GenNXT Handbook

Thank you for joining us for the 2024 Generation Next Christian Student Camp (GenNXT). Here are a few things that will help us make the most of our time together and will help get you prepare ready for a fun, fulfilling week.

Camp Overview

GenNXT camp will be held June 3-6, 2024, and is open CREC church members ages 13–19.

This camp is organized by members of Christ Church, Cary, NC, and meets at Camp Montvale in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains near Knoxville, TN.The camp has lots of space for outdoor activities, a big commercial kitchen and dining hall where we will share meals, and indoor assembly space.

At GenNXT, the days begin and end with psalms and prayers, Bible studies, and talks about topics relevant to teenagers and the unique challenges they face. Students also have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the summer days with their friends, hiking, enjoying nature, playing games and sports, and participating in organized activities. On the last night of the camp, we have a traditional ball with group dances.

Supervision and Camp Counselors

We desire to have at least one adult counselor for every seven students at the camp. Churches should plan to send enough adults (at least one man and one woman) to cover the number of students attending from each congregation.

Students will not be allowed to go anywhere or do anything without first checking in with their counselor, and only then may they proceed with adult approval. Boys and girls will not be allowed to pair off together in seclusion from the rest of the group. Every camper must be involved in any organized group activities.

Registration

Tuition is $239 per student, which includes room, all meals during the stay, and  a camp t-shirt. Counselor tuition includes all the same amenities for $159. Registration will close at midnight on May 10. We cannot accept registrations after May 10. We must have a final headcount and make full payment to the camp by May 10 and cannot issue refunds after then.

Medical Care

In case of accident or injury, we will make every reasonable effort to contact the student’s parent or guardian with the information provided on the registration form. Beyond that, we will take whatever action is necessary to see that the injured camper receives the medical care they require.

Medications

If a camper requires regular medication, we ask that parents provide detailed instructions (see registration form) for the administration of the medicine, and it will only be taken under the supervision of a camp counselor.

Discipline Issues

In the best interest of all concerned and to promote a good camp community experience, any camper whose behavior is, in the judgment of the camp leadership, disruptive or unruly, and has not heeded warnings, will have their parents notified of the place and time to come pick them up. Rather than provide pages upon pages of rules, we trust that we all know what it means to love God and love our neighbor—and we expect everyone to do their best to conduct themselves in a peaceful, pleasant, Christ-like manner.

Monday Arrival Procedures

Plan on arriving sometime around 1:00 PM on Monday. You’ll be directed to our registration center, where you’ll receive your counselor or camper cabin assignments. Once your campers have registered and have settled into their cabins, they are free to explore the campgrounds and meet other campers until orientation in the fellowship hall at 3:00 PM. We request that all campers and counselors be present for orientation.

Thursday Departure Procedures

After breakfast on Thursday, campers will return to their cabins to pack, clean, and prepare to depart. Campers will be required to have their cabin inspected by camp staff before they can leave. We must all depart from the camp no later than 10:00 AM Thursday morning.