JB Minicamp 2024

Mini Camp Overview

Discover the excitement of Mini Camp, a dynamic weekend filled with engaging CISV activities, educational content, and vibrant camaraderie. Our dedicated CISV Jacksonville Junior Branch Board is orchestrating an exceptional mini camp experience.

Key Details:

• Theme: Olympics
• Start with Connection: As participants come from various schools, the camp begins with icebreakers and “getting to know you” activities on Friday. Saturday features 4-5 theme-related activities, with additional sessions on Sunday. Each activity is followed by a debrief to discuss the impact on attitudes, skills, and knowledge.

How to Register:

• Youth Participants: Register Here
• Adult Chaperones (Aged 18+): Register Here

Registration Fees:

• Register by Feb 1: $150
• Late registration (after Feb 1): $175
• Limited partial financial aid is available based on need.  Please complete the financial aid application.

Payment Options:

• Click to pay through PayPal Before Feb 1:
• Click to pay through PayPal On/After Feb 1 (Includes $5 Convenience Fee)
• Mail a check payable to CISV Jacksonville to 1050 Riverside Ave Suite C, Jacksonville, FL 32204. Checks must be received by Feb 10.

Age Group:

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

Location:

• Camp St. John, Saint Johns County, Florida
• Address: 235 Marywood Drive St. Johns, FL 32259
• Campsite Details

Transportation:

• No formal carpools organized. Informal carpools encouraged. Indicate the person picking up your camper on the registration form.

What to Bring:

• Snacks to share
• Comfortable clothing
• Weather-appropriate attire
• Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket
• Pillow, towels, shower shoes
• Closed-toe shoes/sneakers
• Toiletries, sunscreen, bug spray
• Reusable water bottle, flashlight, raincoat
• A positive attitude!

Additional Information:

• Arrival: 7-9 pm on Friday; having already eaten dinner
• Departure: Around 2:00 pm on Sunday
• Meals provided from Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunch, included in the camp fee
• Camp T-shirts included in registration fee

Cell Phone Policy:

• Recommended to leave phones at home
• Only adult chaperones and Junior Branch board members are permitted to have phones during mini camp
• Phones of participants will be secured during the event

Behavior Guidelines:

• Refer to CISV’s Behavior Policy

Contact Information:

• For pre-camp inquiries: cisvjax@gmail.com
• During camp, contact Joanna Simpson at 617 416 5844 or JoannaSimpson@sjrstate.edu.

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