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So You’re Leading Worship for Church Camp?- My Packing List

April 28, 2010   Russell Martin   2 Comments

When you head off to camp it’s a good idea to have a list of items you will be needing. This will help to solve two problems.

1. You can make sure and take everything with you that you might need to camp

2. You can make sure and take everything home that you brought with you.

So what I decided to do was just to share my list based on my needs as a worship/program leader at camp.

Read through and then let me know what you would add to the list.

Here is my list:

Guitar- Strings, Picks, Extra Guitar, Amp, Cable

Keyboard- Stand, Pedal, Stool, Cable, Power Cord, Music Stands

Sound System- Microphones, Mic Cords, Instrument Cords, Mic Stands, Sound board, Speakers, Amps, Speaker Stands,

Projection- Computer, Projector, Monitor Cable, Power Cords, Printer, Correct Software, Screen

Other- Digital Camera, Video Camera, SD Cards, Batteries, Chargers, Wireless Router, Assortment of Cords, Extension Cords, Power Strips

Cabin- Sheets, Sleeping Bag, Pillow, Toiletries, Clothes, Extra Clothes, Shoes, Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat, Bath Mat, Fan, Towels, Alarm Clock/Radio, Phone Charger, Power Strip,

Fun- Baseball Glove, Frisbee, Disc Golf Discs, Fishing Tackle and Rod, Bocce Ball, Horse Shoes, Cards, Dominoes

What would you add?

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Summer Camp Survival Tip #3- Dress for Success

May 31, 2008   Russell Martin   No comments

When it comes to packing clothes for camp it is good to try and anticipate a few things. 1 What type of activities are going on? 2. What is the weather SUPPOSED to be like? 3. How long will you be away? Why are each of these questions important?

1. Activities- I went to a camp where every day the kids had a “water time.” This consisted of a variety of activities but there were two things you could count on. You might get messy, and you would get wet. If you know something like this will happen, jeans might not be your best option. And a white t-shirt may not be good either. Make sure and bring clothes you can get wet and possibly messy in. Also a second towel might be a good idea too.
This is just one example of activities. You may be going hiking, so boots and jeans are called for, or boating and will need water shoes. Find out what type of activities will be going on so you can bring the clothes you need.

2. Weather. You can never predict the weather but you can be prepared for it. Umbrellas, extra jeans, shirts and towels for rainy days. Sunscreen, hats, shorts and light colors for sunny days. Just be prepared for anything.

3. Length- Bring enough clothes for atleast 1-2 days more than you plan on. Odds are you will unexpectedly get thrown in the pool, or play a messy game, or fall in the mud or something. Bringing extra sets of clothes is not a bad idea.

One more tip- One counselor told me the way she survives is by brining an extra shirt and pair of socks for each day. That way, half way through even though you might not be able to shower and change, you can atleast get a fresh shirt and a clean pair of socks for the evening. Not a bad thought.

If you have ideas please respond here or send them to rgmmusic@gmail.com

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Summer Camp Survival Tips- Part 1

May 28, 2008   Russell Martin   No comments

Over the past 10 years I have spent many weeks at summer camp leading music for various groups. Also I have spent many weeks on mission trips with the various churches I have worked in. In all those years, and all those camps there are some things I have learned. Some I have learned by experience, some by watching others. I thought I would take time to write a small series in which I can pass on to you some of the tips that helped me survive, and hopefully you can also share your survival tips too.

Summer Camp Survival Tips

#1 Make a List- If you went to my closet you would see 5 sleeping bags, two pillows and a cot that I really don’t need to have. A trip to my office would show various cords, adapters and discs that are duplicated sometimes several times. Why might you ask? Because somewhere between 2 hours after leaving my house and the time I arrive at my destination I remember that I forgot something.
I do not think it is very possible not to need anything once you get to your destination I found out two years ago there is one thing you can do to minimize the amount of trips to walmart or radio shack that are required upon arrival. This is by making a list before you leave of everything you need.
I do this on the computer in a small spreadsheet. I make a list of all the items, categorize them as best as possible and then create columns for their current location “church” “home” etc and the a column for packed. This way I know before I leave what I need to collect at my house, and what I need to get from the church. I also will make a list of things that need to be purchased like batteries, guitar pics, shampoo etc. Once I arrive at my destination and spend my week at camp then the list also makes it easy to pack back up. I can make sure that I have the same amount of guitar chords, mics, etc that I arrived with and no less, or no more.
Most summers I am doing 3-4 such trips which use pretty much the same amount of items, so it is easy for the next time to pull out the list, make any adjustments and then re-use it again.

If you have tips for Summer Camp Survival email them to rgmmusic@gmail.com. If they are used you’ll get credit and a link to your site, plus the knowledge that you have helped someone else in their Summer Camp Survival.

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