Medical Release
I do hereby give permission for the minor identified on this form to attend and participate in the Oak Hill Christian Service Camp Activity/Event described above, including transportation to and from (when applicable). The minor identified on this form understands that all students are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times, and adhere to all rules.

The parent/legal guardian does also authorize an adult, in whose care the minor has been entrusted, to consent to any X-ray examination, anesthetic, medical, surgical, or dental diagnosis or treatment, and hospital care, to be rendered to the minor under the general or special supervision and on the advice of any physician or dentist licensed under the provisions of the Medical Practice Act on the medical staff of a licensed hospital, whether such diagnosis or treatment is rendered at the office of said physician or at said hospital.

The parent/legal guardian shall be liable and agrees to pay all costs and expenses incurred in connection with such medical and dental services rendered to the aforementioned minor pursuant to this authorization. Should it be necessary for the minor to return home due to medical reasons or otherwise, the parent/legal guardian shall assume all transportation costs.

Further, the parent/legal guardian does also release and hereby agree to hold blameless the Oak Hill Christian Service Camp and/or its employees and agents/volunteers; from any and every claim arising or which may be asserted by the parent/legal guardian or any member of his/her family by reason of participating in the activity/event.

COVID Release
I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending the Oak Hill Christian Service Camp.

I acknowledge that I must affirm during check-in that the camper has had no fever or symptoms in the 48 hours prior to the start of the camp session.

Further, the parent/legal guardian does also release and hereby agree to hold blameless the Oak Hill Christian Service Camp and/or its employees and agents/volunteers; from any and every claim arising or which may be asserted by the parent/legal guardian or any member of his/her family by reason of participating in the activity/event.

Communicable Diseases & Skin Infections
Proper precautions are needed to minimize the potential risk of the spread of communicable diseases and skin infections during Camp programs.  If a camper has a skin rash or lesion prior to check in, an appropriate health-care professional must have evaluated and deemed the skin condition as non-contagious before the camper may check-in.  This is to protect all of our campers and staff.   If a skin condition develops during camp, the camp nurse must be notified. Unless it can be determined that the skin condition is not contagious (heat rash/allergic reaction/etc.), the camper will need to be picked up from camp and will be unable to return during that session’s programming. 

Pick-up Requirement
If a camper develops any of the following symptoms while at camp, a parent/legal guardian/emergency contact will be notified, and the camper should be picked up within a reasonable window of time (generally less than 2 hours): frequent cough, diarrhea, vomiting, fever or pink eye (Conjunctivitis).

Lice Screening and Protocol
All campers will be checked for lice during the check-in process and prior to moving any belongings in to cabins.   Campers and Staff must be free from lice and nits before participating in a camp program.  If lice or nits are discovered during the camp program, the camper/ staff will need to be picked up from camp and unable to return during that session’s programming.

Please acknowledge your understanding of all of the statements below by checking the box.

Belief Statement

WE BELIEVE that Jesus is the Son of God. His birth was divine. His life reveals God’s will for us; and is our example. He died for our sins, and rose again to become our living Savior. He ascended to Heaven from which we confidently expect His Personal Return at any time, as He promised. [John 14:1-3]

THE CHURCH is His Body. It was divinely established. It is commissioned of Christ to go and tell “the Good News” to the whole creation. Christ is the Head of the Church. Division of His Body is sinful, and hinders evangelism.

MEMBERS are added to the Church (His Body, Family, Kingdom) by Christ only if they meet His terms of admission, which is God’s way to become a Christian:
1. By Hearing the Good News and Believing it by Faith [Acts 16:30-31; Romans 10:17] 
2. By Repenting (turning and forsaking sin) [Acts 2:38, 17:30; Luke 13:3] 
3. By Confession [Romans 10:9-10; Matthew 10:32] 
4. By Baptism (burial in water) [Acts 2:38, 41; 8:35-39; Romans 6:3-6; Colossians 2:12]

BAPTISM is for believers only. It is an immersion in water for the remission of sins. We rise from the water in newness of life as a born-again believer. [John 3:5]

THE COMMUNION is an act of worship. It is a meeting of believers to keep the blood covenant until Christ’s return. It is a memorial of Christ’s death for our sins, and is observed every Lord’s Day. [Acts 20:7; I Corinthians 11:23-32]

THE BIBLE IS GOD’S WORD and is our absolute Authority. The New Testament is especially important for us, as it contains Christ’s teachings, the beginning of His Church, the divine instruction manual for a happy Christian life. It assures us of the ultimate victory of Christ and His Church. [2 Timothy 3:16-17]

CHRISTIANS are meant to grow in character and in strength. This is accomplished by:
1. A life of faith and service every day (also seen in church involvement). 
2. Faithfulness to the Church. 
3. Daily prayer and Bible reading, which develops Christ-like spirit that helps others to believe in and accept the Lord. A Daily Quiet Time is a must. 
4. Separation from the world.

Marriage and Sexual Purity

We believe the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture (Matt. 19:4-6). We believe that marriage between one man and one woman, for life, uniquely reflects Christ’s relationship with His Church (Eph. 5:21-33). We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other (1 Cor. 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb. 13:4). We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.

We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, cohabitation, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, or use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God (Matt. 15:18- 20; 1 Cor. 6:9-10).

We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19-21; Rom 10:9-10; 1 Cor 6:9-11).

We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31). Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the doctrines of Oak Hill Christian Service Camp.

Sexuality
We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary sexes together reflect the image and nature of God (Gen. 1:26-27). Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.

Sanctity of Human Life
We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life. (Ps. 139.)

AN INVITATION: If you are not a Christian, you may become such by obeying God’s plan of salvation. This obedience will make you a member of His Body (the Church). Christ invites you through us . . . will you accept Him today?

Code of Conduct

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. ~ 1 Timothy 4:12 ~

I. PURPOSE
In light of Oak Hill Christian Service Camp’s (“Camp”) Belief Statement and in recognition of personal physical privacy rights and the need to ensure individual safety and maintain camp discipline, this code of conduct is enacted to advise staff, volunteers, campers, and visitors of their responsibilities with regard to conduct, speech, and use of living quarters, restrooms, locker rooms, showers, and any other Camp facilities where individuals may be undressing in the presence of others.

II. POLICY
Schedule: The camp schedule is to be followed at all times unless special permission is granted from the camp manager, the nurse, or the dean to be absent from class or other activities. The dean or the camp manager MUST be informed before any camper or staff leaves the camp grounds and all campers must be signed in/out when leaving/returning to camp premises.

Respectfulness: All staff, volunteers, campers, and visitors of the Camp will be respectful of one another (Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:3).

Speech: Language used at Camp should be useful for building others, truthful, and kind (Ephesians 4:25-32). The use of profanity, gossip, or crude or abusive speech is strictly prohibited at Camp.

Fighting: Fighting is strictly prohibited at Camp (Ephesians 4:31).

Destruction, Abuse, or Theft of Property: Vandalism or theft of Camp property or the property of staff, volunteers, campers, and visitors of the Camp is strictly prohibited. (Examples: Rolls of toilet paper strung in trees/cabins; breaking glass; destroying screens in windows/doors; etc.). The cost to repair and/or replace damaged property will be the responsibility of the person causing damage.

Prohibited Substances: There shall be absolutely none of the following on Camp property or at any Camp function (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Prohibited substances will be confiscated.
A) Tobacco products 
B) Vaping, e-cigarette, Juul types of products, moist snuff, waterpipes, any nicotine products, etc. 
C) Alcoholic beverages 
D) Drugs (except for prescription medications, which are to be disclosed at check-in and left with the Camp nurse)

Prohibited Items: There shall be absolutely none of the following on Camp property or at any Camp function. Prohibited items will be confiscated and returned to a parent/guardian at checkout.
A) Cell phones: No elementary through middle school campers may have cell phones at Camp. a. Exceptions include: i. Campers with medical needs. (NOTE: Parents should notify dean and/or Camp manager of this need at check-in.) ii. Junior Counselor (JC) cell phone use will be determined by the dean of each week. 
B) Electronic devices 
C) Fireworks 
D) Smoke devices 
E) Flammable materials

Purity: All physical (romantic) conduct must be appropriate and demonstrate purity as an example for a Camp community (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5). Inappropriate displays of affection and/or sexual activity are not permitted at Camp.

Dress Code: Oak Hill Camp is intentionally different from other non-Christian experiences. Even with constantly changing fashions, clothing can be both fashionable and modest. Our intention is not to be judgmental but to help set a positive example in a world filled with other influences (Romans 12:2). Campers’ dress should not interfere with the orderly operation of Camp and Camp activities. Final decisions regarding the appropriateness of clothing, footwear, and accessories will be made by the dean or the Camp manager.

The following are general guidelines for dress for both campers and staff: 
a) Messages on clothing, jewelry, or other personal items that relate to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sexual/suggestive, or vulgarity are not permitted. 
b) Clothing that interferes with orderly conduct or which attracts excessive attention will not be permitted. 
c) Skirts, dresses, jumpers, and shorts must completely cover the pelvic area and extend to the mid-thigh at all times, including while campers are standing, sitting, or engaging in physical activity. 
d) Clothing should not expose the camper’s midriff, chest, or pelvic areas at any time. 
e) Sleeveless garments must have 2-inch straps and not expose undergarments. Spaghetti straps, tube tops, halter tops, camis, and tank tops may be worn under tops, shirts and blouses that have at least 2-inch coverage across each shoulder. 
f) Yoga pants and leggings may be worn with tops that provide additional coverage of the pelvic area. 
g) Pants and shorts must be worn and secured to prevent the camper’s undergarments from being exposed, to prevent the waistband from sagging below the camper’s hips, and to prevent the garment from dragging on the floor. 
h) No 2-piece bikini-style swimsuits are allowed. Tankini-style swimsuits must cover the camper’s midriff. No Speedo-style swimsuits permitted. 
i) Campers must wear a shirt at all times, with the exception of male campers in the pool. 
j) Footwear must be worn at all times (tennis shoes, sandals, flip flops, etc.).

Privacy & Sexuality: Camp’s sincerely-held religious belief is that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as either male or female and that these two distinct, complementary sexes together reflect the image and nature of God (Genesis 1:26-27). Rejection of one’s sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person. Notwithstanding any other policy, Camp living quarters, restrooms, locker rooms, and showers designated for one sex shall only be used by members of that sex. “Sex” means the biological condition of being male or female as determined at birth.

In any other Camp facilities or settings where members or attendees of the Camp may be undressing in the presence of others (e.g. changing costumes during camp theatrical productions), Camp shall provide separate, private areas designated for use by staff, volunteers, campers, and visitors of the Camp based on their sex.

Camp recognizes there may be instances where a person may experience disparity between their sex and their feelings about their sex. This disparity can motivate them to behave in ways contrary to God’s Word and His plan for their lives. Camp encourages anyone who is struggling with their sexual identity to seek help from their minister, pastor, or other trained professionals who might best assist them in clarifying and defining their sexual identity in accordance with God’s Word.

Camp will at all times interact with staff, volunteers, campers, and visitors of the Camp according to their sex. A staff, volunteer, camper, or visitor who wishes to express a gender other than his or her sex is understood to be rejecting the truth and the image of God within that person. Biblical Christianity requires the body of Christ to compassionately dwell in the truth and assist those we love in doing the same (Ephesians 4:15).

III. ADHERENCE
Failure to adhere to their commitment to abide by the behavioral standards established by Camp is cause for terminating the privilege of participation in the Camp for any staff, volunteer, camper, or visitor at the parent/guardian's expense (i.e. without refund).

To preserve the function and integrity of Camp and to provide a Biblical role model to the Camp community and the community-at-large, it is imperative that all staff, volunteers, campers, and visitors of the Camp community agree to and abide by this Code of Conduct.

Photo Release

I do hereby give Oak Hill Christian Service Camp permission to use photos and video taken at the youth activity/event in promotional materials. My consent is given by checking the box, which confirms that I have read and agree to all of the above information.