Camp Paran 2008 Q&A

We will be taking camp applications until all spots are filled. Spots are available on a first come first serve basis. You can guarantee a spot by turning in a completed application and your $50 deposit. WARNING: Spots will fill in quickly so make sure to get your deposit and completed application in as soon as possible.

Where is Camp Paran?
Camp Paran is located at the Indian Creek Camp in the beautiful Tennessee mountains. The camp is approximately an hour and a half north of Chattanooga off Hwy 96, in Liberty, Tennessee. The camp is set on 600 acres surrounded by 3,000 acres of

national forest.

Camp Paran 2008
c/o Indian Creek Camp
150 Cabin Circle Dr
Liberty, TN 37095

Telephone: 615-548-4411
Fax: 615-548-4029

Are children allowed to receive mail at camp?
The Camp Paran Postman delivers mail on a daily basis to campers at Camp Paran. As an alternative, you may bring your mail and packages to the registration desk on Sunday to be delivered during the week. The address and phone number are as follows:
Please note that the above phone number is to be used only in an emergency. Children are not permitted to call home; therefore, parents are strongly encouraged to write their children. Care packages, words of encouragement and heartfelt prayers build up your campers. (Note: Please do not send electronic games or radios in care packages to camp)

What items should be brought to camp?

- Clothes: shorts, T-shirts, tennis shoes*, jeans (required for horseback riding), swimsuit (modest one-piece or tankini), creek shoes*, plenty of socks and underwear for five days (please mark name on all articles), one semi-dressy outfit for the camp banquet on Thursday night.

*Please note: flip-flops are the number one cause of scrapes at Camp Paran; please provide creek shoes and tennis shoes as safe alternatives.
- Bed Linens: pillow, sheets or sleeping bag for sleeping on a single bed (warm blanket is advisable, it may get chilly)
- Bath Items: towels, washcloths, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, shower shoes and other personal items.
- Misc. Items: Bible, pen or pencil, hat, flashlight, insect repellent (with deet) and sunscreen.
- Optional Items: “Squeeze Breeze” battery operated fan/ water bottle, camera, film, ball glove, and indoor board games for rainy day.
- Spending Money: We will provide all meals but children may want to buy snacks, drinks, small souvenirs, Camp Paran hats, or extra T-shirts at the snack shack. Visors will be $10 each and extra T-shirts will be $10. Each child may want $10-$25 for the snack shack.

What NOT to bring:

Radios, personal music players, video game equipment, fireworks, firearms, tobacco, weapons, alcohol, drugs, pets, kitchen cookware, silly string, stink bombs, water balloons. ALL ITEMS WILL BE CONFISCATED.

Who keeps track of spending money?
A camp bank will be available for campers to deposit money prior to their departure. The banker will keep track of money and all unused money will be returned to the camper on Friday upon arrival back at the Student Life Center.

What time will the children depart from Mount Paran?
Buses will leave the Student Life Center parking lot at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 27th. Please arrive no later than 2:30 p.m. to allow time for check in and loading of luggage. (Please note: Supper will be provided when we arrive at Camp Paran; we will provide a snack for the bus ride.)

Where and what time should I pick up my children?
Buses will arrive at the Student Life Center parking lot. We will return on Friday, August 1st, at 3:00 p.m.

Will chapel services be held at camp?
There will be 2 services held per day. Morning service will consist of a time for worship, skits, games, scripture memory, and devotional message. The nightly service will have praise and worship followed by an exciting illustrated lesson.

Should we call or visit our child during camp?
We ask that you do not call or visit your child during camp because this may cause homesickness and will detract from the camp experience. Parents are strongly encouraged to write their children. Care packages, words of encouragement and prayer will build up and enhance your child’s camping experience.

What is included in the cost of camp?
Each child will receive (1) All activities including horseback riding (2) Food & Lodging (not including items from the snack shack) (3) Transportation to and from camp (4) 1 T-shirt

(5) Camp DVD and Photo Per Family

Lost & Found: Please mark your camper's belongings. It is the camper's responsibility to check the office for lost items. A fee will be charged if you request us to ship lost and found articles. Lost and found items are kept only until the end of July and then are donated to charity.

Can a parent/adult become a volunteer for camp? Yes, any adult can apply for a camp counselor position. You must fill out an application as well as pass a background check. If you are accepted as volunteer to this year's camp your registration costs are free.

Are there are discounts for children who's parents are going to camp as a volunteer? If you are an adult volunteer, your children may go as a camper or as a junior counselor for a discounted prices.

Camper (Grades 1st - 5th): $175
Junior Counselor (Grades 6+): $125

SPECIAL REQUEST FROM THE CAMP DIRECTOR
Please join me in remembering this event in your prayers. Pray for safety, fun and that God will continue to do big things in the life of our children.

If you have further questions call 404-923-8785.