Silver Birch Info

You all should be receiving this via church box or at school, but here it is for those who always lose such items.

Departure/Arrival times: Meet at the Hingham Reformed Church parking lot at 5:00pm on Friday, January 9^th. We will return to the parking lot at 3:00pm on Sunday, January 11^th.

What to Bring:

Sleeping Bag
Warm clothes (layering is always wise). Cabins and common areas are heated, but we will be outside A LOT.
Clothes for snow activities (heavy winter coat, snow pants, gloves, hat, etc.)
Snow boots
2 pairs of socks per day
Bath towel
Bible and pen/pencil
Garbage/plastic bag to put wet clothes in
Shower supplies, tooth paste, and other hygiene stuff
Deodorant (consider this the most required item of all, especially for middle school boys).
Money for one fast food meal (on way home)

Optional:

Spending money for snacks

Camera (we prefer disposable and are not responsible for broken or lost digital cameras. Our staff will be taking pictures that will be available online).

Snacks, as long as you a) bring enough for your entire cabin (12 people) and b) take full responsibility for any mess.

What not to bring

Electronic devices (IPods, DVD players, video games, etc.)

Drinks of any kind, no exceptions. Drinks are available for purchase at the camp, and water fountains are available.

Medications:

Any prescription medications you have need to be checked in to Pastor Andy before we leave. Medication must be in a Ziploc bag with your name on it and should have the original prescription sticker with it (this is for legal reasons). Non-prescription medications (ex. Tylenol) should also be in a Ziploc bag with instructions on when, why, and how to use. Please arrive a little before 5:00 to check in medicines.

Meals: Silver Birch will provide 4 meals over the weekend. We will stop in Green Bay for lunch on the way home, and that meal will be on your own. Middle schoolers will be going to McDonalds and high schoolers to Fazoli’s.

Packing: We have nearly 70 people attending this trip, and we need to fit all of them and their luggage onto two school buses. Everyone is allowed a bus carry-on and ONE suitcase/duffle bag, preferably with your sleeping bag and pillow in it (although they may be separate).

I am so excited that so many of you are attending this trip and cannot wait for all the exciting things we have planned. If anyone has any questions feel free to contact me anytime. Have a wonderful break and see you January 9^th!