2025 NETC Registration Requirements for All Campers

The purpose of Teen Camp is to inspire, equip and nurture teen disciples and teens who have indicated a desire to want to know God and mature spiritually. For this reason, we are careful about making sure that those who come to camp are there to learn and grow.

Here are important requirements for each camper before considering if they should attend teen camp.

Every parent and those overseeing the Youth Ministry in each church and region need to be sure these requirements are and will be followed before any teen registers.

We are also asking every parent to go over these requirements before registering their teen and for the teen to verbalize consent to them.

Any teen who does not attend camp should be shepherded by their local ministry to find the best plan for them.

Registration Requirements

• The teen should be an active participant of the local youth ministry
  • They should be attending the local youth group consistently for at least two months by the deadline of camp registration.
  • Relatives, friends of family or friends of teens who have not been to teen activities should not register. To reach out to them, please invite them to local activities and after they have attended for at least two months they will be eligible.
• The teen shows an attitude of respect in church and class settings
  • Respecting those who teach by being attentive
  • Respecting the Word of God through listening and not being disruptive
  • Respecting other teens by not distracting them during these settings

Requirements While at Teen Camp

The requirements below need to be followed by all teens. During camp, those overseeing camp and those who are counselors will assure they are followed.

• Shows an attitude of respect in class, speech and d-group settings
• Attend all scheduled activities
• Adhere to all the rules and expectations
• Shows proper respect to authority, which includes directors of camp, those doing security at camp, medical staff, their cabin leaders, chaperones at camp and Camp Laurel staff.
• Shows respect to other teens
• Respecting others' property and the campgrounds

We have a 2-strike approach to discipline. Anyone not willing to obey the rules (demonstrating a clearly unrepentant spirit when asked to comply with the rules) will be given Strike 1. If the behavior or attitude does not change, or occurs again, they will receive Strike 2 and be sent home.

In cases where it is deemed necessary to remove a teen from camp, parents will be contacted and expected to pick up their teen at the camp and transport them home. No refunds will be issued to anyone sent home for disciplinary reasons.

Strikes for behavioral issues:

Strike 1 Offenses

• Breaking curfew (a camper should only be out of their cabin after lights out for one of the following reasons: use of common restroom facilities, visit to the Health Center for care or medication, an emergency situation)
• Obscenity or lewdness
• Disrespect
• Continual disruptive behavior
• Cell phone or other electronic found with camper after first day
• Entering a cabin of the opposite sex

Wearing inappropriate clothing, wristbands, or the like

Any of the following activities results in immediate expulsion from camp regardless of whether any other warnings or strikes have been given.

Strike 2 Offenses

• Physical fighting
• Possession of drugs, alcohol and any vaping products
• Sexual activity
• Stealing or malicious damage of property
• Leaving Camp Laurel grounds (except in the case of emergency care)
• Any type of hazing consensual or not (subjecting anyone to pranks and humiliating horseplay)
• Bullying or any form of violent behavior whether consensual or not

Dates of Camp: Saturday, August 9th through Saturday, August 16th .

Location: Camp Laurel, Readfield/Mt. Vernon, Maine

Cost: $600 USD (without bus) (All fees are in US Dollars)

Deposit: $100 USD (without bus)

Please complete registration with deposit by June 1st, 2025

If you are taking the Boston bus the additional fee is $120 USD or $140 USD if taking the Hartford bus. A deposit of $100 USD is due with this application.

You will have the opportunity to pay all or part of the cost of camp during this registration process. You will receive an e-mail containing confirmation of your registration. All balances must be paid by August 1, 2025. 

 If there is any chance at all that your teen will go to camp, please register with deposit by June 1st. This includes the following:

• you don't have enough money right now (work with your church/region and Joe Gattozzi. to arrange registration without deposit.)
• you don't know your plans for the summer
• your teen is not interested now, but may become interested by the end of the summer.

You can cancel and receive your money back until August 1st. If you cancel after August 1st but before August 7th, you can receive your money minus the deposit back. If you cancel after August 8th there is no refund (although we will try to provide at least a partial refund if possible).

If your church or region is assisting you with the cost of camp, please contact Joe Gattozzi in the church office for instructions on completing the form. He can be reached by phone during regular office hours at 508-848-2411.

If you need to add or update medical information including medications, insurance or contact information after completion of the form (for instance, international campers may need to add their purchased insurance information), you will be able to. Please save the confirmation email you will receive.

Why the deadlines?  We need to be sure that we have enough counselors, order enough supplies, and assign cabins appropriately.

What if I have indefinite plans for the summer?  Please register if there is any possibility that you will be going to camp.  You will be able to get your money and deposit back as outlined above.

What if I need assistance in making payments? Please work with your local church. For Boston Church families, please contact Joe Gattozzi in the church office.

Who is eligible to attend camp?  Those that meet the above criteria.

IF you are registering a camper outside of our affiliated congregations in New England or Canada, you must have a reference from your local elder, evangelist or youth minister.  The reference should come by way of a phone call to Phil Arsenault (508-660-2485).  Until this process is completed, no camper outside of our affiliated congregations in New England or Canada will be considered registered.

Where can I get more information about Camp Laurel? You can visit the camp's website at www.camplaurel.com .

Thank you for your attention to this and we look forward to another God glorifying Teen Camp in 2025!