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HIGH FIVE BASICS | North Shore
If you need to make a change to your registration including authorized pick-up, electives, lunch, or T-shirt, please use this link to make your change/ask your question. You will receive a confirmation email of your change.
Two Most Important Things about Registration
- If you do not receive a confirmation email, you are not registered. Please ask for help.
- Do not delete your confirmation email. It includes important dates and information.
Important Dates
June 22– Last day to receive a full refund for cancelation and/or change your elective without the possibility of a $25 fee
July 18-22 – Camp Dates
Please refer to your confirmation email where all dates are listed.
Schedule
- Preschool half-day: 9:00 AM–12:20 PM
- Preschool full-day: 9:00 AM–3:45 PM
- Grade school full-day: 9:00 AM–3:45 PM
Age Descriptions
- Volunteer Childcare: for children younger than three years old as of January 1, 2022, whose parents/grandparents/guardians/nannies are serving in High Five.
- Fly! (Preschool): Three years old January 1, 2022-children entering Kindergarten in Fall 2022.
- Grade School Campers: Children entering Grade 1-5 Fall 2022.
- Student Volunteers: Students entering Grade 6-10 Fall 2022, no volunteer discount and $50 fee.
- Other Student Volunteers: Students entering Grades 11-12 Fall of 2022, not yet 18, no fee.
- Volunteers: Anyone 18-years and older regardless of grade in school.
Cost
- Full-day campers: $170 + (depending on elective choices)
- Preschool (Fly!) half-day campers: $85
- Preschool (Fly!) full-day campers: $170 + additional amount per elective
- Some electives may have a premium elective charge.
- A $50 per-child deposit is required to hold your child’s choice. You will be billed the balance on June 1.
- Volunteer discount: $42.50 off for half-day preschool campers and $85 off for full-day preschool campers and grade school campers. If you volunteer at High Five you will receive this discount.
Steps to Register
- Choose two electives: one for the morning (AM) + one for the afternoon (PM)
- In order to receive a Volunteer Discount, you need to register yourself at the same time.
- If you have a friend/sibling request, you must register your child for the same elective at the same time as their friend’s registration (AM and PM).
Discounts
- If you serve at High Five, you receive a discount for your children or grandchildren. Discounts are $42.50 off for half-day preschool campers and $85 off for grade school campers or full-day preschool campers.
- When you register yourself to serve at the same time as your camper, you will receive a discount code to apply at the end of your registration.
- Student workers (entering 6– 10 grade) are not eligible to receive the discount for other children in your family.
Age Requirements
- FLY! Preschool campers must be three years old by January 1, 2022, through children entering Kindergarten in Fall 2022 and potty-trained. A child is considered potty-trained when they can use the restroom independently and can re-dress without assistance.
- Grade school campers must be entering first through fifth grade, and register by the grade they are entering in Fall 2022.
- Volunteer childcare is free all day, every day and is open to children younger than three years old whose parents are volunteering for High Five.
- Everyone from Grade 6 through 99 years old is a volunteer. There is a charge for students Grade 6 through Grade 10 that covers their lunch, snacks, and t-shirts.
Cancellation/Change Policy
- You may request a change to your child’s registration by May 31 without charge. After May 31, there is a $25 charge.
- You may cancel your registration for a full refund by May 31 at midnight. After May 31, we will refund your deposit minus a $25 cancellation fee.
Lunch
- Full-day campers may bring their own lunch packed in a clear zip-top bag with first and last name clearly marked. Please mark your child’s lunch with “NUTS” if you packed food containing nuts.
- Buffet lunch may be purchased for $30 for the week.
- Water is served all the time. No milk, pop, or juice is offered at camp.
- Allergy information should be noted at registration and check-in if your child needs to eat in an allergy-protected area.
- For preschool-aged children, your child can ONLY stay for lunch IF they are staying for a Playtime.
Special Needs
- At High Five, our desire is to make every camper’s experience the best that it can be. If your child would benefit from additional classroom support, please provide details when you register.
- After you register, you will be contacted by Harvest Kids Staff to know how we can best meet your child’s needs.
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CAMPER ELECTIVES | North Shore
- For those too young to be a camper, we offer free childcare for volunteers’ children every day, all day.
- FLY! Preschool campers must be three years old by January 1, 2022, through entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2022 and potty trained.
- Grade school campers must be entering Grades 1–5, and choose electives by the grade they are entering in the Fall of 2022.
- Our volunteer discount is—$42.50 off FLY! half-day preschool campers and $85 off full-day campers, for every camper in your family.
2022 Camper Electives
For an overview of all of the electives, check out this chart.
The following electives are full and closed. You may email us to be placed on the wait list.
All electives are currently open.
A BUG’S LIFE
- Grades 2-5 (AM or PM) +$0
Elective Description: For those who LOVE bugs, A Bug’s Life is for you! Collect, catalog, study, and love bugs in this unique elective. Dig, catch and watch some bugs . . . It’s A BUG’S LIFE! You will talk about bugs until Christmas!
CREATE IT!
- Grades 1–5 (AM or PM) / +$20
Elective Description: Get crafty and creative in this elective where you will let your inner artist shine! Unleash your creativity this week practicing different techniques with different supplies that can get a little messy! (We love messy at High Five!)
DAUGHTER OF THE KING
- Grades 1–3 (AM) / Grade K-1 (PM) / +$20
Elective Description: We give girls a sampling of many types of experiences so they can choose what they like and discover who they are in Jesus. This elective spends the majority of the time indoors and there are no mudslides or zip lines involved. Daughter of the King caters to the girl who enjoys dancing, singing, crafts, and dressing up.
EPIC GAMES
- Grades 2-5 (AM) and Grades K-2 (PM) +$0
Elective Description: It’s not just games…it’s EPIC games! Get ready to play the BEST summer camp games mixed with a twist. Freeze tag? Lame. Freeze tag mixed with slow motion tag? EPIC. It’s the elective that everyone will be talking about!
FLY!
- Age 3 (by January 1, 2022) through entering Kindergarten (9:00 AM–12:20 PM) / +$0
Preschoolers experience the fullness of High Five with our Preschool FLY! program. We will take an exciting adventure each day that will leave campers wanting more! They will explore, create, learn, play, and sing as they learn that it is all about Jesus! Preschool Campers must be three-years-old by January 1, 2022 and potty-trained before High Five begins. A child is considered potty-trained when he/she can recognize his/her need to use the bathroom in advance, verbally communicate that need to the leader and use the bathroom and re-dress without assistance. Campers entering Kindergarten Fall 2022 are also in FLY as their morning elective.
FUN IN THE SUN
- Ages 3 (by January 1, 2022) through entering Grade 1 (PM) +$0
Elective Description: Summertime is the season of outdoor fun! Boys and girls will put on their swimsuits and head outside to play in the water at our “beach,” draw with chalk, and much more. Bring a towel and get ready to have fun in the sun!
GADGETS & GIZMOS
- Grades 1-5 (AM or PM)/ +$20
Elective Description: Would you like to make crazy electronic or mechanical things? Does the thought of building your own Marshmallow Gun, Flashlight, Mechanical bug, Motor, or Flying contraption sound fun? You can do these things and also learn about who Jesus is, and why he came to the world in Gadgets and Gizmos!
NO-BAKE DESSERT
- Grades 3–5 (AM or PM) / +$10
Elective Description: We are excited to offer a dessert-only elective. Learn how to make all kinds of desserts without an oven. We know you will love this super sweet elective as you learn to create and clean up deliciousness. Kids that don’t react well to sugar should consider another choice.
VOLUNTEER CHILDCARE
- Newborn through three years old
Elective Description: Please join us to provide loving and attentive care of young children while their parents minister to High Five campers.
4/12/22
JOIN US AND SERVE | North Shore
Welcome to serving on the High Five leadership team. We have tweaked a few things for our 13th summer. We hope these tweaks and changes will help make your experience better than ever. Before you register, please take a few minutes and view our videos of expectations, our CARE Model, and changes.
REGISTER HERE
Watch this 4 Minute Expectations and CARE Model Video (2019-2022) Watch here.
GUIDELINES:
Please read the following information to understand everything about leading and serving at High Five in Elgin. At the end of the content, you will find links to register. Your registration is complete when you receive a confirmation email.The volunteer discount is based on a full day of serving unless you serve in FLY! and need to take home your young children. However, even parents with young children have a great time serving all day and we invite you to join us in a full-day High Five experience.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ELECTIVES:
- FULL DAY ELECTIVES
If your elective is both AM and PM, please serve in the same elective all day.
- HALF-DAY ELECTIVES
If your elective is only AM or PM, choose another elective and join that team.
- GRADES 6-12 STUDENTS
All students MUST complete all required steps to be certified to serve. If you do not complete steps by June 10, your registration will be moved to “Admin Team” and a student from the waiting list who is certified will be awarded the open position. If all your choices are full, please register for “Admin Team”. We will help you find the best place to lead at High Five. Your successful experience is our goal.
SEVEN THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BEING A STUDENT LEADER
- All sixth graders are leaders.
- There are some restrictions based on age. Read descriptions to understand the age range. If you wish to be with a specific friend, it is your responsibility to register for the same team. You may express a specific wish to the team director.
- We will close volunteer options when they are full. This means you should register right away.
- No students are required to serve with their parents.
- Every student leader must be certified. This means completing our Harvest Secure Volunteer Certification and attending the High Five Leadership Academy.
- There is a $50 fee for students entering grades 6-10. This covers your training, lunch, t-shirt, snacks, and extras. If this fee prohibits you from attending, you may request to be considered for five hours of setup work that reduces the cost to $10. This work occurs before, during or after High Five. Space is limited and available to students entering Grades 8-10. Please register for the leadership scholarship here.
- You are invited to attend every meeting. Make sure you read your email or your parent’s email so you are aware of dates and times.
HERE IS A FULL LIST OF OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN 2022
A BUG’S LIFE
- Grades 2-5 (AM or PM)
- Volunteer Age Range: Grade 8 and older
Elective Description: For those who LOVE bugs, A Bug’s Life is for you! Collect, catalog, study, and love bugs in this unique elective. Dig, catch and watch some bugs . . . It’s A BUG’S LIFE! You will talk about bugs until Christmas!
ADMIN TEAM
- Volunteer Age Range: All Ages
Please join our team that manages and implements all the behind-the-scenes work of High Five. We move, clean, transport, walk, run, cut, shop, organize, problem-solve, find shoes, laugh, pray, cheer, smile … and anything else it takes to make every person’s High Five experience – unforgettable. Each person given specific tasks.
There are also admin positions available for each specific elective. If your gift is administration, please choose an elective and request a position that focuses on organization. We are grateful for your skill.
BACKSTAGE SUPPORT
- Volunteer Age Range: Grade 8 and older
Description: Learn how we produce both Grade School and Preschool worship experiences. This includes pregame and post-worship reset. After you are done with morning duties, you will join another team such as Photographers, or Video Capture Team.
CREATE IT!
- Volunteer Age Range: Grade 8 and older
- Grades 1–5 (AM or PM)
Elective Description: Get crafty and creative in this elective where you will let your inner artist shine! Unleash your creativity this week practicing different techniques with different supplies that can get a little messy! (We love messy at High Five!)
DAUGHTER OF THE KING
- Volunteer Age Range: All ages
- Grades 1–3 (AM) / Grade K-1 (PM)
Elective Description: We give girls a sampling of many types of experiences so they can choose what they like and discover who they are in Jesus. This elective spends the majority of the time indoors and there isno mud involved. Daughter of the King caters to the girl who enjoys dancing, singing, crafts, and dressing up.
EPIC GAMES
- Volunteer Age Range: Grade 8 and older
- Grades 2-5 (AM) and Grades K-2 (PM)
Elective Description: It’s not just games…it’s EPIC games! Get ready to play the BEST summer camp games mixed with a twist. Freeze tag? Lame. Freeze tag mixed with slow motion tag? EPIC. It’s the elective that everyone will be talking about!
FLY!
- Volunteer Age Range: All ages
- Age 3 (by January 1, 2022) through entering Kindergarten (9:00 AM–12:20 PM)
Preschoolers experience the fullness of High Five with our Preschool FLY! program. We will take an exciting adventure each day that will leave campers wanting more! They will explore, create, learn, play, and sing as they learn that it is all about Jesus! Preschool Campers must be three-years-old by January 1, 2022 and potty-trained before High Five begins. A child is considered potty-trained when he/she can recognize his/her need to use the bathroom in advance, verbally communicate that need to the leader and use the bathroom and re-dress without assistance. Campers entering Kindergarten Fall 2022 are also in FLY as their morning elective.
FOOD PREP TEAM
- Volunteer Age Range: All Ages
Description: Want to serve at High Five but need a more flexible schedule and place to serve? Join the food prep team and be able to say you had a hand in serving lunches and snacks during High Five. We’ve got the system-we just need your willing hands and hearts. Will you cut fruit? Can you smile? You’re qualified and the perfect volunteer for our team! Join the crew for another memorable year of making lunch happen for High Five!
FUN IN THE SUN
- Volunteer Age Range: All ages
- Ages 3 (by January 1, 2022) through entering Grade 1 (PM)
Elective Description: Summertime is the season of outdoor fun! Boys and girls will put on their swimsuits and head outside to play in the water at our “beach,” draw with chalk, and much more. Bring a towel and get ready to have fun in the sun!
GADGETS & GIZMOS
- Volunteer Age Ranges: Grade 8 and older
- Grades 1-5 (AM or PM)
Elective Description: Would you like to make crazy electronic or mechanical things? Does the thought of building your own Marshmallow Gun, Flashlight, Mechanical bug, Motor, or Flying contraption sound fun? You can do these things and also learn about who Jesus is, and why he came to the world in Gadgets and Gizmos!
HEALTH AND CLEANLINESS TEAM
- Volunteer Age Range: All Ages
Description: If you are committed to a clean environment and need some alone time with a friend during this week, we invite you to join our Team HC. Your serving will not include cleaning toilets but handles, surfaces, counters, railings, and other cleanliness practices that keep High Five the cleanest camp in the country.
KITCHEN CREW
- Volunteer Age Range: Grade 9 and older
Description: Prep lunches for Adult Volunteer Lunch, be on the dish crew and support electives who request kitchen needs. This is a great team if you describe yourself as a person who “doesn’t love working with kids.” (Judgement free zone.)
NO-BAKE DESSERT
- Volunteer Age Range: Grade 8 and older
- Grades 3–5 (AM or PM)
Elective Description: Back again due to popular demand…we are excited to offer a dessert-only elective this year. Learn how to make all kinds of desserts without an oven. We know you will love this super sweet elective as you learn to create and clean up deliciousness. Kids that don’t react well to sugar should consider another choice.
NURSES / MEDICAL CARE TEAM
- Volunteer Age Range: Grade 11 and older
Description: We are looking for people who are practicing RNs to join this team. If you are interested in nursing as a profession, we will accept three “students” to assist and observe.
OPS TEAM
- Volunteer Age Range: All Ages
This team is the brains and brawn of High Five. You move things, deliver stuff, solve problems, get dirty, sweat more than most, and say “Yes I can” 100 times a day. You need to be a self-starter, owner, and have a desire to grow as a leader.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
- Volunteer Age Range: Grade 8 and older
Description: You must bring your own camera. We will assign you to specific locations to capture memories for High Five. You will learn how to work on a team and take directions from our lead photographers. If you are a student, you must be self-directed and able to follow directions. If you are an adult, we need you to capture memories and give clear directions to students to help train and coach another generation of photographers.
PREP WORK
This position requires about 35 hours of work outside the week of High Five. This year, the prep work team will run errands, pick up orders and help organize supplies. We will assign work on a case-by-case basis with volunteers according to your individual situation. We do not reimburse for fuel or mileage. If we ask you to prep on-site, childcare for small children must be arranged by you. (Don’t be afraid, we have a long list of different needs and one is sure to fit your life stage.) Some prep work may be arranged for after High Five as well.
SECURITY
- Volunteer Age Range: 21 years and older
Description: We are looking for qualified men and women to join our security team. This team requires approval and we will contact you privately to arrange for further interviews. We appreciate your service for a day or all five days. Please register and we will contact you to make further arrangements.
VIDEO CAPTURE TEAM
- Volunteer Age Range: All Ages
Work hard and run the background operation of High Five. Learn full production including camera work, audio, lighting and video. How to set up a full production stage and management. Additional tasks include worship center clean up and reset, and other manual labor. Your volunteer commitment begins on Sunday at 1 PM until about 11 PM.
VOLUNTEER CHILDCARE
- Newborn through three years old
- Volunteer Age Range: All ages
Elective Description: Please join us to provide loving and attentive care of young children while their parents work with High Five campers.
WORSHIP/PRODUCTION TEAM
- Volunteer Age Range: Grade 9 and older
Description: Work hard and run the background production of High Five worship. Learn full production including camera work, audio, lighting, video, and ProPresenter. Additional tasks include worship center clean up, reset, and other manual labor. Your volunteer commitment begins on Sunday at 1 PM until about 11 PM. After you are done with morning duties Monday through Friday, you will join the Photographers, or Video Capture team.
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Frequently Asked Questions | North Shore
Dates: July 18-22
If you need to make a change to your registration including authorized pick-up, electives, lunch, or T-shirt, please use this link to make your change/ask your question. You will receive a confirmation email of your change.
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WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO PAY FOR HIGH FIVE?
Here are a few scenarios for campers of adult volunteers and non-volunteers:
- Fly! and Playtime with a volunteer: Volunteer total: $85 / Non-Volunteer total: $170
- Fly! Only: Volunteer total: $42.50 / Non-Volunteer total: $85
- Attending full-day camp: Volunteer discount: 50% off base price. The volunteer total starts at $85 (depends on add-on selections). Non-Volunteer total starts at $170
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HOW DO I GET MY CAMP T-SHIRT?
T-shirt pick-up Sundays are June 26, July 10 and July 17 outside at the Harvest Kids counter before and after service times (10 AM). Label camper’s shirt with the first name ONLY in a sharpie marker. Label worker shirts with Mr./Mrs./Miss and your name. All campers receive a t-shirt based on elective. Some campers receive a second shirt. You may purchase an additional High Five camper t-shirt during registration and t-shirts are available for purchase Monday, July 18 after 12 Noon at the High Five Store.
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WHERE DO I REGISTER?
You will find the registration link on our camper or volunteer web pages.
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HOW DO I CHANGE OR CANCEL A RESERVATION?
You may request a change to your child’s registration by June 22 at no charge. After June 22, there is a $25 charge plus any additional fees if the new elective has a premium upcharge. If the elective is less, no monies are refunded. You may cancel your registration by June 22 by emailing Arbella at akoliana@harvestbiblechapel.org for or a full refund. After June 22, we will refund your deposit less a $25 fee.
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CAN I PICK UP MY CHILD EARLY?
We apologize, but we do not allow early release or pick-up. High Five is all day. Please schedule other camps, lessons, and doctors’ appointments for a different week.
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DO YOU PRORATE THE WEEK IF WE LEAVE EARLY?
No.
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WHAT IS THE HIGH FIVE STORE?
Our store opens on Monday afternoon. New items arrive every day. We sell any over-purchased stock and supplies. It’s a great place to pick up an extra High Five t-shirt, hat, or craft supplies at a great price. We take cash, checks, or cards.
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HOW DO I CONTACT STAFF DURING THE WEEK?
There will be a staffed administration counter in church lobby, or send an email to Arbella at AKoliana@HarvestBibleChapel.org
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WHAT IF MY CHILD LOSES SOMETHING OR NEEDS TO CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES?
This is a normal occurrence at High Five. We have a lost and found table in the Worship Center. However, we strongly suggest you send your child to High Five with nothing of value. They get dirty and their clothes and shoes will never be the same. Many children need to change. We have changing areas that protect privacy, yet allow a child to change their dirty, wet clothes.
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WHERE DO I PARK FOR CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT?
Please park in the main parking lot and look for signs. Every child must be checked in and checked out. For 3:45 PM check out, pick up happens by afternoon elective in the Worship Center Check-out is always a little crazy and takes a few minutes for adults to check everyone’s ID for the safety of your child.
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WHEN IS THE FINAL PAYMENT DUE?
The final payment will be billed June 1 through email. Your response is required in order to process the payment. If that is not possible, please contact Arbella at AKoliana@HarvestBibleChapel.org
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HOW DO I MAKE A FRIEND REQUEST?
There is a place to make a friend request in the camper registration form. You must register your child for the same elective at the same time (AM or PM) as their friend.
13. WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR?
Your child should wear their High Five t-shirt, shorts, and comfortable shoes. Everything gets dirty, stained, and worn out this week. Please do not send your child dressed in anything you love. This is camp and children play hard.
14. WHAT ARE YOUR COVID PROTOCOLS?
Please refer to our main page at HarvestBibleChapel.org/HighFive to read about our “Health and Cleanliness” policies.
15. WHAT IS SERVED IN THE CAMPER LUNCH?
If you choose to purchase a lunch for $30 in your camper registration, we provide pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, pasta, lunch meat sandwiches, fruit, vegetables, a sweet treat, and any combination depending on the day. We make sure every child has had enough to eat so they can enjoy their afternoon elective.
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