Campin with Champions Booklet

WELCOME TO CHAMPIONS, INC.
Champions was founded when a couple of likeminded
friends united with a vision to serve and
give back to their local communities by providing
leadership training, camping retreats, concerts,
seminars, community events and more.
Founders, Patric and Babe
In the 80's, Patric Paul Garrett and Babe Jackson
were introduced to Pastor Fred Newkirk and
camp life through their home church, Tower of
Faith Evangelistic Church. Through Pastor
Newkirk's guidance and training, the two of them
soon became a staple on his ministry team, Inner
City Ministries and at Quaker Meadow Christian
Camp. Their ministry relationship grew and
flourished over 25 years while ministering to
over 20,000 children and young adults of all ages
through
various camp retreats every year: Leadership (Summer) Camp, Family Camp,
Kids Camp, Horse Camp and Winter Camp.
In 2009, Patric and Babe finally began to focus on branching out in ministry
together. In 2014, they attended a work camp training that taught them a lot
about building their own camp ministry, the hard work that goes on behind the
scenes and it prepared them for a shift that brought many opportunities to serve
their communities individually and collectively.
Champions is committed to creating amazing spaces, encounters and
opportunities to experience God's presence through fun, worship, and
friendships. These god-ordained experiences are guaranteed to make a lifelong
impact on all that attend.

CAMPIN WITH CHAMPIONS DURING COVID SEASON
Camping Safely in
2021
March 14, 2021
First and foremost, we are going to make “Campin’ With Champions” in 2021
the most amazing summer camp ever. We are taking the steps to make sure we
are COVID19-free and safe. COVID Testing sites are now available to us
everywhere, which allows us to confidently plan for a safe 2021.
Every camper and staff member must get tested for COVID19 at least 72 hours
before the date of our camp departure. All test results must be printed out and
turned in at the registration table when you check in at the bus stop.
In addition to testing, we have more information from CDC about being COVID-
SAFE, so upon arriving at camp all campers will attend a mandatory safety meeting
so that they are thoroughly educated on the details. We will also provide additional
hand sanitizers throughout the campgrounds, hand soaps, and face masks as
needed.
Our safety plan has three primary components:
1. Creating a Bubble: We will keep COVID out by appropriate screening and
COVID-testing prior to the camp, with the goal of creating a bubble within the
camp community.

Screening, Testing, and Creating a Bubble
A key part of our safety plan involves creating a bubble in the camp community.
This means that every camper and staff member will begin forming their bubble two
weeks before camp by quarantining at home and not going out for anything. We
encourage you to have done all your shopping by July 22, for essentials, which is
17 days before our camp date. The first 14 days should be designated for
quarantine order. One August 5 th , 6 th or 7 th is when you should test for COVID.
Everyone is required to COVID Test one to three days before departing for camp
and all hardcopy printouts must be turned in with other registration forms prior to
loading on the bus. Everyone will also answer screening questions and receive a
temperature check prior to boarding the bus.
To ensure the integrity of our camp bubble we need you to make sure that you
STAY AT HOME after your COVID test. This will lessen the chances of you
contracting the virus after you have been tested. All campers and staff with positive
COVID test results will not be allowed to join us at camp this summer.
Social Distancing Outside of Camp Families
Each cabin within camp will be its own CAMP FAMILY that travels together
throughout the day. Within camp families, campers will not need to maintain social
distancing. However, distancing will be especially important to maintain between
other camp families. Each family will always stay distanced from others, and
campers who are not in the same group/family.

Safety at Meals
During meals we will put less chairs at each table, which will enable us to spread
out more in the dining room and ensure adequate distancing between families. We
will also have our dining room well ventilated. Windows and doors will always
remain open.
Meals will be served by our kitchen staff from behind fiberglass partitions. Campers
will be called by family to be served, and they will wear a mask whenever they walk
across the dining room to get their food. We will not have drink or condiment
dispensers available to minimize common touchpoints. Also, no flyers or decorative
objects will be placed on tables to facilitate thorough cleaning and disinfection
between each meal.
2. Limiting the Spread of Germs: To limit the spread of germs within camp, we
will regularly clean and sanitize the facility, require frequent handwashing of
everyone, maintain camp “families” so each bunk is its own self-contained
unit within the larger camp community. We will also require masks and/or
face shields during unstructured transition times and other periods where
germs may spread.
Personal Hygiene
All campers and staff will follow several key hygiene rules, on which everybody will
be trained before and on the first day of their camp visit. These include the
following:
a. Campers and staff will frequently wash their hands with soap and water for
20 seconds each time and will be trained on the CDC’s handwashing
principles.

b. Campers and staff will frequently use hand sanitizer between hand washings.
Sanitizer stations will be available throughout the campgrounds, inside
cabins, chapel, and other indoor facilities.
c. Campers and staff will cover coughs and sneezes with the inside of their shirt
by grabbing the open collar in front of the shirt to cough or sneeze inside the
chest area. Tissue can also be used to cough or sneeze into. After doing so
throw out the tissue immediately, and then wash their hands with soap and
water for 20 seconds.
d. Campers and staff will maintain appropriate distance from others who are not
in their camp families/cabin/bunks.
e. Campers and staff will avoid touching frequently touched surfaces such as
handles, doorknobs, tables, and counters whenever possible. Doors will
remain propped open to prevent frequent touching.
f. Campers and staff will be reminded to avoid touching their mouth, nose, and
face throughout the day.
g. Campers and staff will not share clothing or other personal items.
h. Campers and staff will immediately let their counselor or supervisor know if
they feel sick.
i. Campers and staff will wear masks and/or face shields whenever they are in
a multi-bunk group setting or in-door settings.
j. Campers and staff will have their temperature checked twice daily.
Cleaning and Sanitizing
We will have enhanced cleaning and sanitizing around the camp facility throughout
the week. High-touch surfaces will be cleaned frequently throughout the day, and all

parts of the facility will be disinfected extensively using EPA-approved disinfectants.
We will have a dedicated cleaning and disinfection team all week.
We will also eliminate high-touch surfaces when possible. This means doors will be
propped, garbage cans will be foot-actuated or lid-free, and water fountains will be
turned off. Athletic and other shared equipment will either travel with each camp
family or be fully disinfected between each family’s use.
3. Reacting Appropriately: If a camper or staff member develops symptoms
associated with COVID, they will be required to go to the infirmary and reside
there until their emergency contact person has been notified and picked them
up, the symptoms resolve, or they have a negative test result from the Rapid
COVID Test.
Following All Relevant Guidelines and Best Practices
We are committed to following all relevant guidelines, regulations, and best
practices. We are taking several key materials into account:
• CDC guidelines for overnight camps
• the American Camp Association Field Guide for Camps on Implementation of
CDC Guidance
• OSHA guidance; and
• California regulations
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Travel to Camp
Transportation by charter buses will be provided for campers and staff. We ask that
you arrive to the assigned bus stop at the scheduled time to check in, get
temperature checked, load your luggage under the bus, and keep your masks and
face shield on while riding on the 2-hour bus ride.
Ultimately, our goal is to create the safest possible camping experience in 2021 for
our campers and our staff. Based on what we knew in June of 2020; we were not
able to plan a safe camping experience. Knowing what we know now, we are
moving full speed ahead with planning for a safe, memorable, and amazing
summer camp in August 2021.

CAMP PONDO • 31324 GREEN VALLEY LAKE ROAD • (MAILING ADDRESS) P.O. BOX 1247 • RUNNING SPRINGS, CA 92382 • 909-867-7037
FROM THE HIGH DESERT (VICTORVILLE) – take I-15 south to I-210 (Redlands) to Hwy 330 (Mountain
Resorts). Hwy 330 comes all the way up the mountain. When you reach Running Springs, Hwy 330 becomes
Hwy 18. Follow Hwy 18 toward Big Bear (look for signs) for about 3 miles to Green Valley Lake Road. Go left
on Green Valley Lake Road and Pondo is ¾ of a mile on the right.
FROM THE LOW DESERT (PALM SPRINGS) – Take I-10 west to I-210 (Running Springs) to Hwy 330 (Running
Springs). Hwy 330 comes all the way up the mountain. When you reach Running Springs, Hwy 330 becomes
Hwy 18. Follow Hwy 18 toward Big Bear (look for signs) for about 3 miles to Green Valley Lake Road. Go left
on Green Valley Lake Road and Pondo is ¾ of a mile on the right.
FROM LOS ANGELES – Take I-10 east (through San Bernardino) to I-210 (Running Springs) to Hwy 330
(Running Springs). Hwy 330 comes all the way up the mountain. When you reach Running Springs, Hwy 330
becomes Hwy 18. Follow Hwy 18 toward Big Bear (look for signs) for about 3 miles to Green Valley Lake
Road. Go left on Green Valley Lake Road and Pondo is ¾ of a mile on the right.
FROM SAN DIEGO – Take I-15 north to I-215 north to I-10 east (through San Bernardino) to I-210 (Running
Springs) to Hwy 330 (Running Springs). Hwy 330 comes all the way up the mountain. When you reach
Running Springs, Hwy 330 becomes Hwy 18. Follow Hwy 18 toward Big Bear (look for signs) for about 3
miles to Green Valley Lake Road. Go left on Green Valley Lake Road and Pondo is ¾ of a mile on the right.
FROM ORANGE COUNTY – Take I-91 east to I-215 north to I-10 east (through San Bernardino) I-210
(Running Springs) to Hwy 330 (Running Springs). Hwy 330 comes all the way up the mountain. When you
reach Running Springs, Hwy 330 becomes Hwy 18. Follow Hwy 18 toward Big Bear (look for signs) for about
3 miles to Green Valley Lake Road. Go left on Green Valley Lake Road and Pondo is ¾ of a mile on the right.
FROM THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY – Take I-210 east to Hwy 330 (Mountain Resorts). Hwy 330 comes all
the way up the mountain. When you reach Running Springs, Hwy 330 becomes Hwy 18. Follow Hwy 18
toward Big Bear (look for signs) for about 3 miles to Green Valley Lake Road. Go left on Green Valley Lake
Road and Pondo is ¾ of a mile on the right.
— PONDO.ORG —

CAMPING CHECKLIST
WHAT TO BRING
• Bible, notebook, and pen
• Sleeping bag
• Pillow
• Towel
• Washcloth
• Soap
• Comb
• Toothbrush & toothpaste
• Deodorant & other toiletries
• Flashlight
• Casual clothing (please dress modestly)
• Tennis shoes or Hiking boots (no open toe shoes)
• Jacket (nights are cold)
• A modest one-piece swimsuit
• Shower slippers
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
No perfumes – it attracts bugs
No valuables – Champions and the hosting camp is not responsible for any
missing or broken items.
PUT YOUR NAME ON ALL OF YOUR BELONGINGS.
CAMP STORE
Champions’ Snack and Gift Shop will open throughout the week. Please deposit money to our Camp
Bank through our website by July 15 th . Doing so will allow your child to spend money at the
Champions’ Snack & Gift Shop. This will be the primary option to spend money at camp due to the
implementation of a cashless system. $50 is adequate spending money for the week.
If by chance, money is depleted from the Camp Bank by your child early in the week, the secondary
option for your child to continue spending money while at camp is via CashApp ONLY to:
$ChampionsOnHigh.
Please be advised that Champions, Inc. is not responsible for any CashApp fees sent to any handle
other than the one previously mentioned.

CAMP REGISTRATION PACKETS
$350
Registration T-shirt Wristband
______________________________
$400
Registration T-shirt Wristband Hat Camp Picture
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$450
Registration T-shirt Wristband Hat Camp Picture Buff Water Bottle

(PLEASE CIRCLE ONE) T-SHIRT: YOUTH SIZES S - M - L ADULT SIZES S M L XL XXL
HEALTH INFORMATION
Family Doctor: ____________________________________________________ Phone: (________)___________________________
Insurance Carrier: _________________________________________________ Policy Number: ______________________________
Are there any medical conditions we should know about? □Yes □No
Nature and Extent: ___________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
List all medications brought to camp along with dosage and frequency: _________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
All medications must be turned in to the infirmary. Medications must be in original container, labeled, with specific written
dispensing instructions by a parent, legal guardian or medical doctor.
If needed, may a health tech dispense (check box if answer is yes): □ Tylenol □ Advil □ Pepto Bismol/Tums □ Cough Syrup
Is the camper allergic to any medications or foods? □ Yes
□ No If yes, please explain: _________________________________
_____________________________________________________________ Date of Last Tetanus Shot: ________________________
In case of emergency, I hereby give permission to the physician selected by Champions, their assigned agent or the hosting camp to
hospitalize, secure proper treatment for and to order injection, anesthesia or surgery for my child/the camper as named above. It is
understood that the Champions, the hosting camp and doctor will make every effort to contact the parent/guardian of the child
before treatment. I agree that I am and will obtain full financial responsibility for my child’s/the camper named above medical care
expenses.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Registering for camp gives Champions permission to use your child’s likeness in print and video on the internet for
promotional purposes.
OFF-SITE TRANSPORTATION: Registering for camp gives Champions permission to transport your child to off-site activities if
applicable.
DISCIPLINE POLICY: I understand that my child comes under the authority and reasonable guidelines of Champions and may be sent
home in the event of a violation of the rules. If this should occur, I agree to come get my child immediately and at my own expense.

PARTICIPATION, RELEASE, WAIVER & INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
WHILE CHAMPIONS, CAMPIN WITH CHAMPIONS AND OUR HOSTING CAMP LOCATION MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND PLEASANT
ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR CHILD, WE DO REQUIRE THAT THIS PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BE READ, FILLED OUT, SIGNED AND DATED BY THE
PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF EACH CHILD UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE WHO WISHES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTVITIES WHICH OCCUR AT OUR
HOSTING CAMP LOCATION.
I, the undersigned, give permission for the aforementioned camper to participate in the activities that occur at Ponderosa Pines Christian Camp.
These activities include, but are not limited to, swimming, hiking, climbing, archery, disc golf, tetherball, horseshoes and strenuous competition
games. I grant this permission with full knowledge that I accept full responsibility for any injury or accident that may occur.
Although Champions and the hosting camp has taken reasonable steps to provide equipment and skilled employees so your child can participate in
activities which he/she may not be skilled in, we now remind you that these activities are not without risk. Certain risks cannot be eliminated due to
the camp’s rural setting and without destroying the unique character of those activities. The same elements that contribute to the character of
these activities can be cause of loss or damage to your property, accidental injury, illness or in extreme cases, permanent trauma or death. We do
not want to frighten you or reduce your enthusiasm for these activities, but we do think it is important for you to be informed and know in advance
about the inherent risks.
I, on behalf of myself, my children, my assigns, and my estate, agree to release and hold harmless Champions, Inc., Ponderosa Pines Christian Camp,
Inc., the hosting camp, its officers, Board, agents or employees, for any and all claims for injuries, causes of action, or liability related to my child’s
participation in any activity occurring while in Champions’ care or on or around Ponderosa Pines. This release does not apply to intentional and/or
willful acts of misconduct by Champions, Ponderosa Pines Christian Camp, the hosting camp or any of its officers, Board, agents or employees.
Should Champions, Inc., Ponderosa Pines Christian Camp, the hosting camp or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorneys’ fees
and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold Champions, Inc., Ponderosa Pines Christian Camp and the hosting camp harmless
for all such fees and costs.
By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property damaged during my child’s participation in these activities, I and/or my
child may be found by a court of law to have waived any right to maintain a lawsuit against Champions, Inc., Ponderosa Pines Christian Camp, the
hosting camp based on any claim which has been released herein. I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and
understood it and agree to be bound by its terms.
Parent/Guardian or Adult Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: _____________________
(You should sign your own release if you are 18 years old or older)
Print Name: ______________________________________________________ Relationship to Camper: ______________________
CHAMPIONS, INC.
4607 5 TH AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90043
FILL OUT THE FORM & MAIL TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE
OR EMAIL IT TO: ChampionsOnHigh@gmail.com