ll want to refer to before and during (so bring with
you!) your time at Lodestar 2018. Included are the packing list, map and directions to Lodestar Camp, plus
an hourly schedule for the weekend.
Camp Arrival Details and General Overview
The retreat begins Friday night with check-in starting at 6 pm, games off and on all evening and the official
Welcome Gathering scheduled for 7:45 pm. Please have dinner prior to arrival and bring snacks to add to
the snack table (please refrain from high caffeine energy items). There will be games and arts and crafts
throughout the evening and the pool will open from 8:30-10:00.
When you turn onto the Lodestar facility from Schaads Road, follow signs to the Main Lodge/Dining Hall to
check in and receive your cabin assignment. Once you’ve settled in, return to the Lodge for fun, snacks and
games. If your email address is provided on the registration form, room assignments will be emailed in
advance.
On Saturday morning the acolytes, youth and adults will meet together for an intergenerational activity.
Then at 10 acolytes, youth and those adults who would like will go to the ropes courses and there will be
a Bible study and activity for those who prefer something different. There will be a separate program
for our younger children on Saturday morning.. After lunch you’ll choose from a wide variety of crafts and
activities. Then the pool will open. This year there will be opportunities for children age 6 through adult to
participate in the low and high rope courses. Saturday night is "Camp Night" complete with campfire, singing,
making s'mores, and Get Smart (a night running game for everyone!), we will also have favorite activities of
camp: Ping Pong and Corn Hole Tournaments, Legos, and, evening swimming.
Sunday we will worship amid the beauty of nature, participate in Lodestar Family Feud, enjoy lunch and then
return home. There will be an after lunch pool time.
That’s it! - A great long weekend of fellowship, relaxation, and getting closer to God with all meals freshly
prepared by the wonderful Lodestar kitchen crew. Located at an elevation of 3,000 feet in the sierra foothills
outside Wilseyville, Camp Lodestar occupies 425 acres of meadow and woodland beauty. Its varied ecological
environment is steeped in the history of the Mother Lode. Whether this is your first time, or twenty-first time
attending Lodestar, you're guaranteed a great weekend. Questions? Call, text, or email Sid Antonsen 916-
599-6865, antonss@sutterhealth.org or Roxie King sailorrox@yahoo.com , 916-320-4434 Craving more detail
about the Lodestar facility? Check it out on the web at: http://www.uccr.org/lodestar.htmLodestar 2018 Hourly Schedule
Friday
6:00 pm: Check-in & unpack. Fellowship, fun & snacks in Dining Hall. There will be playground supervision
from 6-7 to aid families with young children in the unpacking process.(youth)
7:00 pm: Optional Games in the Lodge (Dining Hall)[Youth)
7:45 pm: Welcome Meeting in Dining Hall and receive Haiku challenge
8:00 pm: Showing of Frozen in Leadership Cabin
8:30-10 pm—Swimming pool open
9:30 -10:15 pm Reflection Area in Tent Cabin
11:00 pm: Start of Quiet Time & Youth “Lights Out”
Saturday (sign-up for ping pong and corn hole tournaments—see Tim Freedman for info.)
7:00 am: End of Quiet Time
8:00 am: Breakfast in Dining Hall(going over morning schedule
9:00 am - 11:45 am: Workshops
Adults, Youth & Acolytes (2-6th grade plus 1st graders): Dining Hall - Pastor Kathy, Jeff,
Sid
o 10:00 AM Youth, Adults and Acolytes--choice of high ropes or low ropes course
(needs rope release) with Sid and Jeff or program with Pastor Kathy
Younger Children: Apricot Hall – Norma Heim and helper
12:00 noon: Lunch in Dining Hall
Tournament play begins
1:00pm – 2:00 pm: Afternoon Workshops 1 – See chart for choices.
2:15pm – 3:15pm: Afternoon Workshops 2 – See chart for choices.
Saturday Workshop 1
1:00-2:00 PM
Activity Leader Location
Two mini sessions-Make Juan-- tie dye. Apricot Hall and Ark
Ice Cream/tie-dye Tim-ice cream
(Archery for Children at Roxie --archery
1:30)
Craft Cat Fithian Dining Room
Nature Hike Lyn Hawkins Dining Room Porch
Saturday Workshop 2
2:15 – 3:15 PM
Activity Leader Location
Archery for Youth/Adults Roxie King At the hay bales
Nature Hike scavenger Sidney and youth. Dining Room porch
hunt
Movie with adult Pastor Kathy + 1(volunteer Toad hall- nap
supervision/Nap needed) opportunity—bring your
sleeping bags to the
lounge for a nap and a
movie
Lodestar School of Rock: Nate Woodward Dining Room
Beatles’
Music WorkshopSaturday Continued
3:30pm - 5:30 pm: Free Time/Pool Time
5:00pm—Music Workshop for special song in Sunday worship w/ Nate Woodward—Dining Hall
6:00 pm: Dinner in Dining Hall
6:45 pm: Capture the Flag with Sidney and the youth—all welcome
Lego Time /coloring on the Dining Hall Deck with Norma and Helper (volunteer needed)
7:45pm: Campfire Songs, Haiku & S'mores (Nate)
9:00 pm: Get Smart: Start in the Lodge
(Special prize awarded on Sunday to those who made no noise while returning to
Toad Hall after the game)
Lodge Time – Games and puzzles
9:30 pm Stargazing with Lyn Hawkins
11:00 pm: Start of Quiet Time & Youth “Lights Out”
Sunday
7:00 am: End of Quiet Time
8:00 am: Breakfast in Dining Hall
9:00 am: Worship in the pines at the amphitheater
10: 15 am: Clean and pack up/ Supervision at the Playground to aid families with young children in packing
(youth)
11:00 am: Family Feud with Jeff
12:00 noon: Lunch
1:00 – 2:30 Pool Time
Other Important Reminders
1. Volunteer to set up for, and clean up after meals.
2. Bring snacks to contribute to the snack table.
3. Do not bring pets or alcoholic beverages (UMC Denominational policy).
4. Be aware of Fire Prevention: Please limit smoking to the deck of buildings only.
5. Observe quiet in the camp from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
6. Clean up your camp area daily.
7. Supervise any children under the age of 12 at all times.
8. Leave your room cleaner than you found it - vacuum at departure.
9. Most cell phones do not function at Lodestar – tell frequent callers you’ll be
unavailable.
10. For all youth the current youth ministry guidelines about cell phones and electronics
will be enforced.
11. Parents (or another adult) are asked to drop off and pick up their children under the
age of 12 for all age level activities and workshops—please don’t let them wander pack
and forth by themselves.
12. Bring a signed ropes release (see Link on Lodestar page) if you plan to do ropes!Not your average PACKING LIST
Sleeping Bag and pillow, or bedding for twin size beds.
o Some people like to bring a sheet for the slippery mattress and then put their sleeping bags
on top.
o I-House has twin beds with box spring and mattress.
o All other lodging have vinyl mattress on wooden bunk bed frames.
o Leaders’ Cabin has a combination of both.
Towels, toiletries including soap, and personal items (There are showers)
Bible
Deck of cards, board games or puzzles
Favorite snacks to share (Refrigerators are available, if needed)
Flashlights
A warm sweatshirt or jacket to layer on cool evenings
Favorite drinks (cold water, hot tea and coffee are available at all times)
Sunscreen
Bug Repellent-Like lots and lots of bug repellant
A small fan for your room (it may be warm at night)
Kleenex
Alarm clock (for the sleepy heads!)
Water bottle with your name on it
Snacks (popular items in the past: fruit, popcorn, pretzels, red vines, chocolate, cookies, Capri suns,
refrain from highly caffeinated items)
Pop-up Tent like structure if you have one (we need a few for Sunday worship)
Your completed and signed Ropes Course Permission if you intend to do ropes*****
OPIONAL ITEMS BASED ON ACTIVITIES
Comfortable lawn chairs or a blanket for stargazing in the meadow
Hiking Shoes
White T-Shirt or other white items for tie-dye workshop
Art smock for small children (if you care if they get tie dye on their clothes)
Swim Suit, Beach towel, Water shoes (pool bottom is rough) Pool Toys
Camera
Dark clothing and running shoes for Get Smart (a night time running game)
Bring an instrument to play at the music workshop for “All You Need is Loe”
FOR YOUTH ATTENDING LODESTAR WITH YOUTH COUNSELORS (NO PARENT):
Sack dinner we will eat at Lodestar—we are not stopping on the way up
Signed permission slip
$10.00 for food & gas as we travel up and back from Lodestar
Completed health form must be on file with Jeff Teague
Jeff Teague will make transportation assignmentsELK GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
PERMISSION & MEDICAL RELEASE FORM 2018
Information on the participant:
____________________________________________________________________________
Youth’s Last Name First Name MI
_____________________________________________________________________________
Address City / State Zip
_____________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number Birth date
I, the parent / guardian of the above minor, grant permission for my child to participate
in official and scheduled activities of the church. I agree that I and my child will
abide by the rules of the church and its leaders. I recognize there is a risk in any
activity and indemnify and release them against any claim by or on behalf of the
participant as a result of participation in the off-site programs and activities of the
church, and / or being transported to or from the same. I recognize risks are involved in
any activity, if an emergency arises, it may become necessary for a physician to attend
to my child. I hereby authorize the youth counselors to provide medical or surgical care
rendered through the facilities of a physician.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Name of Health Insurance Carrier, ID Number, Group number, etc.
_____________________________________________________________________________
List any allergies to food, medication, etc.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Special needs for my child (including medications)
_____________________________________________________________________________
Persons to notify in an emergency (if parent / guardian is unavailable) Telephone
_____________________________________________________________________________
Doctor to notify in an emergency Telephone
Parents / Guardians Name Telephone
Signature _______________________________________
PERMISSION NOT GRANTED
I do not authorize emergency medical treatment for the following reason(s)
_________________ _________________________and I will accompany my child on
all scheduled off-site activities.
__________________________________________________________________________
Parent / Guardian’s Name
Signature _______________________________________You can also read
