Uplift is a summer camp for students entering the 7th grade through graduating seniors on the campus of Harding University. While most campers come with their youth groups, you can also come as an individual. All those who come as individuals are placed in a group together. The students will go to classes and hear speakers each day of camp. There is also plenty of time for recreation and entertainment.

Read through the following information, and feel free to call or email us with any other questions.

::COST PER CAMPER

The cost is $190 (first come-first serve), which includes a $90-per-student deposit that is refundable until May 1, 2010. Registration is not complete until the deposit and medical release form are received.

::DEFINITIONS

Individual Campers – Constitutes anyone who is attending between those entering the 7th grade through those entering their freshman year of college without a group leader/sponsor.
Group – Two or more students constitute a “group” who are attending with an adult sponsor/leader.
In-Dorm Sponsors – The cost for an in-dorm sponsor is $100. They are expected to help control activities in the dorms and to abide by the same curfew and regulations as the students. If you like to stay out past curfew with other sponsors and prefer not to be around students 24/7, you DO NOT need to stay in the dorm.
Sponsor Housing – The cost for sponsor housing is the same as a camper–$190. You will have a room that you share with a roommate (we do keep all married couples together), and you will in most cases have suite mates. We ask sponsors in sponsor housing to help track their students from their congregation during the day and to also help run our recreation time in the afternoon. If you love young people but prefer not to be with them 24/7, then this is the place and position for you.

::RULES

1. Uplift is a Christian camp and we ask that you be respectful of other campers, counselors, Harding students, employees, and property.
2. Uplift I.D. cards need to be worn at all times. Your I.D. card is your pass to events and meals.
3. Computers, televisions, radios, walkmans, beepers, phones, video games, and jewelry are not permitted at Uplift. These items can be easily lost or stolen.
4. Possession of tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, or weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate expulsion from the camp at parents’ expense.
5. Remain on campus. Being caught off campus without permission will result in immediate expulsion from the camp at parents’ expense.

::DRESS CODE
Youth ministers and sponsors are responsible to see that their youth group (including sponsors and other adults in your group) complies with the dress code for Uplift. We suggest that you have a meeting with all those participating BEFORE they pack for Uplift and make sure they completely understand our dress code. The dress code will be strictly enforced by Uplift staff. If there are any problems while at Uplift, it will be your responsibility to see that all in your group meet dress code. (You may need to take your campers to Wal-Mart, Goodwill, etc. to find suitable clothing.)

Modesty is important and, because of this, we have a few rules concerning our dress code:

1. Don’t bring clothing without sleeves (guys and girls). You will not be allowed to wear it under any circumstances, including recreation time. Inappropriate clothing for Uplift includes any sleeveless apparel, (for example, sundresses, tank tops, sleeveless blouses, athletic shirts, and cut-off T-shirts) and clothing that exposes any part of the mid-section when standing, sitting, or bending over. All tops should be long enough to be tucked in.
2. Shorts may be worn, but they must be modest length. At Uplift, we define “modest” as those shorts which are below the fingertips when standing straight, arms to the side. This length applies to athletic shorts as well.
3. Skin tight clothing (tops, spandex, tight jeans, etc.) halter tops, or otherwise revealing clothing are inappropriate for Uplift and are to be left at home. Young ladies are asked not to bring any low-cut shirts/tops.

::WHAT TO BRING

Bring:
1. Bible, notebook, pen
2. Bedding (sleeping bag, pillow, sheets, blanket, etc.)
3. Towel and bathing suit
4. Personal hygiene articles (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, deodorant/anti-perspirant, etc.)
5. Clothing appropriate to dress code

Do Not Bring:
1. Computers, televisions, radios, walkmans, beepers, phones, video games, and jewelry. These items can be easily lost or stolen.
2. Roller blades, skateboards, water guns, water balloons, etc. These items can cause injury to you and others.
3. Tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and weapons of any kind. Any of these will result in your expulsion from camp.