Camp Information Letter

Welcome to OneCamp 2026!

We are so excited and eagerly anticipating all that God has for us at OneCamp this year! Enclosed you will find information that you need to help you have the best experience possible! Parents, please read over this letter thoroughly and go over it with your student(s) as we have added new rules and expectations.

Our theme at OneCamp this year is “To the Ends of the Earth” with our focus verse Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth”

We are so excited that our OneCamp 2026 speaker is Mason Tanner. Mason is a loving husband, an intentional father, and a gifted preacher and storyteller who inspires wonder with compelling stories of revival and what is available to us through the Holy Spirit today. Known for bringing depth and clarity to complex spiritual themes, Mason carries a unique ability to stir faith and awaken expectation in the hearts of believers.

Our morning teaching time this year will be led by Tom Tanner, Pastor of Riverstone Church in Kennesaw. We are excited to have Tom present at camp this year to invest into our students and to serve as our Camp Pastor.

Our worship will be led by OneWorship, a group of talented worship leaders from across our Network. We are thankful for the way they come together as ONE to lead us into His Presence.

Please let us know if you have any questions as you read over the attached information. We are happy to help.

We look forward to an amazing week!

The 2026 OneCamp Leadership Team

CAMP RULES AND EXPECTATIONS

Parents and Campers -

We are excited about OneCamp 2026 and are looking forward to a great week together. Our desire is to help create an environment where all of our campers can grow in their relationship with Jesus, enjoy time with their friends, and have fun. To that end, please see the general camp rules below so we are all on the same page regarding the expectations to abide by for OneCamp. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

One change to note this year - we are implementing a policy of progressive discipline. The hope is that all of our campers honor the rules, listen to their counselors, and respect each other. We also know that things can happen at camp that make it difficult for campers to engage with the Lord, that are unsafe, or that are disruptive or disrespectful. In the event of those behaviors a:

First offense will result in a verbal warning from a Lead Counselor, a Student Pastor, or Camp Leadership
Second offense will result in disciplinary action as determined by the Camp Safety Team; discipline may include loss of privileges (i.e. exclusion from camp tournaments, evening activities, free time, etc.), work detail (i.e. picking up trash, admin tasks, set up/break down of rooms, etc.), or both
- Note - we will do our best to contact parents if their camper receives a second offense
Third offense will result in a camper being sent home
Note - some behaviors are sufficiently serious (i.e. endangering self/others, engaging in illegal activity, etc.) as to require immediate dismissal from camp. These decisions will be made by the Camp Safety Team in consultation with the relevant Student Pastor (i.e. RiverStone’s Student Pastor for a RiverStone camper.)

Camper Expectations

All campers are expected to:

· Participate fully in all camp activities and be on time.

· Treat others with respect, dignity, and kindness.

· Follow instructions from camp staff and counselors.

· Help keep camp facilities clean.

Cabin & Curfew

· Campers must be in their assigned cabin by 12:00 AM and may not leave after curfew.

· Boys may not enter girls’ cabins, and girls may not enter boys’ cabins.

· Unoccupied cabins are off-limits.

· Cabins should be straightened each morning.

Dress Code

Clothing should be modest and appropriate for camp activities. Any clothing deemed in poor taste is unacceptable and campers will be asked to change. (See the dress code document for additional guidance.)

Girls

· One-piece or tankini swimsuits only (midsection must remain covered).

· Shorts/skorts must have at least a 5-inch inseam.

· No crop tops, spaghetti straps, halter tops, or open-back shirts.

Boys

· Shorts/swimsuits must have at least a 5-inch inseam.

· No open-side shirts or muscle tanks.

Everyone

· Shoes must be worn at all times.

· Closed-toe shoes are strongly encouraged.

· Swimsuits are not permitted in the dining hall.

Electronics

No electronic devices unless medically necessary.

Prohibited Items & Behaviors

Campers should NOT bring:

· Cell phones

Cell phones are not needed at camp and are strongly discouraged; giving our students a screen-free week is a gift. All communication with campers can be done through Lead Counselors and/or Camp Leadership. If phones are seen outside of the cabin, they will be taken. Listening to music to fall asleep/morning alarms are ok, nothing else is. If, at the discretion of the Lead Counselor, phone use within the cabin becomes problematic, phones will be taken. Bring a notebook and pen/pencil to take notes during sessions.

· Tablets, iPads, laptops, etc.

· Electronic games

If brought to camp, these items may be collected and returned at the end of the week. Camp leadership and counselors can assist with parent communication as needed.

The following are NOT allowed:

· Tobacco, vaping products, alcohol, or drugs

· Knives, or weapons of any kind

· Fireworks

· Skateboards, scooters, etc.

· Pranks

· Bullying, harassment, or disrespectful behavior

· Being out of cabins after curfew

Camp Boundaries & Safety

· Campers must remain within designated camp areas.

The lake area, athletic field, and areas around cabins, dining hall, auditorium, and meeting rooms
Boys are not permitted on the girls side of camp, and girls are not permitted on the boys side of camp.
Restricted areas include staff housing, maintenance buildings, electronic/sound equipment, and the pool or dining hall during unscheduled times.

· Campers must respectfully follow all lifeguard instructions and pool rules.

Additional Rules

· Leaving camp: No one (adult or youth) is to leave Camp without permission of the Camp Leadership, and must check in and out in Camp Office. Rising college students may bring cars but they are to leave car keys with their Lead Counselor. No other students may drive to camp.

· One night campers/counselors: No “one night” campers/counselors are allowed.

· During worship services: Campers sit by gender-boys on right, girls on left.

· Camp fees are non-refundable once camp begins.

The Pastoral leadership of OneCamp and the youth ministries of the Transformation Network reserve the right to send any camper, counselor, or staff home for behaviors not listed above, that are detrimental to FFA facilities or the other campers.

TRANSPORTATION: Arrival and Departure

If you registered to ride the bus:

Check in is from 1:00 – 1:45 pm. The bus loads at 1:45 p.m. and will leave from RiverStone Church (2005 Stilesboro Rd. Kennesaw, GA 30152) at 2:00 p.m. SHARP, Sunday, June 28th.

** One Suitcase, one sleeping bag and one pillow -

LABEL EVERYTHING with full name, gender, and rising grade**

Make sure your student has eaten or brings their lunch to eat at the church (before loading the bus).

Due to lines please stagger student drop as follows:

1:00-1:15 Last names A-F

1:15-1:30 Last names G-M

1:30-1:45 Last names N-Z

We are scheduled to load up at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 3rd, for the return trip home. Please meet the bus at the Riverstone parking lot at 12:45 p.m. (The bus will not stop for lunch.) **Everything must be labeled and fit in one suitcase!**

If you are NOT riding the bus:

Plan to arrive at the camp between 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 28th for curbside check in at the gate. You will need to wait at the gate until 2:30pm. Please do not arrive with campers any earlier. Be prepared to drop your student quickly. When parking to unload, please try not to block roadways.

720 FFA FHA Camp Rd, Covington, GA 30014

Anyone arriving in a car after 4:00pm will need to come to Mobley for Check-in.

Camp closes at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 3rd. Parents should arrive before 11:30 a.m. on July 3rd if the camper is not riding the bus home. Please park off the road to allow buses to get through easily.

**Rising college students may drive to camp but they are to leave car keys with their cabin leaders upon arrival to camp. No other students may drive to camp.

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP

Take I-75 South to I-20 East. Go east on I-20 to Exit #93. Exit and turn right onto SR 142. (There is a Wal-Mart on your right … one of the last good stops for items you may have forgotten!) Travel approximately one mile and cross over US 278 at the old Wal-Mart. Continue another 2.5 miles on SR 142 toward SR 36. (McDonald’s and CVS will be on your left as you approach SR 36.) Turn left and go approximately 9 miles on SR 36 to the Georgia FFA-FCCLA camp entrance on the left (easily identifiable by the small Guard House and large entrance sign.) Continue on the entrance road approximately one mile. YOU HAVE ARRIVED!

CHECK IN PROCEDURE

For Bus Riders:

All check-in will be done at Riverstone Church prior to boarding the buses.
Make sure EVERYTHING you bring has a name tag with your campers name and grade: ** One suitcase, one sleeping bag and one pillow**
Students will mark all their belongings with tape that they will write their name and grade at the check in table.
Report all medical conditions or issues with the nurse at RiverStone during check-in. This will give us a chance to meet you and discuss any questions we may have. We can only accept medications in a pharmacy produced and labeled bottle. In addition, sending only the number of meds your camper will need administered for the week is very helpful.

For those driving to camp:

Upon arrival at camp (between 2:30 and 3:30 PM), expect a line on the camp road. We will be doing curbside check-in at the gate and then you will drive straight to cabins for drop off. Please be patient!
Report all medical conditions or issues with the nurse. If you have meds, you will pull over to speak with one of our medical staff right past the gate. This will give us a chance to meet you and discuss any questions we may have. We can only accept medications in a pharmacy produced and labeled bottle. In addition, sending only the number of meds your camper will need administered for the week is very helpful.

WHAT TO BRING

*** Please label all clothing and important items***

Bedding:

Twin sheet set or Sleeping bag
Blankets (cabins can get cold)
Pillow

Toiletries:

Shower caddy
Shower shoes
Shampoo & Conditioner
Body wash
2 bath towels
1 pool towel
Washcloth
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Brush and hair accessories
Deodorant (we beg you)
Feminine hygiene products
Sunscreen
Bugspray

Clothing:

8-10 Shorts (5-in inseam minimum)
8-10 Shirts
PJs
Hoodie or Jacket (the NAC where worship services are held gets cold)
Socks
Undies and Bras
Bathing suit appropriate for camp activity (one-piece or tankinis for girls, 5-in inseam min. for boys)
Tennis shoes
Sandals/Flip Flops/Slides
Raincoat
Hat & Sunglasses
Costumes (optional, see Evening Activities below)

Extras:

Drawstring Backpack
Snacks (put in ziploc bags or closed containers. Critters are legit.)
Refillable Water Bottle (LABELED NAME AND GRADE)
Bible/notebook/pens
Flashlight
Laundry bag
2 trash bags
Medicine (given to nurses, you can not keep medicine in your cabin)
Money for Cool Beans (coffee, smoothies and snacks) and Camp Merch (Cash ($25-$75) or Card)

What NOT to bring to camp

Phones
Skateboard or bike or any other form of transportation than your feet
Fireworks
Pranks
Electronics of any kind
Drugs or Alcohol

THINGS TO KNOW

*Themed Evening Activities

This year we are shaking things up and all evening activities will be AFTER service starting at 9:30pm. While costumes are not necessary, they are encouraged and welcome. What do you need?

Sunday - Tacky Prom Silent Disco - Wear your tackiest prom fit and be ready to dance the night away!

Monday - Mud Course in the Moonlight - Bring throw away clothes and closed toe shoes and race through the course with your cabin (Cabin Theme?!). Goggles can also be worn.

Tuesday - Country Jamboree Night - Flannel, jeans, hat, boots!

Wednesday - 90’s Camp Night - Raid your parent’s closet and enjoy an old-school camp night full of 90s activities and competitions!

Thursday - Lipsync Battle - Closing the week with the super popular battle of the cabins! Cabins will decide the theme and costume.

* Morning Teaching with Tom Tanner

Our morning teaching time this year will be led by Tom Tanner, Pastor of Riverestone. We are excited to have him this year as our Camp Pastor and have this time with him to invest into our students each morning.

*Teaching Impact Groups

Teaching Impact Groups are topically based groups where students will hear from our network Youth Pastors and other invited leaders.

*Morning Thing

Morning Thing is our game time each day!! We will split middle and high school so more kids get to play!!

*Free Time Activities

Optional afternoon Free Time activities will include a daily team tournament. We will be offering additional optional activities such as soccer, kickball, crafts, prayer, and much more! The always popular Cool Beans will also be open for refreshments, so pack a little money!

*Medical Services

We will have a team of registered nurses present at camp. They will dispense all medications, treat illnesses and camp emergencies. We can only accept medications in a pharmacy produced and labeled bottle. In addition, sending only the number of meds your camper will need administered for the week is very helpful. Over-the-counter medications that will be available in the infirmary are Aspirin, Tylenol, Motrin, Aleve, Claritin, Benadryl, Neosporin, Kaopectate.

*Evening Worship Service

Each evening we will have worship led by the OneCamp band and teaching by Mason, the camp speaker where we dive deeper into the theme “to the ends of the earth”.

DRESS CODE