Bed linens and bath towels are provided in the hotel rooms.
*Note about snacks:
Some examples:
Because of the potential dangers regarding a trip such as this, I understand the need to be responsible on this trip and follow these specific guidelines. I realize my actions may affect the safety and the community of this trip.
Guidelines
Consequences for breaking guidelines
1 | This action will be confronted once, and activity time will be taken away if repeated.
2-8 | These actions will result in being sent home at my family’s expense.
I understand that all BigStuf attendees must exhibit appropriate behavior while participating in BigStuf activities.
Every person deserves to feel comfortable in his or her surroundings, and to feel safe physically, sexually, emotionally, and spiritually. My church agrees to hold BigStuf harmless and to indemnify BigStuf from any damages or costs as a result of inappropriate behavior on the part of any adult leaders or students in attendance.
Appropriate behavior includes (but is not limited to):
BigStuf Leadership and Employees have the authority to have anyone removed from the BigStuf Camp for violation of any BigStuf policies and standards. BigStuf execution of this authority will always include consultation with group leadership.
Reasons for removal may include, but are not limited to: breaking camp rules, regulations or guidelines or participation in any inappropriate behavior. We ask that all attendees uphold the highest moral standards while representing BigStuf.
Since this is such a short time for them to be together, we want to limit distractions and build meaningful connections. Because one of the biggest distractions a student has are devices, there will be designated times for devices to be put away. This means that any phone, iPad, tablet, or device with a screen that a student brings will be held during times that require focus (worship, small group, times a leader sees fit, etc.) and returned to the student during free time periods.
While they are allowed to have devices, there will be certain rules in place. For example, if a student doesn't answer the phone when a leader or staff member calls, that phone will be taken for a time period (at the discretion of the leader).
If you have any emergent reason to contact your child, or vice versa, our staff and leaders will all have their phones with them during the week. You can find our Student Ministry staff phone numbers and your child’s group leader’s phone numbers on the Contact tab of this page.
If you have any questions or would like more clarification, we would be glad to talk through this with you!
While it will be hot at camp, we are still requiring our students and leaders to dress modestly and appropriately. This means that no butts, no boxers, no cleavage, and no bellies should be seen. Only bring clothing that has been thoroughly tested for any potential wardrobe malfunctions in a variety of highly active situations. If there is an item of clothing becomes problematic, we will ask the student to change into something else they brought, or provide an alternative item of clothing to wear. Student Ministry staff have final say on dress code.
BigStuf's Dress Code:
Some Examples:
If there is an item of clothing/swimsuit that you have a question or concern about, please message Allison and she will be happy to answer questions.In addition, we are even more careful about what we post on social media, so if a student is concerned about being featured in posts, more conservative clothing choices will increase the likelihood that any pictures or video taken of them will be usable.
Jordan Chambliss: (470) 323-9406
Allison Pinckley: (731) 394-4346
Parker Gowland: (425) 306-6161
Everyone will make the following stops during check-in - please continue walking all the way through the loop, which will take you back to the parking lot to load your luggage on the busses.
Students should check in at the Registration Table by rising grade level, where they will be given a name bracelet, bus assignment, and room assignment. A LOT of logistics are considered in making these assignments, so unfortunately, we will not be able to make changes to them.
After checking in at their Registration Table, ALL STUDENTS AND A PARENT/GUARDIAN must then go by the Medication Table and either check in their medication OR the parent/guardian sign that they are not bringing medication.
*IMPORTANT: All medication should be in a ziploc bag with student’s full name on bag and written instructions included.
The last table before walking back out into the parking lot will be the T-Shirt table. Give the Adult Leaders your name and they’ll grab the shirt size you registered for. Sizes cannot be swapped during check-in. After students receive their shirts, they will be directed to the back parking lot to retrieve and load their luggage.
After students check in, we will have a brief orientation meeting in the Worship Center. Parents are encouraged to attend.
We will be posting updates and having students contact their rides with updated ETA information while we’re en route. Please be sure you are following Sugar Hill Students on Facebook and/or Instagram for real time updates.
It is crazy how easily our perspective of God is radically and harmfully distorted. Interesting that Jesus could not have been more explicitly clear. John 5:39 tells us that Jesus himself said, “you search the scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the scriptures point to me.” The theme for this week is the "Flipside." The public-facing version of you isn’t the whole you. And the story people see? It’s only one side. But there’s more. Your story is connected to Jesus’ story. And when you start asking the deeper questions, you begin to find real answers.
The flipside of your story is a better story. God loves you and believes in you in light of and despite of your flipside. God sees and knows everything about you. Everything you’re ashamed of, everything you’re proud of. God knows how you’ve been less than God’s best: past, present, and future. God loves you despite your flipside. Despite everything. There is nothing you can do that can make God not love you.
Have you ever considered how easily, how quickly your mind and heart rush to the worst parts of you?
Dear God,
Today I come to You with my student on my heart and mind.
You see every part of them—what they show the world, and what they hide deep within. You know the story they’re living, and You know the flipside—the side that’s often filled with questions, doubts, shame, and fear.
Lord, when their mind rushes to the worst parts of their story, remind them of Your story—the one that sees beauty in brokenness and purpose in pain. Help them realize that You love them fully and unconditionally, not in spite of their flipside, but through it.
Give them the courage to be honest—with themselves, with others, and with You. Surround them with voices that speak truth and love when their own thoughts turn critical. Help them to see what You see: someone worth redeeming, someone worth dying for, someone with a purpose.
Let them know that just like Mary Magdalene, their flipside has the power to become a testimony that changes lives—including their own.
Jesus, write a better story with their life. One that starts not with perfection, but with grace.
In Your Name I pray,
Amen.