RRBC BOND 2021

BOND is for high school students who are in their freshman year of high school through their freshman year of college.

Cost: $40

Camp Capacity

BOND has a capacity of 90 campers (36 boys and 54 girls). Registrations are accepted on a first come/first served basis. Final number of campers depends on available staff and beds

Check In Time

Campers can begin to arrive at 8:00 p.m. on Friday with Chapel beginning at 12:00 a.m. Late arrivals are permitted only by pre-arrangement with the Camp Dean. In all cases, the camper must arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. There is no discount for those arriving late or who leave early.

Transportation

Campers who drive their own cars will be required to park in the designated parking area. If the camper must temporarily leave camp they may use their car after receiving approval from the Camp Dean. Parents of campers who are minors must pre-approve requests to leave with the Camp Dean. 

Check Out Time

Check out time is 12:00 pm on Sunday.  We ask that parents and campers be ready to leave at this time.  However, each camper must have completed their clean up responsibilities prior to leaving.

Requests to Leave Camp

Requests to leave the camp temporarily can be arranged, but are discouraged to avoid disrupting the campers time at RRBC.  Parents of Campers who are minors must pre-arrange requests to leave with the Camp Dean.

Telephone Use

Campers are not allowed to have or use their cell phones while at camp.  Cell phones brought to camp will be turned off, collected by the Camp Dean and returned upon check out.  Campers are allowed to make calls only by permission of the Camp Dean.  If you need to reach your camper in an emergency, please use the Camp Phone 815-652-4410.

Insurance

In case of sickness or injury that would require emergency medical attention, the camper’s family health insurance is named as the primary insurance.

What You Should Pack

Clothes: You’ll want changes for each day, including clothes for wet or messy activities. Also pack something more dressy for a banquet, swim wear for water activities and a sweat shirt or jacket for cool evenings.  All clothing and swimwear must be modest and in good taste.  It must not contain suggestive or inappropriate writing/graphics.  Anyone wearing objectionable clothing or swimwear will be asked to change.

Bedding: Bring a sleeping bag or twin sheets and blankets and a pillow.

Toiletries: Bring a couple of towels, personal hygiene items, soap, sun block and bug repellent.

Sporting Equipment: Feel free to bring baseball, basketball, football, volleyball, soccer, or other sporting equipment for free time.

Musical Instruments: If you play an instrument, you’re welcome to bring it along and share your talent.

Bible: Bring your Bible, along with a pen/pencil, notebook.

Misc: Flashlight, small folding camp chair/picnic blanket, board games.

Please label all items with your name or initials! 

What You Shouldn’t Pack

You won’t need radios, IPods, TV’s, cell phones, computer games, laser pointers, water guns or water balloons.  Alcohol, tobacco, firearms/archery equipment or fireworks are strictly prohibited on the camp grounds.

Disciplinary Action

All campers are expected to abide by the signed Code of Conduct. Violation could result in the camper being removed from camp. This will be done are the parent’s expense, and there will be no refund of the camping fees. Willful destruction of camp property will be charged to the camper’s parents.