PASSION CAMP 2024  |  PARENT GUIDE

PASSION CAMP SQUAD

Our passion camp squad is the RED GLADIATORS!!!!! Make sure to pack all the red gear you have, more info on squad wars is below!

ELECTRONIC WAIVER

Each student who participates in Passion Camp is required to submit an electronic Waiver & Release Form prior to arrival. Waivers are delivered to the parent email that was provided to us at registration. Any student who has not submitted a waiver will not be allowed to participate in Passion Camp until a completed waiver is received.

If you have not received a waiver in your inbox, contact Eric Cerny at eric@occjax.com as soon as possible.

PASSION CAMP SCHEDULE

Arrive: JUly 8, 11:15 AM

  • Plan to arrive at Ocean City Church at 11:15 am. Before we depart, we will need to check in all campers & confirm all parent contact information. We will also have a camp policy and procedure meeting with all campers and parents before we get on the bus.

  • Room and Leader assignments will be available upon arrival. We will not be publishing rooming list before July 8.

  • We will leave for Passion Camp from Ocean City Church at 12:00 pm.

  • We will depart for Daytona Beach as soon as all leaders, students, and luggage are on the bus.

RETURN: JUly 12, 1:00 pm

  • We will depart from Daytona Beach at 11:00 am. We plan to check-out of the hotel no later than 10:45 am to head out and get the bus loaded.

  • It is 91 miles Daytona Beach to Ocean City Church. By car, Google Maps estimates the drive should take approximately 1hr + 45mins. We should arrive back at OCC by 1:00 pm.

  • Students and leaders will contact parents from the road with updated arrival time information. Please keep phones handy and be mindful of notifications!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOTEL: Hilton | 386-254-8200

 

LEADER EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Sam Johnson // 904.710.4968 Eric Cerny // 904.508.8333

Please note that phone service is very limited during camp sessions due to the high concentration of usage in the Ocean Center.

WHAT TO PACK

Please encourage students to pack lightly, as there will be limited space on the bus and in rooms.

TYPICAL PACKING FOR PASSION CAMP

  • Bible

  • Notepad or journal & a few pens or pencils

  • Sunscreen

  • Snacks

  • RED CLOTHES

  • 1-2 bathing suits

    • GIRLS: must bring one-piece bathing suits, bikini style bathing suits are not permitted (rash guards and tankinis are accepted as alternatives)

    • GUYS: bring trunks and board shorts (shirts must be worn unless at pool or beach)

  • Comfortable clothes for 5 days

    • T-shirts

    • Shorts

    • Athletic wear

    • Sneakers (for sessions)

    • Flip-flops (for beach and poolside)

PROPOSED SPENDING MONEY

  • $10-15 in cash for dinner Monday before the first session. (not provided by Passion Camp)

  • Snacks/drinks will be provided but students sometimes like to buy their own

  • We recommend between $50-$100:

    • Bare minimum $35

    • Easily could survive on $45

    • Regular beverage buying $50

    • Heavy food and bev buyer $100

    • Making it rain & buying camp merch $175

WHAT NOT TO PACK

  • Fireworks or firearms

  • VAPES

  • Alcohol

  • Tobacco, nicotine or cannabis products of any kind

  • Gaming consoles

FAQ

WHERE DOES EVERYTHING TAKE PLACE?

All Passion Camp Main Sessions will take place at the Ocean Center, located at 101 N Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach.

WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY AT PASSION CAMP LIKE?

A typical day at Passion Camp will include main sessions, Squad Wars, meals, time with Small Groups, and free time to hang out at the beach or pool.

WHAT IS SQUAD WARS?

Squad Wars are a week-long competition that everyone participates in! Every student and leader at Passion Camp is assigned to one of four Squads, and each Squad has a name and designated color. Squads can earn points by winning daily challenges and showing Squad spirit. At the end of the week, the Squad with the most points is the winner! We encourage students to be as creative as possible in representing Squads – so check with your group leader to find out which Squad your student is on and make sure they come ready to show some Squad spirit!

As soon as we know what squad we are assigned to + the respective color for clothes/gear, we will let you know!

WHAT IS OUR PASSION CAMP SQUAD?

WE ARE THE RED GLADIATORS.
We. Go. All. Out. For Squad Wars. We want to bring as much squad spirit AND squad swag as possible when we show up for Passion Camp. That means all things squad color. Have a squad color costume? BRING IT. Face paint? Colored hair spray? Tutus? Pom-poms? Bring it all. And get creative! In the past, students have gotten together to make t-shirts and accessories for Squad Wars outfits and we are so for it! Be extra!!

IS THERE A DRESS CODE FOR PASSION CAMP?

We want all students to feel comfortable and welcome at Passion Camp and for there to be as few distractions as possible. One-piece bathing suits are required for girls and we ask that guys wear a shirt at all times, unless they are at the beach or the pool. Overall, we ask that students are modest, smart, and respectful with their attire. Rash-guards or tankinis are appropriate as one-piece alternatives.

WHAT CAN STUDENTS DO DURING FREE TIME?

Students can enjoy the beach or the pool, get together with friends to talk about what they’re learning at camp, or use this window for study & quiet time. Leaders will be responsible for the supervision of students during all free time activities.

WILL I HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT MY CHILDREN AND HOW TO CONTACT THEM?

Parents will have room information and room leader information prior to departure so you will have contact information for the leader that can best access your student, if you cannot reach them on their personal phone. Phone signals are inconsistent while we are in the Ocean Center so be patient with response times during camp sessions.

MY CHILD TAKES MEDICATION. IS IT POSSIBLE TO GIVE A LEADER ALL MY STUDENTS MEDICATIONS TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEM? 

Insurance and liability guidelines as well as FDA regulations prevent us from taking full responsibility for your child's personal prescription medication. We can, however, be made aware that they need to take certain medications, and if your child has life threatening allergies, we can retain one of his/her epinephrine pens for emergencies. Passion Camp is fully compliant with all standards and has medical personnel present at camp at all times for emergencies.

ARE THERE LIVE UPDATES FOR WHAT IS GOING ON AT PASSION CAMP?

Follow @oceancitystudents and @passion_camp instagram for more up to date fun and information as camp is happening. The insta story will be amazing, so stay connected!

WHO DO I EMAIL IF I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

If you have questions specifically about Passion conferences, you can email to Passion team at passioncamp@268generation.com or email Eric Cerny at eric@occjax.com for any questions regarding our OCC Students Passion Camp experience.