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Laguna, Beach, FL

• Located in northern Florida 
• 10 minutes from Pamama City

Campsite

• Lodging a local hotel or camp ground
• Meals provided through the camp ground
• Only minutes away from the beach, snorkeling, and other activities

The following is only a sample list of available projects. However, there are countless other ways that one can serve in Laguna Beach. Mission Encounter specializes in adapting work projects to fit the strengths and talents of each individual team.

Church ministries:

• General repairs to churches and homes
• Landscaping
• Painting projects
• Cleaning

Community Ministries:

• VBS and sports camps programs for community kids
• Community cleanup
• Working with Catholic Charities, Habitat for Humanity and The Panama City Rescue Mission

The following is a general outline of the weekly schedule for Camp OKC. Please note that specific times are subject to change.

Sunday:

Monday – Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

• Please call to set up a site inspection.

• Sumbit a $200 non-refundable team fee at time of registration either by credit card (online) or by check. This registration fee DOES NOT apply towards your trip tuition cost.
• A $50 per person deposit is due within 30 days of registration. This deposit DOES apply towards your final tuition balance.
• A payment of 50% of your remaining balance by March 15, 2009.
• A final payment of your remaining balance by May 15, 2009.  

Accommodations:

Q: Where will we be staying?
A: Participants will be staying at a local retreat center or hotel.

   
Q: Where do we eat?
A: Three meals a day are provided through the retreat center, except for your free day. Breakfast is the only meals provided on your free day.

Projects:

Q: What is project money and how much do we need to provide?
A: Project money or project funds are the means in which teams obtain the materials necessary to completing a specific project. These funds are sent directly to M.E. before the team arrives at its camp site. These funds are then combined with the funds of other teams at that particular camp site. M.E. then uses these funds to purchase materials for all the teams present at the site. The amount of project funds needed varies depending on the specifics of the project. NOTE: M.E. understands that not all teams have the financial resources as others and would never disqualify a team from participating due to lack of project funds. However, the success of our events is based on our ability to provide the necessary materials to see each project to completion. Mission Encounter strongly encourages all teams to provide $500 – 1000 for each team. This amount will also depend on the nature of the designated projects.

Q: Will water be provided on the work site?
A: No. M.E. will provide coolers. Teams are responsible for water and ice. 

Q: Can we do a VBS program?
A: Yes. However, it is imperative that you communicate to M.E. your desire to do a VBS program as soon as possible due to limited space and availability. Also, it is the participants’ responsibility to bring all necessary materials and curriculum for the program. Here is a link to several VBS programs that have been used in previous years.

Activities:

Q: What activities are available for our free day?
A: There are a wide variety of activities available in Laguna Beach and the surrounding areas. Please visit the web for activities in Panama City.

Q: Are free day activities included in our price?
A: No. All activities are done independent of your team cost for the trip.

Q: What meals are provided on free day?
A: Breakfast.
 
Transportation/Travel:

Q: We are flying in to the site. Is M.E. responsible for transporting us to/from the airport and to/from our work sites?
A: No. Each team must provided their owm transportation.

Q: Are shots and vaccinations required to attend?
A: Yes. Each participant is required to have updated Tetanus shots.

Cancellation Policy:

• You may change the original registration count of your team by 2 participants any time before May 15, 2009 without penalty.
• Any cancellations of more than 2 participants will lose all deposits made.
• Any cancellations after May 15, 2008 will lose all deposits
• All cancelations should be done through the online cancellation form (link to form). We will not honor any cancellations communicated through emails, letters, or phone messages.
  When registering your team we recommend using the most conservative headcount possible as it is easier to add participants than it is to subtract. However, remember that space is limited at most sites.
  Cancellations due to severe illness or emergencies must be communicated through the online cancellation form. Mission Encounter staff will review the case and make a decision on any possible refunds.