Camp FAQs

Dear Families, 

We are excited to announce that The WARM Place will be hosting our 5th annual Family Camp this fall!  Camp Remember Me exists to provide an opportunity for WARM Place families to grow together in their grief journey. At Camp Remember Me, we provide a weekend camp environment where families participate in both typical camp activities and grief-related activities. Our hope is that families will experience healing, have fun, enjoy WARM Place community, and create special new memories while remembering their loved one.

Camp Remember Me Facts:

When	November 3-5, 2023

Where	Camp El Tesoro
	7710 Fall Creek Hwy
	Granbury, TX 76049 

Who may attend	Current WARM Place families who are enrolled and attending ongoing peer support.  Campers include youth grades K-12 and adults.  Spots are limited, and only complete applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis for acceptance.  The application deadline is October 6th, 2023. 

Transportation	Families are responsible for their own transportation. 

Arrival	Friday, November 3, 4:00 p.m.

Departure	Sunday, November 5, 11:00 a.m. 

Cost	Free!  A mandatory $100 refundable deposit MUST accompany your application to complete your registration. Your deposit will be returned to you upon arrival at camp. ONLY CHECKS OR CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Cabin Information:
While Camp Remember Me is a WARM Place family experience, family members will not be assigned to the same cabins. At camp, we follow the model of our bi-weekly group programs, where children and adults are separated. Children sleep in same-sex cabins with their peers, while their parents/guardians sleep in separate cabins with their same-sex peers. The weekend will allow time for campers to enjoy time spent with both their cabinmates and their families.

A minimum of two volunteers will be assigned to each of the children’s cabins. Adult cabins will have at least one volunteer. Just as our support groups are organized by ages, the cabin assignments will be, too. Campers will receive their cabin assignment upon check-in at camp. Cabins are equipped with beds, private showers, bathroom toilets, and sinks. 

Packing:
Camp is a unique experience that requires planning when packing. Don’t forget daily or as needed medication, as well as potential over-the-counter medications that you might need during the weekend. All prescription and OTC medications must be kept in their original containers with labels in your med baggie at the health center. Suggestions for OTC medications include:
●	Pain/fever reducer, acid reducer/stomach meds, Neosporin, itch cream, allergy meds/decongestant

When packing, anticipate all kinds of weather. Remember to label all belongings with your name. 
Packing Suggestions include:
●	Basic bedding (pillow, blanket/sleeping bag)
●	Towels/washcloths & toiletries (shampoo/conditioner, soap, toothpaste/brush, deodorant)
●	Bag (plastic, cloth, or even a trash bag) for laundry and wet clothes
●	Closed toe shoes only (tennis shoes, boat shoes)
●	Extra pair of shoes (in case the first gets wet)
●	Warm jacket and light jacket
●	Pajamas
●	Sunscreen and bug spray
●	Flashlight
●	Rain poncho

Schedule:
Camp Remember Me is a fun-filled, jam-packed weekend of activities such as ropes course elements, archery, arts & crafts, hiking, and more. The schedule does include some quiet time, but overall, the schedule is extremely full to accomplish as much as possible over the course of the weekend. Be ready!

WARM-ly,

Dana Minor
Camp Remember Me Director

Rebecca Peterson
Camp Remember Me Coordinator

Camp Remember Me Registration

•	Review all information in the Camp Information and Rules document.
When ready to register, download and print the Family Application:
•	Fill out all information blanks on Basic Information page. If you do not have an answer to a question, you may put “N/A”

•	Initial the Medication Policy 

•	Initial on The WARM Place: Medical Treatment Authorization Form

•	Signature on The WARM Place: Camp Release

Return completed Family Application to Rebecca Peterson or your Group Director on or before October 6, 2023.

●	Mail or in person: The WARM Place, 809 Lipscomb St., Fort Worth, TX 76104
●	Email: rebecca@thewarmplace.org

Camp Guidelines

1.	Stay within the camp boundaries.

2.	Do not go anywhere alone; stay with the group at all times. Your counselors should always know where you are.

3.	Respect camp property.

4.	Respect other campers' belongings.

5.	Non-assigned females are not allowed in the male cabins and non-assigned males are not allowed in the female cabins (including parents/guardians, kids, volunteers, and staff).

6.	Leave personal sports equipment (skateboards, roller blades, etc.) at home.

7.	Clean up after yourself.

8.	Follow all WARM Place Traditions:

•	Respect WARM Place/Camp Property

•	Respect Each Other

•	Respect All Feelings

•	There Are Times to Listen

•	Most Times Are for Talking and Sharing Concerns

•	It’s OK to be Happy and Laugh

•	It’s OK to be Sad and Cry

•	What Is Said in Group Is Private
Camp El Tesoro Rules & Regulations

1.	No pets, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or firearms are allowed on the property. 
2.	El Tesoro is a smoke free property. 
3.	Quiet hours are from 10:30 p.m. – 7 a.m. Visitors should refrain from disturbing others during these times.
4.	Please remember lodges might be shared, and quiet hours must be observed inside buildings as well.
5.	Swimming is not allowed in Fall Creek or the Brazos River. Wading in Fall Creek is permitted with adult supervision and at the discretion of the adult in charge of the group. 
6.	All visitors must wear shoes at all times.
7.	Cabins are reserved for the exclusive use of that individual or group. Entering a cabin while another group occupies it is strictly prohibited.
8.	Each person or group is responsible for cleanup of the buildings in which they have stayed as well as any community areas used such as the lodges and grounds around your area. If you are using a building you are responsible to see that it is left clean and in order. 
9.	Upon arrival, you will be given our fire-building guidelines. If needed, fire safety equipment will be checked out to you. No propane stoves, lanterns or heaters may be used in cabins or lodges. Propane stoves are allowed at the fire circles. 
10.	Camp Fire First Texas assumes no responsibility for any damage to or theft of personal items including but not limited to computers, cameras, vehicles, sports and other equipment. All sports equipment should be used only for its intended purpose and stored in a secure manner when not in use
11.	Visitors are not permitted unless approved by the Camp Remember Me Camp Director and/or the Camp El Tesoro host. All visitors must check-in at the main office upon arrival.
12.	Access to specialized program activity areas, including Archery and Challenge Course, are restricted to scheduled times and only when accompanied by a properly trained Camp El Tesoro staff member.
13.	Vehicles are not permitted beyond designated parking areas. Vehicles must be parked in designated areas. A maximum limit of 5mph must be observed on camp property.
14.	Only authorized staff as assigned by the Camp Remember Me Camp Director and/or Camp El Tesoro host may use the golf carts. All drivers must be at least 16 years old and understand the written rules of the road.
15.	Meals are served on a schedule. The kitchen is closed after dinner clean-up until breakfast the next day. No one is permitted in the kitchen at any time. No food, glasses, dishes or utensils should be taken out of the dining hall facility. Food is not allowed in cabins as it attracts rodents and bugs. Special dietary needs should be arranged prior to arrival at Camp Remember Me. Sunflower butter and jelly will be available throughout the day in the dining hall.
16.	The main camp phones are for authorized business use only. Incoming calls cannot be connected directly, but messages may be left at the Camp El Tesoro main number – (817) 576-6349 and will be relayed through the Camp Remember Me Director
17.	All Camp El Tesoro Facilities must be left clean and free from debris at the end of Camp Remember Me.