MidSouth Youth Camp

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Mid-South Youth Camp

• A little bit of Heaven
• www.fhu.edu/msyc

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History

• The 77-acre Mid- South Youth Camp is located ¼
  mile west of Highway 45 south, about three miles
  north of Henderson, Tenn. The campgrounds
  include all the amenities for a comfortable stay
  13 air-conditioned cabins, four bathhouses, an
  air-conditioned dining hall, 10 small shelters
  and a large pavilion.

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Additional Facilities

• The camp is also designed for a variety of
  activities, with two swimming pools, tennis
  court, a five-acre lake for boating and fishing,
  and plenty of outdoor space for hiking and group
  games.
• New to the camp in summer 2006 will be the
  multi-station ropes course, where campers 12-18
  will enjoy a variety of activities while building
  team and leadership skills.

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Young people ages 9-18
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Cost

• The cost of attending the camp is 145 each week,
  including secondary coverage insurance up to
  3,500. A nonrefundable 50 deposit for each
  weeks reservation should accompany the
  application. Campers who pay for a full week in
  advance can go directly to their cabins upon
  arrival. A posted list will direct the campers
  to the correct cabin.
• Campers should bring additional money for crafts
  and the canteen. About 200 campers per week will
  be accepted on a first-come, first serve basis.

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• Day campers may enroll for 35 per day. This fee
  covers meals, planned activities and insurance.
• Junior counselors and workers pay only 120 per
  week and must have written permission from their
  parents before they will be permitted t leave
  camp for the counselors break each day.
• Pre-camp is new for this year. Children ages 6-8
  may come and enjoy camp with there own group.
  See the website for more details.

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Suggested Activities

• Recreational and developmental activities
  include, swimming, hiking, games, crafts, a
  talent contest, volleyball, soccer, tetherball,
  tennis and more.
• In addition, there will be daily Bible classes, a
  chapel service, a singing class, mission lectures
  and evening devotionals. On Wednesday evening,
  campers will dress up for a trip to
  Freed-Hardeman University, where they will enjoy
  a delicious meal, a tour of campus and a talent
  show.

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Camp Supervision

• An excellent corps of teachers and counselors
  will work under my direction. The staff will
  also include lifeguards, music and athletic
  directors, Bible teachers, a certified athletic
  trainer and other necessary personnel to provide
  safe, healthful conditions and worthwhile
  activities. A nurse will be on call at all times.

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What to Bring..

• Each camper should bring a Bible, sheets,
  blanket, pillow, towels, toilet articles,
  swimsuit and flashlight. All clothes, including
  shorts, must be knee length. All clothing must
  be of modest appearance.
• Do not bring cell phones, walkie talkies, guns,
  tape or CD players, knives, fireworks or tobacco.
  Any of these items will be confiscated. Smoking
  is not allowed on the campgrounds at any time.
  We ask visitors also to observe this rule.

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Look whats new

• Lion Adventure Ropes Course
• MSYC Retreat Center
• www.fhu.edu/msyc

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When can I come and how much does it cost?

• The Ropes Course and Retreat Center is available
  from mid August to May.
• You will be able to use all the facilities
  offered at MSYC, except for the swimming pools.
• Kitchen facilities are limited, but MSYC offers a
  catering service from Aramark Foods located on
  the campus of Freed-Hardeman University.

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• Cost to attend Lion Adventure and Retreat Center
  is based on the number of individuals attending.
  Minimum age for the ropes course is 12 years.
  All individuals using the ropes course must sign
  a waiver form before the fun begins. Contact me
  at
• 1-800-FHU-FHU1 ext.6987
• (348-3481)

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What is Lion Adventure?

• The Lion Adventure, located at the Retreat Center
  at MSYC, is a professionally designed ropes
  course to enhance team
• Communication
• Problem solving
• trust
• Goal setting
• Decision making
• Interpersonal relations

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• Following each of the low- and high-ropes-course
  challenges, positive and negative group behaviors
  are analyzed and discussed. Reflection and
  application are central to the team learning
  process.
• The Lion Adventure may be tailored to a variety
  of ages and group types, from youth groups to
  athletic teams to corporate leaders. The 12
  expert Lion Adventure facilitators have
  professional backgrounds in a variety of fields,
  including communication, psychology, education,
  team management and leadership, and athletics.
• Each of the challenging course activities is
  carefully designed and implemented with safety
  first.

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• Climb, play or pray
• Mid-South Youth Camp has it..........
• See you there!