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29005 Highway 108, Cold Springs, CA, 95335 * 800-258-7554 * Fax: 209-965-4179 * www.jennesspark.com

Introduction Booklet

29005 Highway 108 , Cold Springs, CA, 95335 * 800-258-7554 * Fax: 209-965-4179 * www.jennesspark.com

Section One : Preparing a Retreat

Preparation for Camp................................................................................................................................ 4

General Information ................................................................................................................................. 6

Guest Services ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Section Two : Know the Facility

Meeting Rooms ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Dining Accommodations ......................................................................................................................... 13

Additional Rates ...................................................................................................................................... 14

Free Recreation Options ......................................................................................................................... 15

Camp Map ............................................................................................................................................... 16

Section Three : Handouts, Forms and Local Information

Camper Information Sheet ..................................................................................................................... 18

What to Bring to Camp ........................................................................................................................... 19

Local Attractions ..................................................................................................................................... 20

Restaurants ............................................................................................................................................. 21

Table of Contents


Section One:

Preparation for Camp


Preparation for Camp

Communications with Jenness Park

• Request desired retreat dates, package plan, or housing desired and meal times and submit a Statement of

Faith to camp. A contract will be sent out to confirm your requests and to give you guidelines.

• Read over contract and Information Booklet. Please call Jenness Park with any questions or to change any

details on your contract. If the contract is correct, please sign contract and send it with a check for the

deposit amount back to Jenness Park within thirty (30) days to reserve your retreat time or call and pay

with credit card.

• Jenness Park staff will send you Retreat Order Forms forty-five (45) days prior to your retreat.

• Fill out Retreat Order Forms and conference schedule and return by date listed at top of Retreat Order

Forms to Jenness Park office by mail or fax to 209-965-4179.

• Your Retreat Coordinator will need to inform Jenness Park of any anticipated number changes prior to

arrival.

• If your group is approaching your maximum number, please let the Jenness Park staff know of the

increased number to add additional cabins, if they are available.

Suggested registration procedures

• Review entire Introduction Booklet.

• Prepare and process bedding assignments. (pg. 6, Registration)

• As campers begin signing up, enter them onto a Bedding Assignment sheet (www.jennesspark.com/facility

rental /Accommodations). • Give each camper a Camper Information Sheet (pg.17), What to Bring to Camp List (pg.18), and a

Camper Information Form (pg. 19). Please complete reservations and bedding assignments prior to start of conference. A printed copy of the Bedding

Assignment sheets must be submitted to the Jenness Park Guest Service Staff at the close of registration on the

first day along with Camper Information Form for each camper attending. The list will allow Jenness Park staff

to locate any guest in case of emergency. Please keep a copy of the Bedding Assignments for your own records.

Preparation for Arrival

• Cabins will be ready for check-in at 4:00 pm on the day of arrival and vacated prior to 12:00 p.m. on

the day of departure, unless other arrangements are made with Jenness Park. Conference rooms are for

your use until after the final meeting or meal time.

• The group leader needs to bring a signed Camper Information Form (p. 19) for each camper.

• In the summer Jenness Park will provide first aid and lifeguard personnel upon requested water front

times. Each group will still need to assign 2 adults to help supervise the waterfront activities.

• Balance of year (August 8 – June 13), group is to provide 1 adult to supervise every 25 campers in the

waterfront, if swimming and boating are desired, and one first aid person is required. A first aid office

with supplies is available for use by a group’s first aid person.

• Balance due payment should be made with one check upon arrival or with one credit card. A fee may be

assessed for any returned checks.

• Please inform Jenness Park of any buses that will be arriving.

Upon Arrival

• Check in with Guest Services Staff and pay the balance due on your account.

• Schedule a group welcome time during your first meal/meeting.

• Check your meeting room(s) for equipment needs.

• Turn in Camper Information Forms, Bedding Assignment sheets, and final camper count at end of first

camp day.


Camp Guidelines

A. Cabins are assigned based upon 75% usage. If the group desires to “spread out” campers in additional

cabins, then an additional fee will be applied for each additional cabin.

B. Group leadership early arrival can be arranged based on availability for an additional charge. They must

arrange with Jenness Park Guest Services in advance. This does not include any meals.

C. Contracting group agrees that failure of individuals attending full-time to partake of all meals will not

reduce the cost.

D. One meeting room is provided for each group. Final meeting room assignment is subject to change by

Jenness Park.

E. There must be a 1:8 counselor/student ratio per sex for every camper under the age of 18 (one adult

sponsor per every 8 students or fraction thereof of the same sex).

F. Meal times are carefully scheduled by Jenness Park. Please refer to your contract for your exact meal

times. Groups are expected to eat at their assigned meal time.

G. We ask that you clear and wash tables in dining hall before leaving after each meal with sponges provided

in the green buckets.

H. No food or drink is permitted in the Chapel, Conference Rooms 1 & 2, Little Bear, or Visitor’s Center

meeting rooms.

I. We discourage food in the cabins because ants and rodents love your snacks and will come after them.

J. The entity under contract is financially responsible for any damages to the property by the group or

member of the group, except normal wear and tear.

K. Please turn off all lights, projectors, sound systems, etc. when not in use.

L. Please keep doors and windows closed in cabins when heater is on.

M. Please do not use thumbtacks when hanging items on walls. The camp office has blue painters tape that is

suitable for using on the walls. Do not use duct tape on floors or walls.

N. Jenness Park prefers there be no smoking on the property. However, for those adults who must smoke, we

require that smoking be restricted to the parking area behind the dining hall. This smoking restriction is

extremely important since the camp is located in a national forest. NO SMOKING IN CABINS OR

RESTROOMS.

Check Out List

A. All cabins must be broom cleaned prior to departure. Please pick up all trash on a daily basis. An

additional charge will be billed for necessary excessive cleaning labor of cabins, conference rooms, or

grounds. At the end of your stay, our Accommodations Staff will inspect all cabins and conference rooms

to insure that everything is in order.

B. Please complete the Evaluation Form which will be included in your Welcome Packet and turn in to the

Guest Services Staff before you leave. The information you provide will help us make important

adjustments so we can be continually improving in our ministry to guest groups.

C. Meet with our Marketing Coordinator or Guest Services Staff to reserve dates and start the contract

process for the following year. You will have first priority, for 30 days, to rebook your dates for next year.

D. We are encouraged when you have professions of faith in your groups. We have a bell that is rung only by

those who accept Christ as their personal Lord and Savior during their stay at camp. Please inform the

Guest Services Staff of any first time salvations and set up a time to ring the bell before your group leaves

camp.


GENERAL INFORMATION

Accommodations

We have a variety of housing accommodations for your group to pick from. Your coordinator is responsible for

assigning guests to the assigned housing accommodations. Use the Bedding Assignment sheet,

www.jennesspark.com/Facility Rental /Accommodations, to assign a room/cabin to each guest. Please assign all

beds in each cabin before opening up another building of the same housing level. Unassigned rooms will be

removed from your allotment by Jenness Park. Additional cabins may be provided upon request if available.

Registration

Please contact the Marketing Coordinator to make your reservation. Your Group Contract will be sent to you with

required deposit information. Retreat details and registration are handled in one account through the Retreat

Coordinator from your group. All guests attending a retreat at Jenness Park, regardless of age, are required by law to

be properly registered and have a signed Camper Information Form (www.jennesspark.com or p. 27)

For Groups staying longer than three nights:

According to California Health and Safety Code, a camp that is longer than 72 hours (three nights) needs to have all participants screened for communicable diseases. This screening is merely a question and observation report which will upon arriving at camp be reviewed by a Health Supervisor. If a potential camper or counselor is deemed “communicable” during the screening the participant should not attend camp. In order to provide for a safe camping environment, we at Jenness Park Christian Camp have created a simple Health Screening Form to be filled out for each participant desiring to attend camp (p.28). If your group is going to be staying for three nights (or more) then Jenness Park will require, upon arrival, a Health Screening Form for each of the participants which have been completed within the 24 hours prior to your arrival at camp.

Jenness Park will provide your retreat coordinator with wristbands upon arrival at camp. All guests must wear

a wristband.

There is no discount for campers arriving late or departing early. All campers are required to be paid at the

contracted camper amount. For more detail, please refer to the Preparation for Camp (pg.5).

Day-Use Campers

A part time camper is someone who comes just for the day and does not stay overnight. All part time campers must

make arrangements in advance with the Jenness Park office. Please contact the marketing for the current daily

visitor’s registration fee. Campers who do not declare themselves as part time campers in advance will be

considered full time and charged as such.

Your Retreat Coordinator must be aware of all non-registered campers, parents, friends, etc. that may visit the

campgrounds during your retreat. The leader is responsible for registering these guests and collecting fees. Only

registered guests are insured.

Notification

The completed Retreat Order Forms and a copy of your retreat schedule are due to Jenness Park by 9:00 am 30

days prior to the retreat unless otherwise stated on the Contract. Without your Retreat Order Form recreation

may not be available to your group as we need time to staff and prepare for recreation. After the completion

and return of the Retreat Order Forms, your Retreat Coordinator will be required to inform Jenness Park of any

changes in camper numbers.

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Payment

A deposit of 10% of your guaranteed minimum or the designated individual cabin amount is due with your signed

contract to reserve your retreat time. The balance of the agreed contract amount must be paid in full to Jenness Park

in one check or by one credit card upon arrival. Both your Retreat Coordinator and a Guest Services Staff member

will sign off on the detailed billing statement. Additional charges, such as corrections to guest counts, and other

incidentals will be collected at the end of the retreat or billed to contracting group and due two weeks from

departure date. Please make all checks payable to California Southern Baptist Convention (C.S.B.C.). Any

unpaid balance may be subject to 12% APR interest until balance is paid off.

Dress Guidelines

All clothing should reflect a Christian example to other campers. Only1 piece swimsuits are permitted. Closed toe

shoes are required for all adventure recreation. Bare feet are not permitted except at the waterfront activities and

volleyball courts. Shirts and shoes must be worn to all meals and meetings.

Audio / Visual

Audio/Visual equipment is available in each meeting room and dining hall, at no additional cost. Requested

equipment will be set up prior to the retreat as per your Retreat Order Form request. Assistance from our Guest

Service staff is available throughout the duration of the retreat. Video Projectors, portable sound systems, DVD

players, TV/VCR combos, easels, overhead projectors, and CD players are available. Equipment availability is

limited, and requests are considered with all groups in mind. Please make any additional requests on the Retreat

Order Form that will be sent to you forty-five days (50) prior to your retreat.

Medical Requirements

All participants must bring a properly signed Camper Information Form (pg. 27) to camp. Any accident, illness, or

first aid treatment must be reported to the camp office immediately. Any unreported accident will not be covered by

camp insurance. Camp insurance is secondary to personal and group insurance. Camp insurance is in effect only for

injuries occurring on the camp property. The injured party must present to the medical provider information on the

primary insurance carrier.

Jenness Park provides a first aid station and staff in the summer months for minor first aid treatment. Other times of

the year, groups are strongly suggested to provide their own first aid provider and equipment.

Insurance

Jenness Park carries secondary insurance that covers accidents only while campers are on the property. The

maximum coverage per person is $3,500, with a $100 deductible. Personal or parent’s insurance will be billed

first, as will the church’s or group’s insurance. Any sickness is the responsibility of the individual camper and the

parents involved.

Jenness Park’s insurance does not provide coverage during transportation to and from the camp, or for any

activities off the camp property. As a result, all youth groups should carry permission forms of their own to cover

any treatment that may be required en route and should also determine in advance which insurance policy is

primary (i.e. church insurance, parent’s , etc.)

The retreat coordinator must turn in a Camper Information Form for each camper at the end of the first day.

Failure to provide a medical consent form for a minor could result in delayed treatment for an injury. The lack of

telephone numbers to contact parents could prove critical in a situation where the camper is unconscious and cannot

provide information.

All injuries and illnesses must be logged in the journal that is kept in the first aid office. If outside medical

treatment is needed, the Guest Services Manager must be notified and the proper forms filled out completely.

Failure to do so could result in a denial of the insurance company to cover a claim. The camp director must be

notified if you choose to request an emergency vehicle so that proper emergency procedures may be followed.

In the event of any illness that needs a doctor’s attention, parents will be contacted to pick up their child and seek

such medical assistance. If parents are not available and the condition reaches an emergency situation, the child

will be sent to the hospital emergency room for attention at the parent’s expense.


Guest Services

OFFICE HOURS

The office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Guest Services Staff will be

available in the office into the evening while guest groups are at camp. There is a board located on the outside of

the office and on the walking bridge to the cabins with Guest Services Staff’s contact information in case of

emergencies after office hours. Here are examples of what is NOT an emergency: “Has my wife/husband/child

arrived yet?”, “What is the wifi password?”, “There is an animal or critter outside!” Here are examples of what IS

an emergency: Locked out of cabin/lodge, toilet plugged or overflowing, any situation where there is danger to

person or property, sick or injured individual, excessive noise after quiet hours. In case of a serious medical

emergency, call 911 first! (serious being: Heart attack, severe allergic reaction, etc.)

GENERAL STORE

The General Store has a wide variety of gifts, clothing memorabilia, snacks and toiletries available. Hours are in the

afternoon with some evenings. On your Retreat Order Forms please let us know if there are specific hours within

these guidelines that you would prefer. If your group desires additional hours outside of these perimeters, there

will be an additional fee. Specific scheduled hours will be included in your Welcome Packet upon arrival at camp.

Your group may not display or sell anything without clearance from the Jenness Park Guest Services Manager.

HOLY GROUNDS COFFEE/SMOOTHIE BAR

The Coffee and Smoothie Bar serves a variety of cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, milkshakes and fruit smoothies.

Hours are generally set in the morning before and during breakfast hours for groups and possibly in the afternoon

depending on group sizes. On your Retreat Order Forms please let us know if there are specific hours you would

like to request. If your group desires additional hours outside of these perimeters, there will be an additional fee.

Specific scheduled hours will be included in your Welcome Packet upon arrival at camp.

VENDING MACHINES

There are vending machines with soda and bottled water located next to the Chapel Bathroom and in front of the

General Store.

INTERNET

Internet access is available for purchase. Due to the rural location of Jenness Park wifi is limited. Please talk to the

Guest Services office for access information.

TOWELS & LINENS

Towel sets (bath towel, hand towel and wash cloth), blankets, sleeping bags, and linen sets can be rented at the

office for those who forgot these items (refer to Additional Rate Information Sheet (pg. 19) for prices). Linen sets

include: blanket, top sheet, bottom sheet, pillow and towel set.

TELEPHONES

A pay phone is located next to the Chapel Bathroom. Rates are extremely high when using a credit card or calling

collect. There is also land line phones that can be used with calling cards located outside the main office and on the

foot bridge leading over to the Gold Rush and Ponderosa cabins. The two land line phones also have contact

information for Guest Services Staff in case of emergencies.


LAUNDRY

A Laundromat is located alongside the General Store building. The machines are coin operated and detergent is

available for purchase. If you need change, please see the Guest Services or Office Staff.

PARKING

Jenness Park issues mandatory parking dashboard passes for each vehicle that will be staying at Jenness Park.

Group leaders may pick these up during check in at the office. Guests are permitted to park near their assigned

cabin during the year when snow is not present. Roads must be kept clear of vehicles to allow access of staff and

emergency vehicles. During snow season, guests staying in Gold Rush and Ponderosa cabins are asked to park in

the back parking lot behind the dining hall.

CAMPFIRE / AMPHITHEATER

There are multiple campfire areas at Jenness Park. They are wood burning campfire pits with wood provided by

Jenness Park at no cost. The amphitheater has a fire pit that can be operated during seasons when the snow is not

extremely deep. This fire pit is part of an Amphitheater that has a combination of log and chair seating for up to

250. An adult must be present and supervise all scheduled fires. All fires must be scheduled with Guest Services

staff and no amplified sound can be used after 11:00 p.m.

LOST & FOUND

Please bring any items found to the Camp Office. If you have lost an item and it is not returned to the Guest

Services Office by the end of your stay, you may fill out a lost item report, located in the Camp Office. You may call

back to check on lost items at (209) 965-3735 Ext. 123.

PETS

Pets are not permitted at Jenness Park. Please leave all pets at home. There will be an $800 cleaning fee for any

pet staying in any of the lodging accommodations and you will be asked to leave.

FACILITIES

Please help us to conserve our resources while you are staying at the camp. Heaters are provided in all meeting

rooms, cabins, and housing units. We ask that you keep all doors and windows closed when the heater is running.

For any problems with heating, electrical, and plumbing, please contact the Guest Services Staff.

MEETING ROOMS

We are equipped with multiple meeting rooms to accommodate your group’s size. When you contract as a guest

group, you will be assigned a meeting room based on the size of your group. See the Meeting Room Sheet (pg. 17)

for more information. For a minimal fee you may upgrade to a larger meeting room than is assigned to your group

if one is available 2 weeks prior to arrival.

PASTORAL GETAWAY

Part of our mission at Jenness Park is to “Restore His Servants”. We have significant discounts available for all

pastoral staff and their immediate families. Whether you are a full-time, part-time, senior pastor, youth pastor,

children’s pastor, worship pastor, etc. you can take advantage of this opportunity up to 5 nights each year!


CAPTIAL CAMPAIGN

Jenness Park’s rates cover all but the costs of ongoing development. Those who return each year realize that we are constantly improving our facilities to better accommodate the ministry. Many of those groups receive a camp development offering that they give to Jenness Park. Some of our future plans for development include remodeling the Gold Rush Cabins. If you decide to help in this way, please contact Jenness Park.


Section Two:

Know the Facility


Meeting Rooms

Chapel

• Seating for up to approximately 450 guests

• Equipped with two LCD projectors, two screens, and one - 32 channel soundboard

• DVD/VCR deck and CD player with computer inputs

• Located uphill from the Dining Hall and behind the Main Office

• Dimensions - 95’ wide x 60’ deep x 8’ ceilings

Little Bear


• Equipped with one 65” flat screen tv and 15 channel soundboard

• DVD/Blue Ray player, one monitor channel and 2 amplifiers

• Located adjacent to the Dining Hall

• Dimensions - 35’ wide x 46’ deep

Conference Room 1


• Equipped with 50” flat screen tv, DVD player, whiteboard, and 8’ table

• Can be set up with tables to accommodate up to 48 guests

• Located adjacent to Conference Room 2 near Chapel

• Dimensions - 43’ wide x 21’ deep

Conference Room 2


• Equipped with 50” flat screen tv, DVD player, whiteboard, and 8’ table


• Located adjacent to the Chapel and Conference Room 1

• Dimensions – 21’ wide x 39’ deep

Visitor’s Center


• Equipped with 40” flat screen tv, DVD player and 8’ table


• Located on the Meadow, across from the Main Office, next to Nine Square in the Air


Gold Rush Lodge Meeting Room


• Equipped with 50” flat screen tv, DVD player and 8’ table


• Located in the common area of the Gold Rush Lodge accommodations


You will be assigned a meeting room, if needed, that will accommodate the size of your group. You may

check back as your event date gets closer to check on a possible meeting room size upgrade. There is a

charge per day to upgrade to a larger meeting room.


Dining Accommodations

Meals Our dining hall is equipped with round tables, with 8 chairs per table, to seat up to 288 guests. Adjacent

to the dining hall is an uncovered deck that can also be used for dining hall seating when the weather

permits. All meals are served buffet style. When coordinated well in advance, there are different meal

service options available to retreat groups. These options include a continental breakfast and brunch

instead of a breakfast and lunch. Box lunches and night snacks may be requested as well.

Special Dietary Needs We understand that some of our guests need to follow specific dietary restrictions instructed by a medical doctor. The Kitchen Staff provides a wide variety of selections at each meal that generally meet the needs of different diets. If necessary, please list the name of the guest and specific food allergies or needs on the Food Service form included in the Retreat Order Forms. Our Kitchen staff will do what they can to accommodate for allergies, but a refrigerator and microwave is available for those campers who need to bring their own food. Our kitchen is not a nut free or shell fish free environment.

Meal Times There are often several groups sharing the dining hall during your retreat. Jenness Park will attempt to accommodate your requested meal times if they do not interfere with other groups. Please make meal time requests prior to signing your contract. Your assigned meal times will be listed on your contract if decided ahead of time or on your Food Service form when your Retreat Order Forms are sent to you forty-five (50) days prior to your retreat. Your punctuality is greatly appreciated. In the event of two large groups sharing the dining hall over the retreat times, we will ask that you eat promptly and exit to another area for fellowship.

Meal Count Please indicate the total number of guests attending each meal on the Food Service form. If the meal counts change by more than five people once the form has been submitted, please contact the Guest Service Manager at Jenness Park at 800-258-7554, ext 120.


Additional Rate Information

Towel & Linen Options: Lodges can be furnished with rented Linen Sets (includes: blanket, sheet set,

pillow with case and towels). Package Plans per person do not include towel or linens. Towels, Linens,

Pillows, and Sleeping bags can also be rented for those who desire them. Rental prices are a flat rate.

Linen Set = $17.00 Sleeping Bag = $6.50 Blanket or

Sheet Set = $5.50

Towel Set = $3.00 Pillow & case = $3.50

Recreation Fees: Jenness Park has various free recreational activities open throughout your stay.

Please refer to the Additional Recreation Sheet (pg. 21) for a list of options. Adventure Recreation

Options and appropriate price rates can be found on the Adventure Recreation Option Sheet (pg. 20).

AV/ Audio Equipment: Jenness Park has Audio Visual equipment available to guest groups. The

majority of the equipment if available for no extra charge and is equipped in the various meeting rooms.

You will be able to specify what equipment you desire on the Retreat Order Form. We also have

instruments listed below that can be rented per day for the duration of your retreat. Equipment rate is

per day.

Drum set = $65.00 Guitar or Guitar Amp

= $40.00

Full size keyboard = $65.00 ¾ size keyboard = $43.00

Group Ground Use: Your group can reserve the facilities for a one-day only event. You have access to

all free recreation activities during the day of rental. If your group would like to request Adventure

Recreation Options; please contact our office at 1-800-258-7554. Day use fees are as follows:

Up to 50 people 51 – 100 people 101 – 200people 201 – 300 people 301 – 400 people

$500.00 $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,750.00 $2,000.00

Price includes use of grounds, water front, all free recreation options, and insurance costs.


Free Recreation

You will never be at a loss for something to do at Jenness Park. Whether you are an adventure seeker or

prefer sitting back and relaxing, we have something for everyone. All of the following recreation is

available to you at no additional charge; these are included in your rental price.

• Basketball Court – We offer an outdoor cement basketball court with ball available at the camp

office.

• Volleyball Court – Enjoy playing volleyball at one of our two beach courts. Balls are available at

the camp office.

• Ping Pong – We have four ping pong tables located in Prospectors and near the General Store.

• Air Hockey – We have an air hockey table located in Prospectors.

• Swimming – Swimming is available in our river during the summer season.

• Boating – We provide paddle boats and Yak boards during summer months to be used in our

pond area.

• Disc Golf – With a course ranging across the mountain side, disc golf is fun for everyone. Disc

checkout located at the camp office.

• Foosball – Foosball table available in Prospectors, under the Dining Hall.

• Octaball – A fun exhilarating game of doge ball below the knees. Located next to our swimming

pond.

• Nine Square in the Air – A game of elimination that keeps you looking up!

• Field Games – There are 2 large fields that guests may use for soccer, football, ultimate frisbee,

kickball, etc.

• Hiking Trails – With three trails covering over four miles of breathtaking forest, ranging from

strenuous uphill for a serene view of the tree covered valley to a peaceful walk along the

Tuolumne River – find the trail that's right for you. Maps located in the Dining Hall.

• Snow tubing – During the winter season, we have a tube run on site with tubes provided.

Guidelines are as follows:

o An adult must be present for all campers under the age of 18 o No alterations to the tube run are allowed – no jumps or bumps are to be constructed o Only one tube on the tube run at a time o Tubes may only be used in the sitting or lying position – no standing o No walking or standing in the tube runs o Inner tubes may not be taken from the tube area to be used in other areas of camp

• Fishing – Catch your limit of 5 beautiful trout in our river.

(Must have a fishing license if over 16 years old). Licenses are not sold at camp.


Section Three:

Handouts, Forms and

Local Information


Camper Information Sheet

We, at Jenness Park, are looking forward to your arrival. During the staff morning devotions, we pray for your

upcoming group’s preparation and spiritual growth. Feel free to submit prayer requests to us by email to

[email protected] or call camp at 800-258-7554.

Special diet needs – We will strive to accommodate medical diet needs. If you have a special health need, please

let your group coordinator know as soon as possible. We request from each coordinator any special needs 30 days

prior to the retreat’s arrival on the Retreat Order Forms. Upon arrival you can discuss with the Food Service Staff

your special needs and the accommodations that they have made.

Contact Information – In case of an emergency, to contact a camper, please take the following steps:

• Call the camp office at 1-800-258-7554, choose ext. 100 for Guest Services. You may leave a message and

the Guest Services staff will convey it to the camper as soon as possible.

• If there is no answer at the office, call the Jenness Park Dining Hall at 209-965-4257.

• If it is a life or death situation, please call 9-911. You must dial 9 first to get an outside line, then proceed

dialing 911.

• There will be occasions where the Guest Services Manager is away from home or on vacation. The other

staff members that you can call at home are: Guest Services Assistant at 209-965-3341

Areas to remember

• Due to our high elevation, there is a greater tendency to become dehydrated while at camp. Please be sure to drink plenty of water during your stay. Water is located in the Dining Hall and on the deck during summer. Additional drinking fountains are located at the Chapel and on the main field.

• No pets are allowed at camp. A $800 per pet fee will be charged for any brought to camp.

• No alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, fireworks, or firearms are allowed on the grounds.

• One piece swimsuits are required for all female campers.

• During Winter o Bring chains with expanders. The CHP stresses that all vehicles (including 4WD vehicles) must carry

properly fitting chains during snow season. The last 2.4 miles to the camp is on a road that is very shady. During the snow season the highway will be clear, but the shady road will have severe ice patches that require chains or 4WD to navigate

o You may want to check our website for weather conditions prior to leaving for camp or search zip code 95335 on any weather website

o Inner tubes are available for use on Jenness Park’s tube run only o Skiers are advised to purchase lift tickets for Dodge Ridge Ski Resort prior to your coming. Be sure to

do so early and arrange for ski equipment rentals. Group rate tickets are available through the resort. Vehicle Information – Upon arrival, please park your vehicle and walk while at camp. The speed limit is 5 miles per hour in all camp areas. Driving is permitted on designated roadways only. It is dangerous to carry people on the outside of a vehicle. Jenness Park will not allow such activity nor will we assume responsibility for injury or death that arises from such. Motorcycles may be ridden for coming into and leaving the park only. They must be equipped with spark arresters. Permission must be obtained before any off-road vehicles can be used at camp.

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What to Bring To Camp

Year – Round

o Camper Information Form(p26) o Towel, washcloth, soap

o Sleeping Bag or sheet set & Pillow o Comb / Brush

o Bible, Notebook & Pen o Other personal items

o Spending Money (no ATM machines are

located at Jenness Park)

o Lip balm

o Camera o Any medications required

o Phone card o Sunscreen

o Flashlight o Appropriate Clothing & Shoes

Summer (in addition to the items mentioned under Year-Round)

o One piece swimsuit o Long pants for night

o Beach Towel o Sweatshirt

o Closed toe shoes for recreation o Other appropriate clothing

Winter (in addition to the items mentioned under Year-Round

o Beanie / knit hat o Winter pants

o Gloves o Winter Jacket/Coat

o 2 Non-slip pairs of shoes o Winter boots

o Warm clothing o Extra blanket (optional)

o Extra socks o

*All clothing should reflect a Christian example to other campers. Only 1 piece swimsuits are

permitted. Closed toe shoes are required for all adventure recreation activities.

Please Do Not Bring: Alcohol, Illegal drugs, firearms, pets, radios, tape/CD players, MP3

players, video games, coasting devices, or bikes

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Local Attractions

Jenness Park is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. We are located 45 minutes from the town

of Sonora, California. There are several small towns and villages on the route to camp. Below are some

of the other attractions in our mountain range.

• Dodge Ridge Ski Resort - Snow conditions and pricing call (209) 536-5300 or www.dodgeridge.com

• Pinecrest Lake - www.pinecrestlakeresort.com or call at (209) 965-3333 Movies are shown 5

nights per week at the outdoor amphitheater located at the lake during summer months

• Leland High Sierra Snowpark - 34033 Leland Meadow Rd, Strawberry CA. 95375 or contact them at (209)965-4719 or www.snowplay.com

• Aspen Meadow – Horseback riding and trail rides. (209) 965-3402 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3403, Sonora, CA 95370

• Historical Twain Harte – Quaint town about 20 miles down Highway 108.

• Twain Harte Golf Course (9 holes) – Twain Harte Drive, Twain Harte, CA 95383, (209) 586-3131

• Twain Harte Mini Golf - 23098 Fuller Rd, Twain Harte, CA 95383, (209) 586-5569

• Gold Prospecting Adventures – 18170 Main Street, Jamestown, CA, 95327. (209) 984-4653

www.goldprospecting.com

• Columbia State Park – Located three miles north of Sonora, off Highway 49, (209) 536-1672 Have gold panning. www.columbiacalifornia.com

• Long Barn Ice / Roller Skating Rink – P.O. Box 100, Long Barn, CA 95335, (209) 586-3533

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• Sierra Repertory Theatre - 13891 Mono Way, Sonora, 95370, (209)532-3120

• SRT at Fallon House Theatre - 11175 Washington St,. Columbia State Historic Park, Columbia,

CA, 95310, (209)532-3120

• Regal Cinemas 10 – 900 Sanguinetti Road, Sonora, (209) 588-2844

• Mountain Springs Golf Course - 17566 Lime Kiln Road, Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 532-1000

• Phoenix Lake Golf Course (9 holes) – 21448 Paseo De Los Portales Rd, Sonora, CA, 95370

(209)532-0111

Markets & Shops

• Cold Springs Market - 29822 State Highway 108, Cold Springs, CA 95335-9702

• Twain Harte Market & Deli – 18711 Tiffeni Drive, Twain Harte, CA 5383, 209-586-1100

• Twain Harte Pharmacy – 18711 Tiffeni Drive, Twain Harte, CA 95383, 209-586-3225

http://www.dodgeridge.com/

http://www.pinecrestlakeresort.com/

http://www.snowplay.com/

http://www.columbiacalifornia.com/


Restaurants

Approximately 15 – 20 minutes away:

• Alicia’s Sugar Shack – 24191 CA-108, Twain Harte, CA 95383, (209) 586-5400

• Mia´s Brick Oven Pizza – 30040 Highway 108, Cold Springs, CA 95335, (209) 965-4591

• Strawberry Inn – Highway 108, Strawberry, CA 95375, (209) 965-3662

• Steam Donkey Restaurant – 421 Pinecrest Lake Road, Pinecrest, CA 95364, (209) 965-3117

• The Pie – 24943 Highway 108, Mi-Wuk Village, CA 95346, (209) 586-4251

Approximately 25 minutes away:

• China House of T. H. – 22968 Joaquin Gulley Road, Twain Harte, CA 95383, (209) 586-1045

• El Jardin – 22997 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte, CA 95383, (209) 586-1898

• Little Cottage Café – 22975 Joaquin Gully Road, Twain Harte, CA 95383, (209) 586-3487

• Pizza Factory – 18711 Tiffeni Drive, Twain Harte, CA 95383, (209) 586-5957

• Cibo – 23036 Joaquin Gulley Road, Twain Harte, CA 95383, (209) 586-2182

• Sportsman Coffee Shop – 22978 Joaquin Gulley Road, Twain Harte, CA 95383, (209) 586-5448

Approximately 40 minutes away:

• Alfredo´s Fine Mexican Food – 123 S. Washington St., Sonora, CA 95370

• Applebee’s – 851 Sanguinetti Rd., Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 533-9670

• Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream & Yogurt – 1071 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 532-9521

• Be Wok & Sushi – 764 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 532-2638

• Carl´s Jr Restaurant – 1075 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 533-8857

• Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – 1197 Sanguinetti Rd. Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 677-3263

• El Jardin Restaurant – 76 North Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 588-0770

• Gus´s Steakhouse – 1183 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 532-5190

• Mandarin House Restaurant – 1073 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 536-9887

• McDonald’s – 1261 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 533-1226

• Mike´s Pizza of Sonora – 14721 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 532-1097

• Mongolian House – 14619 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 533-2112

• New Hong Kong Garden Rest – 267 S. Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 532-1544

• Panda Express – 1031 Sanguinetti Rd, Sonora, CA 95370, (209)536-9819

• Papa´s New Roost – 20049 Highway 108, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 536-0100

• Perko’s Café – 824 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 532-2718

• Starbuck´s – 133 Old Wards Ferry Road, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 536-1779

• Starbuck’s – 13761 Mono Way Ste A, Sonora, CA 95370

• Subway – 13757 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 533-2011

• Subway – 665 S Washington St., Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 694-0307

• The Peppery Grill – 13494 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 533-9033

• Togo´s – 13753 Mono Way Suite B, Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 533-5000

For Additional Information visit the local website at www.mymotherlode.com

http://www.mymotherlode.com/

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