Camp Gracanica Season 2009

Camp Activities

Church Click here to return to top
	Please wear your nicest clothes and nicest shoes to church. Be careful when eating so that you can avoid staining your clothes. After changing into street clothes make sure to hang your church clothes. If you did not bring suitable clothing we will have to call someone to bring them to you. Everyone in the room must be ready before leaving to come downstairs; the entire room must come down together. Please make sure to turn off bathroom lights as well as the room light. When going to church we line up by the fountain in the formation of girls on one side, boys on the other, shortest to tallest. Cross yourself when passing through both sets of doors, before you kiss the icon, whenever you hear the priest say "In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit", and whenever the priest censes you and kiss the priests hand when receiving a blessing. When being blessed place right hand over left palm Always kiss priests hand when being greeted You are expected to participate in all parts of the church service: singing and praying included. Most of our responses are repetitive so it should not take you very long to get the hang of it. After the service stand quietly until it is time to exit. DO NOT TALK, chew gum, laugh, rock back and forth, lean or yell. We ALWAYS enter and exit the building thru the back doors and back stairwell. Girls wear dresses/skirt and blouses and shoes (skirts should not be more than an inch above the knee. Shoulders and mid section should be covered Boys wear pants (no jeans), shirts (appropriate) and shoes Make sure you have correct service sheets either Matins (morning) or Vespers (evening) Address the Bishop as "Your Grace," the priests as "Father" or "Oce," and your elders as "Cika" (male) or "Teta" (female).
During meals Click here to return to top
	Only 6 per table. why? (one counselor per table after your juice or serving rotation) We always start and finish a meal with a prayer. Please stand quietly and respectfully when asked for prayer. You will be called up by table. Walk to get in line, never run. Only take the food you can eat. If you would like just a little of something let the server know. Always say please and thank you when you are served After everybody has had firsts we will call for seconds whenever you are ready. After you are done you may clean up and wait quietly for others to finish. Please stay at your own table. Only one person will volunteer to clean the table for inspection. Encourage the campers to sit with different people The cleanest and quietest table will go 1st during our next meal, names will be on board Please sing and participate during the pre and post meal prayer. Please stay out of the kitchen at all times
While in your rooms Click here to return to top
	No food, drinks, or cell phones in your rooms. No one may have money in their rooms, a money fund per camper will be set up for them to deposit and withdrawal as needed Treat your roommates the way you would want to be treated. Never make fun of, ridicule or disrespect your peers or staff. Never go thru or take other peoples belongings. Look to get to know everybody in your room. If you need something, ask your counselor. Never leave your room for any reason. You are never to go into another room without one of the head counselors permission. You may only shower during scheduled times. Keep your dormitory space tidy by making your bed and putting your things away neatly. Keep your washrooms clean Showers will be taken daily, keep yourself clean by bathing, washing, brushing your teeth, combing your hair, wearing deodorant and dressing properly. Your room should make a rotation. You only have 5 min. in the shower. If your turn is next you should be ready with your supplies. Your time starts the moment the person before you opens the door. Always flush in between wipes. If you vandalize or break something your parents (guardians) will pay to fix or replace the item. Any behavior or discipline problems will be dealt with on an individual basis. Always use ladders and never jump from a bed or to another bed Repeated or serious problems will lead to your removal from camp.
Outdoor activities Click here to return to top
	Everyone in the room must be ready before leaving to come downstairs; the entire room must come down together. Please make sure to turn off bathroom lights as well as the room light. Bring out any outdoor equipment by the back door Once you leave you are not to come back upstairs. Make sure you bring all the things you may need for the afternoon. Towel, gym shoes etc. Always let the nearest counselor know if you need to use the bathroom. We have one downstairs by the back stairs and outside by the green/white building. Never leave the general area of the activity. The lake, cemetery, monastery, or any other building/area allows only supervised groups. Make sure you check your tournament schedule periodically. If we cannot find you, your game will be rescheduled. Use proper sportsmanship at all times. The person nearest the play should make the call. On a close or questionable call always rule in favor of the other team. If you cannot resolve your differences call a counselor or any adult for help. Water and a snack will be provided under the tree. Try to mark and reuse the same cup for the afternoon. Wait your turn in line. Never cut in front of others. The water provided is for drinking only. Do not wet yourself or others. We have well water for those types of activities. Always throw your garbage in the cans provided. Periodically you may have to pick up after others. Thank you in advance. When it is time to come inside please help out picking up all our equipment. Nothing ever gets left outside.
Pool Click here to return to top
	Use caution while entering and exiting the bus. Keep hands inside bus at all times. Never throw objects out the window. Bring a towel. Only appropriate swimwear will be allowed. Never push, shove or dunk others. Never run around the pool area. Always listen and obey the guards and staff. Never fake a call for help never think a call for help is a joke Come out of the water whenever asked.
Bon Fire with Cevap Picnic Click here to return to top
	We will meet on basketball courts and mosquito spray will be available. We will gather by the grill for prayer prior to our meal (be patient) We will sit by the camp fire and picnic tables around that area only We will sing songs by the camp fire as a group After dinner we will roast marshmallows Help the younger campers find adequate sticks Let the little ones go first (no little ones may go near the fire unsupervised) Keep a safe distance away from the fire at all times When we are done and excused by the fire we will meet back by the basketball courts as a group
Six Flags Great America Click here to return to top
	Campers 12 and older may go into smaller groups (minimum of 2) on their own but should check in periodically with their original group, so have check points throughout the day We will divide campers into different categories , daredevil, medium, limited rides and no rides No one at anytime may leave a group to be on their own. No one may use the bathroom without another person with them If you get separated from your group, stop and look around for the colored shirts our camp is wearing, dont wonder off right away looking for everyone. As soon as your group notices that a camper is missing they should go back to the last area where you remember seeing that camper. If you are uncomfortable immediately contact any park worker and tell them you are lost, we will have arrangement made with the park to contact us so we can find you, they will take the camper to a building so we can find you Everyone must wear the Gracanica tee shirt the entire day Mandatory dinner outside of front gates next to the flags promptly by 6p.m. We will begin pray at that time do not be late. Leave the park area in plenty of time The evenings get cold and you should plan your water rides at the beginning of your day Let campers know that complimentary water is available at all food stands You may pack a sweatshirt that we will have available for you at dinner time Any prizes won prior to dinner will be taken back for you at dinner and you may collect them at camp The park closes at 10p.m. Meet at the flags where we were for dinner at 9:50 p.m. DO NOT BE LATE FOR DINNER OR TO RETURN HOME
Candle Light Dinner Click here to return to top
	We will be hosting a nice dinner on Thursday night You have the option to ask and escort a young gentleman or lady to dinner, this does not mean you are engaged or going steady, this is an opportunity to get to know someone and be treated special for an evening You may go with a group but make sure all involved understand it is a group date so not to hurt anyones feelings If you wish to go alone you may do so and sit with other individuals who have made the same decision If you are asked to go with someone and would rather not please be polite and sensitive in your response Minimum time will be given to change after church for the evenings event, still remember where you are when dressing for the evening The Bishop will be joining us for dinner so please remember to be on your best behavior After dinner you will be allowed to change for dancing and games
Kolo Dancing Click here to return to top
	We will be performing and be learning kolos throughout the week, everyone will participate in Kraljevo (Kings) Kolo which will be performed at our talent show No one will make fun of anyone and their dancing ability It is okay for boys to dance next boys and girls next to girls Practice will be held as many times as necessary If dancing for fun in a kolo please do not take over a lead when someone else is already leading and do not break off and start a new line
Talent Show Click here to return to top
	All campers will participate in the talent show at some level A group skit will be available and encouraged by at least 1 or 2 campers per room Individual talents may be performed with prior approval as well as small group acts Please remind everyone that all acts must be in good taste
Departure Click here to return to top
	Some campers may be leaving on Friday night. When departing please follow check-out procedures: 1. We need to have the person picking up check out with a head counselor 2. Remember to pick up personalized folder and any craft they made 3. Re-check your room for any items left behind 4. Please make sure they have cleared all dollars out of their money fund 5. Please make sure you begin packing up on Friday afternoon