IMPORTANT UPDATE
Dear Families of Four Corners Encampment:
It is with heavy hearts that we inform you, due to the COVID-19 virus, both sessions of Four Corners Encampment have been cancelled for the 2020 summer. As the Camp Board of Directors, we have engaged in numerous conversations over the past couple months to ensure we could make a decision in the best interests of the campers, staff, and families. We considered many different variables in making this decision. First, we considered the legal perspective and the information we have available to us at this moment in time. The State of Colorado is currently operating under the Governor’s Executive Order known as “Safer at Home.” Colorado residents are no longer ordered to stay home but are strongly advised to stay at home. Critical businesses are open and non-critical businesses are operating with restrictions. Secondly, we considered the public health risks. As many of you know, Four Corners is a very intimate setting. We agreed that it would be irresponsible to risk exposing our campers and staff who come from all over the country. If there was some type of exposure at camp, we could put these individuals at risk, who would then return home and potentially continue to expose others. Thirdly, we considered the families, and how many families would be willing to send children to the camp. The campers are the heart and soul of Four Corners and we could not function without them. Finally, we considered a camp that followed the State of Colorado guidelines and took the necessary precautions. We came to the conclusion that the measures required to be implemented would drastically affect the day-to-day activities at the camp to the point where it would almost be unrecognizable and again, no guarantee that we could fully protect the health and safety of our campers and staff.
Ultimately, and for all the reasons stated above, we as a Board voted that the most prudent and wise decision was to not move forward with camp this year. It is important to note that this decision was not taken lightly and not made easily. Overall, the safety and well-being of every person involved with Four Corners is our number one priority. We are deeply saddened by the impact COVID-19 has had both around the world and at Four Corners, but we plan to bounce back even stronger next year. The spread of COVID-19, while devastating, can also offer a message of hope. A hope to reconvene with our church family and truly cherish the blessing it is to be able to surround ourselves with our brothers and sisters in Christ. In closing, it is also important to note that we have begun discussing any potential alternatives to our normal camp session that could be available to us, whether through virtual means or later in the year. We encourage all families involved with Four Corners Encampment to continue to check the website for updates (fourcornersencampment.org). Additionally, we encourage you to stay in contact with the people you have met at Four Corners and continue to maintain and strengthen those relationships. The relationships established are a critical component to the success of the camp. Finally, and as always, we especially encourage you to stay strong and persistent in your faith. Continue to pray with one another, read scripture, and find ways to fellowship with one another. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in contact with the camp Directors. You can access contact information for the camp Directors on the website or email four.corners.youth.encampment@gmail.com. We hope and pray that you all stay safe and healthy during this time.
In Christian love,
The Four Corners Encampment Board of Directors
“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” – James 1:2-4
It is with heavy hearts that we inform you, due to the COVID-19 virus, both sessions of Four Corners Encampment have been cancelled for the 2020 summer. As the Camp Board of Directors, we have engaged in numerous conversations over the past couple months to ensure we could make a decision in the best interests of the campers, staff, and families. We considered many different variables in making this decision. First, we considered the legal perspective and the information we have available to us at this moment in time. The State of Colorado is currently operating under the Governor’s Executive Order known as “Safer at Home.” Colorado residents are no longer ordered to stay home but are strongly advised to stay at home. Critical businesses are open and non-critical businesses are operating with restrictions. Secondly, we considered the public health risks. As many of you know, Four Corners is a very intimate setting. We agreed that it would be irresponsible to risk exposing our campers and staff who come from all over the country. If there was some type of exposure at camp, we could put these individuals at risk, who would then return home and potentially continue to expose others. Thirdly, we considered the families, and how many families would be willing to send children to the camp. The campers are the heart and soul of Four Corners and we could not function without them. Finally, we considered a camp that followed the State of Colorado guidelines and took the necessary precautions. We came to the conclusion that the measures required to be implemented would drastically affect the day-to-day activities at the camp to the point where it would almost be unrecognizable and again, no guarantee that we could fully protect the health and safety of our campers and staff.
Ultimately, and for all the reasons stated above, we as a Board voted that the most prudent and wise decision was to not move forward with camp this year. It is important to note that this decision was not taken lightly and not made easily. Overall, the safety and well-being of every person involved with Four Corners is our number one priority. We are deeply saddened by the impact COVID-19 has had both around the world and at Four Corners, but we plan to bounce back even stronger next year. The spread of COVID-19, while devastating, can also offer a message of hope. A hope to reconvene with our church family and truly cherish the blessing it is to be able to surround ourselves with our brothers and sisters in Christ. In closing, it is also important to note that we have begun discussing any potential alternatives to our normal camp session that could be available to us, whether through virtual means or later in the year. We encourage all families involved with Four Corners Encampment to continue to check the website for updates (fourcornersencampment.org). Additionally, we encourage you to stay in contact with the people you have met at Four Corners and continue to maintain and strengthen those relationships. The relationships established are a critical component to the success of the camp. Finally, and as always, we especially encourage you to stay strong and persistent in your faith. Continue to pray with one another, read scripture, and find ways to fellowship with one another. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in contact with the camp Directors. You can access contact information for the camp Directors on the website or email four.corners.youth.encampment@gmail.com. We hope and pray that you all stay safe and healthy during this time.
In Christian love,
The Four Corners Encampment Board of Directors
“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” – James 1:2-4
Announcements
- Some camp Staff Members may be requested to submit to a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check, as well as a Child Abuse and Neglect (Trails) Request. Please go to the "Contact" tab and reach out to us if you are interested in learning more about this process!
- Due to changes in the state of Colorado Department of Human Services Code of Regulations, the camp will not be providing sunscreen to campers so please make sure to bring your own!
Camp Cost
- Our camp offers one of the lowest registration fees in the country. The cost for each camper is $100.
- We want to emphasize that no camper will be turned away for financial reasons. Please feel free to contact us if help is needed.
- If you are serving as a Staff Member, your camp fee is waived. However, donations to the camp are always appreciated!
Camp Policies
- Every person is required to follow the camp schedule unless excused by the session director.
- The “raiding” of cabins and/or hazing of any kind is absolutely prohibited. The harm of other persons and/or the destruction of property are grounds for immediate dismissal from camp.
- Each camper must bathe regularly and be properly groomed and attired. Modest dress and undergarments are required for males and females. Any shorts worn should extend past the fingertips when standing with hands at your side. The staff, and session director retain the authority to ask anyone on the premises to change their attire if it is deemed inappropriate for camp. When packing clothing, remember to bring clothing appropriate for warm and cold temperatures.
- Alcohol, illicit drugs, tobacco and any harmful substances are not permitted. Guns, hunting knives, hatchets, matches, or fireworks are not permitted. Possession of these items is grounds for immediate dismissal from camp.
- Abusive and/or profane language are not permitted. The respectful and honest treatment of all persons is expected.
- All prescription and non-prescription medication, vitamins, and/or supplements of any kind MUST be given to the camp nurse upon registration. The nurse must be notified of any medication routine.
- No camper is allowed to leave the premises without the permission of the camp director and without the accompaniment of those specifically noted in this form. Parents are asked to check in with the camp director before taking their child off the premises.
- Cell phones are permitted for camera use only. Any personal media use is permitted only at the discretion of the session director.
- Do not bring food or beverages to camp. All food, snacks, and beverages will be supplied by the camp. There is NO food allowed in the cabins.
- Visitors must check in with the camp director and abide by all policies outlined in this section. All vehicles should be parked in the designated area.
- The session director may expel any person (camper, staff member, or visitor) if in their judgment there is conduct detrimental to the camp. The parent/guardian of any expelled camper will be contacted immediately and the camper will not be allowed to leave the premises without the accompaniment of the parent/guardian or one designated in the application. No refund will be given to the camper expelled from camp.
- Due to Colorado health code, all campers and staff are responsible for bringing their own sunscreen and will not be allowed to share their personal sunscreen with anybody else.