A letter to parents and campers from the Middle School Directors
Dear Camper, Mom and Dad or Guardian: It is time to prepare for the 6th and 7th, 8th grade week of camp at Northeastern Ohio Christian Youth Camp! We are looking forward to another great week of camp. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with the information you will need to help you prepare for your week of camp. Please be sure that both the camper and his/her parents or legal guardians read this letter. WHAT TO BRING: You will need to bring the following: Bedding, sleeping bag, flashlight, insect repellent, pillow, extra blanket, towels, soap, toothpaste, and other toilet articles, small notebook, pen or pencil, BIBLE, sturdy shoes(more than one pair), clothes suitable for camping, swim shoes if desires to go hiking in creek. *Please have your child bring a personal water bottle labeled with their name. PLEASE DO NOT BRING; Any form of electronic devices! *Cell phones are permitted for limited use only if absolutely necessary -these will be expected to remain in the cabins at all times. Electronic devices are not consistent with the goals of Christian camping, and we cannot be responsible for damage and /or loss of these items so PLEASE leave them at home during this week. In addition, DO NOT BRING: TOBACCO OR DRUGS OF ANY KIND, ANY TYPE OF WEAPON (INCLUDING POCKETKNIVES), OR ANY TYPE OF FIREWORKS and NO SHAVING CREAM. POSSESSION AND/OR USE OF THESE ITEMS COULD RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL FROM CAMP. DRESS CODE: The camp is primitive; therefore, rough clothing is recommended. MODEST CLOTHING is REQUIRED. Halter tops, mid-rib blouses & muscle shirts will not be permitted. Shirts with suggestive pictures and/or words on them that are not in keeping with Christian principles will not be permitted. Girl’s tank tops must have straps at least 1″ wide. Clothing that shows cleavage or has that “poured in” look will not be permitted. Young ladies who will be wearing the low-rider jeans and slacks will need to wear tops that will come to the top of the jeans while sitting or standing. Shorts and cutoffs may be worn at knee length each day until evening services. YOU WILL NEED TO BRING SEVERAL PAIRS OF LONG-LEGGED PANTS OR JEANS TO WEAR FOR EVENING SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES. ARRIVAL AT CAMP; We will begin to check campers in at 2:00pm on Sunday, July 7th Please DO NOT plan on arriving any earlier. When you arrive, you need to do the following: Upon arriving:
Please have all paperwork ready to turn in if not already completed online
Please bring your evening meal. You may eat when you choose. The first meal served by the camp will be breakfast on Monday morning.
Any camper taking prescription medications will need to turn them in to the nurse upon registering -please make sure all medication is labeled with child’s name and appropriate directions as indicated. *Parents, PLEASE DO NOT BRING PETS TO REGISTRATION.
VISITORS: We welcome visitors during any evening services that begin at 7:30pm daily.
CHECK OUT TIME; ALL CAMPERS MUST PICKED UP AT THE CAMP BY 9;30AM ON SATURDAY, JULY 13, Parents should plan to arrive at the camp at 8:30am that morning. Please be prompt in picking up your child.if someone other that the parent or legal guardian of the child will be picking him/her up, we must have written permission. IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL: We never want to send a camper or staff member home early, but, there are some conditions, however, that could cause us to do so. The following circumstances could result in early dismissal from camp:
Possession and/or use of any drug, tobacco, or alcohol.
Participation in the destruction of camp property.
Unauthorized entrance of boys into girl’s villages or girls into boy’s villages.
Possession and/or use of fireworks.
Possession of any pornographic materials.
Activity that would endanger the safety of any camper or staff member, including threats of violence.
As always, we are looking forward to a great week of camp and to having you there with us!
Directors, Jason Shodd (330)-707-6253 Rich Mason (330)-556-3247 Micah Marshall (412)-432-9135
Rich is an elder at the Columbiana church of Christ, where he has served in various youth related roles including, youth deacon, LTC leader and long-standing high school teacher. Rich has served as a director for Middle School Week since 2018 but has served as a counselor and teacher for the week for 20 years. He started attending NOCYC as a camper in 3rd grade and continued through high school. Rich believes there is no better way to serve the Lord than to mentor young people. A belief he passed along to his two daughters who have been active staff members at camp since a young age.
Micah Marshall (Columbiana church of Christ)
Micah has been a director of Junior High week since 2017. NOCYC has always been an integral part of his life since he was first introduced to it in third grade. Since then, he has only missed 2 years of camp despite making the commute from Georgia. Micah met his wife Alana at NOCYC and proposed under the Walt Young pavilion after having milkshakes at the local Steel Trolly Diner. Micah continued to use his passion for Christian education and outreach by co-founding the Young Adults Retreat with Dawson Bennett to provide an opportunity for 18-35 year old’s to grow their faith.
Jason Shodd (Struthers church of Christ)
Jason Shodd is a full-time minister working with the Struthers Church of Christ since 2014. Prior to this, he worked as a minister with the Lake Milton congregation from 2008-2014. He has been working as a director for middle school week since 2006. Prior to becoming director, he grew up a camper, attending NOCYC every summer from 1990-1999. He also serves on the NOCYC Board of Directors since 2008. He loves the opportunity to work with the youth and hopefully inspire and cultivate their journey with Christ.
Middle School Week
Grades 6-8
A letter to parents and campers from the Middle School Directors
Dear Camper, Mom and Dad or Guardian:
It is time to prepare for the 6th and 7th, 8th grade week of camp at Northeastern Ohio Christian
Youth Camp! We are looking forward to another great week of camp. The purpose of this
letter is to provide you with the information you will need to help you prepare for your week
of camp. Please be sure that both the camper and his/her parents or legal guardians read
this letter.
WHAT TO BRING: You will need to bring the following: Bedding, sleeping bag,
flashlight, insect repellent, pillow, extra blanket, towels, soap, toothpaste, and other toilet
articles, small notebook, pen or pencil, BIBLE, sturdy shoes(more than one pair), clothes
suitable for camping, swim shoes if desires to go hiking in creek. *Please have your child
bring a personal water bottle labeled with their name.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING; Any form of electronic devices! *Cell phones are permitted for
limited use only if absolutely necessary -these will be expected to remain in the cabins at all
times. Electronic devices are not consistent with the goals of Christian camping, and we cannot
be responsible for damage and /or loss of these items so PLEASE leave them at home during this
week. In addition, DO NOT BRING: TOBACCO OR DRUGS OF ANY KIND, ANY TYPE
OF WEAPON (INCLUDING POCKETKNIVES), OR ANY TYPE OF FIREWORKS and
NO SHAVING CREAM. POSSESSION AND/OR USE OF THESE ITEMS COULD
RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL FROM CAMP.
DRESS CODE: The camp is primitive; therefore, rough clothing is recommended.
MODEST CLOTHING is REQUIRED. Halter tops, mid-rib blouses & muscle shirts will
not be permitted. Shirts with suggestive pictures and/or words on them that are not in
keeping with Christian principles will not be permitted. Girl’s tank tops must have straps at
least 1″ wide. Clothing that shows cleavage or has that “poured in” look will not be
permitted. Young ladies who will be wearing the low-rider jeans and slacks will need to wear
tops that will come to the top of the jeans while sitting or standing. Shorts and cutoffs may be
worn at knee length each day until evening services. YOU WILL NEED TO BRING
SEVERAL PAIRS OF LONG-LEGGED PANTS OR JEANS TO WEAR FOR EVENING SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES.
ARRIVAL AT CAMP; We will begin to check campers in at 2:00pm on Sunday, July 7th
Please DO NOT plan on arriving any earlier. When you arrive, you need to do the following:
Upon arriving:
served by the camp will be breakfast on Monday morning.
nurse upon registering -please make sure all medication is labeled with child’s
name and appropriate directions as indicated.
*Parents, PLEASE DO NOT BRING PETS TO REGISTRATION.
VISITORS: We welcome visitors during any evening services that begin at 7:30pm daily.
CHECK OUT TIME; ALL CAMPERS MUST PICKED UP AT THE CAMP BY 9;30AM
ON SATURDAY, JULY 13, Parents should plan to arrive at the camp at 8:30am that morning.
Please be prompt in picking up your child.if someone other that the parent or legal guardian
of the child will be picking him/her up, we must have written permission.
IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL: We never want to send a camper or staff member home early, but,
there are some conditions, however, that could cause us to do so. The following circumstances
could result in early dismissal from camp:
including threats of violence.
As always, we are looking forward to a great week of camp and to having you there with us!
Directors,
Jason Shodd
(330)-707-6253
Rich Mason
(330)-556-3247
Micah Marshall
(412)-432-9135
Register Online Now! https://shop.nocyc.com/?mep_events=junior-high-week-july-7-13-2024
Meet the Middle School Week Directors
Rich Mason (Columbiana church of Christ)
Rich is an elder at the Columbiana church of Christ, where he has served in various youth related roles including, youth deacon, LTC leader and long-standing high school teacher. Rich has served as a director for Middle School Week since 2018 but has served as a counselor and teacher for the week for 20 years. He started attending NOCYC as a camper in 3rd grade and continued through high school. Rich believes there is no better way to serve the Lord than to mentor young people. A belief he passed along to his two daughters who have been active staff members at camp since a young age.
Micah Marshall (Columbiana church of Christ)
Micah has been a director of Junior High week since 2017. NOCYC has always been an integral part of his life since he was first introduced to it in third grade. Since then, he has only missed 2 years of camp despite making the commute from Georgia. Micah met his wife Alana at NOCYC and proposed under the Walt Young pavilion after having milkshakes at the local Steel Trolly Diner. Micah continued to use his passion for Christian education and outreach by co-founding the Young Adults Retreat with Dawson Bennett to provide an opportunity for 18-35 year old’s to grow their faith.
Jason Shodd (Struthers church of Christ)
Jason Shodd is a full-time minister working with the Struthers Church of Christ since 2014. Prior
to this, he worked as a minister with the Lake Milton congregation from 2008-2014. He has been
working as a director for middle school week since 2006. Prior to becoming director, he grew up
a camper, attending NOCYC every summer from 1990-1999. He also serves on the NOCYC
Board of Directors since 2008. He loves the opportunity to work with the youth and hopefully
inspire and cultivate their journey with Christ.