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1Camp Decision: www.campdecision.org

CAMP DECISIONJuly 17 – 21, 2017

WORKER HANDBOOK

2 Camp Decision: www.campdecision.org 2-20-17

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION TO CAMP DECISION 3

CAMP SITE INFORMATION 4

SENDING MAIL TO CAMPERS/WORKERS 4

IMPORTANT DATES 4

DAY 1 - MONDAY - WHAT TO EXPECT? 5

CAMP SCHEDULE 6

SPEAKER INFORMATION 7-8

SEVERE WEATHER ALERT 9

GROUP TEXTS 9

WORKER REQUIREMENTS 9

CANCELLATION & NO SHOW POLICY 9

VISITOR POLICY 9

WORKER CREED 10

WORKER JOB DESCRIPTIONS 11

DORM RULES 12

YOUTH BEATITUDES 13

PHOTO ID’S, COFFEE & MEDIC 14

CAMPUS MAP 15

PACKING LIST 16


CAMP DECISION INTRODUCTION

Camp Decision truly believes in the teenagers of past generations, this generation and the generations to come!

WHO WE ARE: Camp Decision is an outreach of Family Worship Center Port Orange. Family Worship Center is pastored by Ray & Cathy Dubois and can be located at 4425 S. Ridgewood Ave. Port Orange, Florida 32127 - 386-788-3966. fwcpo.org

HISTORY: Camp Decision began in 1990 by Ray Dubois with 55 people in attendance representing five different churches. Since its beginning, this week-long youth camp has had more than 25,000 youth in attendance. In 1998 Ray Dubois and John Mazza joined together to launch Decision Ministries.

OUR PURPOSE: The purpose of Decision Ministries is to assist, not replace the local church in reaching and ministering to youth and to youth ministry teams. Through various activities, Decision Ministries will provide an atmosphere where the Spirit of God can minister to and meet the needs of young people, as well as positioning and equipping them to go out and reach the harvest. Our

desire is to provide an atmosphere where youth can make a decision to live for Jesus Christ with an emphasis on the

move of the Spirit and the miraculous.

OUR ANTHEM:

“We’re a Holy Ghost Youth Camp, That’s What We Are and That’s What We’ll Be!”


CAMP SITE INFORMATION LOCATION: Stetson University in Deland, FL For more information about Stetson University: www.stetson.edu

Public Safety (emergencies) 386.822.7300 (Ext. 7300) Camp Decision Security 561.906.7748

TO SEND MAIL TO CAMPERS*:Address MUST be as follows: (All 5 lines)Camp Decision (Name of person at camp)Stetson Universityc/o Dept. of Continuing Education421 N. Woodland Blvd. Unit 8393Deland, FL 32724

* Mail received after the camper has left Camp Decision on Friday morning will not be de-livered; we do our best to mark these “return to sender”. The earlier mail is sent, the better!

IMPORTANT DATES FOR CAMP D WORKERS:

The following are important dates to mark on your calendar:

May 5 Worker Registration Forms should have been sent by your Youth Pastor to Camp Decision before this date.

May 5-6 “REACH” - Camp Decision Pre-Camp Weekend Returns! All Youth Pastors & Workers come for a Friday night service and

Saturday workshop at Living Word Family Church at 10910 Immokalee Road, Naples, Florida 34120. (Youth Pastors David & Debbie Jacinto)

July 17-21 UPRISING 2017 at Stetson University


DAY 1 - WHAT TO EXPECT

Registration: 10 AM - 2 PM • CUB - Stetson Room (above Cafeteria)Youth Pastor goes to Camp Decision Registration to walk through below 4 steps. Workers and Campers do not have access to dorms, facilities or cafeteria until Youth Pastor finishes registration. Some campers and workers may need to have pictures taken for lanyards if they weren’t provided ahead of time.

1. Business: Finalize Paperwork, Balance Due, Camp Memo Signatures, Meal Wristbands, Auditorium Seating Assignment and Final Questions. Job Descriptions for each Worker are also given to the Youth Pastor to distribute.

2. Medic: All Youth Medications disclosed and turned into Camp Medic Staff with Medical History completion confirmed. Receive instructions from Medic Staff regarding medicine administration.

3. Lanyard Pick Up: Preprinted lanyards are picked up for all Workers and Campers whose pictures were provided ahead of time.

4. Dorms & Keys: Stetson University provides fobs for your outside dorm building access and keys for inside room doors. Dorm Sheets are provided with dorm assignments. Youth Pastor needs to fill out sheets with names of individuals listed in each room and return it back to Camp Decision Office in order to pick up the Camp T Shirts for his/her group.

Orientation: 3 PM - 5 PM • Auditorium in Edmunds Center (Map Pg. 15)

All churches sit in their assigned seating area clearly marked in the Edmunds Center Auditorium. These remain fixed for the week. Orientation will cover Beatitude Videos, Daily Schedule, Meal Wristbands and Rotation, some Worker meetings, 3 on 3 and Dodge ball Tournament information, Team Competition Meeting Instructions, and VIP Introductions.

Monday Evening Schedule: Same as Tuesday - Thursday on next page.


Group - Age Breakdown & Afternoon Rotation Groups and Colors are not assigned until you arrive at Registration. Youth lanyards will list their Group # and Team # so they know where to meet at the field each day.

YELLOW: Group 1 Ages: 11 – 13 years

BLUE: Group 2 Ages: 14 – 15 years

RED: Group 3 Ages: 16 – 19 years

Tuesday 1:30-3:30Group 1: Classroom Games

Group 2: Edmunds Gym GamesGroup 3: Hollis Gym Games

Wednesday 1:30-3:30Group 1: Hollis Gym GamesGroup 2: Classroom Games

Group 3: Edmunds Gym Games

Thursday 1:30-3:30Group 1: Edmunds Gym GamesGroup 2: Hollis Gym GamesGroup 3: Classroom Games

Meal Schedule & Shift Breakdown Meal rotation schedule is based on Wristband Color Orange, Blue, Purple. Workers and Campers eat all together in the cafeteria. Workers do not need to wait in line. They can politely move to the front of the line to show worker lanyard. Workers with RED wristbands can eat during any shift.

Breakfast (no rotation)8:15 am to 9:15 am

Lunch Rotation (30 min)A Shift: 11:45 - 12:15B Shift: 12:15 - 12:45C Shift: 12:45 -1:15

Dinner Rotation (30 min)A Shift: 5:15 - 5:45B Shift: 5:45 - 6:15C Shift: 6:15 - 6:45

CAMP SCHEDULE Typical Daily Schedule (Tuesday – Thursday)

TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION8:00 AM Morning Prayer Auditorium8:15 AM Breakfast Cafeteria9:30 AM Team Meeting (Teams) Outside of Field Fence10:00 AM Morning Service Auditorium11:45-1:15 PM Lunch Rotation (wristband) Cafeteria1:30-3:30 PM Team Competitions Meet outside the Field Fence3:30-5:00 PM Free Time Gym, CUB, Convenience store5:15-6:45 PM Dinner Rotation (wristband) Cafeteria7:30 PM Evening Service Auditorium10:00 PM Late Night Activities Gym, Cafeteria11:30 PM Everyone in Dorms Dorms ONLY12:00 AM Lights Out


SPEAKER INFORMATION During the morning and evening services, John Mazza along with Daniel

Eric Groves, Daniel Gray, Cathy Mazza, David Fleming and other surprise guests, will be ministering as the Spirit of God leads. Praise and worship will be led by Daniel Eric Groves. We are expecting an atmosphere that will allow the Holy Ghost to minister as He wills and for every life to be touched and changed by the power of God.

John Mazza @PJohnMazzaJohn Mazza has over 29 years of youth ministry experience. He served

as a youth leader for 11 years and then as Youth Pastor for the last 18 years. John was asked in 1990 to join the staff of Camp Decision and has served in every area to facilitate one of the most exciting and

Spirit lead youth camps of our day. In 1998 John co-founded Decision Ministries, a worldwide outreach of Family Worship Center, where he and

his wife Cathy serve as Youth and Family Pastors. John graduated from RHEMA Bible Training Center in 1996 and has had the privilege of

ministering to teenagers and adults in Peru, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Mexico and Canada to name a few. He was the guest minister at the first Camp Decision Quebec that was established in 2003

and has since continued to minister there. John is described as radical for Christ and the youth of our nation and the world. His life’s mission is to see the youth of the world changed, re-arranged and set on fire for Jesus. John’s ministry in the States and at Decision Ministry’s events around

the globe proves he truly believes that young people can be Destiny Changers. John has been married to his beautiful wife Cathy since 1998 and they have three children who are on fire for God.

Daniel Gray @DanielGrayDaniel is the Generations Pastor of The Church at Chapel Hill in

Douglasville, Georgia. He has traveled the world preaching the gospel and touching lives through his dramatic testimony, innovative preaching and the signs that follow. He is a sought after speaker at conferences and events across the nation and currently serves as Chaplain for the

Atlanta Falcons. Daniel has been featured on TBN, CBN, NBC, and ABC Family networks. Daniel and his wife Heather have two children, Zion and

Gracelyn. This will be Daniel’s second year with Camp Decision.


Cathy Mazza @CathyMazzaCathy stands out as one of the greatest communicators to young

people that we have in the body of Christ today. She graduated from RHEMA Bible Training Center in 1991 and has served in youth ministry for over 28 years. Not only is she a favorite at

Camp Decision for bringing a fresh word from God, but she has also ministered in other countries as well, sharing her heart and the

supernatural power of God. Cathy currently serves as Youth and Family Pastor at Family Worship Center and has been Youth Pastor for 18 years. Cathy also has the honor of speaking to moms, grandmothers, and single ladies on a variety of topics including

parenting, dating, and living the Proverbs 31 life. God has placed in her a deep desire to equip the youth of today to rise to the call of God and answer it with boldness. She has been married to her

husband John for 18 years and has three beautiful children, Nicolas, Nathan and Juliana.

Daniel Eric Groves @DanielEGrovesDaniel Eric Groves’ heart is to bring simplicity back to worship. He

has no intentions of becoming famous; he just wants people to see God through music. Worship is an action, a lifestyle, a choice, an attitude and genuine appreciation of a God that protects and

loves more than our human minds can fathom. Daniel makes a point to never entertain those that join in worship with him.

He leads worship for churches, conferences, and programs all over the United States. He has reached a widespread and multicultural

assembly of people through worship. Daniel has led worship for evangelists and ministers all over the world. Whether for ten or ten thousand, Daniel’s heart for worship remains the same – to

lead believers into the very presence of God.

David Fleming [email protected] 918-630-9088

David Fleming is the Camp Administrator. He is also an energetic and engaging speaker whose practical approach in teaching the

Word of God helps believers easily understand how they can succeed in everyday life. His stories and illustrations make an

immediate impact that enhance the teaching. David has been a full-time itinerant minister since 2001 and travels extensively in

the United States. He and his wife Erica and two beautiful little boys reside in Tulsa.


SEVERE WEATHER ALERTBecause Florida is the “Lightning Capital of the United States,” Stetson University employs a lightning detection system that warns persons, by means of a siren, of weather that has the potential to produce lightning strikes in the immediate area.

When the siren sounds, all persons affiliated with Camp Decision are required to seek shelter immediately inside the nearest building. However, even though the system will automatically signal an all clear alert when conditions return to a safe level, please remain indoors until an official announcement is made by Camp Decision. Once the announcement is received, campers may resume normal activities. Your life is important to us. We know you will support our efforts to keep you safe.

NO-REPLY GROUP TEXTING STRATEGY:We ask for workers to provide their mobile providers on the Worker Application so we are able to send informational texts regarding weather and schedules during camp.

TO BE A WORKER YOU MUST: • be at least 18 years of age. • be known by and in good standing with their church leadership. • have gone through the Creed with the Youth Pastor and agree to abide by it. • have a Pastoral Recommendation each year they attend. • fill out a Worker Registration and Creed Form (2 Pages) CANCELLATION & “NO SHOW” POLICY:• In the event of a cancellation, the $50.00 deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE. • If a camper or worker is a “no show” the 1st day of Camp no refund will be made to the

church. • The only exception to this rule is if a camper or worker is unable to attend because of a

legitimate family or medical emergency.

VISITOR POLICY:Visitors are limited to Pastors and their spouses from the churches currently in attendance at Camp Decision. NO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 ARE PERMITTED TO VISIT CAMP DECI-SION, UNLESS REGISTERED AS CAMPERS.


WORKER CREED

This is why I serve as a worker at Camp Decision. This is what I’ll do while I’m at Camp Decision. This is where I stand. This is my creed!

I WILL always follow the 12 Beatitudes given to Camp Decision youth (PAGE 13).

I WILL never be alone with a youth, either male or female.I WILL never be alone with a worker of the opposite sex.I WILL never be in a dorm room of the opposite sex.I WILL not have any physical, verbal, or implied romantic contact with any

worker or youth.I WILL contact their Pastor and/or youth minister if any future contact with

youth from another church is needed or absolutely necessary.I WILL not give counsel to any youth.I WILL follow the chain of command and go directly to the person over myself

if I have problems or questions.I WILL not confront, argue, or take issue with any other worker or

administrator.I WILL not debate spiritual or doctrinal issues.I WILL be responsible for the job description given to me and I will always stay

within those guidelines. At the same time I will always be willing to help others.

I WILL not use or borrow any equipment, supplies or vehicles (including golf carts) without approval by the Camp Decision Office . (The golf carts are to be used only by the Camp Staff, Security and approved personnel.)

I WILL take it upon myself to see that Camp Decision is a great success by assisting and participating wherever and whenever I am needed, even if it means I will be unable to enter into the services. I will put the needs of the youth above myself at all times!!

I WILL follow all curfew times.I agree to abide by the above Creed at all times while I am at Camp Decision. I understand that failure to abide by this Creed may result in me being asked to leave Camp Decision.


Camp Security (10): Assists Security Captain with all camp security as scheduled between 7am and 2am. This can include securing camp perimeter at assigned locations, addressing minor discipline issues according to policy, reporting all infractions to Security Captain, enforcing Camp Beatitudes and Worker Creed and documenting all incidents.Medic (5): Assists Head Medic as scheduled in medical area. This includes monitoring medic phone, logging medical treatments administered, and following time table of youth medication treatments. Nursing or higher certifications required.Team Competition Leader (72): Meets and works with a designated group of diverse youth during the morning team meetings and the afternoon team competitions. Leads their team in prayer each day, emphasizes group unity and fun, coaches, encourages and works with team to ensure participation.Team Competition Referee (65): Attends Team Competition Personnel Meeting each morning to gain basic knowledge of daily game rules, sets up and cleans up assigned game each afternoon, confirms that the correct teams are competing in each round before starting, maintains control of games, turns in placing sheet to Group Leader if applicable.Team Competition Logistics (25): Attends Team Competition Personnel Meeting each morning to gain basic knowledge of afternoon schedule and equipment needed per the Logistics Team Manager. Manage supplies and equipment required for the afternoon activities per schedule. Return items to rightful place in a neat and orderly fashion, which includes trash disposal.Free Time Monitor (30): Oversees one or more afternoon and/or evening free time game(s) on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Help set up, supervise, maintain order of, and clean up assigned area each time per schedule. Reports any injuries to Camp Security or Camp Medic immediately. Possible locations: Hollis Pool, Hollis Lounge, Hollis Gym or Convenience Store.

Cafeteria Monitor (35): Oversees monitoring of assigned area in cafeteria per schedule from Head Cafeteria Monitor. Encourages prompt visits by campers to keep rotation on track. Ensures campers are cleaning up areas when finished. Prepares cafeteria for the next meal by cleaning and straightening all tables when doors are closed for entry.Usher (25): Reports to Head Usher 30 minutes before scheduled service. Helps maintain order at all times during scheduled services in the main auditorium. Maintains order as youth are entering and exiting auditorium. Seats individuals as necessary upon entering. Bookstore (15): Reports to bookstore 15 minutes prior to opening, follows instructions of and assists the Bookstore Manager with the opening, operation and closing of bookstore. Duties can include selling products, collecting money, straightening and restocking products.Free Time Tournaments (15): Receives instruction from Free Time Tournament Director. Assists with either 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament or Dodgeball Tournament in a referee or scoring capacity.Stagehand/Production Assistant (4): Reports to Production Team Leader for scheduled services and takes care of auditorium production like stage set up, clearing, set prop needs, cable and equipment management required for services to take place and run smoothly.Photographer/Videographer (6): Receives direction and instructions from Video Team Leader for the purpose of capturing footage and shots of camp activities from various perspectives and at all times during the day/night. A various mixture of footage from all youth ages and all churches is the goal. List your gear on the app: MacBook, DSLR camera, drone cameras, etc.Media Editing (3): Assist A/V Team Leader with collection of, organizing, editing and producing media pieces capturing daily activities at camp. Required experience with multi-media production software, Final Cut, Premier, etc.

WORKER JOB DESCRIPTIONS (Quantity Needed)Workers are vital to the success of Camp Decision. On the app you can follow instructions

to choose jobs of interest. Below is a brief description of each.


DORM RULESWe are all, as workers, considered Dorm Monitors in the assigned dorm where we sleep. The following rules should be enforced as a Dorm Monitor.

1) Use the “Buddy System” when going to and from dorms.2) Enforce all Beatitudes and Worker Creeds. 3) Lights out by 12:00 midnight. 4) No running, throwing of items in halls or rooms.5) No leaving rooms after lights out or before prayer is

scheduled in the morning. 6) Report all injuries immediately to Camp Security.7) Report any damage to college property immediately to

Camp Security or Camp Office Staff, make note of persons responsible for the damage.

8) Youth must be cordial and take turns in bathrooms and showers.

9) ABSOLUTELY NO HORSEPLAY in the shower or bathroom areas.

10) ABSOLUTELY NO CAMERA PHONES or cameras in shower or bathroom areas.

11) ABSOLUTELY NO GUYS IN GALS ROOMS OR GALS IN GUYS ROOMS AT ANY TIME FOR ANYTHING!!! This includes youth and camp workers.

12) All interior dorm doors must be kept open at all times.13) Do not open windows.14) Do not tamper with the smoke detectors.15) Do not cover the A/C vents with anything.16) Do not mark-up walls or stick anything on the walls.17) Obey posted signs.18) Do not touch televisions.19) Do not lose keys/fobs! $50 fee per key/fob paid by you.


YOUTH BEATITUDES

Young people attending camp will have to sign a document agreeing to abide by these “expected behaviors” while at

camp. We should abide by them as well.

1. BE HEALTHY – Drink lots of water. Eat three square meals.

2. BE WISE – Get your rest. Observe “lights out.”

3. BE COURTEOUS, KIND & RESPECTFUL – Treat others as you want them to treat you.

4. BE MODEST – Dress in a manner that demonstrates respect for yourself and for others.

5. BE PURE – Maintain an appropriate distance between you and others.

6. BE SAFE – Travel in groups. Report injuries.

7. BE COOPERATIVE – Work together with Camp Decision staff.

8. BE STUDIOUS – Bring a Bible, a pen, and a notebook to every service.

9. BE LEGAL – Do not bring weapons, drugs, alcohol or tobacco products to camp.

10. BE INBOUNDS – If you leave campus, then you will leave camp.


Photo ID Badges & LanyardsDuring camp, Youth and Workers are required to wear Photo ID Badges at all times. This gives us access to the dorms, services, competitions, free time activities and the cafeteria. In order to have these Photo ID badges ready for you when you arrive on campus for the Registration Process, we require each youth group Pastor to upload pictures of all attendees (Youth and Workers) in advance. Please note: Campers/Workers whose pictures have not been uploaded to Dropbox will have to wait in the ID Badge line while the Youth Pastor finishes the Registration Process on Monday.

As Workers at Camp Decision, please help ensure campers wear their Photo ID Lanyards at all times. Do not leave your dorms without them!

The lanyard cord color is important for you to know: • Youth Lanyard Cord – White • Worker Lanyard Cord – Blue • Pastor Lanyard Cord – Red• Decision Ministries Staff Cord - Black

COFFEE & YOUTH DON’T MIX1. The Stetson Coffee Shop on campus is OFF LIMITS TO YOUTH CAMPERS.2. Workers and youth leaders are welcome to frequent the coffee shop. PLEASE

DON’T purchase items from the coffee shop for youth campers. We want to respect Stetson Staff member’s time and not keep the line waiting. IF we are able to have the coffee shop open for youth to purchase other convenience and snack items after evening services, we will make an announcement in the auditorium.

3. Please remember: Youth campers are not permitted to drink coffee, espresso beverages or energy drinks during camp.

CAMP MEDICDuring camp, Youth who have/need medications need to go to the Camp Medic Office for medication administration. Youth are not allowed to possess medications or self-medicate. Please ASSIST OUR MEDICS by making sure youth from your church are receiving their meds as scheduled in the medic office.

FIRST AID is available as needed in the same Medic Office located in the CUB - Cafeteria Building. PLEASE REPORT ALL INJURIES/MEDICAL INCIDENTS TO CAMP DECISION STAFF OR TO MEDIC TEAM.


Camp Decision on Stetson Campus Map(Subject to change up until 1st Day of Camp)


WORKER’S PACKING LISTPlease note this is not a complete list of what to bring, but an idea of what you need!

Bible Pen & Journal Alarm Clock Clothes for five days & four nights Sneakers (for sports & afternoon team competitions) Toiletries… Shampoo Toothbrush Toothpaste Gel/Hairspray Razor Soap Deodorant Shaving Cream Cologne/Perfume

Hair dryer Brush/Comb Bath Towels & Washcloths Sleeping Bag AND/OR Sheets for a twin size bed A Pillow Insect Repellent Suntan Lotion AND/OR Sunblock Umbrella $$$ for the Awesome Camp Decision Bookstore (T-shirts, Bibles, books, etc.)

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