WELCOME Welcome to Snowcamp! As you are making plans concerning your trip, we are busy preparing to make sure your weekend with us is outstanding. We put together this packet to help you along; it has been designed to answer the most common questions you or your campers may have regarding your weekend at camp. If you have additional questions after reading through this information, please call us at 518.494.6000.
Snowcamp Leadership Team Micah Melville – Camp Director
Jordan Ross – Assistant Camp Director Ethan Morin – Assistant Camp Director
Word of Life: Snowcamp 4230 Glendale Rd. Pottersville, NY 12860
Phone: 518.494.6000 Fax: 518.494.6259 Website: wol.is/snowcamp
Registration Email customerservice@wol.org
Director Emails micahm@wol.org jdross@wol.org ermorin@wol.org
Camp Check-In Time: 3:00–5:00 PM on Friday Camp Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM on Sunday
REGISTRATION Register your campers online at wol.is/snowcamp
Dates: WEEKEND 1 January 23–25 WEEKEND 2 January 30 – February 1 WEEKEND 3 February 6–8 WEEKEND 4 February 13–15 WEEKEND 5 February 20–22 WEEKEND 6 February 27 – March 1 WEEKEND 7 March 6–8
All additional info can be found at: wol.is/snowcamp
Deadlines: Early Bird: $160 until November 20, 2025 Regular: $195 after November 20, 2025
Cancellation Policy: Reservations canceled 61 days or more from event date are subject to a $25 cancellation fee. After 60 days from your event, they are subject to a $49 cancellation fee per camper.
Check In: 3:00-5:00PM on Friday in the Huskies Health and Athletic Center Check Out: 12:00PM on Sunday in the Bollback Student Life Center
Youth Leaders: Please visit wol.is/snowcamp to register youth leaders
Need youth leader housing for the weekend? We offer a few options near our campus: 1.The Pines at Lakeside offers a variety of accommodations. From 4-person rooms in the Champlain Lodge to 8- or 10-person duplexes, The Pines at Lakeside could be a great, close option for your group! 2.The Pines Campground offers slightly larger accommodations for those wanting to enjoy a stay at our 6 and 8-person Pines duplexes. With a full kitchen and multi-bedroom layout, leaders can enjoy a retreat after a full day at Snowcamp! 3.Pharaoh Mountain Lodge is located right outside the heart of Schroon Lake Village. Featuring beautiful views of Word of Life Island, Pharaoh Mountain Lodge has a variety of room styles to offer. This could be a great option for leaders who want a good night's rest after the chaos of Snowcamp!
Youth Leaders may purchase a meal pass for the weekend while registering online, or in-person at the Student Services Desk. All meals are served in the Bollback Student Life Center Dining Room.
For our health form or scholarship form, visit wol.is/snowcamp.
TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL Youth leaders and parents of individual campers must log on to their online account and enter the detailed information for each camper. Persons Authorized for Camper Check-Out: When logged into your reservation account, click on your Current Reservation and you will see the camper profile(s). Under each camper profile, there is a Persons Authorized for Camper Check-Out verification, which is required for every camper. If the camper is being picked up by someone other than the Account Holder (person who registered them), that pick up person's first/last name and contact information is required prior to Camper Check-Out on Sunday. Enter camper cabinmate requests under the camper profile below personal information. If you are registering 5 or more campers, please update your reservation status to a Group/Church status, rather than individual status. Campers registered as a group will be housed together. Only group leaders are allowed to make any changes to the group reservation. Electronic Health Forms must be submitted 2 weeks prior to arrival. Your camper must have a completed health form in order to participate in camp activities. Access and complete the Online Camper Health Form by following the steps below: 1.Log into your account 2.Click on “Health Form” under Current Reservation. 3.This will take you to a page with a Health Form attached to each camper who is registered. 4.When each step of the health form has been completed, you may sign at the bottom and hit submit. Once Health Forms are submitted, there will be a status of “pending review.” This means the Health Center will be reviewing each Health Form and will update the status to “Need files” if something is missing, or “Accepted” if the Health Form was filled out accurately. 5.Group Leaders – you will need to send the email health form link to each parent by clicking on “Email Health Forms” at top left of this same page. Fill in the parent’s email address beside each camper name and click SEND. 6.Bring any medication listed on the health form in its original prescription container with you to Camper Check-In.
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. Head Lice Check – Snowcamp in NY 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.
CAMPERS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES (Gluten, dairy, peanut, etc.)
Every meal at camp contains a variety of hot foods, fruits, and vegetables. There is also a specialty diet line where dairy & gluten free items are kept separate from cross-contamination. For campers with food allergies, please ensure all allergies are listed on the camper health form and contact our health center prior to their arrival . Campers are encouraged to have their counselors check with the chefs concerning optional menu items at each meal.
UPON YOUR ARRIVAL CHECK-IN TIME / 3:00–5:00 PM ON FRIDAY CHECK-OUT TIME / 12:00 PM ON SUNDAY
NOTE: If you will be arriving later than 5:00 PM, or if it is necessary to change your arrival plans (vehicle troubles, etc.), please call our team at 518.494.1741 to provide us with your ETA. Late registration will remain in the Huskies Health and Athletic Center. We ask that you do the following upon your arrival: 1.Park your vehicle(s) in the Wyrtzen Center lot and walk on the pathway to the Huskies Health and Athletic Center. Vehicles will not be permitted in front of the Huskies Health and Athletic Center. 2.Collect all camper medications prior to entering the Huskies Health & Athletic Center. 3.Check in with Customer Service Representative in the lobby. a.One leader will proceed with campers with medications/incomplete health forms to the medical station. b.One leader will go with the remaining campers who do not have meds to the track to meet their counselors. CHECK IN PROCESS STEP 1 All campers will enter the main entrance of the Huskies Health and Athletic Center to begin the check in process. Leave all luggage in your vehicle. STEP 2 Primary youth leaders/parents check in with our Customer Service team. Campers cannot be checked in with a remaining balance. STEP 3 Campers with medication or pending health form items will visit the Health Center station. Electronic Health Forms must be completed correctly and signed by parents or legal guardians. This includes the vaccination records, immunization 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. STEP 4 Meet up with your campers and their counselors to sign up for activities in the lower levels of the Huskies Health and Athletic Center. We have a few paid activities at camp, such as snowmobiles and paintball. These activities can be purchased during Registration or at the Student Services Desk throughout the weekend. Spots are limited and handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
STEP 5 Drive your campers and their counselor(s) to the cabin!
SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS Snowcamp 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 all campers who attend 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. It is our desire to see every camper take their next step with Jesus. Friday Night: The Gospel is presented introducing campers to Jesus Christ, telling them of His death, burial, and resurrection. An invitation is presented for any who want to begin a personal relationship with Jesus and to have a conversation with someone about the decision that they made. Saturday Morning: We offer different breakout sessions to help encourage and develop spiritual disciplines. There are three different groups: #1 - students who do not have a personal relationship with Christ. #2 - students who are looking to grow in their faith. #3 - students who believe they are strong in their personal walk with the Lord. Saturday Night: During this time, we give the campers an opportunity to dedicate their life 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. Sunday Morning: This is our last rally with the camp and therefore becomes a sending service. It is focused on the question of how we can go home and live differently. Our prayer and heartbeat is for campers to go home equipped to reach their friends and family for Christ. Campers are provided a Camper Journal to use during their time at camp – stressing the importance of a daily time with the Lord and taking notes when the word is preached. WEEKEND SCHEDULE Our goal is to prepare a program 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 weekend will look like. The following elements will be part of each day at Snowcamp:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Registration Activities Open Dinner Break the Ice Activities Open Basketball Tournament Leaders Meeting Rally Free Time Polar Plunge
Breakfast Quiet Time Breakout Sessions Lunch Tournaments Free Time Rally Cardboard Sled Race Snowboard Demo Worship Night
Breakfast Quiet Time Leaders Breakfast Rally Lunch
CAMP ACTIVITIES *Activities are subject to change based on availability and weather conditions.
PROGRAM GAMES Throughout the weekend, our Program Team will host incredible activities and games that will engage your campers in high-energy competition. SPORTS TOURNAMENTS A number of sports are available throughout the day including Basketball, Volleyball, Dodgeball, and Soccer.
POLAR PLUNGE Jump into a pool of ice cold water, making a splash in the chilly New York air.
BROOM BALL Grab a broom and compete with your team to score goals in this fast-paced, head-to-head showdown.
PAINTBALL ($15 EXTRA) Get your team together or go solo and go head-to-head in our paintball battlefield course.
POLAR PLUNGE PIZZA PARTY ($5 EXTRA) Campers will have the opportunity to purchase pizza at the Polar Plunge outside of the BSLC.
TUBE HILL Grab a tube and race down our snowy hillside for an exhilarating winter adventure that will have you climbing back up for more (weather permitting).
SNOWMOBILES ($20 EXTRA) Grab a friend or go solo and hop on our Snowmobiles for a fun ride around our snowmobile course.
ARCHERY TAG This is a game where players use foam-tipped arrows to eliminate opponents and knock out targets.
XAVANTE/CAFE Warm up with a snack from our Xavante and a warm beverage from the Cafe! This is also a great opportunity to stock up on your Snowcamp merch.
ZZZ Feeling overstimulated? The Zzz offers a calmer atmosphere for table games and activities.
FAQ’s Is everything included in the price of camp? We try to keep our additional charges to a minimum. A list of additional charges can be found in the Camp Activities section of this packet. What if a camper is coming in by plane? Snowcamp transportation is available from Albany International airport 1:00pm - 6:00pm on Friday and/or Albany International airport drop off time at 2:00pm - 4:00pm on Sunday. There is also pick up/drop off availability at certain Amtrak locations listed under our Word of Life Snowcamp Transportation form. There is a $25 fee each way per camper that will be added to your reservation. Our Snowcamp transportation form can be be found here: wol.is/camptransportation What are the cabin facilities like? Campers sleep on bunk beds in heated cabins with bathroom facilities inside each cabin. Each room houses approximately 10 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 served at camp is the finest quality and is prepared under strict supervision. A well-balanced diet is planned for each day. Campers are served buffet style and are free to eat as much as they desire. Optional sandwiches and/or cereal are available at each meal. Candy and snacks are available at the Snack Shack. Campers are also welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks. What if I forget things at camp? Lost and found articles are returned upon claim by parents or youth leaders within 7 days following the weekend. After 7 days, unclaimed articles are removed from the property. We do request that the owner reimburse Word of Life for the cost of shipping. Lost and found inquiries can be directed to 518.494.1471 or nystudentservices@wol.org. Can I call my camper? Please limit calls to campers for emergencies only. Student Services Desk can be reached by calling 518.494.1471. A message will be taken, the Student Services Desk will be informed, and they may return your call. No camper calls will be made after 10:00 PM unless it is an extreme emergency. Campers may not have cell phones at camp. Who are the counselors? Our counseling team is primarily made up of Bible Institute students. They have been equipped through training and our Biblically focused academic program to help your students take their next steps with Jesus.
PACKING LIST
What To Bring
For Meetings Bible Notepad
Clothes
Casual / Warm Clothes Jeans Winter Jacket Snow Pants Gloves Winter Hat Scarf Sneakers, Winter Boots Modest Clothes for the Polar Plunge Gym Clothes and Shoes
Pen or Pencil
Bedding
Twin Sheets Blanket Sleeping Bag Pillow
Toiletries
Toothbrush and Toothpaste Hair Brush Shampoo and Conditioner Soap Towels Deodorant
Extras
Flashlight Spending Money Water Bottle
What NOT To Bring
NO Immodest Clothes (low cut, tight, leggings, crop tops) NO Short shorts/mini skirts. NO Electronic Devices – phones, tablets, music players, game systems, etc. NO Alcohol, Drugs, or Tobacco Products – including nicotine products like vapes, juul’s, cigarettes, etc. NO Contraband – Knives, weapons, guns, etc. Make sure the camper’s name is on every item they bring to camp, including clothing. Any clothing that does not meet the above standards will not be permitted. Do not bring any items that are valuable/ heirlooms, etc. Please do not bring cell phones, music/media players, laptops, iPads, iPods, knives, gaming devices, books, magazines, e-readers, etc. All items that are not permitted at camp will be held for the camper for the duration of the weekend.
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