Summer Camp!
We are so glad you will be joining us at Good Earth Village this summer!
This page is full of information to help you prepare for your time at camp. If you still have questions or can't find something, please contact us via email or by phone - 507-346-2494.
May God bless your preparations!
Each camper must have a current (within 3 months), completed and signed
Health Form on file at GEV before they can participate in any camp activities.
Registration and Closing:
Week-long programs: Registration takes place at Barr Lodge on Sunday between 3:00 and 4:30. Closing - Parents are invited to a closing program on Friday at 1:00.
Outpost: Registration takes place at Barr Lodge on Sunday between 3:00 and 3:30. Closing - Parents are invited to a closing program on Friday at 1:00.
Trailblazers & Settlers: Registration takes place at the Log Lodge between 3:00 and 3:30 on the first camp of the program. Closing - Parents are invited to a closing program at 1:00 on the last day of the program.
Adventurers: Registration takes place near the Log Lodge between 9:00 and 9:15. Closing - Parent's are invited to a closing worship at 3:30. The program ends at 4:00. |
What to Bring (This list is for week-long programs. Adjust accordingly for all other programs.)
Bible Sleeping bag / pillow Warm/Cold weather clothing (that can get dirty) Hiking shoes Shoes for creek splashing (no flip-flops please!) Swimsuit Towel Toiletries (toothbrush, etc.) Medications (in original containers) Water Bottle Rain Gear Extra sweatshirt or jacket Flashlight Sunscreen / Hat Bug spray Camera Postcards / stationary / stamps A desire to have A LOT of FUN!
We recommend that you do not bring expensive personal items, clothing or jewelry.
What NOT to Bring Cell phones iPods, MP3 players, personal DVD players Video games, Gameboys Candy / Pop Jackknives, firearms, fireworks Nice clothes Bad Attitudes |
Leaving Camp
If your child needs to leave camp during the week for any reason, we need to have prior notification. Please bring, or send, in writing who will be picking up the camper, the day they will be gone, the time they will be leaving and the time they will be returning to camp. If someone other that yourself will be picking your child up from camp on Friday, we encourage you to notify us in writing. This assures us that we are releasing your child to the proper person.
Mail and E-mail We encourage parents to mail or e-email their child during the week. For regular mail, use the following address: Camper Name Good Earth Village 25303 Old Town Dr. Spring Valley, MN 55975
For emails, click here.
Telephone One of the valuable qualities of camp is the uninterrupted time away from home and normal routine. Camper use of the telephone for incoming or outgoing calls is strongly discouraged. If you have concerns, our staff will be glad to discuss your child's experience with you, and can relay messages to your child. In the even of an emergency, Good Earth Village assures immediate access to a phone for a camper. |
For the Well-Being of All Campers and Staff All medications (including over the counter meds) must be turned in at registration. ALL medicine MUST be in the original packaging clearly marked with your child's name and the dosage instructions.
Good Earth Village is a drug and weapon free environment. in the event that a camper brings drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, knives, weapons or explosive devices (including fire crackers) to camp, parents will be contacted immediately to pick-up the camper.
Good Earth Village also reserves the right to store camper's personal items that may be inappropriate to their stay. Items will be returned at the end of the week.
If a camper is destructive to camp property (discharging fire extinguishers in a non-emergency situation, graffiti, etc.) the parent will be contacted for appropriate remuneration and/or dismissal from camp.
Good Earth Village reserves the right to dismiss any camper. Registration fees may or may not be returned at the discretion of the camp director. |
In the event of severe weather...
Good Earth Village has secure storm shelters which are used in the event of bad weather. In addition to having our own National Weather Service Radio, we are also contacted by local officials and told of changing weather conditions. If any storm damage results in a need to send campers home, you will be contacted.