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2025 GY Summer Camp Information Packet
Here’s everything you need to know about summer camp!

Dates
Thurs, July 17 thru Monday, July 21
8th grade thru 12th grade (including May 2025 graduates)

Location
Silver Lake Bible Camp
10919 So. Lakehurst Dr.
Medical Lake, WA  99022

Camp Coordinator:
Stephen Fields, Executive Pastor, The Garden TriCities
Text:  509.205.9663
stephen@gcatc.com

Camp Directors:
Isaac Butts, Youth Pastor, SOZO Church
Email: isaac@sozochurch.com

Registration Deadline | Sunday, July 13
Registration closes at midnight on Sunday, July 13.
We are expecting camp to be completely full. Parents are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

COST/STUDENT
Summer Camp 2025$350 per student.  
*Fundraising Opportunities Available

The Garden Church has committed to making life changing summer camps accessible and affordable for every student.  Finances will never be a reason why a student cannot attend camp. We are so thankful for a church that believes and invests in this generation.  


Technology Policy
Our summer camp technology policy states that no devices such as phones/tablets/iPads/or smart devices are allowed while at Silver Lake Bible Camp.  This ensures the safety and security of students while also promoting an environment where students can be free from distractions and “in the moment.”

Staff will pick up and secure any phones or devices seen at camp.  We will return these to the parents when we arrive back at The Garden Church on July 21.

Cabin leaders and youth pastors will have their phones and, in an emergency, students will be allowed to call home. Parents may also text or call Pastor Stephen in an emergency.

Stay in touch
We encourage parents to follow us on Instagram receive daily updates from camp! We’ll share photos, prayer requests and share all that God is doing!
Follow us on Instagram @gy.students.

Transportation
Students will depart and return to The Garden Church, 6811 W. Okanogan Pl., Kennewick WA, 99336.
The camp experience begins when they board the bus!

Thursday, July 17
Rally Main Sanctuary       09:30 am
Load busses         10:30 am
Depart The Garden.  11:00 am

Monday, July 21
Return to The Garden.     2:00pm

Mandatory Bag Drop for Parents & Campers DAY BEFORE CAMP
Wednesday, July 16
3:30pm to 6:00 pm
The Garden TriCities

• All students must bring their camping gear (sleeping bag, pillow, suitcase, etc.) and check it in.  We will bag it and put your student’s name on it.  They will pick up their tagged bag when they arrive at camp.
• REMINDER:  NO CELL PHONE OR ELECTRONICS
• Parents, please put all your student’s medication in a clear, gallon Ziplock bag with their name on it. Turn in all medication to the camp nurse (Kim Mendez) with completed MEDICATION FORM. Medications must be in the original containers with instructions.
***Students are not allowed to keep any medication with them in their cabin.
• Students will receive their cabin assignments at Bag Drop
• Students can make requests to be in cabins with their friends if made by Sunday, July 13.  (We will do our best to accommodate—no promises)
• Students will receive their camp bracelet that is their “ticket” to get on the bus on Wednesday.

2025 Summer Camp Packing List

WHAT TO BRING:  
Mark all belongings. Camp will not be responsible for stolen, lost or damaged articles on the campground for more than two weeks after the last day of camp.

*******Refillable Water Bottle********
We cannot emphasize how important this is! Dehydration and heat stroke are real in temperatures over 100 degrees.

o Bible | Journal | Pen
o Sleeping Bag | Pillow
o Comfortable clothes
o Long Pants
o Warm Jacket/Sweater
o Several Changes of Underclothes
o Appropriate Shoes | Tennis shoes for sports
o Towels (beach and showering)
o Soap | Toothbrush | Toothpaste
o Insect Repellent | Sunscreen | Hat
o Flashlight
o Camp Appropriate Swimwear GIRLS: Modest one pieces only.

CABIN STAFF OPTIONAL TO BRING:
o Twin sheet to cover your mattress
o Power strips for your cabin
o Extra-large garbage sacks
o Extra towels
o A box fan
o Bottled water
o Cabin decorations
o Cards for your campers
o Bluetooth speaker for your cabin

WHAT NOT TO BRING:  
Cell phone, iPad, tablets or gaming devices
Valuable watches or jewelry | weapons | tasers | knives | illegal drugs |tobacco | alcohol  | firearms | fireworks.

SWIMSUIT POLICY:  
Modesty is the policy - one-piece suits for girls and no speedo’s for guys. Should your student forget, we will have T-shirts they can wear over their suits.

Questions?
Please feel free to email Stephen Fields at stephen@gcatc.com
for more information or questions.
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TECHNOLOGY, SAFETY & DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES

The Garden Summer Camp desires that every camper has a successful and safe Christian camp experience. We are committed to building a safe and welcoming environment for all campers where everyone treats one another with respect and dignity. To ensure the safety and security of students, while promoting open lines of communication with parents, The Garden is providing the following guidelines. We want our students to have a fabulous camp experience and be able to get to know God in a fun environment without distractions.

Technology
Our summer camp policy states that no devices such as phones/tablets/iPads/smart devices are allowed at camp.

Camp staff will pick up and secure any phones or devices we see at camp. We will return these to the parents after camp when we arrive back to Renton Campus.

Emergencies
Cabin leaders will have their phones and, in an emergency, students can always use their phones to call home. Upon request, parents can ask for their student’s cabin leader’s phone number. Campus Youth Pastors will also have their phones for students to use. Parents may also call or text the Youth Church Camp Coordinator, Judy Parkins at 253.222.0890 with questions.

Safety
Campers are expected to use appropriate language (no profanity, sexual topics, racist topics) and, in general, avoid language or behavior that diminishes others. They are expected to cooperate with the staff and follow directions, respect other campers and staff, equipment, facilities, and themselves. They should maintain a positive attitude and stay with their groups. If a child or youth has problems with any of these objectives, counselors will work with them to overcome it. Should we continue to have challenges in these areas during the time the camper is attending camp, we will contact the parents or guardians to enlist their assistance.

If the camper’s behavior does not immediately improve, the camper may be sent home before the end of their session. Behaviors that may result in immediate dismissal from camp include any of the following behaviors:
1. Threaten or pose a direct threat to the physical/emotional safety of campers and staff.
2. Verbal abuse towards another student or staff member, abusive jokes, slurs, threats, name
calling, bullying or intimidation (ex: racist or derogatory statements)
3. Fighting, possession of a weapon of any kind
4. Vandalism or destruction of camp property or someone else's property
5. Sexual misconduct
6. Possession or use of alcohol or other controlled substance
7. Violation of the camps rules: Silver Lake Bible Camp (Sr.) and Lake Retreat Bible Camp (Jr.)

Discipline
Any of these behaviors or situations will be promptly and thoroughly investigated by our staff. Each of these behavior violations are handled on a case-by-case basis with camp counselors and youth pastors working together towards the appropriate behavior interventions. Parents will be notified depending on the seriousness of the behavior violation and we will use the following progressive discipline process:
1. Discussion and verbal warning 2. Loss of privilege
3. Phone call home
4. Parent pick-up