Love At Work Camp Policies

DEPOSITS: A $25 deposit for each participant (youth and adults) is required to register your group before October 1st and is nonrefundable.

FIRST PAYMENT AND GROUP ROSTER FORM: The first payment is due by February 1st with the Group Roster Form. We only have 44 beds for girls and 44 beds for guys so we need to make sure we have room for everyone. The additional information will help us prepare for your arrival and develop your work crews.

CANCELLATIONS: Before making the first payment you will only lose the $25 deposit for each cancelled spot. After making your first payment you will lose the $25 deposit and $75 first payment. Refunds for cancellations after May 1st will be granted in the amount of $200 only when the spot can be filled with someone from the waiting list - no exceptions.

WAITING LIST: You have the option to be added to a waiting list for the camp you would like to attend if it is full. We do not require deposits or payment until spots become available. Once you accept the spots, deposits are due within 7 business days. If the deposits are not received within 7 business days, the spots will be released to the next church on the waiting list.

MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS: All participants are required to have a notarized medical release form on file. The original medical release forms must received by May 15th. Faxes of forms will not be accepted and medical release forms do not negate the need for the group roster.

NATIONAL DISASTER CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event of a national disaster or act of terror that cancels a Love At Work week, we will be unable to return you deposits. We purchase equipment, hire staff and rent non-refundable facilities based on your registrations. Please be advised that if a Love At Work week is cancelled, we cannot refund your deposits at any time.

WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY: Love At Work has your group's safety in mind as we have camp. If we are forced to cancel a week of camp due to weather conditions, deposits cannot be refunded. Refunds of final balance payments will be made only if properties and/or locations refund Love At Work for these costs. If a week takes place as scheduled and your group cancels or reduces number due to weather conditions, all payments are non-refundable.

CAMP ATTENDANCE: Everyone (youth and adult) is expected to attend camp from the time your group arrives Sunday afternoon to the time your group leaves the following Saturday. Exceptions can be made for limited leaves of absence from camp due for extenuating circumstances. Visitors should notify the staff before arriving at camp and should never go directly to a worksite. If they plan on working they must have a medical release form on file with us.

BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINE: The Love At Work staff will work to promote a Christian community within the LAW camp. Love At Work participants are expected to be respectful of their peers, the staff and the adult leaders. If there is a behavior issue with a youth it will be dealt with by a LAW staff member and corrective action may take place such as cleaning duties. If the problem continues it will be brought to the lead adult from their church to reach a solution. If a solution cannot be met or a problem continues, it must be handled by the lead adult from that youth’s church. Love At Work reserves to right to send any participant home who is disruptive to the camp experience.

DRESS CODE: There is always a lot of discussion about appropriate attire at the worksites and at camp. While at the worksites all participants must wear long pants and shoes. We know its hot, but this precaution prevents injury and accidents. Half-shirts, halter tops, muscle shirts, shirts that are ripped or clothing with suggestive material will also not be allowed. Additionally, two-piece bathing suits are not allowed at the pool.

SAFETY ON THE WORKSITE: If at anytime the group feels unsafe while on the worksite it is recommended that you leave immediately. Once the group has left the adult leader should call the worksite intern and notify them.

CARS: If a camper drives their car to the camp the vehicle is to be unloaded and then locked. Keys must then be turned into the Executive Director for safe keeping. Keys will be returned at time of departure.

MONEY: Love At Work seeks to create an attitude of service so we discourage our participants from going to the store to buy candy, soda, etc. However you might want to have a little cash on hand for a small gift for your homeowner or incidental needs.

FOOD: Food is permitted at camp, however it must be stored in sealable plastic bags, or in a container with a lid. The reason for this is to prevent bugs and rodents in the dorms.

PHONE USE: There is a phone in the kitchen at camp that participants can use to make local calls (Tallahassee is a local call) in case of emergencies. Campers are not to bring their cell phones to camp. If they do have their cell phone with them they are required to turn it off and leave in the dorm. Adult leaders are encouraged to bring their cell phones and have them with on hand while on the worksite.

PROHIBITED ITEMS: Love At Work seeks to create an environment of growth and fellowship. There are several items that we feel interfere with that process so we ask that participants leave the following items at home:
• Electronic games
• MP3 Players
• Tape/CD players
• Boom boxes
• Fireworks
• Alcohol*
• Illegal drugs*
• Firearms*
• Any type of weapon*
If a prohibited item is found it will be taken and reported to staff and the lead adult of that camper’s church. Corrective action will then be taken by the staff; limiting activities, requiring clean up duty, etc.
*If any of these items are found then LAW staff will report to the lead adult of that campers church and the camper may be asked to leave camp. Corrective action is left up to the lead adult.

RIGHT TO SEARCH: Luggage, backpacks, personal belongings and bed space are all subject to search by the executive director or designated LAW staff. If a prohibited item is found the above policy will be followed.