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WHO WILL BE DIRECTING THE CAMP?
Doug Karl is in his nineth year as Camp Director. He is the Worship & Youth Pastor at First Church of the Nazarene, Joliet, IL. (www.jolietnaz.org) He is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University where he met his wife Janice, secretary at Lincoln-Way Central High School, New Lenox, IL. Doug has worked with teenagers for over 25 years as a full-time Youth Worker and public school teacher. Doug is the father of two boys, one serving in the U.S. Army and the other married and living in Bourbonnais, IL. Doug & Janice reside in Manteno, IL.

WHO DO I MAKE PAYMENT TO?
Wave Surf Camp. Check, Cashiers Check or Money Order.

DO YOU HAVE WAYS TO HELP ME RAISE THE MONEY?
Yes. You can use the enclosed “Sponsorship Letter” to raise financial support. The letter explains what you’ll be doing at camp, reasons for attending and costs associated with it. You mail this letter to relatives and friends. Some people raise the entire cost of camp and more with this letter.

DO I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO SURF?
No. Most of the students have never surfed before. The camp is for beginners who are desiring to learn to surf & boogie board. You will be challenged and we will help you succeed. You can’t help but to have a good time on the beach!

DO I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO SWIM?
Yes. You should be able to swim 50 meters freestyle without stopping and hold your breath underwater for at least 15 - 30 seconds.

ARE THERE ANY OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES BESIDES SURFING?
Yes. There is basketball, volleyball, skateboarding, football, kayaking, sightseeing, and more.

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR SAFETY?
We take safety very seriously at our surf camp. The beaches where we surf have a main lifeguard tower with one smaller tower within a hundred yards. We surf in front of these lifeguard towers. Every seven students in the water have one adult chaperone with them in the water. Students wear bright colored rashguards so they are easily visible. Each of our adult chaperones are very strong swimmers. We have a trained paramedic that travels with us. Many of the students surf in water that is only 2 - 4 feet deep and waves are anywhere from two to four feet high.

WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT THE ADULT CHAPERONES?
All of our adult chaperones are over the age of 25, have been thoroughly questioned and come recommended by their home church pastors. Only those of highest Christlike moral integrity are selected. All campers
have immediate contact with family members via cell phones. You can find adult chaperone photos and information on our website (www.wavesurfcamp.org). Daily emails and photos are sent out to parents at the end of each day highlighting the days events.

WILL I BE ABLE TO CONTACT MY SON WHILE AT CAMP?
Yes. You will have access to your son via cell phone numbers. We also send out daily emails about each days events along with photos.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO CAMP?
Spending money for extracurricular events (suggested amount $50 - $75), Bible, snacks, alarm clock, backpack, toothpaste and brush, soap, shampoo, pit spray, bath towels, beach towels, casual clothes for evenings, sleeping bag or bedding, air mattress, pillow, two swimsuits, rashguard, suntan lotion, plastic bag for wet things, one medium to large size suitcase, duffle bag to take to the beach and a body board. The following are optional: skateboard, frisbee, basketball, hackey sack, soccer ball, skimboard, etc.

CAN I INVITE A FRIEND?
Yes! Call us with the name and address of your friend and we’ll mail information to him, or you can photocopy the information you have or retrieve it off the website.

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