The Coast Info Packet 2026

WELCOME Welcome to The Coast! We know you are making plans concerning your trip, just as we are busy preparing to make sure your week with us is outstanding. We put together this packet to help you along. This packet has been designed to answer any and all questions you or your campers may have regarding your week at camp. If, after reading through this information, you have additional questions, please call us at 727.379.5000. Registrars are available by phone Monday through Friday 9 AM–4 PM. We look forward to your stay with us at The Coast!

CANCELLATION POLICY: $99 deposit per camper – must be paid at time of reservation Reservations canceled by March 20 are subject to a $25 processing fee. Afterwards, they are subject to a $99 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within one month of your week of camp. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

REGISTRATION CONFERENCE CENTER ADULTS Book a Room: wol.to/flroom

Room Rates: These prices are for 2 people and includes meals for the time you are here.

TEEN WEEK Conference Center first floor room – $1050 Conference Center second floor room – $942 Conference Center guest suite – $1200 Executive Suite – $1350 Villa– $1650 Extra Guest:

Adult – $400

Teen (13-17) – $350

Child (4–12) – $200

Child (0–3) – no charge

JUNIOR WEEK Conference Center first floor room – $875 Conference Center second floor room – $785 Conference Center guest suite – $1000 Executive Suite – $1125 Villa – $1375 Extra Guest:

Adult – $350

Teen (13–17) – $300

Child (4–12) – $150

Child (0-3) – no charge

Leader Discount: For every 10 campers, one adult receives a discount on the room. Call for details.

Conference Center Room First or second floor: 2 queen beds, private bath.

Conference Center Suite: Living room with one queen sleeper sofa, king bed in bedroom, private bath. Limit four people.

Executive Suite: Living room with one queen sleeper sofa, king bed in bedroom, private bath. Limit four people.

Villa: House with 2 bedrooms (1 with king bed and 1 with 2 twin beds), 2 baths, living room (sleeper sofa), dining room, full kitchen, back porch. Limit six people.

CHECKLIST WHERE TO START

ONE MONTH PRIOR TO ARRIVAL

TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL

CHECKLIST FINANCIAL INFORMATION

If you are a group and plan on setting up camper bank accounts upon arrival, please bring an alphabetized camper list with amounts for each camper and cash or a check for the amount of the total deposit.

Late Camper Pick-up Fee: Camper pick-up is between the hours of 8:30–9 AM. There is a minimum fee of $30 per camper for late pickup. Additional fees may be applied depending on the time of pickup.

HEALTH INFORMATION

Collect all medications from campers (prior to check-in). You will be expected to turn in all camper medications to the nurse at check-in. Youth leaders and chaperones are not permitted to administer medications to campers. Medications must be in the original container with the correct doses and instructions. Please have each camper’s medications in Ziploc bags labeled with the camper’s name.

Campers must be able to administer their own injections. ***NOTE: Florida State law requires that all medications taken orally must be turned in. This includes: Tylenol, Midol, vitamins, cough syrup etc. Campers are allowed to keep their inhalers, Epi-pens, and medicated creams.

Head Lice Check – The Coast has a “No Nits” policy for head lice. We use all means possible to hinder the spread of lice, including mandatory inspection by our trained personnel on every camper on camp check-in day. We recommend that you check the head of every camper prior to arrival at camp and treat if necessary. (For a detailed description of our head lice protocol, please download the info sheet from our website at wol.is/coast)

NOTE: If you will be arriving later than 5:30 PM, or if it is necessary to suddenly change your arrival plans (vehicle troubles, etc.), please notify the Guest Services Desk immediately at 727.379.5000. You will be greeted by one of our staff members and given directions to our registration building.

Upon arrival to our registration building, we ask that you do the following:

Collect all health forms and medications from campers.

Send all campers to the head check station. The Coast has a “No Nits” policy for head lice.

Send a youth leader or parent through the registration process.

Do not unload any luggage until registration is complete and you have met your counselor.

REGISTRATION STATION 1: Welcome Station Receive your camper paperwork. Please review to make sure everything is correct.

STATION 2: Camper Check-In Ensure all finances and camper information is correct. All payments must be made 1 month prior to arrival. Add any additional authorized pick ups for campers.

STATION 3: Camper Bank & Activities Put money in the camper bank account. At the end of the week, any camper bank accounts with a balance of $5 or less will be donated to the camp scholarship or One for One program. We have several specialty paid activities at camp such as water tubing and paintball. It is suggested to pre-pay and sign up for activities before arriving at camp due to availability, but activities can also be purchased at the Activities Station upon arrival (availability is limited).

STATION 4: Health Center Review of health forms and medications. Electronic Health Forms must be completed correctly and signed by parents or legal guardians. This includes the vaccination records and health insurance info. If this is not done, you will be responsible for calling the parent and obtaining the info. All medication must be turned in at this time.

STATION 5: Camp T-Shirts Purchase or pick-up your theme shirt. Larger groups may need to pick theirs up at the camp store.

STATION 6: Meet Your Counselors at Cabins Head to your cabin where you will meet your counselors.

*Adults who are staying with us for the week may now proceed to the Guest Services Desk of the Conference Center to check into their rooms.

DAY CAMPERS Please follow the registration procedures on the Checklist page. Check-in is between 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM. Please verify your campers authorized pick-ups for the week since ID verification is required to check-out a camper. Starting the evening of check-in day, there will be a staff member to check-in and check-out your day camper in the Conference Center at the hours listed below:

Drop Off: 8:30–9:00 AM Pick Up: 8:45–9:15 PM (Every night but Wednesday)

Pick up on Wednesday Night: Junior Camp / 6–8 year-olds / 8:00–8:30 PM 9–12 year-olds / 9:30–10:00 PM Teen Camp / 10:30–11:00 PM *Wednesday Night Campfire Service

If you attempt to drop off or pick up your camper outside the designated times, you must go into the Guest Services Desk in the Conference Center to do this process. Day campers may bring a backpack containing items they will need for the day – Bible, notebook, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, water bottle, spending money, medication, change of clothes (just in case) etc. Day campers will be placed in a group from a cabin and may change to an overnight camper mid-week (for an additional fee) only if a bed is available.

SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS The Coast is dedicated to seeing each of the young people who set foot on the property make life-changing decisions for Christ. Our goal is to see the campers accept Jesus Christ as Savior, grow closer in their relationships with Him, and demonstrate a desire to share their faith with others. Every element at camp is designed to point in one of these directions.

Opening Night Rally: The Gospel is presented and an invitation is given.

Morning Rallies: This is when the speaker of the week brings a powerful, engaging message built on a book of scripture or a study on the life of a biblical character. These are times of growth for both new believers and established Christians. Exciting dramas emphasizing the camp theme are presented during the junior camp weeks.

Evening Rallies: These meetings are specifically geared toward preparing for and following the campfire dedication service. We believe that once one gives himself over to Christ, the next natural step is dedication. These rallies give practical steps toward living out this dedication.

Campfire Service: On Wednesday night we have our campfire dedication service. During this time we share the gospel and give the campers an opportunity to dedicate their lives to Christ and to be used by Him – placing all they are, all they have, and all they ever hope to be under His control. This is a very special time for the entire camp.

Closing Night Rally: During this rally we send them off with a message about staying true and strong to the things they were taught at camp and using those things to make a difference in the world around them.

Daily Quiet Time: Campers are given a Quiet Time Diary to use during their time at camp – stressing the importance of a daily time with the Lord.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE We are hard at work preparing a program for this summer that will be exciting for each camper who joins us. While the final details of this program will not be laid down until just before camp, we can give you a general picture of what a typical day will look like. The following elements will be part of each day at The Coast:

Breakfast: Every meal at camp is served family style and contains a variety of hot food, fruit, and cereal. For campers with food allergies, please check our website for a list of food ingredients and a weekly menu, or send an email to flregistrar@wol.org for an allergen guide.

Morning Rally: Each day one of our dynamic Bible teachers will open the Word in a practical way. Youth leaders, parents, and chaperones are welcome to attend any of the morning or evening rallies.

Quiet Time: Each morning, campers and counselors will spend intentional time in God’s Word. Campers will be taught how to do an effective Quiet Time, the importance of Quiet Time, and will be helped in the formation of this important discipline.

Morning Activity: Team competition will fill the remainder of the morning as the program team delivers games that are fun, engaging, and challenging.

Lunch: (See Breakfast)

Afternoon: Every afternoon is filled with numerous activities for the campers to enjoy. They may choose to play in sports tournaments, enjoy the swimming pool, waterslide, snack shack, climbing tower or camp store. For a full list of activities, see the “activities” section below.

Dinner: (See Breakfast)

Evening Rally: Each evening a pumped-up rally gets everyone excited about what it means to live for Christ as various speakers cover important topics such as salvation, dedication, and service. Great music, thought-provoking drama, and even some competition will complement the message.

Night Activities: A flurry of activities is planned for the remainder of each evening. There will be team games or special events for camper participation. Then before lights out, each cabin will be led in devotions by one of their counselors, ending the day with God’s Word and prayer.

CAMPER BEHAVIORAL POLICY We have four main rules at camp that help us ensure each camper is safe and has a great week at camp.

Campers are expected to be at every scheduled event such as meals, meetings, and activities.

Campers cannot bring any items we define as contraband. See the packing list below for examples of contraband.

Campers are expected to refrain from any inappropriate physical contact with others.

Campers will not engage in aggressive behavior (verbal or physical). We have a strict NO BULLYING policy. Campers may be sent home after the first instance of this behavior.

If campers disobey the above rules, parents or youth leaders will be contacted. At the discretion of the Camp Director, Word of Life Fellowship reserves the right to dismiss any individual whose behavior is disruptive, abusive, or otherwise inappropriate. In such cases, no refund will be provided. Any costs related to relocation or additional expenses incurred by Word of Life Fellowship will be the responsibility of the participant or, if under 18, the participant’s parent/guardian.

CAMP ACTIVITIES PROGRAM GAMES Throughout the weekend, our Program Team will host incredible activities and games that will engage your campers in high-energy competition.

CLIMBING TOWER Test your limits on our climbing tower! There are three levels of difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert. Finish off the experience with a trip down the zipline!

HIGH ROPES COURSE Attached to the climbing tower are several high ropes elements, including a leap of faith.

LOW ROPES COURSE Work on your team-building skills by assembling a team to tackle the low ropes course.

SPORTS TOURNAMENTS Several sports are available throughout the day including Basketball, Volleyball, Gaga Ball, Dodgeball, and Soccer.

SWIMMING POOL After a long day of activities, you can kick back and cool off in our swimming pool.

XAVANTE NINJA WARRIOR Come test your Ninja Warrior skills on our obstacle challenge course.

AXE THROWING Test your skills, throw axes and compete against your friends to see who is the best.

PEDAL CARTS Take a couple laps around the circle while riding in style in our pedal carts. This activity is great for all ages.

ARCHERY Show your skill, shoot arrows at the targets and compete against your friends to see who is the top shot.

SILENT DISCO ($5 EXTRA) Experience the ultimate party like never before at our Silent Disco! Grab your headphones and groove to your favorite fun camp songs along with some of your favorite people!

PAINTBALL ($15 EXTRA) Get your team together or go solo and go head-to-head in our paintball battlefield course.

WATER TUBING ($20 – AGES 9 AND UP) Campers may go water tubing at a local lake in the afternoon (transportation provided). Equipment and life vests are also provided.

BIKE TRAIL RIDES ($10 EXTRA) Take a trail ride on a Fat Bike! These bikes make for a great experience when riding on rough trails and exploring through the wooded trails.

GO KARTS ($20 EXTRA) Take a spin in our Hammerhead 2-seater go karts! Operators must be 16+ years of age and will operate under the supervision of our Camp Crew. All operators and passengers under the ages of 18 will be required to have a signed waiver on file from their parent or guardian to participate. Blank waivers can be found at http://wol.to/gokart and will also be offered at Camp Registration at the Activities Table.

Activity Refund Policy All prepaid activities are non-refundable and non-transferable at the time of purchase. In the event of a health or weather situation refunds may be issued at Word of Life's discretion but are not guaranteed.

DISCOUNTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS One discount per camper. Scholarships/Discounts cannot be stacked.

PHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES Word of Life Florida, 13247 Word of Life Drive, Hudson, FL 34669

FAQ’s Are there any additional charges for campers?

We try to keep our additional charges to a minimum. A list of additional charges can be found in the Camp Activities section of the Info Packet

What if a camper is coming in by plane? Round trip van shuttle from Tampa International or St. Pete Airport is available. Please call the Conference Center Front Desk at least 48 hours in advance to reserve your transportation: 727-379-5000. The charge is $40 per person, per way.

What are the cabin facilities like? Campers sleep on bunk beds in air-conditioned cabins with bathroom facilities inside each cabin. Each room houses up to 12 campers and 2 counselors. Groups are automatically housed together as much as possible unless requested otherwise. When a large group exceeds the cabin size, they will be housed by age unless requests are made.

What is the food like? The food at camp is prepared under strict supervision, ensuring a well-balanced diet each day. Meals are served family style, allowing campers to eat as much as they desire, with optional sandwiches and cereal available at every meal for picky eaters. Candy and snacks can be purchased at the Snack Shack, and campers are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks. If your camper has food allergies, download our allergen guide for more information.

What is the Camper Bank Card? We recommend campers put their spending money on their Camper Bank Card. This card can be used for activities, pizza, the snack shack, the camp store, etc. The amount of spending money your camper brings is up to the parent. Word of Life is not responsible for any money or items not deposited in the bank. You may call 727-379-5000, Ext. 0 to set up a camper bank account prior to arrival. At the end of the week, any camper bank accounts with a balance of $5 or less will be donated to the Life Change Scholarship or One for One fund.

What if I forget things at camp? Please put your name on every item you bring to camp – including clothing. Lost and found articles are returned COD upon claim by parents, up to 30 days after the end of their camping week. Call 727-379-5000 for lost items.

FAQ’s Can I call my camper? Yes. Please limit calls to campers for emergencies only. The Camp Office can be reached by calling 727-379-5600. A message will be taken, your camper will be informed, and they may return your call. No calls after 10:00 PM unless it is an extreme emergency. Campers may not have cell phones at camp.

Who are the counselors? The counseling staff at The Coast is of the highest caliber. They have been carefully selected and specially trained. Each counselor has just completed a school year at Word of Life Bible Institute filled with extensive training in the Bible and the camp ministry. They have also completed first aid classes and were subject to state and federal background checks.

What safety and security procedures does The Coast have in place? At The Coast, we make the safety of our campers a top priority. Through rigorous screening, accountability, and training in our safety policies, our team is committed to keeping The Coast safe and fun for everyone. Visit our health and safety page for more information. Click Here Or, click the button below to download our headlice inspection policy. Click Here

Do I need to complete a waiver for any of the camp activities? A signed waiver is required for campers who would like to participate in go karts or laser tag. Click the button to complete the go kart waiver. Download Waiver Click the button to complete the laser tag waiver. Download Waiver