CAMP LANEY. Sneak Preview. See what a normal day at camp is like. Learn about some fun activities. Learn cool camp facts before you arrive.

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1 CAMP LANEY Sneak Preview See what a normal day at camp is like. Learn about some fun activities. Learn cool camp facts before you arrive.

2 We hope this Sneak Preview of Camp Laney will help you prepare for one of the best summers you will ever have! WHAT YOU LL PREVIEW: p. 3 Your First Day at Camp p. 4 Your Scheduled Activities p. 6 Our Daily Schedule p. 7 What if I Get Homesick? p. 8 What are the Cabins Like? Camp Fact: Camp Laney is situated on 120 acres. Forty acres are developed and the rest is made up of woods and trails. p. 2 p. 9 What if I get Sick? p. 10 What do I need to Bring? Remember, you can go to our website, to read more and see lots of photos from camp.

3 Camp Fact: The Lodge at Camp Laney was once the Riverdale Hotel. It was built during the 1920 s. Before air conditioning was invented, many families traveled to Mentone each summer to escape the heat in the cities. Your First Day at Camp The first day of camp is exciting, but it can be a little confusing for first-time campers. When your parents bring you to camp, a staff member will greet you at the front gate. He will give you your bunk assignment and your parents can drive to your cabin. After you choose your bed, your parents can help you make it. After you check in at your cabin, you can tour camp with your parents. Camp Laney clothes are available at the camp store (across from the Health Center). If you or your parents need to check in with the nurses, they are at the Health Center. If you would like to meet the directors, you will find them near the lodge. Once your parents leave, you can play ping-pong, knuckleball or badminton. You can also play bombardy and pitball in the gym beginning at 10:30 a.m. When the bell rings, all campers report to the front of the Lodge. Camp Fact: While at camp you are assigned to a tribe. You are either an Apache or Comanche and play games that can earn points for your tribe. The tribe with the most points at the end of the session wins the TRIBE TROPHY! p. 3

4 Your Scheduled Activities Each day you will have eight activity periods. Each period lasts 45 minutes. The activities are: Challenge Courses Lower Course Swinging log Mohawk traverse Spider s web Nitro crossing Upper Course Bonsai Kamikaze Zipline Pamper Pole 2 line bridge Catwalk Multi-vine Adventure Sports Rotate between mountain biking, bouldering, and the 35 climbing tower. You can earn patches by climbing the routes at the tower and bouldering shed. Team Sports Apaches and Comanches play softball, touch football, basketball, tennis baseball, ultimate frisbee, gladiator and more Tennis Tennis, ping-pong, badminton and knuckleball. You can sign up for tournaments or just play for fun. River Canoeing, sit-on-top kayaks, innertubes, rope swing and water slide Pool Water basketball, waterslides, free swim, and a chance to earn different patches. Horseback Western riding in the ring and on the trail Archery/Riflery Learn how to safely shoot a bow and arrow and an air rifle. Staff teach safety and the proper techniques that can help you earn different patches. p. 4

5 Camp Fact: Each night there is a different night activity. We play several games like Capture the Flag, Tribe Challenge, Bombardy, Scavenger Hunt, and many more. We also have a Campfire where we sing songs and tell funny stories. Some of the other night activities are the Blazer Animal Show and Counselor Skit Night! Before every meal you line up at the flagpole by cabin. In the mornings we raise the flag and say the Pledge. At lunch you get the results of Cabin Clean-Up and a clue to the Golden Arrow, and at supper we lower the flag and get the results of your Team Sports activity. Camp Fact: The Golden Arrow is hidden several times during a session. Listen for the clue at lunch and if you can find the Arrow, you will earn 50 points for your Tribe. p. 5

6 Our Daily Schedule 7:30 a.m. Wake Up Bell 7:45 a.m. Morning Watch (short devotional on the banks of the river) 7:55 a.m. Meet at the Flagpole for the Pledge and Announcements 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:20 a.m. Cabin Clean-Up (try and win Honor Cabin) 9:00-9:45 a.m. 1 st Activity Period 9:45-10:30 a.m. 2 nd Activity Period 10:30-10:45 a.m. Morning Store 10:45-11:30 a.m. 3 rd Activity Period 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 4 th Activity Period 12:15-12:45 p.m. Free Time before Lunch. There are several things you can do: go to the pool, play tennis, ping-pong, badminton, bombardy, pitball, frisbee golf, or go to the Great Stuff store for items you need. 12:45-1:20 p.m. Lunch (listen closely to the clue for the Golden Arrow!!) 1:20-2:15 p.m. Rest Hour (get your mail and you can write friends and family) *you mail your letters by placing them in the red, white, and blue mailbox on the porch of the store behind the Lodge* 2:15-3:00 p.m. 5 th Activity Period 3:00-3:45 p.m. 6 th Activity Period 3:45-4:15 p.m. Store Time (enjoy a drink and some ice cream or candy) 4:15-5:00 p.m. 7 th Activity Period 5:00-5:45 p.m. 8th Activity Period 5:45-6:30 p.m. Free Time before Supper. You can swim at the river or pool, play tennis, ping-pong, badminton, bombardy, pitball, frisbee golf or go to the Craft Cabin and Camp Library. 6:30-7:00 p.m. Supper 7:00-7:50 p.m. Free Time after Supper. You can go fishing at the river or play tennis, ping-pong, badminton, bombardy, pitball, frisbee golf or go to the Craft Cabin and Camp Library. 7:50-8:50 p.m. Night Activity (a fun and different activity every night) 8:50-9:20 p.m. Shower Time and Getting Ready for Bed 9:20 p.m. Lights Out Bell p. 6

7 What if I Get Homesick? HOMESICK FEELINGS ARE NORMAL. Almost every boy feels a little homesick while he s at camp. If all the new things about camp make you feel confused, or if you miss home a lot, DON T GIVE UP! There are a lot of ways to cope with homesickness. ONE OF THE WAYS that kids cope with homesickness is to think to themselves, Hey, two weeks isn t a very long time to go without seeing my parents... Two weeks will be over before I know it... I ll try to have lots of fun while I m here. ANOTHER WAY that kids cope with homesickness is to talk to their cabin counselors. Your counselor is never too busy to talk to you. He can give you lots of suggestions for how to feel less homesick and have more fun at camp. THE VERY BEST WAY TO COPE WITH HOMESICKNESS IS BY DOING A FUN ACTIVITY AND CAMP LANEY HAS PLENTY OF THOSE! (Homesick facts used by permission, Christopher Thurber, Ph.D.) p. 7

8 What are the cabins like? Campers place their trunks in front of their bunks. All cabins have electricity, running water, and indoor toilets. Cabins have showers in them, and there are two shower houses for overflow. The shower house near the tennis courts has additional toilets. All showers and toilets have privacy doors or curtains. All campers are asked to respect each other s privacy. Camp Fact: Camp Laney is located on the Little River. Little River is reported to be the only river that runs its course on top of a mountain. It has also been classified as an Outstanding National Resource Water, which insures the strongest level of protection possible for state waterways. p. 8

9 Camp Fact: There are two nurses and a camp doctor on staff each session. The nurses live at the health center and the Camp Doc lives in a cabin near the river. Both the nurses and the doctor are usually parents of Camp Laney campers. What if I get sick? Tip for Staying Healthy: Be sure and visit the Powerade station between your activities. If you start feeling sick, tell your counselor and he will go with you to the health center. Did you know that one of the best ways to stay healthy during camp is to wash your hands before each meal and after you visit the bathroom? Camp Fact: We eat family style at Camp Laney. The food is already on the table in serving bowls before we sit down. After the blessing, the food is passed around the table. The most popular meal is definitely the chicken fingers! p. 9

10 What should I bring to Camp? TWO-WEEK SESSION! SHEETS (at least 2 sets for a single bed) BLANKETS (the nights can get chilly) PILLOW (with 2 cases) PAJAMAS (2 pairs) SLEEPING BAG UNDERWEAR (at least 8 pairs) SOCKS (8 pairs of crew length athletic socks are fine) T-SHIRTS (8; we sell Camp Laney t-shirts in the Great Stuff store) PLAY SHORTS (6 pairs should be enough) BLUE JEANS (a couple of pairs for horseback riding) SWEATSHIRTS OR FLEECE PULLOVERS (2; for the cool nights and mornings) NICE OUTFIT (for the dances) BATHING SUITS (at least 2 so one will always be dry) TENNIS SHOES (2 pairs; non-marking soles are best) BOOTS (with a heel for horseback riding) TEVAS, AQUA SOCKS or FLIP-FLOPS (1 pair) RAINCOAT or PONCHO (just in case) LAUNDRY BAGS (2; great to put your dirty clothes in - remember, nothing wet!) TOWELS (6 should keep you dry for 2 weeks) WASHCLOTHS (2; for shower time) SOAP and SHAMPOO (a shower caddy is great for carrying your stuff) TOOTHBRUSH and TOOTHPASTE (yes, you have to brush your teeth) FLASHLIGHT (you will use it quite a lot, so remember batteries!) BOOKS and COMICS (you can read during rest hour and before bedtime) TENNIS RACQUET and BASEBALL GLOVE (we have these items also) PLAYING CARDS, CANTEEN are some other things you might want STATIONERY (self sealing envelopes work best) IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER: * Label ALL of your clothes and equipment so you can keep up with it. * Laundry is sent out once during the two-week session. * You may not bring knives, cellphones, lighters, matches, tablets, Ipads, or video games. * Kindles with internet disabled are allowed for summer reading programs. * We do NOT require uniforms but do offer Camp Laney clothes at the Great Stuff store (old clothes are perfect for camp!). * Expensive equipment or jewelry should be left at home. Extra cash is not needed. p. 10

11 Camp Fact: Your cabin counselors and activity counselors can help you with just about any situation. But if you need further help, ask one of the directors right away. You will meet them at the first meeting in the gym. Their names are Rob, Whitney, and Luke. Before you know it, camp will be over and you will be packing up your stuff and heading home. You ll notice that you feel proud and happy. Maybe you ll be back next summer to see your old friends. You ll have a great time! p. 11

12 Store Map of Camp Laney Mentone, Alabama Bouldering Climbing Tower Storm Shelter Riflery Weights Ropes Course Showerhouse Lodge Pit Gym Store Camp Fire Tennis Courts Ping-Pong Crafts/Mailroom 9 Square Athletic Field Badminton 7 8 Archery Condo Showerhouse Backstop 9 Health Center B ball Court NEOS The Pit Shop Horseback STAFF PARKING Pool Flagpole Entrance Volleyball Clothing Store and Visitors Restroom Waterslide Morning Watch Private Residence B ball Court Counselor s Porch WCIT River P.O. Box 289 Mentone, AL Phone: /