Jr Branch Spring Minicamp 2022

What is Mini Camp?

Mini Camp is an incredible weekend; jam-packed with fun CISV activities, top notch educational content, awesome people, energizers galore, and so much more! Our awesome CISV Jacksonville Junior Branch Board are planning an amazing mini camp for you.

Fun theme: the Wild Wild West
Serious theme: Diversity & Inclusion

Since many of the participants are from different schools, the minicamp will start with “name games” and other “getting to know you activities so don’t worry about not knowing anyone when the camp begins. Saturday and Sunday will be full days with 4-5 activities surrounding this theme. Each activity will be followed by a “debrief” where we discuss our “attitudes, skills and knowledge” that have been changed or influenced by the activity.

How do I register?

Youth participants register here: https://form.jotform.com/82337130653149.

Minicamp 2022 is now full.  Please complete this form to be added to the waiting list.

Adult chaperones and participants age 18+ register here: https://form.jotform.com/200045401158138

How much does it cost?

$125 if you register by Apr 15. The camp fills quickly and registrations may not be available after April 15. Any late registration would be $150. Several partial scholarships may be available based on need. Contact POC at the bottom for details. Note, camp fees include food and housing for the long weekend.

How do I pay the registration fee?

Click here to pay by PayPay before April 15.  Click here to pay by PayPal on or after April 15. You have the option to mail a check payable to CISV Jacksonville to 1650 Margaret St, Suite 302, PMB #279 Jacksonville, FL 32204. ** Checks must be received by April 1st. We request you let us know if mailing a check.

If you are interested in scholarship assistance for minicamp fees, please complete the Minicamp Scholarship Form.

What are the ages?

Mini Camp is open to participants ages 10 to 21 and adult chaperones.

What is the Minicamp location?

Camp St. John in Saint Johns County, Florida

What is the camp address?

235 Marywood Drive St. Johns, FL 32259 (off SR13, 3 miles south of Racetrack Rd.)

What is the campsite?

Camp St. John is a part of the Marywood Retreat and Conference Center operated by the Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine. Marywood Retreat and Conference Center rests on the St. Johns River just minutes from Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Its 100 acres of beautiful tranquility is accented with towering live oak trees and gardens making it a perfect environment for any type of gathering. More info here: https://marywoodcenter.org/camp-st-john/

What are the transportation arrangements for Jacksonville?

As the camp is local, we will not be organizing any formal carpools to and from the camp. Informal carpools are encouraged. We do need to know on your registration form, who will be picking up your camper on Monday.

What should I bring?

• A individually wrapped snacks to share. Don’t bring snacks that need to be refrigerated
• Comfy clothes you can move in.  We have a Wild West theme so bring your cowboy/cowgirl and Western wear if you have them.
• Dress for the weather! It can be cool or hot in Apr. Enough for 2 days
• Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket. Extra blanket if cool.
• Pillow
• Towels
• Shower shoes or flip flops
• Closed toe shoes/sneakers/running shoes
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, etc.)
• Sunscreen and bug spray
• Reusable water bottle
• Flashlight
• Raincoat
• A smile!

What are other issues to know?

• Arrival should be between 7-9pm on Friday night to Camp St. John
• Arrive having already eaten dinner
• Departure: We will leave the camp around 4:30 pm on Sunday
• Meals will be provided from Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunch and that price will be included in the camp fee.
• Camp T-shirts are included in the registration fee.

What are CISV’s behavior guidelines?

Please read the R-07 Behavior Policy here or  at www.cisv.org/assets/R-07_Behaviour_Policy

Questions before camp?

Just e-mail us at cisvjax@gmail.com. We are happy to help.

Who is planning activities at the camp?

The Junior Branch Board Members of the CISV Jacksonville plan and run the activities.

Questions during camp?

Adult chaperones will be present. Should you need to reach a chaperone:

contact Joanna Simpson at 617 416 5844 or joannasimpson610@gmail.com.

See a vintage video about what happens at a minicamp.

https://youtu.be/Iku-h0o-p0c