Big Camp 2010

Date: 8-17 January 2010
Venue: Tui Ridge Park, Rotorua

Big Camp 2010 planning is well underway.  God has created us  to be healthy, vibrant and full of life.  Big Camp will be focused on  this inspiring truth.  The thief of life comes to take away our quality of life and indeed life itself.  However, Jesus came to this sin-filled world so that we might have life eternal.

Keep in touch via The Bulletin, Facebook or the Conference website for regular Big Camp updates.  Start planning!  I look forward to seeing you at Tui Ridge January 8-17, 2010.

“God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was.  He came to help, to put the world right again.”  John 3:17 The Message.

Eddie Tupa’i - Lead Pastor

---

Fill out the Big Camp evaluation/suggestion form - click here

Did you attend a workshop at Big Camp? If you did we would love to here your thoughts on the workshop and any suggestions for future workshops - click here

---

Key Speakers - click here

Workshops - click here

Camping Checklist - click here

---

Please note:

• A 10% surcharge will be applied to all site fees and attendance fees for new bookings or additions as of 1st December 2009.
• There is now an activity fee for Primaries of $50.00 and Youth of $30.00
• All powered sites have now been booked.
• All private rooms in the GMC have now been booked.
• Bookings for cabins have now closed.

---

Camp Start Time

The gate will open on Friday, January 8, 2010 at 10.00 am. Everyone arriving must report to Registration and receive their accommodation location, registration details and Big Camp Programme book. Please note that all campers will be issued with identification.

Camp Location

Tui Ridge Park
260 Anderson Road
Rotorua 3072
Phone 07 3323510
Free Phone: 0800 884 743 (during office hours only)

How to Get There

Tui Ridge Park is located on Oturoa Road 17 kms from the Rotorua GPO.If you are travelling from Rotorua, travel through Ngongotaha, go over the railway line and take the second road on your left, which is Oturoa Road. Travel 7 kms up Oturoa Road and you will find Tui Ridge Park on the corner of Anderson Road. The main camp is 2 kms from the main gate.

If you are travelling to Tui Ridge Park, north of Rotorua, on State Highway 5 (Hamilton-Rotorua Highway) turn left into Oturoa Road on top of the Mamaku Plateau, which is the first road on the left immediately after the "Off Road NZ"sign on SH5. Travel 7 kms down Oturoa Road and you will find Tui Ridge Park on the corner of Anderson Road. You do not need to travel into Rotorua or Ngongotaha to get to Tui Ridge Park, indeed you will add another 15 kms to your journey! The main camp is 2 kms from the main gate entry of Tui Ridge Park up the gravel road.

Emergency Evacuation Procedures

The following buildings are fitted with fire alarm systems:

• Graham Miller Centre (GMC)
• All Dormitories
• The Auditorium
• The Storage shed

All facilities are fitted with:

• Smoke detectors
• Fire extinguishers

If you see a fire:

1. Locate the nearest fire alarm switch;
2. Break the glass and activate the alarm;
3. Evacuate all buildings/facilities quickly and safely to the appointed assembly points;
4. Follow directions from the appointed Wardens (they will be wearing orange vests or armbands); and
5. Do not enter buildings or facilities until the all clear is given by the appointed Wardens or Fire Department Personnel.

Assembly points
All assembly points will be marked by signs around the campground

• Graham Miller Centre (including dormitories) - Sealed car park
• Beginners - Sealed car park
• Kindergarten - Sealed car park
• Auditorium - Grassed area at eastern end of Auditorium
• Junior and Primary - Car park at the eastern end of the storage shed
• Teen Tent - Grassed area at western end of tent
• Youth Tent - Grassed area at sports field entrance
• Camp ground (includes new cabins & ablutions) - Grassed area at western end of the Teen Tent
• Special notes
• Please notify Camp Staff at registration if you need assistance during an evacuation.
• Fire Wardens can be identified as Staff wearing orange vests or arm bands
• If you are leaving the campground for any reason you will need to sign out at the main entrance.
• If for some reason your sleeping accommodation changes during Camp, you will need to notify the Tui Ridge Staff in the Office.

Camp Site

The new Tui Ridge Park facilities have been erected for your use and pleasure. We ask that you treat them with respect and care. If you do notice any vandalism, please report this immediately to a Camp Staff member.

Casual Day Attendance Fees

This fee is payable by all those attending on a daily basis with the exception of Sabbath. If you haven't already booked your casual day passes you will need to come prepared on the day with the amount payable, which is listed below.
Please be aware that the security on the gate will be checking for your Day Visitor Passes.

• Adults (12 and over) $10.00 per person, per day
• Children (under 12) $5.00 per child, per day

Activity Fees

These fees are payable by all who wish to take part in the various activities organised by their respective Divisions. If you have not already paid for this, you will need to cover these fees at the respective Division in order for your child to participate in the activities.
The costs are below:

• Primary (Crafts) $50.00 per child
• Junior $50.00 per junior
• Teen $60.00 per teen
• Youth $30.00 per youth (Estimate only, on a pay as you go basis)

Responsibility for Children

During the sessions, the Camp Staff will facilitate the activities. Outside of activity time, the children will be the responsibility of their own parents/guardians. Parents are also responsible for dropping off and picking up their children from their respective programmes.
It is essential that parents do not assume that their children are safe. Parents need to know at all times:

1. Where their children are;
2. What they are doing; and
3. Which adult is responsible for their supervision and safety.

Catered Meals

If you have pre-booked and paid for your meals, these will be available in the Graham Miller Centre Dining Room. The first meal will be dinner on Friday evening (8th January), with the last meal being breakfast on Sunday morning (17th January).
The times for catered meals are the same for each day except on Sabbaths,.Please note the details below:

• Breakfast 8:00am
• Lunch 12:30pm
• Dinner 6:00pm
• Sabbaths Lunch 1:00pm

Casual Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be available to takeaway and can be picked up from the Graham Miller Centre Dining Room. These can only be purchased during Camp. Vouchers will be available from the Tui Ridge Park Office. You must book and pay for your casual meal by 12:00pm the previous day. Payment is by cash or cheque only. Pricing for Casual meals is as follows:

• Breakfast: Adults $6.00, 5-12yrs $5.00, 3-4yrs $4.00
• Lunch: Adults $8.00 5-12yrs $7.00, 3-4yrs $4.00
• Dinner: Adults $9.00 5-12yrs $8.00, 3-4yrs $4.00

Food

The Camp Shop is situated at the north end of the Auditorium and will sell a variety of groceries and other items.
Takeaways and hot food will be available at the Takeaways Caravan and at the Sanitarium Café.

Supermarkets

Emergency supplies and Items which are unavailable on site, can be sourced from several supermarkets in Rotorua. Rotorua city is situated 20 minutes away from the Tui Ridge Park

ABC

The Adventist Book Centre will be located in the new Hall/Auditorium. It will be open daily (except on Sabbath) for all your Christian supplies. On Sunday there will be a special ABC Hour where you can expect some great bargains. The ABC will be open after Sabbath hours.

Facilities

Three Ablution Blocks are available containing toilets, showers, and kitchen facilities. Two of these Blocks also include laundry facilities.
Toilet and shower facilities are also available in the new Hall/Auditorium area. These facilities (in the Hall/Auditorium) are only to be used outside of the Adult programme times. Cabin kitchens are only for the use of the cabin users.

• Open Hours for Kitchen and Laundry: 6:00 am - 10:00pm

Water Supply

Water for cooking and drinking is obtainable from taps throughout the camp ground and in the kitchens. This water does not need to be treated.

Rubbish Disposal

It is every camper's responsibility to keep their campsite clean and tidy. Bins are located at central points around the campground and will be cleared daily by camp staff.

Telephones

If you need to be contacted during Camp, your family and friends can leave a message by phoning Tui Ridge on Free Phone: 0800 884 743 during office hours, or on 07 3323510. Incoming telephone messages are placed on the notice-board at the Big Camp Office.
There is a camp phone available in the foyer of the Graham Miller Centre. This only accepts phone cards which are available for purchase at the Tui Ridge Park Office.

Medical Services

Medical staff can be contacted via the Big Camp Office.

Fire Safet

As experienced campers, we know you will take every precaution with respect to the use of gas cookers, lighting, etc. Due to safety, we request that no candles be used for lighting.
It is necessary to emphasise that NO OPEN FIRES will be permitted. Therefore all families will need to bring gas cookers or similar cooking facilities or to use the kitchens in the ablution block. Please be aware that no cooking pots, pans, plates, utensils are provided in any of the accommodation options, including the cabins. You will need to bring everything yourself.

Additional Information

Each family is to be self-sufficient as far as camping equipment is concerned. Water, rubbish disposal, toilet and shower facilities and limited kitchen facilities will be provided. We request that families provide their own plastic bags for rubbish.

Please note that NO timber, standing or fallen, on this site is to be used.

Let us suggest some items that your family and campers will need to bring (click here to download a check list).

No furniture will be available for hire from the camp as at previous camps.

12 v lighting for tents will not be available so please bring suitable lighting. For safety reasons candles are not permitted.

Tents, cooking facilities, gas cookers, camp furniture etc can be hired locally from "Andy's Marquee & Party Hire" in Rotorua, Phone (07) 357 4177, Fax (07) 357 2243. You will need to book this yourselves.

Kiwi Camping products, such as tents and camping equipment can be purchased at reduced rates by emailing Norah West on wildwest@clear.net.nz Please look at the Kiwi Camping website: www.kiwicamping.co.nz for details and specifications.

Make sure all your equipment is working.

Pets

No pets of any kind are permitted on site.

Vehicles & Car Parking

The speed limit at Tui Ridge Park is 30km/hr. Failure to respect this may result in loss of car keys, or a request to leave. This road is partially sealed and excessive speed can pose a significant danger.

No vehicles are to be left in the camping area. Car parking areas have been designated, you will find these on the campsite map.

Policy for use of Bikes during Big Camp 2010

For your safety and for others we ask that the policies below be adhered
to:

• When riding, helmets must be worn at all times
• Bikes must not be ridden in the following areas:
• Around all tent sites
• Around all buildings
• Suitable areas for riding are on the Tui Ridge bike trails
• No riding on the day of registration (Jan 08th) or on the last day of
• camp (Jan 17th)
• Parents are responsible for their children at all times

Alcohol & Other Drugs

As the campground is designated an alcohol, tobacco and drug free environment the following rules apply -

• Alcohol is not to be brought onto the campground. Offenders will forfeit their rights to be on the grounds. Motor vehicles used to bring alcohol or illicit drugs onto the campground will be refused further admittance for the duration of Camp.
• If it is found that alcohol or illicit drugs are being consumed at a particular campsite then all occupants of that site will be required to vacate and forfeit all rights to the site, and will not be allowed to use the site again for the duration of Camp.

Camp End

Camp concludes on Sunday morning 17th January. We want to leave the property in better condition than we found it. Therefore we are asking each family be personally responsible for making sure their area is clean and tidy. All rubbish needs to be placed in plastic bags, tied, and placed in the appropriate bins.

All families are requested to leave the grounds by 2.00pm on the Sunday, so the staff can complete the clearing of the campground. We appreciate your cooperation on these matters..

Cancellations

Must be made in writing, by telephoning (07 332 3510) or by emailing bigcamp@tuiridgepark.co.nz, this must be done prior to 18th December otherwise payment will be forfeited.

Camp Regulations

1. Camp grounds are not open until 10am on Friday the 8th of January 2010.
2. No one may sleep on the grounds unless they are registered as a camper.
3. Young people under 18 are not permitted to camp overnight without adequate adult supervision approved by the Camp Committee.
4. Modest attire is to be worn in all public settings.
5. Children must not be left without adequate adult supervision at any time. Parents are responsible for their children at all times.
6. Car parking is in designated areas only. Fire Regulations prohibit vehicles from parking beside tents, caravans and/or accommodation units. The camping area is closed to vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles from sunset Friday, 8th January until after the close of the final meeting on Sabbath 16th January.
7. Caravans connecting to 240 volt electricity must have a current Electrical Warrant of Fitness. Vans will not be registered or admitted without evidence of such.
8. Noise levels are not to disturb other campers.
9. Pets are not permitted anywhere on the grounds.
10. NO OPEN FIRES, including candle flames will be permitted on the campgrounds.
11. Campers who wish to stay at Tui Ridge after the 17th January must make arrangements with Tui Ridge Park Management and pay any fees direct to Tui Ridge Park.
12. All Regulations as set by Tui Ridge Park Management must be complied with at all times.
13. There is an obligatory curfew for all campers at 11:00pm. This means that there will be a quiet down period from 10:00pm and all campers should be in their elected accommodation site with their lights off and no noise by 11:00pm.
14. Stiletto heels are NOT permitted to be worn in the new Hall/Auditorium area as this could cause permanent damage to the floor.