Why AreaOne Camps?
TRANSFORMING: Rock solid Biblical teaching + passionate worship = changed lives
LIFE CHANGING TEACHING: Practical teaching and student assisted illusions with Harris 3rd will challenge students
PASSIONATE WORSHIP: Christ centered vertical worship with Cloverton
ALL INCLUSIVE: One price takes care of your program, housing and food for 5 nights and 4 days
GREAT LOCATIONS: Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Destin, Florida combines the beach with amazing amenities
FABULOUS HOUSING: Fully equipped condos that sleep 6-8 people or hotel rooms with a kitchenette that sleep 4
STUDENT PARTICIPATION: Opportunities are provided during the program for your group to perform on stage
PACED SCHEDULE: Return home rested with renewed relationships with your students
MISSIONS OPTIONS: Afternoon options include recreation or missions
ADULT PROGRAM: Youth veteran Danny Sartin invests in your adult volunteers to encourage & build them up
TOP NOTCH PRODUCTION: Creativity and excellence are combined to reach students
AFFORDABLE: We focus on keeping expenses low so you can bring more kids to camp
FOR ALL YOUTH: Bring your senior high and your middle school to one camp
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Afternoon Options
Camp Options
Not every youth ministry needs the same camp experience. At AreaOne, your group can choose what activity best suits the needs of your students. Each afternoon your group can choose to participate in organized recreation, service/missions opportunities or choose your own adventure and do your own thing.
Recreation
AreaOne offers afternoon beach organized recreation options from which your students can choose. Our staff will oversee these recreation stations and students will have the opportunity to sign-up each day for these activities.
Missions/Service Projects
Ready to get dirty? This may be the option for you if your students need to understand what it means to serve others. Work projects are great group bonding times and can be a faith broadening experience. Deadline for signing up for the service/work projects is April 1st.
Your Choice
Exactly like it sounds… Each afternoon you are in charge of what your group does each afternoon. At both AREA1:ozarks and AREA1:emeraldcoast there are many opportunities for your group. Deadline for choosing this option is April 1st
2012 Camps Comparison Chart
| Dates | Location | Speaker | Worship | Food | Missions & Rec | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.12-16 | Roach, MO | Harris III & Kiley Butler | Cloverton | Yes | Yes | $245* |
| 6.18-22 | Destin, FL | Harris III & Kiley Butler | Cloverton | Yes | Yes | $330* |
| 6.25-29 | Destin, FL | Harris III & Kiley Butler | Cloverton | Yes | Yes | $330* |
* Pricing increases May 1, 2012
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Florida Camp Features
| AreaOne Florida Features | June 18-22 | June 25-29 |
|---|---|---|
| Worship: Cloverton | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker: Harris III | Yes | Yes |
| Missions Options | Yes | Yes |
| Lunch and Dinner provided | Yes | Yes |
| Housing: Hotel w/Kitchenette | Yes | Yes |
| Housing: Condos | Yes | Yes |
| Gated property w/Security | Yes | Yes |
| Free Shuttle Service | Yes | Yes |
| Beach Recreation | Yes | Yes |
| Beach Access | Yes | Yes |
| "Your Choice" Afternoons | Yes | Yes |
Theme
2012 Theme: Illuminate
“For You light my lamp: The Lord my God illuminates my darkness” Psalm 18:28
Illuminate: I was blind but now I see! It is so easy, even for Christians, to be deceived by the things of this world. Only the Light of Christ brings us out of darkness and enables us to walk in the freedom of Truth. This year we are seeking to remove any blinders from our eyes, to move forward with a renewed passion, and walk confidently from a position based solely on the Word of God. Sometimes we don’t know what we are missing… this summer we will find out!
Master illusionist, Harris III, will use your students on stage to help illustrate how easily deceived we can be. His teaching will incorporate illusions that are sure to captivate and transform your students. Don’t be fooled though, these illusions are not just for entertainmet. They will carry with them the weight of truth and are specifically designed to show the power of the Gospel over, and in, our lives.
During AREA1:camps we will challenge students to start a relationship with Jesus Christ if they do not have one. The challenge for students that already follow Christ will be to consider what it means to live for Christ or, put another way, be the church rather than just attending church.
When we present the gospel we present the facts and trust students to make a decision because we believe that God’s Word will not return void to Him. We also work to create opportunities for you and your youth team to minister to your students. Should you be short on adult volunteers to pray with your students the AreaOne staff will be available to support you.
Worship Artists
Cloverton – AREA1:emeraldcoast 2012 Worship Band
Even though lead singer Lance Stafford’s voice has a striking resemblance to Third Day’s Mac Powell, Cloverton’s new song “Take Me Into The Beautiful” offers a unique sound that paints a picture of what it’s like to truly be in God’s presence.
“(The song) is based out of scripture when Moses spent time with God on the mountain, and afterwards, he had to wear a veil because his face shined so brightly,” explains Lance. “It’s an idea of being in the presence of God, and recognizing him moving and active around us. We read about in scripture but it still happens today. It’s a beautiful thing.”
Lance grew up in a musical family, but being a full-time musician and performer did not come naturally. He battled stage fright and pursued music more as a hobby rather than a career choice in college. After graduating, Lance (lead singer and piano) joined back up with his worship band from his local church which included his twin brother Layne (bass guitar), Tim Brantl (lead guitar), Matt Brown (rhythm guitar) and Kirby LeMoine (drums) to form Cloverton.
Cloverton’s first break came from a secret entry by Lance into Embassy Music’s Talent Search, where Lance performed by himself and won regional songwriting and performance categories enabling the band to earn studio time with producers in Nashville, Tennessee. Cloverton’s first EP album Take Me Into The Beautiful released in 2009, and they had the opportunity to open for Casting Crowns on the K-LOVE Friends and Family Music Cruise in 2011.
Speakers
Harris III – AREA1:emeraldcoast 2012 Speaker & Illusionist
“What if everything you’ve based your life on to this point has been a clever illusion?” the illusionist asks. “How deep is the deception all around us, and how much of it do we accept without even questioning?”
His name is Harris, III (“Harris the Third”), and since receiving a magic set from his grandmother at the age of 9, he has been fascinated with magic, illusion and how easily the senses are deceived. At age 11 he gave his first public performance. Today, at the age of 27, he is a classically trained, award-winning, master illusionist, and an expert in the art of deception. He has performed before 1 million people in more than twelve nations on five continents. Harris’ performances not only amaze his audiences, but also awaken them to the lure of deception, the power of the senses, and the secret of living life based on deeper realities.
While Harris has earned respect as an artist to many, ultimately, he’s an equally respected communicator. Whether telling a story, speaking from his heart, or performing illusions, his ultimate goal is to inspire and challenge people, initiating change and transformation in Christ.
Kiley Butler – AREA1:emeraldcoast 2012 Speaker & Host
Kiley has ministered to youth through various ministries, bands and churches for over 15 years. He has served on staff with Youth For Christ, Memphis Leadership Foundation, Urban Youth Initiative, been a rural and inner city youth pastor, and now works with AreaOne as its President. He has lived his life with a heart to see teenagers live out every aspect of their lives from a biblical perspective. During mid 90′s he helped run the Memphis, TN Christian night club “704b” and played in the popular Christian rock bands “Urgent Cry” and “Fingerpaint.” One of the band members and some of the Fingerpaint songs ended up on Skillet’s debut album. For a few years Kiley toured with his own worship band and later served as one of Todd Agnew’s bass players. Kiley graduated from Crichton College with Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies and has also studied for his Masters with Covenant Seminary in St. Louis, MO. When with the Urban Youth Initiative and Memphis Leadership Foundation, he created an inner city mentoring and tutoring program that reached hundreds of at-risk kids in Memphis, TN. He has spoken at churches, camps, graduations, abstinence conferences and many other events. He has served as President of AreaOne since 2002 and is chief architect of all AreaOne conferences and camps.
Camp Schedule
Day 1
3:30-4:30 – Registration
4:30-5:45 – Free Time
5:45-6:45 – Dinner
7:00 – Doors open for MAIN.EVENT
7:15-7:30 – Pre-Show (fun, talent & crowd games on main-stage)
7:30-9:00 – MAIN.EVENT (worship & teaching)
9:00-9.30 – Break
9:30-10:30 – de:BRIEF (private youth group discussion time)
10:30-11:00 – Fellowship time
11:00 – In Rooms – no noise
Day 2 – 4
7:30-8:30 – Breakfast
8:50-9:00 – Doors open for the.BUZZ
9:00-10:00 – the.BUZZ (worship & high energy overview of the day & teaching with main speaker)
10:00-10:15 – Break
10:15-10:45 – am.DEVO (personal devotion time)
10:45-11:45 – Forums (small group seminars)
12:00-1:00 – Lunch
1:30-3:30 – Recreation, Missions and Service Projects, or “Your Choice” options
3:30-5:30 – Free time
5:45-6:45 – Dinner
7:00 – Doors open for MAIN.EVENT
7:15-7:30 – Pre-Show (fun, talent & crowd games on main-stage)
7:30-9:00 – MAIN.EVENT (worship & teaching)
9:00-9.30 – Break
9:30-10:30 – de:BRIEF (private youth group discussion time)
10:30-11:00 – Fellowship time
11:00 – In Rooms – no noise
Day 5
7:00-7:30 – am.DEVO (personal devotion time)
7:30-8:30 – Breakfast
8:50-9:00 – Doors open for the.BUZZ
9:00-10:00 – the.BUZZ (worship & closing celebration)
10:00 – Check out and head home
(AREA1:ozarks & AREA1:emeraldcoast schedules will be slightly different and this is a representation • all schedules are subject to change)
Facilities
AREA1:emeraldcoast @ Sandestin Beach Resort
AREA1:emeraldcoast in Destin, Florida will be hosted at Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort which is the largest beach resort in northern Florida. With sugar white beaches, spacious beach-front and bayside condos, tennis courts, a golf course, marina and 20 restaurants, lodging at Sandestin consists of condominiums with full kitchens. Each attendee each day gets one hour in a sea
ADDRESS
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West
Destin, FL 32550-7268
HOUSING
6 or 8 per condo; private bathrooms, full kitchen and balcony or porch
4 person hotel rooms w/kitchenettes overlooking the bay or toward the beach
* some condos have two students per bed with one of the beds possibly being a queen sleeper sofa. See “Group Registration Form” for more details on rooming.
FREETIME OPTIONS
Sand Volleyball, Basketball, Beach Games, 17 Outdoor Pools, Saltwater Fishing from the beach (byo gear), Jet Skiis,* Parasailing,* Sea Kyaaks, Boogie Boards, Bicycles, Offshore fishing charters,* Tennis,* Golf,*
*Requires additional fee– Check the resort website for pricing on waterfront activities.
Financial Detail
Camp Registration
Registering for AREA1:emeraldcoast camps is a simple three step process.
1. Register online, call or fax in the “Group Registration Form” with an estimate of your group size.
2. Pay deposits of $50 per attendee. The date of your camp deposit postmark determines your price bracket. (Paypal accepted for deposits only). All registrations must include the signed copy of the Group Registration Form.
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3. Balance is due by May 1, 2012. All registrations after May 1, 2012 require immediate payment. A $20 late fee (per attendee) will be applied to all outstanding balances after May 1st. Call registration support at 888.GOAREA1 ext 2 and we’ll work with you. Bring each filled out attendee’s “Individual Registration” and “Health-Release” forms to camp.
Registration request will be confirmed by phone or email within 48 hours. This online registration form is for AreaOne summer camps. Please call us at 888.GOAREA1 ex 2 if you do not get a response confirming that we received your registration.
We are very flexible and will work with you to add students as they commit… even up to your day of departure provided beds remain available. Our experience is that the students that most need to be at camp are the ones that sign up at the last minute. While we have to have deadlines our heart is to help you get as many students to camp as possible.
AREA1:emeraldcoast in Destin, FL is an all inclusive* four night, five day camp for:
- $320: December-January
- $330: February-May
- $340: After May 1st
* Meals included: dinner (Monday through Thursday) and lunch (Tuesday through Thursday).
Deposits of $50 per attendee must be made online by or postmarked by end of price bracket in order to receive the discounted advertised price. Send to:
AreaOne Ministries, 1605 Germantown Pkwy, Ste. 111-223, Cordova, TN 38016.
You can register online or download the pdf forms here. Please call us at 888.GOAREA1 extension 2 with any questions. Space at AREA1:ozarks and AREA1:emeraldcoast is limited so do not wait to secure your places.
* All inclusive includes all meals, lodging, organized recreation, missions and service options and program. Tshirts, CD’s, snack shop and transportation to and from the camp are not included. Breakfast at AREA1:emeraldcoast is not included but each condo has a full kitchen to use at your discretion. For the kids that do eat breakfast most groups provide something simple like cereal or breakfast bars.
Refund policy: Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable to your balance. No refunds are given for balance payments after May 1st, 2012. If a student drops out you can replace that student with a boy or girl and not loose the initial deposit.
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• Can adult volunteers and chaperones attend with the students? Yes.. AreaOne camps are designed to strengthen the relationships between the youth workers and students. There are no “counselors” as in a traditional camp. The AreaOne staff is focused on creating the best, most spiritually effective camp so you can focus on your students. You will need at least one adult in each condo. Most condos available are two bedroom condos which sleep six people and require one of the six to be an adult.
• I would like my kids to attend but they wouldn’t be with a youth group. Can they come? It might be possible if your students join up with an attending youth group.
• Our group of students are from a ministry, not a church. Can we attend AreaOne? Yes, we would love to serve your ministry and students.
• What denomination are you and are you backed a church? AreaOne is an evangelical interdenominational ministry and we work with many denominations. We are not supported by any one church. We are supported by individuals who are invested in seeing Bible believing, Christ centered ministries thrive. What we’re best at is creating catalyst events that support your ministry by focusing on the fundamental foundation of our faith. We make room for the distinctiveness of denominations and avoid ordinances of the church.
• What’s your theology specifically on baptism? This is a great question and we love when people ask because we are passionate about scripture, biblical worldview training and seeing teenagers meet Christ for the first time. We do not baptize or take communion at AreaOne because we view these as ordinances of the local church. If your church would like to do this we will help make it happen as we do every year for individual churches. Click here for a more detailed look at our theology and feel free to call the President, Kiley Butler at 888.GOAREA1 ext 1.
What is your evangelism philosophy? Do you do long, emotional alter calls?
We do present the Gospel of Jesus Christ very clearly and we do create opportunities for students to respond in different ways. Our philosophy is to present the Gospel as powerfully and effectively as we can and expect the students to make their decision as to wether they will follow Christ. Our priority is to provide opportunities for the church youth staff and volunteers to minister to their students.
What are the youth pastor and church volunteers spiritual roles at AreaOne camps?
At AreaOne, we view our role as secondary to yours. Our heart is to create an environment where you can focus on ministering to your students. When all the details of event planning and execution are taken off your plate it frees you and your team up to focus on your students. If you are short on adults and need help ministering to your students we will be there to back you up in any way you desire.
What if I have some additional students that want to come to camp and it is the day camp is starting?
No problem… assuming we have bed space available we will be happy to try to work it out so that they can participate. While we have to have deadlines, our experience is that the students that most need to be at camp are the ones that sign up at the last minute. We will do everything in our power to help you get as many students to camp.