Meeting Minutes

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6/2

Survey Analysis from SC06 was presented. The comments and suggestions made by the campers were addressed and discussed. Included is some of the major points from the slides and the counselor discussion.

Discussions

• In the Lack of Spirit program last year, campers liked having the option to choose which fruit they needed the most help with. Last year the theme nicely lend itself to being split up.
  • This year, we should keep the idea that campers have a choice in their discussion.
• One of the major problems from last year was that during the boy/girl discussion groups, the male campers were in smaller groups, while the female campers were in very large groups.
  • The large groups made it hard for the girls to open up and share their feelings and opinions.
  • These discussions should be a personal experience so we need to make smaller groups.
  • We have more female counselors this year, so large groups can be made smaller, but due to the large number of campers this year, large groups could still present a problem.
    • One of the possible reasons, the female campers had trouble opening up was because there were not that many discussions available to them. Having more discussion programs would allow more opportunities.
  • Some of the campers from last year said they wouldn't mind being in a discussion with a male counselor. In the meeting, we tossed around the idea of co-ed discussion groups.
    • The viability of co-ed groups cannot be be broadly classified into 'will work' or 'will not work'. The viability is largely depending on the topic being discussed. Female campers would probably not mind if they were in a co-ed discussion group about personal testimony, or talking about peace, etc.
    • These gender-specific groups should be formed, when the issue being discussed is gender-specific.
    • We discussed of having cabin reflections be opportunities for these gender-specific discussions.
  • We did not come to a clear conclusion on what we will do about co-ed groups, and we will pursue this topic later on.

Free Time

• Tight schedule. Felt short on time and rushed.
• Free time would let them be rested and pumped up during camp. Piling on program after program may feel okay for the counselors, but the campers need times to just decompress. These times of rest would keep the campers more attentive and engaged during the camp.
• Free time would allow time to bond and share with other campers.
• This year, it should be a priority for the campers to sleep on time. In the past, campers have gone to bed too late and woken up too early.
• More does not mean better. We always have a lot of good ideas for camp, but cramming it all in four days can detract from the overall camp. More programs does not make the camp better. Instead, we should focus on developing fewer programs that are stronger.

Programs

• Chasing game.
  • Chasing game is always well-received by the campers. It is about pushing yourself and others and learning to work together as a team.
  • For the past several years, chasing game has pretty much been more of the same.
    • In order to refresh the program, we are considering bringing back GPS from a few years ago. This is when the teams are walking around through the forest in order to accomplish some goal.
    • Bringing back GPS has not been confirmed by the consensus yet.
• Several of the comments made addressed how some of the programs would have been better if there was a clear connection to the camp theme. Some programs, especially the fun ones, tend to a vague connection to the theme. Programs should tried to be designed with the theme in mind. If they are fun programs, we should find a way to connect.
• One of the campers mentioned that the skits helped them learn better. The lecture or discussion style might not work for all campers, especially the younger ones. We must consider how to send the message too all campers.
• Camp Fire
  • Brings the entire camp together.
  • Small and uncomfortable.
    • One of the campers commented that the campfire site is too small and uncomfortable. This has felt like a problem for the past several years. The campsite we have been using has just been too small for us.
    • We concluded that the campfire would need to be moved to the campfire site near the volleyball courts. This would give us ample room for the large amount of campers this year.
  • We used this campfire site our first year at Summit Lake, and at the time it was too large. This site should work out for us this year. And like that first year, we would need to take benches from the kitchen to the campsite.
  • We need to work on the transition from Hanna production into campfire. Hanna production is fun and crazy, where campfire is supposed to be a time of quiet reflection. We need to find a way to ease into campfire.
    • We did not come up with a solution to the transition.
• Praise.
  • has always been well-received by the campers, but there are always those that choose to sit or stay in the back. We need to find ways to keep them spiritually engaged while choosing to not sing.
  • We discussed having visuals or pictures during the praise program so that those who choose not to sing can still receive the word. They will have a chance to reflect. It was also mentioned that these visuals or slides should be translated into Korean.
  • In addition, there could also be body worship along with the praise.
  • To further engage the campers from Korea would might be more reluctant to participate, there should also be Korean praise songs.
• Hanna Production
  • This was not addressed during the meeting and it was mentioned after. Hanna production should be appropriate. In the past, the contestants would strip and other inappropriate acts. We must warn the contestants to take discretion when performing.
  • Also afterwards, it was suggested of doing a "Timeline" theme for Ms. Baltimore. We would have the groups do a specific era 20's ,60's, 70's, future, etc.

Counselors

• Liked counselors praying for them. Campers like talking with counselors at night.
  • The sentiment I felt when reading over the comments was that campers want a closer relationship to the counselors. The counselors should be both a hyung/noona and a friend during the camp. Counselors must make an effort to get closer to the campers.
• MCs go overboard sometimes.
  • Punishments were tiring.
  • There were more than a few comments regarding the punishments doled out by the MCs. A counselor commented that these punishments were bordering on hazing. MCs should take discretion when punishing the kids.
  • Counselors have a tendency to yell at campers throughout camp. We must also make sure to always be supportive.
    • Some campers are more sensitive, so the way our camp works should be explained beforehand so they know what to expect.
    • Points should be awarded for teamwork in addition to points for winning. This slightly softens the competitiveness of camp and it encourages a team to be always be positive and to work together.

Miscellaneous

• Too many first-timers made it hard for the team. We should try to evenly distribute the young campers.
• Allow seniors to stay up. Let them bond.
  • After a few minutes of discussion, the counselors decided to let the senior stay up only to a certain time on the last day of camp. They can stay up until 3 hours after the last program.
• Better shirt sizes.
  • On a slightly different note, it was mentioned that the group leaders should be called together on the first day to tell them what is expected of them and what they need to do.
  • Ideally, shirt sizes should be requested at time of registration, but since there are always last minute registrants, this makes it hard. T-shirt sizes will be on the registration forms, and those that register late will have a lower priority.
    • Registration will be done earlier.
• Start and end each day with God. Cabin members pray with each other.
  • The counselors decided that in the morning after the campers rush to the exercise field, each of the teams will pray amongst themselves. Then at night time, the cabin members pray together.
  • It was suggested to make this evening prayer a program.

5/20

Agenda

• Working on detailed program plans
• MCs and QA Team (Lead: Andy) presented counselor selection proposal and justifications
• QA Team made a new registration form (draft); the final draft to be presented on 6/2 meeting
• QA Team to analyze the survey result of last year’s camp; the result to be presented on 6/2/ meeting

5/13

Announcement

Andy Kim: QA Lead

Agenda

• Confession Prep: will invite more Fr so that kids can have more time on confession
• Will invite multiple speakers for the counselor meeting on 6/2

5/6

Announcement

• The counts of kids from Taegu Dasan Church confirmed
  • Middle school kids: 14 (6 boys & 8 girls)
  • High school kids: 4 (1 boy & 3 girls)
  • College students: 3
    • Freshman (boy)
    • Junior (girl)= Sunday school teacher
    • Sophomore at UC Berkley (girl) = translator
• Total: 21

4/29

Announcement

• Bible verse selected: Philippians 4:6-7

     Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, 
     and with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God 
     that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. 
     
     Philippians 4:6-7

• We will not run fundraising
• Counselor qualifications and selections

Agenda

• Need to discuss
  • Slogan
  • Movie clips
  • Teaming up
  • Other Campus prep

4/22

Announcement

• Meeting with Fr. Lee and parent from Taegu Dasan Church
  • Approx. 30 kids are coming; but approx 12 kids are elementary school kids who are ineligible for the Camp
  • Approx 18 middle and high school kids will join the Camp; the exact head counts will be given by 5/5
  • Discussed and agreed:
    • Medical emergency due to existing medical conditions
    • Medical emergency due to accidents
    • Other uncontrollable events and behaviors at the Camp
• All kids from Taegu will be spread into all groups so that they can participate all activities and discussions without having separate groups
• Budget meeting started; Ms. Juliana lee working on the preliminary budgeting
• Historians announced:
  • Andy Kim
  • HeeJin park
  • Mina Son
• QA Staff announced:
  • Geun Lee
• Discussed Bible Verse

     Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, 
     and with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God 
     that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. 
     
     Philippians 4:6-7

Counselors still working on other possible verses

4/15

Announcement

Ms. Juliana Lee (parent at HKM) will serve as a Budgetary Coordinator

Agenda

• Camp Memory Book (preferably electronic version)
  • From this year, we will make ‘Camp Memory Book’ and distribute to all campers and leaders
  • Paper Book would be fancy, but pricy; Electronic Book is cheaper and portable
  • We will discuss the details in the meeting
• Quality Assurance Staff and Historians
  • We need three (3) Quality Assurance Staff and Historians
  • They will document all of the prep progresses, plans, meeting minutes, and activities at the Camp
  • They will photograph various items for Camp memory Book
  • They will make sure that we follow the plans and milestones as designed
  • They will design and publish Camp memory Book
• Theme & Bible Verses; need further discussions
• Prep status and progress
• Camp T-Shirt design and contest for MCs/Counselors and Kids
  • Winners will receive $50 gift certificate per each; one for MCs/Counselors shirt and one for Kids shirt
  • If one wins both designs, $100 gift certificate will be given
  • All coursers and kids from Baltimore, Harrisburg, and Cleveland Churches are eligible to participate the design contest)
  • We will discuss the details in the meeting and will determine the final design contest specs.
• Counselor Join Deadline: 5/27
• Counselor Join Lock-in Date: 6/2 (Saturday)
  • Will meet at Retreat Center (Bleu Room rented out)
  • Dinner will be served
• Quality Assurance Staff will develop Emergency Protocols and Guidelines
  • Medical emergency due to existing medical conditions
  • Medical emergency due to accidents
  • Other uncontrollable events and behaviors at the Camp
• Weekly meeting will be held after the Youth Mass at 4th Grader Room from 4/22
• Ms. Gabriella Oh will e-mail Ms. Juliana Lee and Mr. Daniel Kang the summary of material purchase for the 2006 Camp
• Will review the feedback from 2006 Camp
• Will check the status update re. kids from from Archdiocese of Taegu, Korea

4/8

Ms. Gabriella Oh will serve as Purchasing Coordinator and will be onsite.

4/6

Three (3) buses reserved

   Boen Transportation 
   Phone (443) 535-0203 
   Fax     (443) 535-0204

4/1

Announcement

• Tom Kwon = the MC for this year’s Camp
• Paul Lee = the Co-MC
• Approx. 10 kids from Harrisburg Church will join the camp.
• Approx. 30 kids from Archdiocese of Taegu, Korea might join the Camp, but not confirmed yet (the exact details is TBD; the Church Office will inform us)
• Mr. Dongha Kim (parent at HKM) will serve as a Safety Coordinator onsite and oversee safety issues in evenings (from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.)

Movie Clips

• Andrew Hong will work on the clips
• Andrew will choose ‘future movie producers’ and train them

Brainstorming

• Discussed some ideas about the theme
• Handed Retreat Guide Books Tom Kwon and Paul Lee

3/18

Announcements

• Approx. 15 kids from St. Andrew Kim Korean Catholic Church in Cleveland, OH will join the camp.

  Youth Leader: Dustin Yoon

  Sunday School Director: Joan Kim

  Program Coordination: Catarina Kim

Kick-off meeting

• Deposit $2,000 sent to Summit Lake
• Need to develop detailed ideas re. the theme, ‘Peace in Him’
• Counselor selection and number of counselors
• Retreat Guide Books
• Camp Information

     http://www.summitlake.org/
     
     Summit Lake 
     7610 Hampton Valley Road
     Emmitsburg, MD 
     21727-9515 
     
     Phone (888) 770-5338
     Fax   (919) 556-3458 
     
     Kathy Coley (Business Director)
     kccoley@aol.com