Leader’s Manual

July 23-27, 2017

IMMEASURABLE

2 017 S c h e d u l e

Grounds open Friday, July 21 at 8:00 am

Sunday, July 23

9:15 am Main Session with Matt Proctor

7:30 pm Youth Leaders Meeting at the NYR Lodge

9:00 pm Main Session with Matt Proctor

11:00 pm Group Time

Midnight Lights Out

Monday, July 24

9:15 am Main Session with Chad Monahan

10:45 am Classes

1:00 pm Recreation/Free Time

6:30 pm Valley Opens

7:15 pm Main Session with Jeff Walling

9:15 pm Group Time

Midnight Lights Out

IMMEASURABLE Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,

according to his power that is at work within us, Ephesians 3:20

Tuesday, July 25

9:15 am Main Session with Jeff Walling

10:45 am Classes

1:00 pm Recreation/Free Time

6:30 pm Valley Opens

7:15 pm Main Session with Chad Monahan

9:15 pm Group Time

10:30 pm Late Night Worship in the Valley

Midnight Lights Out

Wednesday, July 26

9:15 am Main Session with Michael DeFazio

10:45 am Classes

1:00 pm Recreation/Free Time

2:00 pm Open Mic at the Canteen

6:30 pm Valley Opens

7:15 pm Main Session with Michael DeFazio

9:15 pm Group Time

Midnight Lights Out

Thursday, July 27

9:15 am Main Session with Mark Christian

10:45 am Classes

1:00 pm Recreation/Free Time

6:30 pm Valley Opens

7:15 pm Main Session with Mark Christian

9:15 pm Group Time

Midnight Lights Out

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

Class Locations For Class Locations listen to Main Stage announcements and pick up a list in

Registration/Merch. Unless otherwise noted, our 5th grade – Adult classes will be studying

an overview of Epehsians.

Children’s Program (4 yrs – 4th Grade) – Korean Lodge

5th – 6th Grade

7th – 8th Grade

9th – 10th Grade

11th – 12th Grade

College Age – Spiritual Formation

Youth Leader’s Class – Monday and Tuesday with Chad Monahan

Adults

Merch Hours Monday - Thursday:

Minutes before each Main Session

2:00-4:00 pm

Youth Leader’s Meeting A Youth Leader’s Meeting will be held at the NYR Lodge at 7:30 pm on Sunday

evening. We encourage one youth leader from each group to attend this meeting

as we will discuss camp safety and important elements of the week. Registration/

Merch will be closed during this time.

Counselor On-Site Peter Buckland, a licensed, professional counselor and a former professor at

Ozark Christian College, is available all week. Please feel free to visit with him as

needed. Peter can be found in the NYR lodge.

Communion Communion will be provided by NYR this year and will take place during the

Sunday AM session.

Tournaments and Recreation Signups Get a team together and sign-up for our tournaments and recreation! You can

sign up for volleyball, basketball, flag football, soccer and horseshoes! Signups will

be in the area between Registration/Merch and the Canteen. Listen to Main Stage

announcements for more information about signup times.

Open Mic at the Canteen This year we are offering an open mic opportunity at the canteen on Wednesday

afternoon from 2:00-4:00 pm. For those in your group that come alive on stage

and want to share their latest creation, whether it is a song, a poem they’ve

written, or try-out their stand-up act, this is the perfect opportunity for them! All

acts must sign up outside of Registration/Merch. Listen to the Main Stage

announcements for more information about signup times.

Visitors/Guests Please have any visitors or guests come to Registration/Merch to get a day pass

wristband. Each session is $10.

Children’s Programming NYR Children's Programming will be available each morning for 4-year-olds - 4th

grade. Children will meet in front of the NYR Lodge at 9:00 am and be

transported to the Korean Lodge for worship, lesson, crafts, and snacks. All

children will be brought back to the NYR Lodge at 11:45 am.

To register for the Children’s Program, meet at the NYR Lodge at 8:45 am on Monday

morning.

Membership Meeting The annual membership meeting is Thursday at 3:00 pm in the NYR Lodge. If you

would like more information on becoming a member, pick up an information

sheet at Registration/Merch.

Baptisms In recent years at NYR we had people that were baptized write their name on a

stake and nail it into the ground by the pond. Stakes are once again available at

the pond for those who are baptized at NYR. Please remember to contact

parents or guardians if someone in your group wants to be baptized at NYR and

is under the age of 18.

Baptism certificates are available at Registration/Merch for those baptized at

NYR.

NYR Medics and Emergency Medical

Information and Numbers Medics are available on NYR property at all times and can be located by a deputy

or at the Canteen or Registration/Merch. For situations that may arise away from

camp or that need a doctor’s care, feel free to use the following Urgent Care

Center:

Founders Family Medicine and Urgent Care

4386 Trail Boss Drive; Castle Rock, CO 80104 (located behind Wal-Mart)

303-688-8666

Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-8:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 am-3:00 pm

GROUP TIME NOTES FOR

LEADERS

The purpose of Group Time is for the youth group to talk about the day. It is not

intended to be another extended worship time or sermon. It is a great opportunity to

involve the entire youth group in sharing. Group Time is one of the most unique parts

of NYR. Make sure you lay the ground rules and set expectations correctly the first

day!

Homework Please spend time in prayer.

Take mental notes of things that happen each day at NYR and use them at Group

Time for discussion and individual accountability.

Watch for opportunities to see how all your students are doing.

Intentionality We don’t assume to know your students better than you do by any means, but we do

feel a burden on our hearts to provide material for you to use. We ask that you

incorporate as many of these items as you can in your Group Time because they

compound upon each other.

Discussion Tips for Leaders to Know 1. Everyone needs to be included in the discussion.

2. No repeat answers. If someone answers a question the way you were going to,

choose to give more details and elaborate rather than repeat the same answer.

3. No one is allowed to monopolize the discussion.

4. Watch your time. Allow time to talk about important stuff.

5. Always spend the last part of Group Time in prayer.

SUNDAY

1. What challenged you about today?

2. This morning when we talked about the bigness of God, did anything that was said

surprise you?

3. What did you know about Jonah before the session tonight?

4. What was something that you learned about Jonah’s life?

5. This week we will be learning about Jonah in the morning sessions and different

parts of Jesus’ life in the evenings. Our classes will be giving us an overview of the

book of Ephesians.

Close With Prayer Pray for a powerful week. Begin to challenge your students to take opportunities to

examine their life.

Talk about tomorrow: Go over the schedule.

Class locations:

Information is available at Registration/Merch and they will be announced

from the Main Stage.

Review the rules, dress guidelines, and helpful camping info.

Remind them about weather and climate and how to keep their tent waterproof.

Tell them to use lots of sunblock and to drink lots of water. (The suggested

amount of water is half a person’s body weight in ounces.)

MONDAY - LOVE

Decisions If anyone in your group made a life decision concerning their walk with Christ, ask

them to tell the rest of the group about it.

Discussion Questions about the Day

1. What challenged you today?

2. Do you take the opportunity to see God’s love in others?

3. What do you think about God’s compassion?

4. What was something that made you think in tonight’s main session?

5. What did you learn from Christ’s week leading up to his crucifixion?

6. Remind the students who they can talk to in your group about decisions or

struggles.

Close with Prayer

On The Lighter Side 1. How did you spend your free time this afternoon?

2. What was the best part of your day?

3. Have you met someone from another state?

TUESDAY - POWER

Decisions

If anyone in your group made a decision, ask them to tell the rest of the group about it.

1. What was your decision?

2. What is it about your life you want to change?

3. What does it mean to know Jesus is your Savior and Lord?

Discussion Questions about the Day 1. What was Monday’s theme for the day? What is today’s theme?

2. What challenged you today in the sessions or the class?

3. We see God’s power throughout the Bible; do you let Him lead your life?

4. Are you willing to let God lead even though it might look or sound crazy to the

world? (Like the blind man willing to do what Jesus told him to do to be healed.)

Close with Prayer

Late Night Worship in the Valley We will conclude the night with a special time of worship. After prayer, have your

group go quietly to the Valley. If you have baptisms this night, please do them after the

worship session.

WEDNESDAY - PURSUIT

Decisions

If anyone in your group made a decision, ask them to tell the rest of the group about it.

1. What was your decision?

2. What is it about your life you want to change?

3. How can giving your life over to Jesus help?

4. What does it mean to know Jesus is your Savior and Lord?

5. How can the youth group help the person making a decision?

Discussion Questions about the Day 1. What did you learn today?

2. After Jonah was swallowed by the fish, we see him pursuing God. Do you feel that

you pursue God? What about when you’re having success in your life?

3. We see that Satan went after Jesus in the wilderness. Jesus continued to stay

faithful and used scripture to fight off Satan. Do you read your Bible daily?

4. What’s the difference between a trial and a temptation?

5. As a youth group, are you taking advantages of opportunities to share Christ?

Close with Prayer

On The Lighter Side 1. What was the best part of your day?

2. Did you see anything weird or unusual today?

3. Who did you meet today you didn’t know before...or...Who did you get to know

better today and how?

THURSDAY - CALL

Decisions 1. Review decisions that were made tonight and earlier this week.

2. Did anyone make any decisions privately that they would like to share with the

rest of the group?

3. How can we help each other when we get home to keep commitments to Christ

that we made this week? Who will hold you accountable to your decision?

Discussion Questions about the Day 1. We’ve been challenged again about taking advantage of opportunities; do you have

a plan when you go home?

2. We are finishing up the day with seeing Jonah running from the call. Why do you

think he ran? Who can relate?

3. There has been a challenge for us to show Jesus through the way we live our lives.

Do you have any fears or concerns of doing that?

Close with Prayer

Make sure you tell your students that camp rules still

apply tonight!

Final Instructions 1. Review what time everyone needs to be ready to leave.

2. Review the procedure for cleaning up camp and loading.

3. Talk about how you would like to share the decisions and other influences of the

week with your church back home.

NYR POLICIES

Anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A

notarized document for temporary legal guardianship must be turned into the

Registrar with the camper’s registration. This mandate comes from the state of

Colorado, not NYR.

Nationwide Youth Roundup is a Christian gathering. Please come with a

cooperative attitude and desire to grow in the Lord.

Every person must register. Please do so upon arrival. Each registrant must wear

the official wristband at all times. Anyone who is not wearing one will be escorted

to the registration booth to register.

Before leaving the grounds, all youth through senior high school, must be

sponsored by an adult (youth leader, minister, parent or guardian) and must gain

permission by the sponsor.

Identify and obey Ranch Sheriff and Deputies at all times.

Observe the Golf Cart Procedures as listed on the Golf Cart Registration Form.

Main Sessions in the Valley: In our attempt to serve all the groups represented we

ask that you observe and respect the seating arrangements. This should allow you

to keep your students at dinner together and free time longer. No one should have

to “rush” to save seats. Please aid us in removing all lawn chairs and blankets so

recreation can commence without interference.

We must conserve water.

Sponsors are expected to see that their youth attend all services and classes.

Shower houses will be closed for cleaning purposes each day during the evening

services. Any articles found in the shower houses will be removed.

All outer clothing must be modest and free from suggestive or offensive imprints.

Shorts may be worn at all times, subject to your sponsor’s consent.

Campers who use walkie-talkies are asked to reserve channel Seven (7) for

authorized personnel only.

No smoking or smoking paraphernalia such as tobacco, drugs, matches, and

lighters will be allowed on the NYR grounds, other than those matches or lighters

designated for lighting propane gas grills and in the possession of someone 21 years

of age or older. (Note: Even without a fire ban, smoking on the NYR grounds is

prohibited.)

Offensive language, alcohol, tobacco, illegal substances, and firearms are strictly

prohibited.

All fires must be extinguished when unattended, including lanterns and stoves.

Unmarried members of the opposite sex are not to be in each other’s quarters

under any circumstances.

Campers are required to be in their quarters and quiet by the announced curfew.

LIVE TREES ARE NOT TO BE CUT DOWN. Please use only dead trees that have

already been cut down for firewood. Wildflowers cannot be picked. They are

protected by law in Colorado.

Swimming and the use of paddle boats in the pond is NOT allowed unless

otherwise announced.

No pets are allowed on the NYR campgrounds. There are local kennels available

for boarding your pet if you must bring it with you.

Each campsite must be cleared of all belongings, including trash, tarps, grills, etc.

Anything left behind will be subject to the dumpsters.

DISASTER EXIT

STRATEGY

The strategy and exit plan will be thoroughly explained at the Youth Leader’s Meeting

on Sunday night at 7:30 pm at the NYR Lodge.

KOREAN LODGE

PROPERTY GUIDELINES

Those staying in the Korean Lodge are staying with the intent to actively

participate in NYR programming.

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, 18-years-old or older.

Cooking and meal prep is not allowed in the Korean Lodge, including both the

indoor and outdoor kitchen space.

The large rec room is off limits due to its use for NYR's Children's Program.

No fishing allowed on the Korean Lodge Property.

No off-road 4-wheeling allowed.

RULES TO PREVENT

DISASTROUS FIRES

The past fires and the dry weather in Colorado should make all NYR attendees more

aware of the constant Fire Danger in the mountains of Colorado. Not only does fire

put NYR 2017 at risk, it also risks future years of NYR and it puts at risk all of NYR’s

gracious neighbors and their property. Campers will be required to abide by

announcements made at the registration booth and from the main stage. If a fire ban is

activated, the following rules will apply to all campers. Regardless of age or perceived

status, any attendee who refuses to abide by the following rules will immediately be

required by NYR Camp Management to leave NYR for the remainder of the week,

forfeiting all registration and camping fees.

No wood or charcoal fires are allowed.

Only propane gas grills or stoves will be allowed for the sole purposes of cooking

or heating recreational vehicles.

The location and positioning of all propane gas grills or stoves must be inspected

for safety by NYR management prior to ANY use thereof.

Each propane gas grill must be located in the open, out from under trees, shrubs,

or away from any other flammable materials.

Each cooking area must have, at all times, a full fire extinguisher and a five-gallon

bucket full of water, both located within 10 feet of any operating grills or stoves.

During times that the propane cooking grills are operating, a designated person 21

or older must be present to man the fire extinguisher and the water bucket to

watch for dangerous and extraordinary flames.

Propane connections must be turned off when not in use.

No one under the age of 21 shall be allowed to operate propane gas grills or

stoves.

No one under the age of 21 shall be allowed to light, operate, or be in the

possession of a propane-powered lantern.

All electric cords must be in safe condition, monitored while being used, and must

be “unplugged” while not in use.

All electrical appliances such as hair dryers, curling irons, hot plates, heaters, etc,

must be attended until cooled down.

All campers and recreational vehicles must be equipped with a fire extinguisher.

The location of generators must be approved for safety by NYR management prior

to use.

Generators must be attended while in use.

Fireworks or explosives of any type are prohibited.

CAMPFIRE RULES AND

PROCEDURES

In order to protect the safety and welfare of all NYR campers, NYR Property, and be

in compliance with local laws, camp fires will only be allowed that meet or exceed the

requirements of Douglas County, Colorado. Section 7, Paragraph (e) of the Ordinance

Restricting Open Fires in Douglas County states;

Except where the Sheriff has, by Executive Order, elevated the fire prohibition to Stage

2, the following shall be exempt from the prohibition imposed herein; small

recreational fires at developed picnic and campground sites contained in permanent fire

pits or fire grates…supervised by a responsible party at least 21 years of age.

It is the responsibility of each leader starting a camp fire to be sure the fire pit meets

the requirements of Douglas County. At the very minimum, fire rings shall be 10” high,

set 2” into the ground and shall be monitored by a leader, 21 years of age or older at

all times. Flames shall not exceed 2’ high. At no time shall a fire be left unattended.

NYR Sheriff, authorized Deputies and NYR Board Members shall have the authority to

ask that any fire, which in their opinion is not in compliance with the requirements

above, be extinguished.

Thank you for your cooperation,

NYR Board of Directors