Entry Page

Updated: April 10, 2008

 

Welcome to the Camp Carter Web page for United Youth Camps. [Please note, this is NOT the Website for the YMCA and their program, which runs all summer.] The United Youth Camps program is are supported by the United Church of God, an International Association and rent camps across the U.S. for our summer and winter camp programs--usually about a week long. The camp we use for our United Youth Camps summer camp in Texas is a YMCA facility located on the northwest side of Fort Worth, TX, near Lake Worth, named Camp Amon Carter. This is our UYC-Camp Carter entry page, which will give current year information about the camp as well as links to past camp Web pages, and will be used to post any special announcements we feel parents should be aware of during camp. We'll also include some other items, like a link to check the current weather, current year application forms for campers and staff, and the current year camp description used in the annual camp magazine. We hope the page will be a helpful communication tool before, during, and after camp for campers, staff members, and parents.

The United Church of God member Web site has a page giving all the United Youth Camps information for this year, as well as having a copy of the 2008 Camp Magazine for download or viewing. The 2008 Youth Camp button is on the menu on the left side of the member Web site. Here's the direct link in case you're having trouble finding the page: http://members.ucg.org/youthcamps/.

Please note the application deadline is the same as in the past--May 1st. However, this year we're using a new online application process. There is a link on the Youth Camps page of the member Web site for the online application system.

2008 Dates:

Due to changes in the Texas school regulations about start times, the dates for Camp Carter in 2008 have changed yet again for 2008. This year we have been moved to early July. They asked about a date later in August, but that conflicts with school band & other camps here in Texas, so the dates they gave us are July 6-13, with staff coming in for training starting Saturday night, July 5, 2008.

Please note the dates given in the United News in late November ARE INCORRECT. The dates shown here are the correct ones. (The dates in the 2008 Camp Magazine are also correct.)

Application Deadline is May 1st!

Camp Carter Staff Update-April 10

After the new online application process became live, we found that they system did not include the "Kitchen" option for a staff service area--nor does it include the "Other" option we've had in the past to allow you to write in other options such as working in the Kitchen. If you want to help in that area you'll need to put that information in one of the notes fields in the online staff application. We're sorry for the inconvenience, but the turn-around time to add another field in the online system prohibits us from making the change at this time. You can always email me to add that to your application if you have already applied.

Camp 2008 Update

The links below will become active after the annual camp magazine has been mailed to all member households. Please note that although the camp magazine has been mailed, we are not going to be posting application packets online this year to be downloaded. We are trying to move to an "online application process". The link for you to apply for camp will be on the new UCG Member Website. Look for 2008 Youth Camp link on the menu system along the left side of your screen. Or, here's the direct link to the camp page: http://members.ucg.org/youthcamps/ . Click on the "2008 Online Camp Application" link to get into the system. Our vendor held us up for a while, but it is now working, so please use that link to apply for camp.

The packing list and transportation form are not available now but will be active once acceptance packets begin going out. They will also be sent out via email by the new online application system, but a copy will be available here in case you need another.

Release for Horseback Riding (REQUIRED)

Release for Ropes Course (REQUIRED)

Packing List

2008 Transportation Letter

 

How do I get there?

Maps are available below to help you get to Camp Carter as well as for service in Ft. Worth. You'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program (see link below) to view and print them.

Map to Camp Carter

Map to Ft. Worth services

Click here for the current weather, current Doppler radar, and the 10-day local forecast for Fort Worth, TX courtesy of Weather.com.

2008 Description that appeared in United Youth Camp Magazine:

Camp Carter (2008) Age Range: 12-18 Fees: Campers, $250; non-counselor High School Staff, $125, other staff, no charge Dates: July 6-13, 2008 (staff arrives July 5) Application: Ken Treybig, 16850 Eagle Dr, Gladewater, TX 75647-9175 We have new dates this summer for Camp Carter! With the change in Texas state law about when public schools can begin, the YMCA is trying to maximize attendance at their own camps and have moved our week of camp to the week right after the Fourth of July in order to keep our price increase to a minimum. Campers will arrive on Sunday, July 6, and leave on Sunday, July 13. We’re expecting lots of action, a good balance of “down time”, and numerous opportunities to visit with other campers and staff from all over the nation. Activities are varied, ranging from many indoor activities (Christian living, crafts, dance, and strength training) to the more active outdoor activities (basketball, flag football, horseback riding, softball, skeet/archery, and volleyball). In addition, everyone enjoys the ropes course (high and low elements) and a ½ day lakefront activity on nearby Lake Worth . Water-skiing, tubing, swimming or just lounging on the shore with a brother or sister dorm is a popular activity. We will also continue kayaking, which was a hit last year. The oldest boys dorm and oldest girls dorm get a few extras each year such as a golf class on a nearby course and rappelling the 65’ tower. Camp Carter offers plenty of opportunities to visit with fellow campers at meals, joint swimming sessions and dance classes, the lakefront activity, evening activities and snack time as well as on the Sabbath and the two dances—one early in the week and the other the final night—all in the safe, accepting atmosphere of United Youth Camps. Christian living classes, daily compass checks, and nightly Bible Q & A sessions help give a solid base of biblical instruction as well as discussion of this year’s theme of “Rising Above the World”. Campers tell us they find these the most helpful parts of camp for them, and the ministers involved are happy to help them grow spiritually. All of this takes place in Fort Worth , Texas , on a beautiful 300+ acre country property amid the rolling Texas hills. There are many large oaks and sycamore trees to provide lots of shade, which is nice to have even though we schedule most of the active outdoor activities in the morning and the indoor and water activities in the afternoon. Transportation If you plan to fly to camp, transportation to and from DFW and Dallas Love Field will be provided free of charge. Please schedule your flight’s arrival between noon and 3 PM on July 6th and your departure between 11 AM and 2 PM on July 13th. That will allow us time to schedule our airport runs so you arrive near the beginning of check-in—which starts at 3 PM . If you're traveling by private vehicle, please plan to arrive between 3 and 5 PM on July 6th and plan to depart at or shortly after 10 AM on July 13th. Please note that we will not be able to accept campers before 3 PM on July 6th, since we need the time on both Saturday night and Sunday to finish our staff training before campers arrive. We want to provide the best quality staff team to care for our campers, so please give us that time to “get up to speed” before arriving. Staff The YMCA staff will run the ropes course, rappelling, archery, skeet/riflery, swimming pool, horseback riding, as well as provide the meals. We will need counselors and assistant counselors, plus staff for all other activities, including lifeguards for the lakefront activity and nursing staff for the Health Center . Precamp staff training is an important factor in making sure we serve the campers well at our United Youth Camps, so we’re asking that all staff members arrive in time for services in Fort Worth on the Sabbath of July 5th. The brethren have been wonderful in providing a meal for us each year, after which we’ll move into the facility and have training sessions both Saturday night and Sunday before campers arrive.

Download Forms:
Notes:

1. All forms (Campers and Staff alike) are now handled through the new online application system. Go to the 2008 Youth Camps page of the members Web site and click on the online application link.
2. If you need the Code of Honor in PDF format, click here. You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader file to view and print them. If you do not have the program, you can download it by clicking the link below (the "Get Acrobat Reader" icon).
3. Clicking on the link for the Code of Honor will open it in Acrobat Reader (if you have it installed). You can then print and/or save it to your hard drive.

If you have questions, you are welcome to e-mail the camp director by clicking the link or the mail icon here.